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- Don't Ever Quit on Your Teenager - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonI have seen many parents wonder what in the world happened to their family. They seemingly woke up one morning to a teen who completely changed overnight. Their loving, kind and thoughtful kid is now a person they no longer recognize. It is easy for them to feel they are not prepared for all of ...
Views: 1249(8 votes) - Are You Raising Good Kids or Great Adults? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Dr. Bobbie McDonaldSo often I hear people say what good children they have, or someone tell someone else what a good child they have, and this always gives me pause for thought. What is it that makes a child "good"? Is it doing what he or she is told? Being quiet? Not questioning or talking back? And if it is one ...
Views: 1815(11 votes) - ~ A Single Father With Heart ~ - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Larry AgrestoIf you’ve read my bio, you know that in May of 1995, I suddenly became a single father over night. The tragedy left me in a space that I had never experienced before. I was both in shock and terror. At the same time, I knew what I had to do and by the grace of God I found the courage I needed ...
Views: 2731(3 votes) - ***Grocery Shopping, Weekday Evenings and Other Family Hazards (Discipline with the Brain in Mind) - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Nancy BuckThe best place to observe the wide range of parental discipline styles is any grocery store between the evening hours of four and seven. Here you will hear one mother screaming at her whining toddler, one father threatening to withdraw a privilege from his nine-year old who is not paying the ...
Views: 1415(3 votes) - 6 easy ways to teach children about money - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Daniel BrittonTeaching children from an early age how to save and budget in a fun and educational way, can lay the foundations for sound money management later in life. Most would agree, that the earlier children are introduced to a foreign language, the quicker they are able to pick it up. The same can be ...
Views: 1646(9 votes) - 7 Tips for Getting Your Children Unplugged - by Submitted on May 15, 2010 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Have you noticed that your kids are becoming more attached than ever to television, video games and texting? And the season doesn't seem to matter. During summer, with more free time and fewer structured activities, it's easy to turn to electronics for stimulation. In winter, the shorter ...
Views: 1154(24 votes) - Are You a Helicopter Parent? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Phyllis GoldbergIf you’re a 'Helicopter Parent,' hovering and rarely out of touch, think about joining the grassroots movement that advocates giving teens space. As you’ve noticed, there are lots of hormonal and brain changes going on in adolescence. You may feel ambivalent about backing off at this time, ...
Views: 1802(3 votes) - Born to Eternal Life with God -- A Eulogy for mom - by Submitted on May 30, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriOn Behalf of the Palmieri, Pagliaro, O’Brien, Gai, Agid, Brault and Graney families I say thank you for honoring mom, better known as Josephine and coming to here to celebrate her life, and we thank you for supporting us. I want to tell you about my mom .......she was an ordinary woman who ...
Views: 3186(3 votes) - Coping With Defiant Children Feels Like It's A Lot More Than You Can Actually Cope With - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Will MatthewsDefiant children need to be in control. Their power struggle can often make life tough for you. Keep in mind that defiant children are actually as apt to be under stress as more sensitive kids. In an effort to acquire a sense of security, they act defiant and give you a bossy attitude. To really ...
Views: 786(3 votes) - Crazy Parents - Crazy Children - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Willie HortonThe vast majority of people raising children are ill equipped for the job. Now, we all know the general comments like “How come they don’t teach you about this at school?” or “Why is there no training to be a parent?” But that’s not what I’m talking about. Those of us who are parents know that ...
Views: 3070(6 votes) - Creating Family Acceptance - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from Tina TessinaLately, I’ve gotten so many anguished questions from people who are being criticized and rejected by family for making relationship choices the families don’t like, usually for cultural or religious reasons, that I changed my mind about what I was going to write this month. If your choice of ...
Views: 3181(3 votes) - Generating Laser Beams of Love - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Sally MarksThroughout my life I have heard, read and studied about the importance of becoming a warm and loving human being. Below is one of my favorite quotes. "More valuable than treasures in a storehouse are treasures of the body, and the treasures of the heart are the most valuable of all. Strive ...
Views: 1831(6 votes) - How Parental Alienation Syndrome Brainwashes the Child - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetIn Parental Alienation Syndrome, one parent brainwashes or programs the child to turn against and vilify the other parent. It is difficult for many people to understand how an alienating parent could implant information that may be directly at variance with what the child had previously ...
Views: 6698(6 votes) - How You Can Have Your Own Infant Sleeping Overnight - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Will MatthewsBy the time your newborn is three months old, you should be able to have them sleeping during the night. When that doesn't occur, it can become a strain on your health and your well being. It can become obvious to family and friends if it persists. You will get a great deal of suggestions from ...
Views: 900(3 votes) - Innocent Bystanders Who Aid and Abet Parental Alienation Syndrome - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetIn Parental Alienation Syndrome, courts, attorneys, police, social workers, therapists, and friends often assume that what the presumably frightened alienating parent is saying is true. People may believe fabrications by the alienator because the kinds of abuse the alienator claims DO and are ...
Views: 2117(6 votes) - OVERCOMING FEAR in a AGE of TERROR - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2016 from Mike MooreToday, more than ever, we need to learn how to handle fear. We are definitely a frightened people and our fear seems to be increasing every day. If we don't learn how to confront and control fear, we risk losing our emotional and physical health and ultimately the joy of living. A life ...
Views: 1307(3 votes) - Parenting Kids and Understanding Their Bad Habits - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheIt really hurts parenting kids whose behavior everyone complains about in the neighborhood. You really don't want your neighbors to be yelling at you because your children did something crazy. Not all fathers and mothers out there are able to bring up their children in a manner that is ...
Views: 1762(6 votes) - Talking With Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Positive Parenting. Sometimes, especially if our child/teen is doing well, we parents tend to forget about giving her that pat on the back. Or, we assume she doesn’t need it. Not so. Everyone enjoys being noticed or getting support. Your child/teen also wants to ...
Views: 1471(3 votes) - Troubled Teenagers – Identifying and Dealing With Tough Issues - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Christina BottoTeenagers need help and guidance, but it can sometimes be difficult for parents to recognize when to intervene in their teen’s life. Today’s teenagers face different problems and challenges than those you experienced as a teen. Emotional pain and distress can be expressed in many different ...
Views: 2629(3 votes) - Understanding Your Adolescent With Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Thesie CortezAnxiety disorder is a common mental illness affecting millions of people including children and teens. Anxiety is a common human response when faced with real danger but people with anxiety disorder are ruled by fears even without the presence of real fearful situations. An anxiety attack is ...
Views: 977(3 votes) - Why Do Some Parents Establish a Self-Control Contract for Teens? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from Jade RobinsonAre you unsure why parents might establish a self-control contract for teens? Or maybe you’re wondering whether you need to implement one for your teen, or even for your child? Self-control contracts are a great way to encourage your child to take control of their behavior, to pause, and to ...
Views: 1604(3 votes) - Why Do You Need an Allowance Contract for Your Teen? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Jade RobinsonAn allowance contract for your teens is not just about the pocket money you (parent) provide to them, it goes beyond that helping you to teach, train and turn your teens to capable financial planners. To let Your Teen Learn Value: “Value has a value only if its value is valued”, this was once ...
Views: 4015(3 votes) - Why Kids Runaway and How To Stop Them - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from James LehmanIt’s every parent’s worst nightmare—you go to check on your child in the middle of the night, and she’s not there. Your heart starts pounding and you fly into panic mode, calling her friends, your relatives, and the police. Whether or not your child has run away or threatened to do so—or you ...
Views: 2593(3 votes) - Be a Dream Promoter - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Bruce MillsDreams are like the Candy above, they make you feel good. So are you a dream promoter or crusher? Do you support your dreams and dreams of others or do you crush them like stepping on a grape on the floor? I really work on not being judgemental of others dreams. I do hear everyday from people ...
Views: 1643(10 votes) - Malicious Divorce Syndrome - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetDivorce is often brutal both to the divorcing spouses and to their children. This discussion will appreciate the enormous stress and distress that divorce subjects upon families, including both the adults and children. A syndrome of divorce-related hostilities that affect children has been ...
Views: 8593(10 votes) - A "Whats-Best-for-Our-Child" Mindset is Critical in Co-Parenting After a Divorce or Separation - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Lance ClaeryDisagreements regarding your children are natural when a marriage or relationship ends. Each parent's life moves on in a new direction and as a result disagreements arise about custody, visitation, and decision-making regarding the children. A look at the policies behind California's custody ...
Views: 1777(7 votes) - 11 Ways to Instill a Love of Reading - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtReading helps us in every area of our lives. It helps us become successful in school and later in our careers and it helps us grow as individuals by either teaching us new information or by allowing us to step into someone else's shoes. Reading can also help us become more compassionate and ...
Views: 1732(7 votes) - 5 Reasons to Read Ebooks to Young Children - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Terri RichardsWe are now living in a digital age. Almost every household in America owns at least one personal computer and a cell phone. We google, facebook, tweet, text message, email and read our news on the internet. What does this mean for the next generation? It means that our children will model that ...
Views: 1295(7 votes) - Battling Parents -- Not Divorce -- Most Damages the Children! - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Rosalind SedaccaIt's a controversy that just won't quit. Is it divorce or parental discord that most damages children? Well, answers are finally coming in! A recent article by marriage and family therapist Ruth Bettelheim has much to say on this topic that is both relevant and, quite surprising for many. ...
Views: 2193(7 votes) - Cherishing Your Kids - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Heather Fraser -Cherish your kids. Love them. Show it. Make sure they feel it. Prove it over and over again. Make them feel like the only kid on earth. Build them up. Shower them with joy. Play with them. Set firm boundaries. Laugh with them. Keep your word. Honor them. Respect them. Not just as ...
Views: 2465(7 votes) - Harried Parents: Save time! Avoid Hassles! "Emotion Coach" Your Kids! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Kate McNultyEmotion coaching? These two words would not ordinarily appear in the same sentence, would they? After all, coaching is more likely to bring to mind an image of a tennis racket or softball bat. And what do feelings have to do with any of that? However, parents are continuously teaching their ...
Views: 1956(14 votes) - *** Does Your Child Have EQ? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Toni SchuttaEQ?! What’s EQ? EQ is short for emotional intelligence and the latest research is showing that your child’s EQ is more important than their IQ for success later in life. In short, emotional intelligence takes into account how your child relates to others, how adept they are at expressing ...
Views: 959(11 votes) - 7 Self Improvement Ideas Your Children Will Be Happy You Found (For Parents) - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Nea Joy JusticeSelf Improvement Ideas for Parenting Were you one of those people who had a surefire plan for raising well-mannered, respectful, intelligent, pleasant children? And are you now having the shock of your life as you realize that parenting is indeed the world’s most difficult job and that ...
Views: 3975(15 votes) - 3 Parenting Tips for Children Who Say, “Nobody Likes Me” - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2009 from Jean TracyWhen your child frowns and moans, “Nobody likes me,” Do you suffer too? Would you like 50 parenting tips for helping your child make friends? Let’s start with 3 social skill tips you can teach your child today. “The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved.” – Mother ...
Views: 9802(4 votes) - 3 Parenting Tips For Parents As Lovers - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Jean TracyThese 3 parenting tips help you and your partner say, "I'm with you. I'm walking beside you. I love you." If you practice the tips below, your children will be building character by watching and learning from you. Inside you will be given suggestions for practicing the tips too. "Why would a ...
Views: 1167(4 votes) - 3 Parenting Tips ~ Using "Love Talk" With Your Partner - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Jean Tracy"Ultimately the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation." - Oscar Wilde Whether it was a long time ago or recently, you promised to love, honor, and cherish your spouse. That includes the way you talk with each other. Perhaps you've slipped into ...
Views: 1421(4 votes) - 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: 1504(4 votes) - 8 Great Ways to Keep Your Family Organized - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have confessed in the past, to loving organization in all its forms. At work, at home, on vacation... it just makes me feel good. So, without further ado, here are 8 great organizational tips for the whole family. 1. Set an intention How do you want your family life to be? What would ...
Views: 1132(8 votes) - How to Get Your Troubled Teen Back on Track - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Ken RabowWhy are so many young people willing to self-sabotage every aspect of their potential future? Not participating in class, not doing the required studying, staying up late, sleeping most of the day away and missing more and more school. For quite a few, video gaming and/or substance abuse is ...
Views: 5614(4 votes) - 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: 1356(8 votes) - The Death of a Child - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Dr. Jane SimingtonThe Death of a Child Originally Posted on July 14, blog Indestructible Relationship by Kimberly Pryor Today, I’m turning The Indestructible Relationship blog over to an award-winning author and therapist I met recently at a conference in Philadelphia. Her name is Dr. Jane A. Simington, PhD, ...
Views: 2194(4 votes) - The Search For Stimulation: Understanding Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetHow to Understand Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder I had just completed my evaluation of 11 year-old Timmy. His parents had brought him to me because of behavior problems and the teacher's complaint that he was "underachieving" in school. Timmy, I explained, has attention deficit ...
Views: 2855(8 votes) - The Village Idiot - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsThat would be me! From what I can see, I’m just beginning the second year of a minimum four year sentence as a Village Idiot. I say minimum because the sentence may be extended at any time and without advance notice – written or verbal. Actually, I’m not treading on unfamiliar turf. I ...
Views: 1224(4 votes) - What is the Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Dana McIntyreA legal separation is different from a divorce because it does not put a legal end to the marriage. Different states have different laws in reference to what technically defines a legal separation. Some states require you to go to court and obtain a court order that outlines the rights and ...
Views: 1532(4 votes) - You, Your Baby, and Sleep Training - Part II - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Nancy LibbyInfants: 4 to 7 months Babies this age still need lots of sleep. Typically children are down to at least two naps of an hour to three each. However, there are some that will continue to take three naps during these months and for shorter periods. So although the range of needs and lengths ...
Views: 1219(4 votes) - Malicious Divorce Syndrome: How to manage - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Les LinetDespite years researching and treating this topic, I find it to be poorly understood but extremely destructive both to parents and to children of divorce. Parents who have lost their child through alienation have sometimes described it as worse than the death of their child because, for the ...
Views: 2231(9 votes) - Mathew's Story - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Forrest SamnikThough I’ve been utilizing EFT as my main treatment modality in my psychotherapy practice for 7 years, I still can get blown away by the near miraculous results. I’d like to share a recent case with you that really made my heart soar. Mind you, this is a complicated case and continues to be a ...
Views: 1742(5 votes) - Teaching Children Response-Ability - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Forrest SamnikAs parents, most of us feel it our duty to protect our children from harm. We can, and should, take all precautionary measures to prevent injury to our children and teach them safety practices and self care. However, protecting them from the natural ebb and flow of life can leave them ill ...
Views: 2046(5 votes) - The Importance of Presenting a United Front Before Your Children - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Greg BakerConflicting authority is the largest contributor to rebellion in children. When parents--authority--conflict it can cause rebellion in your children. You, as parents, need to have a united front for your children. Here are some tips on how this can be done. Rebellion is the result of ...
Views: 7216(5 votes) - Character Tips for Parents – How to Raise Respectful Kids Who Want to Succeed - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Jean TracyWould you like to raise children with successful characters? Does your crankiness get in the way? If so, you're not alone; I've been cranky too. Look inside for 3 ways to help your kids want to succeed. Today I'll share the secret formula for raising respectful kids who want to succeed. You ...
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