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- How Do You Talk to Your kids About Sex? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2008 from Francis HoseinYour pass history about how you learn about sex can have a good or bad affect on you talking to your kids about sex. You may be part of many people that do not know how to talk to your kids or may feel ashamed to do so, do not worry you are not alone. At what age to talk to your kids? Is ...
Views: 664 - Before You Bounce: Bounce House Safety - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Brian WoodBouncers are by nature inherently safe. Your children will be jumping on cushions of air, contained by soft colorful walls with mesh panels that allow you to observe at all times. However, accidents do happen and are almost always a result of inattention or poor planning. Here are some important ...
Views: 635 - The Best Breastfeeding Advice I Ever Got - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Carrie LauthRecently I was with a group of Mothers who were discussing the breastfeeding advice they had received as brand new Moms. I realized quickly how fortunate I was to have been given the best advice I ever got on breastfeeding by my own Mother. The two things she told me prevented countless ...
Views: 779 - Your Baby Comes First - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from J DIf you have a baby under a year old, chances are you spend a lot of your day in daily care-taking. You change diapers, give baths, feed, burp, carry, bounce, clean, play, entertain, and that is just in the first 3 hours of the day. Your baby needs your constant attention to his every need—and ...
Views: 1474 - Can I Overfeed A Breastfed Baby? - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from Carrie LauthMany nursing Moms wonder: Can I overfeed a breastfed baby? If you're worried about your pleasingly plump nursing baby, read on. In answer to the question: No, you really cannot overfeed the breastfed baby. Firstly, you cannot force a baby to eat when he doesn't want to. If he is indicating the ...
Views: 973 - Mastitis – Does It Mean I Have To Stop Breastfeeding? - by Submitted on May 25, 2008 from Carrie LauthMastitis is a breast infection that can affect some breastfeeding Moms. According to Dr. Ruth Lawrence, author of Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession, mastitis is an "infectious process in the breast producing localized tenderness, redness, and heat, together with systemic ...
Views: 759 - How To Boost Self Esteem Through Play - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Helen WilliamsChildren boost their self esteem through play. While they play, children are developing an understanding of themselves and others, increasing their mastery and knowledge of their physical world, and learning to communicate with others. Play is essential to children's development by ...
Views: 1866 - Character Building - 5 Ways To Help Your Child Tell The Truth - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Jean TracyIs your child telling fibs? Would you like 5 parenting tips to help her tell the truth? Inside you'll find five suggestions you can use. Quote on Truthfulness: "What people say, what people do, and what they say they do are entirely different things." - Margaret Meade Parents, if you have a ...
Views: 1915(4 votes) - How To Improve A Parents Day... - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Timothy SmithThe other day I was at a business function and two young males were in attendance. They were dressed crisp and clean. They listened well. They were polite. They waited their turn to interject into the conversation. My overall impression was that it was refreshing to see such professionalism ...
Views: 1160 - Moms Help Families Stay Connected With "Kids Off The Couch" - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Pamela SaundersStaying connected to today's busy kids who are balancing school, sports and social schedules is a challenge most parents face. Two moms, Sarah Bowman and Diane Shakin, have launched a new website called Kids Off The Couch www.kidsofftthecouch.com, that gives parents great ideas for creating ...
Views: 644 - How Breastfeeding Benefits A Daddy - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Carrie LauthYou know that breastfeeding is best for mother and child, but what's in it for Dad? Isn't he going to miss out by not getting to share in the joy of feeding the baby? Let's see how Dads benefit when a Mom chooses to breastfeed their child. Cost Savings This is a big one for Dad! Whether he's ...
Views: 792 - 25 Fun, Cheap, And Easy Things To Do With Your Kids this Summer - by Summer is a great time to finally squeeze in all of those activities that you don't have a chance to do during the school year. Here are 25 fun, cheap, and easy ideas for keeping your kids busy until the school bell rings again in the fall.
1. Map out all of the different parks in your county ...
Views: 1153 - Elizabeth Fritzl Revisited – A Real Wake Up Call! - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Jennifer McLeodD’you know the original blog that I posted about Elizabeth Fritzl’s situation has been my most popular blog ever with over a 1000 (thousand) viewers clicking on it within one week of posting the blog on a particular social network site. And yet, even though it has been my most popular blog, I ...
Views: 1740 - Could Vanity Give Your Baby Eczema? - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Jan BayIt’s a common medical opinion that atopic baby eczema is triggered by allergens in affected people. But would we ever have dreamed that a common character flaw such as vanity might be a possible cause of infantile eczema? Perhaps it would be more to the point to say that practices brought ...
Views: 772 - Buy Raffle Tickets From Anyone BUT........ - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Timothy SmithRaffle Tickets. We all get approached to buy them. From anyone and from everyone. Some people we know and some people we don ‘t know. It’s usually a small ticket item, $1 or $2 maximum. It’s the old “what goes around, comes around” theory. Someday, sooner or later, you will be selling them or ...
Views: 1887 - The Power of Respect - Feeling Disrespectful - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Karen RyceQ: “I’ve been reading your column, and I like a lot of what you say. Most of the time I think I am a respectful parent, but not always. Sometimes I really don’t feel like being respectful. What can I do then?” V.H., Briceland, CA A: When you are feeling frustrated, disappointed, ...
Views: 2272 - It's Not Just For 'Bad Parents!' - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Jennifer McLeodAre you a manager or business owner in denial? • Are you one of those managers or business owner who denies that your personal life is creating havoc for you? • Do you deny the impact that your personal life’s challenges is having on your work and business environment? ...
Views: 1317 - TEMPER TANTRUMS - ARE PARENTS TO BLAME - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Jan BayCould your busy life be the cause of your child’s temper tantrums? When baby has a meltdown or a toddler has a blowup, we often lay the blame on everything from an interrupted nap to an untreated case of ADHD. But, could the increasing number of tantrums be much less physiological in ...
Views: 757 - Anger - Ways To Handle Your Toddler's Powerful Anger - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Helen WilliamsTemper tantrums happen as your toddler develops more autonomy, and reaches out towards greater independence. Because he still lacks the emotional, verbal and mental skills at this stage in his development, he needs you to support him with clear, firm, consistent boundaries to help him learn to ...
Views: 1858 - Father's Day With Grandfathers: Ten Ways To Help Your Kids Celebrate Grandpa - by The bond between a grandfather and his grandchildren is often unlike any other relationship. Here are ten ideas for helping your kids celebrate and honor Grandpa this Father's Day.
1. Ask each of the grandkids to draw a picture of themselves enjoying time with Grandpa and to include a note ...
Views: 717 - Stop Your Grandkids' Whining And Teach Them To Manage Money - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Denny StreckerGrandchildren know how to get what they want -- they nag. Here's what grandparents can do to gain control over the nagging and teach valuable lessons about money. The Center for a New American Dream published a survey about kids and nagging. The poll found the typical child aged 12 to 17 asked ...
Views: 1455 - Helping Baby Boomers Understand their 12 to 18 Year old Grandchild - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Denny StreckerIf you have ever stared in amazement at your teenager or grandchild wondering what in the world they are so upset about, you are not alone. Sometimes their behavior is odd or even strange. Other times it is simply crazy. Today I want to discuss the common concerns that most children between the ...
Views: 1407 - Raising Boys! - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Jeanne CondonI have seven sons. Have you recovered from the shock yet? Most people pause in awed reflection when I tell them that. I appreciate the response because it in not an easy task raising boys in the 21st century. I did not set out to have seven sons. I actually bought into the current mantra of ...
Views: 944 - ***Following A Child's Lead - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Margaret PaulHow long should your child breast-feed? Should your child go to pre-school? Should your child sleep with you or by him or herself? What about home-schooling vs. attending school? Most people who choose to have children want to be good parents, and they have many questions about what would be ...
Views: 2223 - 4 Parenting Tips For Understanding A Temper Tantrum Child - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Jean TracyAre you worried about your child’s behavior? What can you do when you’ve tried everything? Inside you’ll find some tips to boost your parenting skills with difficult children. Discipline Quote: “Some people regard discipline as a chore. For me, it is a kind of order that sets me free to fly.” ...
Views: 828(3 votes) - Underlying Cause Of Teen Troubles - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonWhether or not you think it can happen in your home, your teenager is most likely experimenting with drugs or alcohol. I say that because you probably wouldn’t be reading this "teen troubles" article unless you were already having some pretty big problems with your teen. It’s always ...
Views: 1814 - Tightening Relations with Teenagers - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from jane margarethIf we believe, communication, we tend to think about how we can express us. This is certainly important, but listening detail the largest of all communication skills. Teen relations are sensitive things. Girls are often willing to serious bonds within their relationships while the boys want a ...
Views: 1225 - Elizabeth Fritzl - A Wake Up Call? - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Jennifer McLeodMost people will have heard by now about Elizabeth Fritzl who was drugged and kidnapped by her father Josef Fritzl at the age of 18 and repeatedly raped over the 24 years he held her captive in a garage cellar behind the family home. It is hard to imagine what Elizabeth must have been going ...
Views: 2137 - Cuss Words, Kids, And The Internet - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from J DI was on a mom’s message board posted on the Internet on a website who described themselves as a community for moms who want to know a little bit about everything but who don’t have a lot of time. Well, on their menu they had the word B****. Well, this caught my attention so I clicked on it. ...
Views: 1029 - How To Green Your Baby’s Nursery - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Lisa BeresTaking toxic materials out of the nursery is becoming a top priority for new parents. Creating a green nursery just makes sense since your delicate little one will spend up to 17-hours a day in there! Consider everything your baby comes in contact with and choose your nursery furnishings with ...
Views: 1499 - Do You Love Me? - by Submitted on May 04, 2008 from Jennifer McLeodThis is the underlying and constant question that children and young people have running through their minds whether on a conscious or unconscious basis. We all have a need to be loved and children and young people are no exception to the rule. Most often than not, however, children and young ...
Views: 1383 - It's Mother's Day Again!!! - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Tracy PhaupWhat would life be without mothers? They’re everything in our lives – as friends, mentors, critics, nurses, teachers… In the endless roles that mothers play so that we can feel safe, secure, and loved. Do you know how Mother’s Day began? It has nothing to do with ...
Views: 1044(4 votes) - How to Differentiate Between Child Discipline And Punishment - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Jamie SullivanChild discipline is very important for you to create a happy and healthy family at home. However, a lot of parents did not know what child discipline is all about and often times misunderstood it for punishment. So, what are the difference between child discipline and punishment? Here is a ...
Views: 1130 - Narcissistic Parents - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Sam VakninQuestion: What are the effects that narcissistic parents have on their offspring? Answer: At the risk of over-simplification: narcissism tends to breed narcissism - but only a minority of the children of narcissistic parents become narcissists. This may be due to a genetic predisposition or ...
Views: 2924 - The Power Of One - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Debbie MilamWe are living in a world where we are constantly shown, by the media, man's inhumanity toward each other through violence, terrorism, and war. Never has there been a time that our light is more needed than now. During this powerful time in history we, as a group of conscious beings, actually can ...
Views: 897 - 3 Parenting Tips For Staying In Love - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Jean TracyDo you have enough time with your spouse? Do you focus too much attention on your children? Would you like to keep your marriage and your family strong? Inside you’ll find 3 parenting tips for staying in love. Childhood Wisdom: Art Linkletter’s TV program “Kids Say the Darndest Things!” filled ...
Views: 783(4 votes) - Parents Play A Critical Role In Preparing Their Children For College - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Too many High School parents think that their only role is to push their children to get good grades, so they will be accepted by a better college. However, in reality, parents of the most successful college students usually play a much broader role. Yes, grades are important. However, many ...
Views: 1582 - Some Colleges Are Better For You Than Others - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Just because you have been accepted by a great college, it doesn’t mean that the college is the right one for you. Although all colleges have a reputation, some better than others, they also have individual reputations in the various fields of study (majors) that they offer. Some of those ...
Views: 964 - Husband Wants Me To Work Instead Of Taking Care Of Baby - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from J DRunning a website, you discover a lot of interesting subjects that people search for on the internet. However, when a woman recently Googled “husband wants me to work instead of taking care of baby” and landed on my website, it greatly saddened me. I think that all who run an internet-based ...
Views: 3657 - Picking the Perfect Four-Legged Friend for Your Child - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from brian spilnerYou want you child to have a companion, a friend to play, and a way to teach him responsibility. You also want your child to be safe and protected. If you’ve considered a dog as an addition to your home, then you’ve probably weighed the advantages against the disadvantages. A dog ...
Views: 601 - Who Is Laughing Now? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Jo Anne WhiteLaugh at Yourself: Parents often ask me what a good coping strategy is to help them and their children get through challenging moments. As simple as it may seem, the use of humor and the ability to laugh at ourselves rank high. Laughing at ourselves is very different from poking fun at someone ...
Views: 1608 - Teaching Your Children Compassion - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Debbie MilamEach and every person on our planet has value. At the time of their birth most people are welcomed with joy and their families hope that they will live a full life. Every person that crosses our path or the path of our children will contribute to our evolution. One of my favorite movies is The ...
Views: 668 - Teaching Your Children Compassion - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Debbie MilamEach and every person on our planet has value. At the time of their birth most people are welcomed with joy and their families hope that they will live a full life. Every person that crosses our path or the path of our children will contribute to our evolution. One of my favorite movies is The ...
Views: 579 - Baby Sleep Problems - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Jan BayPractically every new parent runs into baby sleep problems at one time or another. However, to know that the situation is common is not comforting to a worn out mom who needs toothpicks to prop open her droopy eyelids. If baby won't sleep at night, chances are that your household is becoming ...
Views: 650 - Today's Child - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Deanne Urquhart‘They are always mean to me and I didn’t even do anything wrong.’ As the tears welled up in his eyes, the words came from a broken six-year-old boy named Jaxon. He had spent a week of his school holidays with his Grand parents and came home to his mother with a shattered heart. ...
Views: 660 - Self Reliance And Independence: Giving Our Teens The Ultimate Gift - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Debra BeckWhat every parent wants for their child is to give them the tools to become mature adults, that know how to make good decisions for themselves. So how can we help our kids learn how to make good decisions for themselves? When they leave the house at 18 years old, when we are nowhere around, ...
Views: 2715 - Guidelines For The Safe Use Of Baby Walkers - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Sharon BellCanada has banned the use of dangerous baby walkers. Unfortunately, other countries have yet to do the same. Since 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics has asked the Consumer Product Safety Commission to do the same. But that request has been denied although the proposed ban is supported by ...
Views: 768 - Why Baby Walkers Are Dangerous - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat makes mobile walkers dangerous? Experts say their very design helps kids move easily - often much too easily for them to sustain serious injuries. “About three million baby walkers are sold in the United States each year. They are generally used in the 2- to 4-month period after a ...
Views: 1120 - Are Baby Walkers Safe? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat’s the most dangerous form of transportation on earth? Believe it or not, it’s the baby walker and your child could be its next victim. This was revealed by the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics which are both calling for a ban on the ...
Views: 818 - Help For Parents Of Picky Eaters: Nine Tips You Can Use Today - by Most picky eaters will, at some point, outgrow their finicky tastes. And while that's some consolation, a picky eater can sure make family meal times frustrating.
Here are nine tips that may help your picky eater broaden their culinary horizons:
1. Involve your child in the shopping and ...
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