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- Dealing With a Depressed Teen - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Christina SponiasToday’s teens usually become depressed when they have deceptions in love. In the past they would rarely try to commit suicide due to a love deception, while today this is very common. This happens because today’s teens practically get married with their boyfriends or girlfriends. The sex barrier ...
Views: 1500 - How Can the Idea Of “baby ur us” Help you as a Parent? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Charles BergerWhen you are pregnant, it is a fact that is already proven true by many people that you will be filled with thrill and excitement the moment you know that you get a positive pregnancy test result. During this time, a mother starts to imagine things about her upcoming baby. This is idea is very ...
Views: 1498 - Simple Parent Strategy For Parenting A Teenager - Would It Kill You To Say Yes? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Susan PatersonI brought my beautiful blue-eyed 3 week old daughter to her baby shower 15 years ago and the guests were invited to give me their best parenting advice. I heard many things from "nap when your baby naps" to "wash all the clothes you're receiving as gifts right away so you'll know what size they ...
Views: 1498 - Why Adoption Matters - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Holly TowersOccasionally I’m asked by someone to explain the purpose of our ministry. My answer is always- we exist to provide families for children who need them — whether through adoption or foster care. Almost 50% of pregnancies in the United States are unintended. Of those, over 40% end in ...
Views: 1498(2 votes) - For Mothers That Want To Give Threir Family The Best! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Meg HubbardAs women, we are moms, wives, daughters, sisters, aunts, step moms, career women. That's a lot of hats to ware. It's very easy to do for others and forget about ourselves, or keep putting ourselves off "Until We Have More Time" but them we forget and fill our time with other responsibilities. ...
Views: 1497 - TOP TEN TIPS for SCHOOL SUCCESS - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Michele HancockThe following tips are designed to help parents promote their child’s school success. Remember, being consistent with your message is key to it becoming a family value. If you had a negative experience in school, try not to project this on to your child by making excuses and remarks that ...
Views: 1497 - Moving On: Sorting Through the Lies - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Sara DillingerIf you’ve ever packed up and moved from one house to another, you know something of what the subconscious is like. I’m not talking about the kind of move where someone else comes in and packs up all your stuff, even down to the ashes in the ash trays. I’m talking about the kind of move where ...
Views: 1496(2 votes) - 2 Simple Ways to Be a Happy Parent - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtDo you have moments throughout the day when you feel great as a parent? When your kids are happy, you are happy, you are all hugging, laughing and kissing one other? You know the feeling of wonderment. Now, do you also have times when you don’t love being a parent? Have you felt at your wits ...
Views: 1494(5 votes) - ***Get Your Child to Listen the First Time! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Karyn Maier“Shut the TV off.” “I said shut the TV off.” “I said SHUT THE TV OFF!!” Does this sound familiar? Do you have to say things three or four times before your child finally complies with your request? Frustrating, isn’t it? You’re not alone. The biggest complaint that most parents have is that ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - How Do I Deal With My Picky Eater? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Barbara DesmaraisSo your four year old won’t eat anything but cheese and crackers? Your six year old hates anything with a sauce on it. Your eight year old won’t let his lips touch a vegetable if his life depended on it. What do you do? You’re trying to be a good parent and provide nutritious meals to your ...
Views: 1493 - Suggestions For First Year College Students - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"After your parents have dropped you off at college and have headed back home, you may experience a slight shutter of apprehension. However, you will get off on the right foot and feel more comfortable with this new and important experience, if you pay close attention to and act on the eight ...
Views: 1491 - Parenting Your Toddler - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Rachelle SalingerParenting is not for the faint of heart—especially if we’re talking about parenting toddlers! At this stage, your child starts to show her unique personality and to develop interests and preferences. It may be a newfound obsession with “princess" like dresses and hair accessories, or it may be ...
Views: 1490(3 votes) - The Hidden Hazards of Digital Devices and Blue Light on Children's Eyes - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2017 from Aaron KesslerImagine it’s 2035 and you get a call from your son who proceeds to inform you that, at the young age of 32, he’s going blind as a result of macular degeneration. Your immediate thought is how is this possible? Macular degeneration is a disease of the old. It is not a disease for young, ...
Views: 1490 - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) & Light Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetTwo types of seasonal affective disorder have been identified: winter SAD and summer SAD - winter SAD being far more common. Characteristic is a reduction in mood and/or energy during periods of reduced hours of sunshine and daylight (even during the summer). Common symptoms include ... Two ...
Views: 1489(8 votes) - Mother's Day Without Mom - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Ken RabowYou can tell where you are in your life by how you celebrate Mother's Day. If you are making a card in crayon, you're at the start of your Mother's Days. If you are borrowing the keys to the car, you're in the teen years. When you forget and get that "I'm not hurt, just disappointed" call from ...
Views: 1488 - What are the Different Types of Preemie Baby Clothes? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanNewborn babies are indeed delicate and fragile; they need to wear the right baby clothes that would keep them snug and warm. These baby clothes must be easy to wear, as newborns would find it very uncomfortable to have clothes pulled over their heads. Hence, it would be better if the clothes ...
Views: 1487(2 votes) - 3 Ways To Demonstrate Love For Your Teen - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonGone are the days you could just snuggle with your child to show them you love them. Once they become teenagers, a simple “I love you” can be greeted with responses from positive, to eye-rolling embarrassment. So how can you best show your teen that you love them? Well actually, by being a ...
Views: 1486 - Hands that heal ~Energy work and your child - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Jessica LangReiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are ...
Views: 1486(2 votes) - Science Bee Awards for Students - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerLast year, our wonderfully innovative fifth grade teachers came up with the idea of holding a Science Bee, with the winning student receiving creative awards made from basic science supplies. The winner's award pack included: laboratory goggles, a composition notebook, a magnifying glass and ...
Views: 1486(3 votes) - Walking In A New Way - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Ron HuxleyThe door slammed hard, shaking the wall with its force, as the ten-year-old boy rushed into the house. Dropping backpack, lunch box, and jacket on the entry floor in one swift motion, the boy hurried into the living room where his mother sat watching an afternoon news program. "Mom, you'll never ...
Views: 1486 - Raising Twins: Tips to Prepare Yourself Meet -Your New Dynamic Duo - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Rachelle SalingerFinding out that you have a baby on the way is joyous news. Finding out that you are expecting twins—that’s really something to prepare for! You might wonder: how do I raise twins? Raising one child is challenging enough; what should I expect with twins? Thankfully, you are not alone. ...
Views: 1485(5 votes) - Motherhood: The Ultimate Transition - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Beate CheletteAll these years later, I still think about what kind of mother I used to be. It took me three years to become a real one after the birth of my daughter. Motherhood is much harder than most will tell you or admit to. I couldn’t understand why people said that it was so worth it. I was 32, ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Parenting - Roots & Wings - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2005 from Kim OlverI’m sure many of you have heard that old Hallmark card adage that goes something like this: Parents give their children two great gifts---one is roots, the other is wings. This is what I address in this article. As parents, we pray for our children’s safety, health and happiness. We do ...
Views: 1485 - What is FAPE, and How Do I Help My Child With a Disability Receive It? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from JoAnn CollinsDo you have a child with a disability who receives special education services? Does your child with a learning disability still struggle academically, even with the services? This article will give parenting tips on what FAPE is, and how you can help your child receive it. FAPE stands for a ...
Views: 1485 - We Must Protect Our Youth from Being Lured By ISIS - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanBeing a Muslim author and educator, I have been. Frequently, asked by some of my students about ISIS and why it is becoming a fixture in the media. I attempted to explain to them that ISIS has nothing to do with Islam or its principles in vain. I realized that due to the extensive coverage of ...
Views: 1484 - When Your Child Is The Target Of A Bully Or Excessive Criticism - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Laurie HurleyMy seven-year old daughter is adopted from Kazakhstan. She came to this country when she was five and a half not knowing any English. She lived in an orphanage her entire life and knew none of the comforts most children experience when they are babies and toddlers. She was a scared, abused ...
Views: 1484 - Dear Dr. Romance: How Do I Stop My Husband's Ex-Wife from Smothering Their Son - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My husband has a son with his ex-wife. He is 12, but she still invites him to sleep in her bed. How old is too old to be sleeping with Mom? I know kids from divorced parents have different issues-- one being how a child should sleep, what ...
Views: 1483 - When a Child With Special Needs and Complex Disabilities Surfaces with Behaviour Problems - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldWhen a Child With Special Needs and Complex Disabilities Surfaces with Behaviour Problems Some children present with an abundance of challenges involving academic functioning, communication and physical difficulties. Combined these children face a remarkable struggle keeping up with their ...
Views: 1483 - Helping Grieving Children in Your Life during Christmas and the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2018 from Ask Mary Mac(excerpts from the book Holiday Grief: How to Cope with Stress, Anxiety and Depression After a Loved One’s Death) Since I’ve been involved in helping grieving children for most of my career, it is very important to me to help you learn about the needs of young people when the holidays and ...
Views: 1482(2 votes) - Why It Is Important For Your Kids To Be Happy - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Shaya KassMost folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. Abraham Lincoln I heard a very interesting interview with Dr. Bruce Lipton, a cellular biologist. He gave a very simple yet powerful explanation of why happiness is important. Dr Lipton told about an experiment that he had ...
Views: 1482(10 votes) - Meditation Successful at Calming and Focusing the Brain - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Carol GignouxMeditation is a great way to calm and focus yourself if you have the ADD brain type. In fact, research has shown that mediation has the power to not only calm you down, but retrain your brain to work better. Meditation is also good for gaining perspective and helping you make better decisions ...
Views: 1481 - Time to Disconnect - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Michelle GottliebMy email is down today. I am angry and frustrated. In a little less than a month, I will be on a vacation. I am excited beyond words that I will not be able to access my email. Wait a minute, how can both be true? I am slightly addicted to email. I check it constantly. It is a way for me to ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - Dr. Romance: Spouse's Child - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2016 from Tina TessinaIt’s not the first thing everyone thinks of, but the existence of an out-of-wedlock child will have a big economic impact, and the financial responsibility will grow with the child. 1. Unless you can settle with the child’s other parent out of court, court costs can be very expensive. ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Involve Children in Finances - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsOver the holidays all five of our children were at home. It was a special time as we enjoyed the opportunity together to spend an entire week celebrating and enjoying good company. We also did something you should be doing in your family. We had family meetings. I truly believe you become ...
Views: 1480 - Best Surrogate Agencies are in Florida - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Dandy RockwellSurrogacy can be a very risky procedure especially in states that have no clear laws and statutes about this process. The process of surrogacy often leads to many legal complications especially traditional surrogacy. Traditional surrogacy is a mutual agreement between the surrogate mother and ...
Views: 1479 - College Students Must Compete For The Best Jobs - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"If you are attending college to make a better future for yourself, there is a question that you must answer. Do you know how to compete for the best jobs? Well, let me give you a better idea of what is needed. Since recruiters and employers only know what you give them, you must work very ...
Views: 1479 - How Much Media Is Too Much? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Kathy SlattengrenWhen parents discuss how much media they allow their children, the answers vary wildly. Some parents have very strict time restrictions on their children's media viewing while others give their children more control over the time they spend on media. How do you know when your child is ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - The More, the Scarier: Helping Your Children Adjust to a New Baby in the House - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Aaron WelchI must confess that I absolutely adore children. No lie. Ever since I was a child myself, I have enjoyed holding little babies, playing with toddlers, and interacting with elementary age kids. Heck, I even love spending large amounts of time with teenagers, which most people believe qualifies me ...
Views: 1479 - The Other Parent - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Roni Weisberg-RossThe following is not an article but some preliminary thoughts on what may be expanded into one later on: I’ve been experiencing a lot of counter-transference lately with my clients over “the other parent”, especially when the other parent is the mother. You may be wondering who I’m referring ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - When does learning really start? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeScientists are showing us that we start learning when we still are in the womb of our mother. That insight is crucial to all and everything, what we are today, what our stress level and diseases are. Children of mothers living under a lot of stress while being pregnant are showing diseases ...
Views: 1478 - Why Your Kids Need To Learn Goal Setting - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from *Winsome Coutts - Self Help Expert: http://www.4lifeselfhelp.com/Good parenting is a task fraught with responsibilities. In between all the bustle, we sometimes come up for air long enough to ask ourselves, “Just what do I need to be teaching my child?” Because of course it isn’t enough to cook, clean and chauffeur. We need to pass on values ...
Views: 1478 - 10 Tips for Scaring Away Halloween Fears - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Connie HammerOctober may be the month many children look forward to for costumes, candy, and parties with creepy ghouls and goblins but all of this may not be your Autistic child's cup of tea. Every child is different and unique yet it is typical for almost all of them to develop anxieties and fears at some ...
Views: 1477(2 votes) - Juggling Family Life - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtWith the demands of everyday life, raising children can be a circus. What is the antidote to the stress that parents feel these days? There are three areas that need to be looked at in order for parents to feel less stressed and for families to be close, connected and totally content. They ...
Views: 1477(2 votes) - Refresh Your Look With Wholesale Baby Toys - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Baby Products Wholesale | Baby Goods Wholesale Nursery Product Wholesale | Baby Items WholesaleYour Toys Wholesaler can be a reliable source of what’s new and exciting in the baby toys segment. Building on traditional elements, as well as adding dynamic approaches to classic playtime they can help you offer your market something new. Making a preferred supplier out of your favorite ...
Views: 1477 - The Power of Presence - Being Mindful - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Ken ThomBeing 'present,' what does that mean? On the surface, it obviously means that you are here, physically here. Students are either present or absent when roll is taken at school. After roll is taken and lunch orders turned in, the teacher then has the task of getting the students really ...
Views: 1477(2 votes) - How to Make Every Day Valentine's Day? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtValentine’s Day. The red hearts make us feel like love and happiness is all around. We see images of couples hugging and gazing into each other’s eyes and we want that. We go shopping at beautifully decorated stores and envision making our loved one feel special and cherished. And, secretly, ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - How to Prepare Your Kid for a Move - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2013 from Megan SteelPlanning to relocate involves many factors like packing, hiring end of lease cleaners, notifying the utility companies of the termination dates, getting your deposit back, finding a new dwelling, and etc. While you might look forward to moving to a new home as it means a new beginning, a new (in ...
Views: 1476(3 votes) - The Last Dance: Tips for Keeping Your Teen Safe on Prom Night - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Linda BertrandProm is a milestone event in every teenager’s life. It’s the last big party where everyone will be all together before parting ways for college, the military or wherever else life takes them. Both parents and teens want the night to be special, fun and above all, safe. However, teens don’t have ...
Views: 1476 - Toward Compassion: Understanding Today's Pressures on a Father - by Submitted on May 24, 2004 from Susie CortrightWe hear a lot about the Supermom Syndrome but rarely about our Superdads. We place higher expectations on fathers in today's society than ever before. Unlike previous generations, dads today are expected to take a proactive role in caring for the children physically as well as ...
Views: 1476 - What Is Your Parenting Style? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Karen FuscoIt’s no surprise that we inherit our parenting ideas and abilities from our own parents and caregivers. Even if you have decided to do “the opposite” of what your parents did, it still originates from what they did or did not do. Because our parenting styles are so ingrained in us, we rarely ...
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