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- Book Review: Raising Your Spirited Child - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Parenting. Parenting is the process of raising and educating a child from birth until adulthood using different methods, techniques, and guidance. Wouter van der Hall is the Official Guide to Parenting. Raising Your Spirited Child ...
Views: 673 - Definition: Legal Guardian - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteA legal guardian is a person who has the legal authority (and the corresponding duty) to care for the personal and property interests of another person, called a ward. Usually, a person has the status of guardian because the ward is incapable of caring for his or her own interests due to ...
Views: 2037 - Definition: Parenting Tips - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteParenting Tips Examples to help parents and caregivers create healthy attachments with infants 1.According to the psychoanalyst, Erick Erickson, there are eight stages of social-emotional development across a lifespan. Each stage has a conflict, which needs to be worked through and a ...
Views: 1441 - Definition: Effective Child Discipline - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteEffective Child Discipline is a topic that draws from a wide range of interested fields, such as the professional practice of behavior analysis,Developmental Psychology, Social Work, and various religious perspectives. Methods of child discipline vary widely between cultures and have in recent ...
Views: 767 - Definition: Parenting Advice - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteParenting Advice It is important that you understand what type of parent you want to be in order for you for to maintain consistency and clarity. Here is some terrific parental advice from the experts. There is general consensus around parents providing the basic necessities, with increasing ...
Views: 1018 - Definition: Child Raising - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteChild Raising is the process of raising and educating a child from birth until adulthood. It has recently become a very popular topic due to the necessity of clarifying the process of upbringing a child at home by parents as the opposite to the formal education of a child at school. A ...
Views: 5203 - Self Esteem Activity – Building Character With Bedtime Stories - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Jean TracyWould you like a fun way to build self esteem, mind power, and character? Inside you’ll discover how bedtime stories create mind power, self esteem and character. Why not give this self esteem gift to your child every night? I remember my mother telling me, “Jeanie, you can do anything you put ...
Views: 1827(2 votes) - Tips For Parents Of Teens - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Nova ReedJust when you got the parenting thing down, your child goes to sleep one night and wakes up an adolescent. Adolescence seems to happen overnight, bursting at the seems with emotions, drama, power struggles, and turmoil. A rebalancing act within the family structure to accommodate a budding adult ...
Views: 1017 - Kindergarden Readiness - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Lois NightingaleThis checklist is a very brief outline of skills that are needed by most children as they begin a structured school environment, such as kindergarten. If you have concerns about whether or not your child is ready for the kind of learning that kindergarten provides, talk with some of his or her ...
Views: 1418 - Postpartum Depression, Practical Solutions - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Lois NightingaleYou had so looked forward to this joyous time in your life-your baby's birth, all the friends and family surrounding you, your dream to begin building your own family now a reality, so why are you so unhappy? Don't be alarmed. You're probably suffering from a common form of postpartum ...
Views: 1211 - Dating As A Single Parent - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Lois NightingaleWhat are the qualities that a single parent should look for in someone they are deciding to date? 1. Playful, light and fun with kids. (Kids have an innate instinct about people. Watch 2. Doesn't try to make the kids like activities they "should" like. Will accept a child's declining to ...
Views: 884 - Helping Children Talk About War - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Lois Nightingale1. Listen attentively when kids want to talk. First, before you say anything else, restate back to then what you heard them say, even if you disagree or it is painful to see them upset. It is most important children know you care about their thoughts and feelings. (They won't care how much you ...
Views: 872 - Parenting Effectively - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from David MeredithWhat does it mean to be an effective parent? I can almost hear as many answers as there are people responding to my question. Perhaps then I had better clarify what I mean by the term as used in this article. The key to the meaning is in the definition of the word effective. Consulting my ...
Views: 582 - Raising Kind And Loving Children - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Sally Dubel`Can We Raise Kind and Loving Children in the World as We Know It? When our children are first born, loving them unconditionally is the most natural thing in the world. As time goes on, they begin to establish their independence, and we are constantly trying to figure out boundaries and ...
Views: 764 - Perfect Home Business For Stay At Home Moms - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Zarko DimitrievskiJuggling the responsible tasks of being a mom? Yes, a full time job would be easier said than done. No wonder, with more stay-at-home, moms are switching to the easier option of home business to earn extra cash without making a compromise on their family responsibilities. There are many simple ...
Views: 632 - ***What Does Your Child Really Need From You? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Margaret PaulMost parents want to be good parents. Yet parenting is one of those things that does not have hard and fast rules. So how do we know what to do? How do we know what will support our children in being all they can be? One of the most important things for parents to do is to learn to trust their ...
Views: 2610(2 votes) - The Parent's Path: A Coaching Guide To Transform Self And Family - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from Rose Ann KennettAn Introduction Parenting creates the foundation for human existence, physically and spiritually. We come into this world totally dependent upon our physical parents for physical sustenance and survival. Most psychologists agree that the foundation for a healthy emotional and mental life is ...
Views: 1110 - Inventing With Your Kids - Teach Your Kids Creativity And Problem-Solving Skills While Inventing - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from Steve SponsellerAnyone can become an inventor, even kids. There are many inventions that were created by kids - popsicles, ear muffs, and an edible pet food spoon, just to name a few. The invention process teaches creativity and problem-solving skills. This is a fun (and different) activity for you to ...
Views: 857 - Breastfeeding Tips - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Connie LimonThere may be times when your baby does not take enough milk and your breasts may become uncomfortably full, hard or warm. You can: • Make sure baby latches on correctly and that you are positioned correctly • Breastfeed newborns 8 – 12 times in a 24 hour period • Avoid pacifiers and bottles ...
Views: 1114 - Managing Your Child’s Anger: Triggers And Solutions For Coping - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Toni SchuttaHas your child thrown a tantrum lately, thrown toys across the room or hit a sibling? Odds are that s/he has! Children’s anger can be exacerbating for parents. After all, many adults still struggle with healthy expression of anger, so dealing with a child’s anger can be doubly ...
Views: 2062 - Typical Patterns For Your Baby’s Physical Development Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Connie LimonTypical Play Development By 3 months of age, while lying on his or her back, your baby should: • Visually track a moving toy from side to side • Attempt to reach for a rattle held above their chest • Keep head in the middle to watch faces or toys By 6 months of age your baby should: • Reach ...
Views: 4109(1 vote) - Typical Patterns For Your Baby’s Physical Development Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Connie LimonThere is no one who knows your child better than you as the parents. Learn what early milestones are expected while your baby is growing. If you learn there are concerns about your child’s development, consult with a health care professional as soon as possible. Always trust your instincts. ...
Views: 7169 - Update Ourselves And Educate Children Better - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Bin YangWho does not want the best futures for his/her children? So what is the most important age for the development of a child? The first six years -- we learned most of our thinking and our behaviors, including how to succeed, how to deal with stress, and how to stay healthy, from the people close ...
Views: 1124 - ***A Very Special Teenager Celebrates - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Wouter van der HallIt is a great time as I will be celebrating my thirteenth birthday on the 29th of February. I will catch up with our daughter, who became a teenager last fall, for a little while and yes, then she will leave me behind forever. Most parents experience this grasping for breath in child raising ...
Views: 1239 - Modern Television Shows For Kids - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Brian YalungTelevision is a kid’s best friend. Outside seeing the vivid colors and the various TV productions that are made by most kids TV networks, the characters, theme and the setting of most kids TV shows will usually make the difference as far as gaining the interest of children who find entertainment ...
Views: 1606 - The Language Of Learned Helplessness Quiz - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Chick MoormanNot many parents set out to raise a thirty-year-old Nintendo player who sprawls on the couch all day sucking up pizza and Diet Pepsi. Yet many parents unknowingly subvert their positive intention of raising responsible, confident, fully functioning children. They do it by unconsciously using ...
Views: 1400 - Guilt Tripping - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Chick MoormanLarry and Corrina Johnson took their children on a trip this summer. No, they didn't visit Mt. Rushmore or the Grand Canyon. Fenway Park, the Field Museum, and the Mackinaw Bridge weren't part of the itinerary either. In fact, the Johnson family never left home. The trip their children ...
Views: 792 - Time Out For Time Out - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Chick Moorman“Jillian, if you don’t stop talking back to me, you’re going to sit in the time out area until you learn to respect me!” “You know that when children in this family won’t put their toys away they have to sit in time out. Is that what you want? If not, you better start putting those toys away ...
Views: 1005 - How To Say No When Your Kid Wants A Toy - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Lisa AustenFor most parents, saying no to their children is hard. Parents may feel that they are being mean, unfair, or that they are denying their children life’s pleasures by not letting them have their every heart’s desire. Often times, parents take the saying, “Ask and you shall ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - I Love You More - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Malia RussellLast summer, our family was going through a difficult time. My oldest daughter (then 16) just had a very extensive knee surgery, far more difficult than we expected. Our son (2) was going through a lot of behavior changes and having difficulty sleeping, obeying, responding when called, and the ...
Views: 488 - Our Beliefs, Our Behavior - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Tracy LiebmannBelief is usually defined as a conviction of the truth of a proposition without its verification; therefore a belief is a subjective mental interpretation derived from perceptions, contemplation or communication.[1] What we believe is basically who we are. It drives just about everything we do, ...
Views: 1396 - Compassionate Communication - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Tracy LiebmannFirst I’d like to bring our awareness to the dangers of looking at children with a different quality of respect than we would an adult. The ideal states that all people are equal, it does not matter if you are 1 or 100, but is that what we really believe? Let’s say your neighbor comes over to ...
Views: 1321 - How To Parent More Effectively And Avoid Conflict - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Ivy and Amanda PrestonAs teachers, we've been a part of struggles as parents work to improve their parenting skills, especially when it comes to parenting teenagers, as well as sometimes working through the difficult balance of effective parenting and discipline. Better parenting is not always easy and there are ...
Views: 1918 - Mom, Don’t Forget About You - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Aurelia WilliamsIf you are a mom, more than likely you know the feeling of having a full schedule. Rushing around, taking a kid to soccer, another to dance class, rush to pick up the dry cleaning and then running home to get cookies baked for the youngest child’s snack day. As moms we have full schedules, ...
Views: 930 - Building Character ~ 3 Parenting Tips For Handling Your Bossy Child - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Jean TracyDoes your older child boss your younger child? Are you worried about your younger child’s self-esteem? Inside you’ll find 3 parenting tips for building character and handling bossiness. Childhood Humor: George bossed and teased his little sister every day. She screamed. She cried. She ...
Views: 1346 - Parenting And The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Jennifer HoughYou Just Want them to be Happy – but they Already Are With Best Selling Author, Jennifer Hough – Holistic Nutritionist & Get Out of Your Own Way Founder Having parented in many different ways (children, stepchildren, grandchildren, pets etc.), believe me when I say that the lessons I have ...
Views: 904 - Heart To Heart Baby Wrap Sling - Top 7 Reasons Why We Love Ours - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Joe PetersonAll the babies in our family use a Heart to Heart baby carrier. Using a baby wrap carrier can really make life easier. It reduces baby's crying, allows you to get things done, and allows you to bond even more with your baby. Here are 7 reasons why we love ours... 1. Maximum weight load - it ...
Views: 2804 - Keeping Prices Down For People In Canada wanting to buy a Dreamer Design Stroller - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Joe PetersonOne of our biggest challenges our business faces is importing products from the USA into Canada in an economical fashion so that we can keep the price low for our customers. Our best selling products are strollers by Dreamer Design. Here are the strategies that we have developed that allow us ...
Views: 1058 - Babywearing And Nurturing - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from David LeonhardtHave you ever heard of babywearing? I know, it sounds like some rite of passage for a secret society, but it’s really a wonderful nurturing way for new parents to bond with their child and give the little one an emotional and physical head-start on life. Whether you are a first-time parent or ...
Views: 1242 - After School Programs – The Benefits Abound! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Karen FuscoToday’s children grow up in a society that demands expertise in everything. Learning from textbooks is not enough for your children’s overall development. It's the age of specialization and your child cannot afford to miss out on this window of opportunity while he’s young. So, scour your local ...
Views: 1450 - There’s Great Fun In Face Painting On Kids! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Karen FuscoFace painting is an art that can be undertaken by anyone, amateur or professional. It's a fun way to entertain your children on a boring afternoon. Rain or shine, you can bring smiles and laughter with this simple entertainment. If you're brave – and you know your kids best – you can even ...
Views: 1675 - After School Activities – How Much Is Too Much? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Karen FuscoShould your child go out for football practice when it’s 5 days a week? Aren’t 3 days enough? It’s common for parents to be a little confused when it comes to deciding how much is too much with reference to after school activities. Many think that since most of these activities are ‘fun’ (as ...
Views: 1478 - Keys To Helping Kids Recover From Rejection & Disappointment - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Michael Grose"Fall seven times, stand up eight." -Japanese Proverb One of the keys to functioning socially and emotionally is the ability to deal with disappointment and rejection. Most children experience some type of rejection from their peers throughout childhood. One study found that even popular ...
Views: 1902 - Therapy With Children Of Hurricane Katrina - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Mimi LupinUsing Relaxation Therapy And Imagery Lendell W. Braud, Ph.D., Leon H. Belcher, Ph.D., Jessica Wright, B.A, San Juanita Trevino, B.S., Blair Powell, M.A., Verlynn E. Williams, Ed.D., and Mimi Lupin, M.A. L.S.S.P. In August of 2005 Hurricane Katrina devastated the homes, property and ...
Views: 985 - Child Identity Theft: Young People Are Becoming Prime Targets - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Ruby AragonChild identity theft is when someone steals or uses a minor’s identifying information as their own. They might use it for financial gain, in which case they’ve obtained a minor’s social security number and use it to get credit. They might also use it to help them get a driver’s license. There ...
Views: 807 - Hidden Dangers In Your Home: Is Your Family Really Safe? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Ruby Aragon============================================================== Your home may be beautiful. Your home may be comfortable. Your home may be your dream home, but is it really safe? There are many hidden dangers that can lurk in your home without you even knowing it. The problem is that they ...
Views: 682 - Fire Prevention In The Home: What You Do CAN Save Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Ruby AragonThe National Fire Protection Association reports that in 2003 there were 3925 deaths due to house fires. Furthermore, in the United States, someone dies in a fire every 134 minutes. Sadly, while children under the age of five make up only nine percent of the population, they make up seventeen ...
Views: 706 - Children And Water Safety: What Every Parent Needs To Know - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Ruby AragonAccording to the National Safety Council, “drowning claims the lives of over 4,000 people every year. Although all age groups are represented, children 0-4 have the highest death rate due to drowning.” As a parent, there are several precautions you can take that can make water and swimming a ...
Views: 1076 - From Boys To Men, Girls To Women: How Our Culture Shapes Our Children - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Nancy RubenThe culture we live in is having a huge impact on our children. Our daughters are influenced to judge their bodies and begin dieting in 4th grade – already striving for the air-brushed perfection offered in glossy magazines and TV programs. Our sons are getting lost behind masks that tell us ...
Views: 1118 - Coming Of Age Rites Of Passage For Girls - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Hemitra CrecraftI taught my first Coming of Age class for mothers and their daughters in April of 1994. I remember walking into the workshop room, sitting down and looking into the eyes of 10 little girls who clung to the sides of the women with them. I immediately saw myself as a young girl in their eyes – ...
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