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- How Parents Build Character in Kids with Heartfelt Words - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Jean TracyTo stop the disrespect you must build a strong backbone. Here are 5 strategies that will strengthen you, build character in your child, and get the respect you deserve. 1. Stay Calm When Your Johnny Is Insolent. Let's say your thirteen-year-old Johnny is changing from an easy-going child ...
Views: 1655 - In My Arms - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.In my arms, I will hold you tight. In my arms, I know you’ll be alright. As a parent, once your child is born, your whole life changes. It is at that moment that you realize how precious life really is. It is at that moment you can envision all the possibilities for your child’s future holds. ...
Views: 1655(1 vote) - Parenthood: Letting go again and again and again - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Sheryl PaulWhen I first began doing research for Conscious Motherhood - both the book (yet to be published) and the website - I was struck by the recurrent theme among new parents about how challenging it was to let go. The specific area of challenge differed from each person, ranging from letting go of ...
Views: 1655(3 votes) - Parenting Children with ADD and ADHD: 3 Tips to Praise Children Effectively - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Sherrie HardyPraise can be very powerful when used correctly. Here are three easy tips to help parents implement praise in a way that motivates children with ADD and ADHD and boosts their self-esteem: 1. Be Genuine “You are going to be the next Babe Ruth!” or “That is the most beautiful painting I ...
Views: 1655(2 votes) - The broken Angel - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartThis is a true story about a broken Angel. At the same time it is about all children and adults, we all have a broken Angel inside that needs healing. And if the Angel is not healed - this Angel in an adult body will guide his children to become another Broken Angel. A little boy came to the ...
Views: 1655(10 votes) - 8 (Mostly) Positive Signs Your Son Is Entering The Teen World - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonIt seems like only yesterday you were changing diapers and recording home movies of his first steps. Now your son is entering into a new phase, one that is threatening and difficult to navigate. He is becoming a teen, and these are the eight milestones you are going to witness along the ...
Views: 1654 - Encouraging Purposeful Praise - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Caron GoodeWhenever I hear a parent shout "good girl" from across the room, I often wonder what message those words send to the child. Does it send the message that there is a time when she is bad? Does she think what makes her good at that very moment? Does she receive an empty message, not ...
Views: 1653 - Dealing With the “Gimmes": Four Steps to Teaching Children an Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Carolyn StoneIs Your Child a Materialist? Recently I have talked with a few parents who are frustrated that their children seem always to want something new or better. You may have experienced this yourself. Perhaps your child wanted one particular toy and was tremendously focused on it for days. In ...
Views: 1652 - Does Technology Benefit Young Children’s Education? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2017 from Aaron KesslerAs parents, all of us have fought the battle with our kids as they are absorbed into a video game or movie on an iPad, tablet or smartphone. We’ve had a better chance of getting the attention of Tom Cruise walking the red carpet than our kids. Today, it’s common for two-year-olds to be using ...
Views: 1652 - WHO OR WHAT IS PROGRAMING YOUR CHILDREN ? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Robert CrutchfieldBy Rev. Robert A. Crutchfield There 's an old saying in computers, “Garbage in, Garbage out!” What that means is your result depends on what you put in and the quality of what you put in. In truth computers only mimic what we as people do. This is a prime example. Many parents wonder what ...
Views: 1652 - Secrets to Potty Training Your Child With Autism - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Connie HammerThere are many things about parenting that are enjoyable, such as holding your infant in your arms for the first time or seeing your child take her first step. On the other hand there are some events attached to parenting that we just don't look forward to as much and for many parents toilet ...
Views: 1651(2 votes) - Use Mid-year Goal Setting to Succeed - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Kay DouglasSetting goals has its own special magic. When we transform desires and fantasies into tangible ideas and goals and commit them to paper we are taking a powerful step toward attaining what we want in our life. New Year is the traditional time for setting goals. As we anticipate the year, in ...
Views: 1651(5 votes) - Accomplishments Lead To Great Jobs - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"As students move through college and into the world of work, they will be judged on their accomplishments. Therefore, every student who purposely builds a list of meaningful accomplishments will greatly increase their chances of achieving their goals. Employers and Graduate Schools expect to ...
Views: 1649 - Setting Expectations for Success - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Karen DeBoltWhen I was about 10 years old, my mother handed me a can of comet and told me to clean the bathroom. Well, she never actually told me how to clean, but somehow she thought that I already knew just from watching her do it. So I went in the bathroom and sprinkled comet everywhere and then used my ...
Views: 1649 - Don't Speak To Me Like That! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockSo your children are all grown up with children of their own, the dynamics of your relationship with your grown child has changed but no one told you! Here you are continuing in your role as mother when your adult child speaks to you in a disrespectful way. You're upset and start to chastise ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - A Mother's Guide to Dealing with Guilt - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2004 from Susie Cortright"Step on me, please." When I was a teenager, my grandmother and I were on a family vacation in my parent’s RV. The quarters were close, the beds at a minimum. My grandmother insisted I take the couch and she take the floor. I objected to this arrangement, of course: "What if I accidentally step ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - How To Discipline A Child Effectively: 3 Child Discipline Techniques That Work! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Michael LeeLearning how to discipline a child effectively can be quite frustrating. After all, you can't just spank them or yell at them. Such child discipline techniques don't really work (as I'm sure you already know). They only evoke fear and resentment in a child and I'm pretty sure that isn't what ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - Understanding the Different Parenting Styles - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Ari NovickLet’s face it, parenting can be a challenge. One can be highly educated, financially well-off, and a have a huge support network and still find it difficult to raise children. Most parents are conscientious and want to do what is best to help their children develop into smart, stable and ...
Views: 1646 - The Inside Info on Wholesale Baby Clothes - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Rubel ZamanAs a business, one can do well with wholesale baby clothes. There is a constant need for these items and the styles last over many seasons. This means one can pick up good bargains and sell at a good margin (that's the whole point, right?). But just purchasing a bunch of items from a supplier ...
Views: 1644 - Dear Dr. Romance: My daughter told me that she can't take it anymore and wanted to kill herself - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am a divorced father of 3. I am remarried. My 11 year old daughter is very upset about her mother's new boyfriend that is also still married. He was first introduced as a friend but she doesn't understand why he is always at the house and stays till late at night. My ...
Views: 1643 - Reading Good Books Reinforces Values, Standards and Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Judy WrightA reader is not always a leader, but a leader is always a reader. - David Gergen How do you get kids to read? You read to them or with them. How do you teach values, standards and leadership? You talk with them, not to them. How do you get them to talk? Children, no matter what age group, ...
Views: 1643(4 votes) - 3 Ways to Help Your Teen Manage School Stress - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurMost teens (83%) say that school is a significant source of stress in their life. Here's how you can help your teen manage school stress... For teens, stress looks like this: Getting to school late -Feeling irritable -Feeling tired a lot -Crying a lot...or snapping at you -Leaving ...
Views: 1642 - Establishing Independent Play -Time - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtUsually parents expect to play with their baby - quite a lot at first, and then increasingly less as they grow older. However, if you are the parent of a toddler or preschooler, you may have learned that the more you play - the more they want, until some children simply do not know what to do ...
Views: 1642 - The I.D. System™ and your Parenting Skills - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2007 from Paul BurgessOur I.D.™ gives us a remarkable insight into what we need to be at our best across all areas of our life. Whether at work or play, the I.D. enables us to generate strategies that will help us to enjoy achievement and fulfilment in our various life roles, including within one of the ...
Views: 1642 - 15 Lessons I Learned Best From Playground With My Kids - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2014 from Anna RodriguezI worked before at a playground, encountering different kids. Nevertheless, I loved my job. Their giggles are just so lovely and even in a short span of time, I’ve collected a fair share of musings. Photo courtesy of playgroundquipment.com The playground is vital to a child’s development. ...
Views: 1641 - 8 Ways to Enhance Your Child’s Critical Thinking Skills - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2017 from Aaron KesslerCritical thinking skills are the foundation of education and all life skill development. When critical thinking and reading comprehension skills are coupled, they form a fundamental part of all education. These skills enhance a child’s educational development, as well as provide them with ...
Views: 1641 - What are Your Kids’ Favorite Things? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2015 from Sharon BallantineSince this is the 50th anniversary of one of the all time great, positive family movies, The Sound of Music, it seems appropriate to talk about some of your favorite things. More importantly, it’s an opportunity to be sure you know what your kids’ favorite things are. The song “These are a ...
Views: 1641 - Infants, Toddlers and Children - Do They Really Need Educational Toys? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2010 from Candice McInnesThis is a million dollar question. The answer to this is both yes and no. There are millions of poor people out there who's children do not have the luxury of toys, for starters they are expensive and most parents would rather feed their child when it comes to the crunch. As guilty as a parent ...
Views: 1640(2 votes) - Be a Better Parents in 2011 - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Toni SchuttaThe most popular New Year’s resolutions are to lose weight, exercise more, become better organized, get out of debt and quit smoking. Seldom, if ever, will you find someone saying, “I want to be a better parent” or “I want our family to be happier” this year. Wouldn’t that be a good goal to ...
Views: 1638 - Adoption: Educate Yourself Before You Sign on the Dotted Line - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Vikki ZieglerA common theme seems to be “you get what you paid for” in the adoption business. Buyers Beware! States govern the statutes over a legal adoption but adoption agencies have little monitoring and standards that are enforced to prevent adoptions gone bad from happening. Many agencies are ...
Views: 1637(1 vote) - The Effective Parent - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Susan HaidHere are Ten Principles of the Effective Parent: 1) Offer your children committed love. Let your children know, without a shadow of a doubt, that you love them and you will always love them no matter what. Make this a clear and consistent message. 2) Become the best educator of your ...
Views: 1637(3 votes) - Separating Your Emotions as a Person, From Your Emotions as a Parent - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from PD RiversDivorce makes us reexamine the way we perceive a family. You have changed from a nuclear family with two parents to a one parent family. To begin this lesson I would like you to write in your journal about how you perceive parenting. I think the most important thing in a parent-child ...
Views: 1636(3 votes) - The Truth About Angry Children - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonAnger in children is often misunderstood by adults, who don't always know how to handle children's angry outbursts. We might be asking ourselves the following questions: Is my child just being overly dramatic? Is he or she trying to control me? How do I diffuse the situation and help my child ...
Views: 1636 - 4 Steps to Bully-Proof Your Child! - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from John Eric JacobsenDoes your child fear going to school or team practice? Is your child picked-on or teased by other kids? Bullying is a growing problem in our country. It can cause the victim hurt feelings, emotional damage, depression and in some cases suicide. Would you like to protect your child/teen from ...
Views: 1635 - Boosting Self-Esteem in Children - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuOne of the most important educational activities parents and teachers can put into action is building self-esteem in children. Their happiness and success as adults will be immensely influenced by this factor. Adults that struggle with low-self esteem have often developed self-esteem ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - Come Walk with Me - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Come walk with me dear child, just for a little while. You see, you haven’t been yourself, I can see it in your eyes. What use to be a caring soul has turned just a little-bit colder? Your bright smile always lit up a room, it’s been awhile. You don’t have to say anything, just let me speak ...
Views: 1635 - Happy children after a divorce - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Bertrand DoryWhen there is a break-up or a divorce, children are usually the ones that are suffering so much! I lived this and I know the pain my daughter was in when her parents decided to divorce. In fact, her whole world crumble, and with it her safety, part of her identity, the loss of the family, the ...
Views: 1635(3 votes) - Helping Kids Control Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Kathy SlattengrenWho will criticize your children the most as they grow up? They will! It is their own negative self-talk that they will hear most often.Everyone’s mind produces a steady stream of thoughts. When these thoughts turn negative, fear, doubt and frustration quickly sets in. Stopping negative thoughts ...
Views: 1635 - The Do's and Don'ts of Divorce - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Darlene LancerMany divorces go along smoothly, but when problems occur, they usually reflect the dynamics that didn’t work in the marriage – only made worse, because divorce is one of the biggest crises you may go through. Emotions, especially fear and anger, are at their peak.There are definite pitfalls to ...
Views: 1635(3 votes) - Am I Really A Stroller-Monger? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2004 from David LeonhardtI was reading "A Modern Infant Armada", a humor column in Maclean's Magazine written by a fellow humor columnist. Writing about it now is a bit like a painter painting another painter or a singer singing about another singer (but it not like a cook cooking another cook.). David Russell (yes, ...
Views: 1633(1 vote) - Kids Are Not Born Knowing! - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2015 from Maggie SliderThink way, way back to when you first became a parent. For those who gave birth and raised biological children, the moment I am talking about was the exact moment that your child was born. For those who adopted, fostered or became kin care parents; however you became a parent……that first moment ...
Views: 1633 - Privacy and Phone Monitoring - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.The internet and cell phones have completely changed the world. Whether it is kids having the ability to watch funny videos of animals on YouTube or them finding out how to solve a rubik’s cube, the internet has given them unparalleled access to information. Since the internet provides such a ...
Views: 1633 - What Did You Just Call My Daughter? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Rosalind L. Heiko, Ph.D.On the benefits of having an open mind about one’s child called a “retard”, or having intellectual deficits, being mentally deficient, and other interesting and ridiculous things... When I was just starting out as a child and school psychologist in Syracuse, NY almost 35 years ago, I ...
Views: 1633 - 3 Parenting Tips – How to Build Character in Disrespectful Kids - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Jean TracyHow do disrespectful kids become so mouthy? How do parents feel when a child insults them? Look inside to find out what you can do to change this kind of disrespect. Disrespect is like wearing muddy clothes. It’s sticky, nasty, and dirty. Like mud you don’t feel good until you clean up the ...
Views: 1632(4 votes) - Jealousy - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.When jealousy rears its nasty head, it is not a good thing. It’s not fun, but it does go to show you how many levels there are in this life. When someone looks a certain way, maybe you use to look like that, or you want to look like that. It should be motivational if you don’t look like the way ...
Views: 1631 - Keeping the Real in Reality with Mary Schmidt Amons - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteMary Schmidt Amons is perhaps most known for her role as a cast member of Bravo's Reality series Real Housewives of D.C. The spotlight gave her an opportunity to bring awareness to Labels for Love, a charity she founded in 2006 to raise critical funds to support women's and children's ...
Views: 1631 - How To Pleaseaholic Proof Your Daughters - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Stephanie OwensThere are some traits you may hope to pass along to your daughters. Your long, feminine fingers. Your curly hair. Your musical talent. Your great memory. However, in all the years I’ve worked with Pleaseaholics, I’ve never heard a woman hope to pass along her People Pleasing tendencies to ...
Views: 1630 - Listen To Your Gut - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from J DAs a parent (particularly a mother), nothing is more important than listening to your gut. Your gut will tell you things that you cannot explain to others and you can’t understand. It will warn you against things and keep you out of trouble or unwary predicaments. Case in point: recently, ...
Views: 1630 - The world is changing. - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartThe children of the new paradigm are arriving - with an enormous power and special talents. They have always been here - but it is now that we are ready to receive them. They bring with them The Power of LOVE. The best they know is to give unconditional LOVE. They are unstoppable. Of ...
Views: 1630(6 votes) - Adopting and Fostering Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Connie LimonOne of the most fulfilling, but toughest, jobs in the entire world is “parenting.” Parenting children with special needs, such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders brings its own set of challenges. Many parents of children with an FASD are adoptive or foster parents. Some of these ...
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