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- Rules For Respect-Boundaries Of Behavior - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Judy WrightDo your kids think you have too many rules? Do they push the limits and boundaries of respect? Perhaps you have had similar conversations that started like these in order to teach respect for others. "What’s the matter with that word, they say it all the time on television?" "We were ...
Views: 2360(4 votes) - Are We Spoiling Our Kids With Too Much Stuff? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Judy WrightAre you a parent, grandparent, teacher, coach or employer who is dismayed at the sense of entitlement many of our young children have? And that is not all they have. They have clothes enough to outfit a small orphanage, toys enough for a play land and an excuse for every chore they are asked ...
Views: 1883(7 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) - Character Traits To Teach And Have - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Judy WrightCharacter is the set of qualities that make somebody distinctive. It is the outward manifestation of what you believe inside your mind and spirit. It is your nature, personality and moral fiber. Your character is the attitude and set of mind which indicates to others who you are and what you ...
Views: 6199(5 votes) - Parenting ~ 11 Tips For Character And 2 Recipes For Selfishness - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Jean TracyInside you'll find 11 parenting tips for raising children with character and 2 recipes for selfishness. Find out how your moral compass is the gateway to a better character and a happier life. First Selfish Recipe: None of us want our children to grow up selfish. Yet some parents try to better ...
Views: 1145(2 votes) - Parental Monitoring Software - Finally Know What Your Child Is Doing Online - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 from Mehaul FeeneyIf you do not know what your child is doing online they could be in danger. In this new digital age it is hard to know what your child is doing while online. Internet monitoring software will help you to keep tabs on what your child is doing while on the internet. The number of crimes against ...
Views: 830 - Self-Care For Parents - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 from Mia RedrickThe demands of family life are exhausting. Carpooling, school activities, and birthday parties are just some of the many things we support in our children's lives. As parents, it is easy to become so inundated taking care of our children that we forget to nurture ourselves. This month, let's ...
Views: 2123 - Moms,What Is Stopping You? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 from Mia RedrickRecently, I was speaking with a moms group about the importance of taking time for yourself. I asked the mothers the following question, "What is stopping you from taking time for yourself?" Most of the mothers shared their most common reasons for not finding "Me" time. They cited: Not enough ...
Views: 869 - Modeling Life For Your Children - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 from Lori RadunFast forward 20 years; your children might be 20, 25 or maybe even 35. It doesn't really matter how old they are. What matters is whether or not they will learn the important family values that you wish to impart. Now I understand that, as mothers, we don't have complete control over the ...
Views: 867 - Parent Involvement Key To Student Achievement - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Dr. Stephen JonesEducators have said active parent involvement raises a student’s academic performance. Yet school districts have witnessed a steady decline in parent participation. Gone are the days when a mother stayed at home to raise children and participate in school activities. Parents are happy when ...
Views: 1685(2 votes) - Quiet Mind Up So I Can Just Be A Mom - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2008 from Dana KataokaQuiet Mind Up So I Can Just Be A Mom The most important thing I have learned about being a mom is to be present. What does that mean you say? Of course you are present, right? Well, that isn't so true or easy to do. A woman's mind or anyones for that matter is always thinking and thinking and ...
Views: 635 - How Can A CPR Training Help Parents And Teachers? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from American healthAre you around children on a daily basis, either as a parent or as a teacher? Do you ever wonder what you would do if one of these children were to become seriously ill or injure themselves while in your care? Taking a CPR class can be the first step to keeping the children you care for ...
Views: 840 - Attention Parents! This Gratitude Formula Builds Character in Kids - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Jean TracyWhy is it so hard to teach children to be loving and grateful? Is there a Gratitude Formula that increases love and character in kids? Yes, you'll find it inside along with 5 ways to teach it to your kids. Joseph Stalin said, "Gratitude is a sickness suffered by dogs." If you agree, read no ...
Views: 1418(3 votes) - Trick Or Treat? Organizing Tricks For Halloween - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from Beryl WestbyHalloween has changed dramatically since I was a little girl. Then, Halloween was asking Mom for an old sheet or raiding her fabric stash and then fashioning my own costume with lots of imagination. Then I got to visit a few of the neighbors (most of whom were relatives) for treats and that ...
Views: 1322 - Teenage Wellness - Oxymoron? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2008 from Grace LanniTeenage Wellness is a curious concept, is it not? Let’s imagine you are on the hunt for the perfect plant, an orchid, maybe. You bring your beautiful flowering plant home from the nursery - place it in front of the TV in the dark, attach a cellphone, ipod, and a notebook computer (or tablet ...
Views: 1109 - 10 Tips On Basic Study Skills - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardThis will literally take 5 minutes. These 10 very simple tips about study skills will make all the difference in your life and, more importantly, in your kids' school life. Tip #1: There is always Homework: What that means is that for each subject that your kids have that day, whether they ...
Views: 2351(2 votes) - Breastfeeding - A Father's Perspective - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Stuart HutchingsBreastfeeding is the most natural thing to do. It is one of the most important things that you can do to give your child the very best start in life and it is likely to be the first most important decision a mother and family will make about their baby’s health and upbringing. We may all ...
Views: 762 - Reduce Obesity - Breastfeed - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Stuart HutchingsThe numerous benefits of breastfeeding to baby and mother are well documented. But amid all the alarm over skyrocketing rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes in British children, one crucial factor is never mentioned. And that’s the impact of bottle-feeding and the benefits of ...
Views: 869 - What Is Parent Coaching? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Tina FeigalParent Coaching Defined and Described As a parent coach and former school psychologist, I provide personalized parent education to parents whose children have issues with behavior. Rather than doing therapy, where the parent needs a diagnosis to get help, I teach him or her (or both, ideally) ...
Views: 1388 - What Does Your Child Think About Your Relationship With Your Spouse? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Stacey BrownSo, I've been thinking. At this point in the conversation, my husband usually rubs his forehead and says "Oh, no" with resignation. This time, I think I'm really onto something. Reality television is very popular, so I hear. I don't have a television in my house that has access to a signal ...
Views: 1479 - Truth or Conqequence - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Diane AckermanTruth or Consequence By Diane J. Ackerman Children should respect their elders. Is this true? Ones first response might be, “Well of course it’s true!” However, if we were to think through this illusion we may discover that the reality is children do not respect their ...
Views: 1563 - What Happened To Study Skills? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardIt’s May in my 8th grade class and I am giving the kids time to review for their up-coming French final. I am absolutely puzzled: Most kids are just sitting there, looking at their books, notes or old papers. They sit and swing on their chairs, spend one minute on each page and after ten ...
Views: 1979(2 votes) - 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: 1343 - Raising A Kid Safely In The 'Hood - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from FSB AuthorsMy stomach sank the moment we arrived home from the hospital with our newborn baby. There in front of the house loitered the narcotics gang that ruled our street in Harlem. First to step forth was the head of the drug crew. He offered stiff congratulations as he peered at our precious bundle. ...
Views: 590 - The Ugly Side Of College Life - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"There is an ugly side of college life that is not always clear to students, a side that all parents should discuss with children who are in college or about to enter college. Unfortunately, there is an amazing number of deceptive and harmful people out there who will try to take advantage of ...
Views: 1756 - 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: 1356 - College Students Should Go After The Jobs That They Want - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Most college students gradually become more clear about their direction and goals, as they move from one year of college to the next. Therefore, once you figure out what you want to do after college, you should go after the job that you want. Don’t assume that employers will find you. They ...
Views: 1246 - Are Power Struggles Optional? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Susan StiffelmanCall me crazy, but I think the majority of the power struggles we find ourselves having with our kids (and yes, our teens) are avoidable. The interesting thing about us humans is that we're wired to push up against anything that's pushing up against us. In other words, we have an almost knee ...
Views: 896 - Guilt-free Parenting - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from Susan StiffelmanIs there such a thing? Is it possible to make the endless mistakes we invariably make as parents and remain free of guilt? Would we want to be? Isn't guilt part of what compels us to improve--- to lower our voices, threaten less vehemently, or stop saying the hurtful things we later regret? ...
Views: 1183 - The Blame Game - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from FSB AuthorsAs a parent, you accept from the start that it is all your fault. Every last inhibition, weakness and thing that goes wrong in your child's life is down to you -- however old they are. If they get bullied, bully, pick the wrong course at university or marry the wrong girl, it is all because you ...
Views: 588 - Parents, Teach These 3 Social Skills And Stop Worrying!" - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Jean TracyTeach these 3 simple social skills to your child and stop worrying whether kids like him. Most kids say or do things that turn other kids off. This doesn't have to be your child when he learns the social skills you are about to teach him. "Chris, 9, ordered his best friend to help him do his ...
Views: 2138(2 votes) - Creating An Organic Baby Nursery- 5 Easy Tips - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Sheila BaskervilleWith the recent focus on organic living and eco-friendly products, many parents have become interested in creating non-toxic, natural living spaces for their children. One room that typically receives special attention is the baby nursery. Since newborns are still developing, a healthy home ...
Views: 670(2 votes) - What’s Better A Threat Or A Promise? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Kathy SlattengrenOne mom was exasperated with her preschool daughter after she pitched fit for 45 minutes upon learning that her little brother was going swimming while she was at preschool. When mom was completely fed up with the whining and crying, she threatened to let her daughter sit in her room all day ...
Views: 868 - Getting Dressed All By Myself, All In Due Time! - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Kathy SlattengrenYoung children take pride in doing things for themselves like getting dressed. However, sometimes their sense of urgency in completing a task doesn’t always match their parents’ sense of urgency. Parents quickly learn that encouraging their children to “hurry up” doesn’t work well. One mom ...
Views: 1008 - Celebrities And Politics - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from J DWhen did it become okay for celebrities to talk about politics? I believe in the first amendment right to free speech and everyone has a right to voice their opinions, but the increase in the number of celebrities who are speaking about politicians in a hateful manner is just about enough for ...
Views: 1756 - Fate is a Joke: Why Biography is not Destiny - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshI am probably the only author who has used a quote from "Chicken Run", a very funny movie that's set in a chicken farm that oddly resembles a World War II concentration camp. Many of us spend our lives, or at least parts of them, in self-imposed prisons. If this is our own doing, why do we ...
Views: 2136 - Expose Your Children to Their Own Creativity with Properly Selected Art Easels - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Marina NeimanAllowing and encouraging your children to express themselves through art, is an important part of childhood development. They learn creativity, and explore new ways to express themselves. Providing them with an art table or a right easel for their age can inspire them to indulge in an activity ...
Views: 749 - My Children: "When can I Stop Worrying?" - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2008 from Carolyn BatesOne of the age old questions for all parents!!! It’s the same as when a friend asked me “When do your children sleep through the night?” My answer, “Never! You can be ready for that after midnight call for the rest of your life.” Baby Boomers and those over ...
Views: 1293 - You're a Bully. Oh Shut Up You're Just a Pushover - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2008 from Zara GreenLearning how each child differs, according to the origin of psychology, is to every parents advantage otherwise you could be stuck with the label your child is given and your child could, later, have corrective and recovery psychological work to do. The origin of psychology set the stage for ...
Views: 953 - Parents in Love - 3 Ways Parents Create a Family Team - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Jean TracyIs your marriage at odds with your parenting? Do you tell your children one thing while your spouse disagrees? Inside you'll find 3 ways to create a family team. "They say it takes a village to raise a child. That may be the case, but the truth is that it takes a lot of solid, stable marriages ...
Views: 1020(3 votes) - Guide To Parenting College Students: 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Sent My Son to College - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Dr. Debi YohnAs a psychologist, mother and well-informed parent I thought I had all the bases covered when my son went off to college. I read the books, earned my doctorate and generally stayed on top of the whole parenting "thing" probably more than any other person I know. In spite of all that, my worst ...
Views: 694 - No Parent Is Perfect - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonWanna Know What You Can Do to Guarantee that Your Children Won't Fall Prey to Drugs, Sex and Peer Pressure in the Teen Years? I often talk to people who believe that teaaching good values, taking their kids to church every time the doors are open, putting them in a religious school and ...
Views: 1645 - Be Prepared For Your Child, Be Empathetic - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Joel AustinI originally was going to write one of those top ten lists, but I became tired of those when my twelve year old son was still five. What we need to know is that our children do not care about how much money we make, or that we have to get to work on time, or what type of car we drive, or what ...
Views: 1787 - Fatherhood: Homework Not Housework - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Joel AustinHousework sometimes comes down to whose workis it. We have this imaginary gender line that we will just not cross. We say, we will not do this and we will not do that. Let it go! Your wife will never feel she has to open a jar or climb on the roof to adjust an antenna. So why should you ...
Views: 1986 - Are you Fueling Your Kids to Succeed? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Dinneen DietteWith kids heading back to school, parents want their children to get good grades and succeed. One of the best ways to make that happen is to get them to eat right: good nutrition helps them do well, and even excel, in school. Children who eat well and regularly eat breakfast have higher ...
Views: 650 - Getting Dressed All by Myself, All in Due Time! - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from Kathy SlattengrenYoung children take pride in doing things for themselves like getting dressed. However, sometimes their sense of urgency in completing a task doesn’t always match their parents’ sense of urgency. Parents quickly learn that encouraging their children to “hurry up” ...
Views: 926 - Parental Leadership and Guidance: what is your preferred style? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperEvery parent wants the best for their child. How we lead and guide our children throughout their childhood is a blend of instinct, experience and planning. We often struggle to describe how we do what we do. However, as a parent you are likely to have a signature style that guides your ...
Views: 1461 - Balancing Childcare And Housework With Your Spouse: Help For Working Moms - by I'm sure I don't have to tell you that being a working mom is a challenge on many levels. In addition to meeting the demands of your career, you also need to balance your obligations to your family and your home.
One important key to being a successful working mom is to work closely with your ...
Views: 921 - How Do You Raise Happy Kids? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from *Winsome Coutts - Self Help Expert: http://www.4lifeselfhelp.com/As a grandmother and self-help writer, I’m often asked by readers, “How do you raise happy kids?” This is a question near and dear to every loving parent’s heart. No matter what we teach them, if we haven’t taught them how to be happy, or can’t parent in a way ...
Views: 1656 - Are You Estranged From A Child? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Carolyn BatesOne of life’s most difficult situations is when someone you love is no longer present in your life, especially if that someone is a child. It’s a given thing that sometime, as a parent, you and a child are going to have a major disagreement. This so frequently happens with life ...
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