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- Parenting Solutions to Time-outs & Rules for Your Child or Teenager - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from Thomas LiottaIf you have done any parenting style or parenting solution research at all, you will have found Supernanny Jo Frost all over the internet, including YouTube. When I was raising my children Supernanny Jo Frost was my hero and still is today! What if her child rearing philosophy could be enhanced ...
Views: 1731(2 votes) - Parenting: What Praise Helps And What Praise Harms? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Margaret Paul"...telling children they're smart...made them feel dumber and act dumber." --Mindset, by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., p.74 In her extraordinary book, Mindset, Dr. Carol S. Dweck presents research that, hopefully, will change the course of parenting and education. In one of her research studies, ...
Views: 2565(2 votes) - Parents: Letting Go Of Guilt - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from Margaret PaulHow are your children doing? If they are doing well, then I'm sure you feel good about your parenting. If they are not doing well, what are you telling yourself about your parenting? "I should have been there for them more." "I should have been harder/easier on them." "I should have been a ...
Views: 2556(2 votes) - Pick Your Battles - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Julie HernandezThe best advice a parent can receive when taking on the adventure of raising children is to "pick your battles". It's a cliche everyone's heard throughout your lifetime but one should pause and really examine this. Those who've studied child development may have an edge on parents who took a ...
Views: 1835(2 votes) - Pregnancy Miracle: A Review on the Popular Pregnancy Book - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Praveenben's "Parenting Skills"Lisa Olson Pregnancy Miracle book is a book about how to get pregnant naturally without any scientific procedures or medications. For all married couples who are having a hard time producing a baby, this book may do wonders. It is a 250 page book that is easily understood and clearly outlines ...
Views: 1657(2 votes) - Pregnancy Miracle: How to Conceive a Healthy Child the Natural Way - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Praveen benBeing infertile means that one cannot bear a child even after a year or so of trying for one and many are consulting the Pregnancy Miracle references to find out how they can conceive easily. The span in conceiving becomes shorter as a woman gets older; some lessen up to six months if they ...
Views: 1038(2 votes) - Pregnancy Miracle: Is it a Scam? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Praveenben's "Parenting Skills"People who have read the Pregnancy Miracle book are having mixed reviews about it. There are couples who testify to the effectiveness of the book saying they have conceived a baby within just a few months after reading a book, but some remain optimistic and believes that the Pregnancy Miracle ...
Views: 1699(2 votes) - Preventing Child Abuse - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Williams BistlineThe reason why parents hire nannies is to keep watch over their kids while they are away from home. Sadly, the very nannies that parents hire are the ones who commit child abuse to the children, without the parents knowing it. If you notice your child being afraid of going back home right after ...
Views: 1717(2 votes) - Projection and Our Inner Self by Shahin Jedian - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from shahin JedianIn life , in a relationship, in a work situation, we are constantly dealing with situations that can make us reactive, or trigger our instincts. When we experience a situation that starts to bother us or push our buttons. That situation is a default level of the universe that must show up and ...
Views: 2792(2 votes) - Protecting Our Precouis Children From Predators Lurking Among Us - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Jack SingerThe greatest risk to our children doesn't come from strangers but from friends and family. In light of the devastating events that allegedly took place at Penn State and Syracuse Universities, we now see fresh evidence of horrific child sexual abuse that continues to be all too prevalent in ...
Views: 1436(2 votes) - Resilience Tips for Your Family Building Journey - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Joni S. Mantell, LCSW, MSWA process requiring resilience comes in two phases. First there is the crisis, a time when the loss or distress is often too unbearable for you to see opportunities that may be available. Once the distress fades away, you may start to see potential in a new situation and to gain a new ...
Views: 1434(2 votes) - Responding to Difficult Behaviors With a Different Approach to Time Out - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Connie HammerAll children want to be good and please their caretakers. Young children don't PLAN to misbehave or fall apart. When a child has an emotional meltdown it signals they are having trouble controlling their emotions, especially when the demands of the environment exceed their current ability to ...
Views: 1789(2 votes) - Sassy Kids: How to Deal with a Mouthy Child - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from James LehmanAre you tired of disrespectful talk from your kids? Do your children respond with eye-rolling and sarcasm to everything you say? Most—if not all—kids go through phases when they are sassy, mouthy, or disrespectful. As a parent, it’s hard to know when to let it slide—and when to address the ...
Views: 3981(2 votes) - Siblings and ADHD - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Laurie DuparThe impact on siblings of children with ADHD is not often talked about, yet it is an important discussion to have in order to create healthy and functioning families. Studies show that siblings of children with ADHD experience the same disruption, chaos, unpredictability and exhaustion as their ...
Views: 3686(2 votes) - Stop Bedwetting: Ten Top Tips - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2011 from Jan Hall1. The first step in becoming dry is WANTING to become dry. A motivated child is much more likely to cooperate and be willing to learn about becoming dry. 2. Give lots of encouragement and praise for dry beds. Never scold or make fun of your child when he/she wets the bed. It feels bad ...
Views: 921(2 votes) - Summer Learning: Forget the Reading Lists and Math Flashcards!!...What?!? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Kellie HuffThis summer, let’s help our kids enjoy their summer and sharpen their minds for the next school year. Many children consider summer a sacred, care-free, no homework zone. But slacking off the entire time can cause students to forget what they’ve learned and that puts them behind for the next ...
Views: 1591(2 votes) - Teaching Your Children To Have Faith - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Denise DemaHaving faith, and teaching your children to have faith, is an important part of the fundamental growth of your relationship with your child and will determine how your child sees the world. First, we have to understand what faith really means in order to embrace the thought process that will ...
Views: 3597(4 votes) - Teenage Relationships and Suicide Attempts - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Ronae JullI'm the first to admit that teenage relationships can be some of the most intense relationships ever! But teens are also in danger of reacting to the drama of a tumultuous relationship or the ending of a relationship by resorting to life-altering decisions. Sadly, one of those reactions can ...
Views: 6965(2 votes) - The Benefits of Lactation for Little One and Mom - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Georgi StanevMother and fetus, during pregnancy, are physically and spiritually one - heart to heart, soul to soul. The fetus grows protected inside the uterus and the prospective mommy has time to get prepared, grow and develop a deep spiritual union of love with the small child. When the little one is born ...
Views: 778(2 votes) - The Best Gift You Can Give Your Loved Ones This Holiday Season Is- Your Time - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Tamara ShirerRetail stores are beginning the Black Friday sales early this year as they open their doors on Thanksgiving evening. While many consumers will scurry through the aisles in search of sale items, it makes me wonder if our culture has lost touch with what’s truly valuable. Don’t get me wrong, I ...
Views: 1197(2 votes) - The Gregory Mantell Show -- Parental Alienation - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetIn my YouTube video, Parental Alienation Syndrome Excerpts from Gregory Mantell Show, I have excerpted segments from an excellent discussion of Parental Alienation. This episode is from a weekly half-hour progam, the most successful talk show on the internet. "The Gregory Mantell Show” also airs ...
Views: 4335(8 votes) - The handiest parenting skills that harness your child potential - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Praveenben's "Parenting Skills"Good parenting skill behavior is not a ability set which you could learn by taking courses of parenting skill growth program. You will have to study the parenting abilities out of your individual experience. Are you in want of some pointers pertaining to parenting skills which you can keep ...
Views: 1109(2 votes) - The Lost Children: When Behavior Problems Traumatize Siblings - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from James LehmanQ: What do the other children in the family experience when they have a brother or sister who’s hostile or acts out chronically? James: It’s traumatizing when something hurtful happens to you, and you can’t control it, you can’t stop it, you can’t predict how hurtful it’s going to be, and ...
Views: 2827(2 votes) - The National Organization of Women vs. Parental Alienation: THE STRANGE PARALLEL - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Les LinetPARENTAL ALIENATION is real. If you're on the receiving end...you know it. For most everyone else,...it's invisible. ..... TheBondedFamily ...
Views: 2941(4 votes) - The Parenting Wars: How to Stop Battling over Parenting Styles - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Jay LindsayFred and Kate clashed constantly over how to parent their six year-old son, Jerry. “Kate lets Jerry get away with murder.” complained Fred. “It’s anarchy!” “Fred’s always on Jerry’s case.” Kate countered. “He jumps on Jerry for the slightest infraction.” Fred saw Kate’s parenting style ...
Views: 1539(2 votes) - The Role of Your Village-a Survival Guide for Parents Living Away from Home - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2011 from Brenda TrottBeing a parent can be the most joyful time of your life. You are responsible for protecting, educating, nutritiously feeding, disciplining and most of all loving your child. All of these tasks and more make your job as a parent the most important job of your life but noone says you have to ...
Views: 1038(2 votes) - The Secret Life of Bullies: Why They Do It and How to Stop Them - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from James LehmanWhy do some kids turn to bullying? The answer is simple: it solves their social problems. After all, it's easier to bully somebody than to work things out, manage your emotions, and learn to solve problems. Bullying is the proverbial “easy way out,” and sadly, some kids take it. Look at men ...
Views: 3212(4 votes) - The Secret to Raising Happy Kids - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtIf you were to make a list of all the things you'd love to provide your children what would your list look like? Many people spend every waking hour stressing and worrying about how they can provide this and that for their children, but I want to propose that the BEST gift you can give your ...
Views: 1031(2 votes) - This Doesn’t Make You a Bad Parent - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Aimee YawnickI remember watching Cheryl Richardson tell Oprah that women must start putting themselves at the top of their own priority list. Even above the needs of their children. I also remember watching the audience; perhaps for the first time ever, boo a guest of Oprah’s. Now this was about ten years ...
Views: 1095(2 votes) - Visualization and Guided Imagery: What is it and How to Engage the Kids - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Janet WhiteheadMental imagery, creative visualization, meditation, journeying– there are many names and varying techniques for this powerful tool that can relax, empower, build confidence, heal and create changes that would have once been considered impossible. In sport, elite athletes have used ...
Views: 2498(2 votes) - Wake Up America...We must protect children! - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Stephanie MannPenn State and Syracuse University are facing national scandals! At Penn State in 2002, an assistant coach witnessed a sexual assault of a child, told administrators and no one reported it to police. Seven more assaults have now been reported. Americans have heard horror stories about sexual ...
Views: 2217(4 votes) - What Every Parent Needs to Know About Prescription and Over the Counter Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Lisa EspichPrescription drug abuse is the most rapidly increasing drug abuse among teens. In 2009, more than one third of teens said they can get prescription drugs to get high within a day; nearly one in five could get them within an hour. Parents set the example and help to create the beliefs their ...
Views: 1405(2 votes) - When Can Your Ex Take You Back To Court? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Dana McIntyreJust because your court date is over and your divorce/child custody case is final does not mean that you may never have to go back to court and fight another battle. You and/or your ex can file for amendments to your final decree at any time. Unfortunately, this may also mean more court costs ...
Views: 9390(4 votes) - When Should Mothers Return to Work After A Baby? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2011 from Jan HallMichelle was happy. She had a beautiful baby girl of six months and was enjoying being a mother. Suddenly her husband, Paul, was retrenched from his job and there was no money coming in. Paul had little prospect of getting another job but Michelle, a school teacher, could easily return to work. ...
Views: 1308(2 votes) - 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: 1394(2 votes) - The Feminine Deficit - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Kristine TimpertI am wondering if nature has something to teach us about what it means to be female. One of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world is the manner in which males earn the right to mate with females. Whether it’s a battle of strength or intelligence, only the best male wins the ...
Views: 2432(17 votes) - *** Do You Really Want Your Child to Always Be Well-Behaved? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Morty LefkoeRemember the last time you heard a parent say: "My kids are wonderful. They always obey me." Or, "They never talk back." Or, "They are never a problem." Did you sigh with envy and say, "Oh, I wish my kids were like that"? Think again. What would children have to believe about themselves to ...
Views: 1855(24 votes) - 3 Parenting Tips – Helping Your Child Build Character and Overcome Pouting - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Jean TracyWould you like some parenting tips when your child pouts with lips turned down and drooping eyes? Do you feel stressed, nervous, or angry with the pouting? Look inside for 3 ways to understand, help, and build character in your pouting child. I know how difficult it can be when your child ...
Views: 2164(5 votes) - 5 Ideas to Make This Valentine's Day Really Meaningful - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtTake a look at the marketing out right now and see the images that they are trying to project so that we will buy or spend money. Furthermore, they love to put ideas into our heads about how certain gifts will make our partners feel. Not to say gifts are bad, but do they TRULY represent what ...
Views: 2139(5 votes) - 5 Parenting Tips for Communicating with Children & Teens - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Krystal KuehnThere is nothing that adequately prepares us for the most important job there is—parenting. Children and teens do not come with an owner’s manual, and most of our training is on the job. With our own parents as our most prominent role models, we tend to repeat what we have learned about ...
Views: 1832(10 votes) - Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2005 from Margaret PaulDemanding children – children who have entitlement issues – seem to be common these days. Like the obnoxious child, Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, who was constantly demanding that her father get her whatever she wanted (“I want an Umpa Lumpa! Get it for me NOW!”), we hear ...
Views: 2718(5 votes) - Conscious Parenting - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2020 from Nataša PantovićConscious Parenting or Entering a Spiritual Parenting Journey Parenting IS the most difficult job in the world. The Journey of Personal Development magically enfolds in front of the Parents that are at all times asked to increase their capacity to Love, and Understand this complex matrix of ...
Views: 1628(5 votes) - Creating Happy, Healthy Teens - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Kim OlverThere is research that shows that the best outcomes result when parents provide a good balance between guidelines and expectations for their children’s behavior and a positive, supportive relationship. Parents are not meant to be their children’s best friends but in order to raise happy, ...
Views: 1299(5 votes) - Discovering Color In Our Food And Life - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Judy Wright"While practicing a little mindful eating today I discovered a glorious source of gratitude--colors! While I was concentrating on a potato mindfully, the thought suddenly arose--how would you describe the taste of a potato...and from there my monkey mind jumped to...how would one describe a ...
Views: 1220(5 votes) - Do You Have Kids That Are Grieving The Death Of A Pet? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Christina GarrisonIf you have children that are grieving the death of a pet it is important to help them understand what they are experiencing. The first time anyone experiences grieving the death of a pet the feelings may be confusing. Of course the depth of emotions and feelings will be driven by the age of the ...
Views: 1127(5 votes) - Happy Mother's Day to Every "Good-Enough" Mother - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantFor many of us, Mother's Day stirs something deeply loving. For others, ambivalent feelings abide. You see, after thirty-three years in the counseling field and drying the tears off many faces, I can accurately say that not every woman feels she had, was or is the "good-enough mother." So, ...
Views: 1794(5 votes) - How to Know Who to Coach - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Dr. Rick SchaeferIf you are reading this, you are open to learning. If you are open to learning, you most likely have desire to teach others as well. As coaches and teachers, we so much want to help people. We hear them mention something and suddenly we really want to share with them all of the wisdom we have ...
Views: 2172(5 votes) - Is Your Child Being Bullied? 9 Steps You Can Take as a Parent - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from James LehmanAs we all know too well, name–calling, cruel taunts, cyberbullying and physical bullying happen every day to kids across the country. When your child is being bullied, it’s hard to concentrate on anything else—all you want to do is make it stop immediately. Janet Lehman, MSW explains what you ...
Views: 1859(5 votes) - The Art of Releasing - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Everyday people struggle with not only their own problems, but those of their loved ones as well. You help out through moral support, or financial support. Sometimes it really doesn’t matter how much you help; there are times when it just seems endless. It’s called selfishness. That is ...
Views: 1727(5 votes) - "Anger with an Angle": Is Your Child Using Anger to Control You? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from James LehmanHave your child’s angry outbursts worn you down so much that you’ve simply learned to give in? You should know that this is not a phase or a behavior that will “just go away on its own.” Read on to discover 5 things you can do to stop your child from using “Anger with an Angle” today. Anger ...
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