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- Dangerous Cookware - How It Can Affect Your Baby's Food - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Christine AlburyWhen preparing homemade baby food, we parents are always careful to ensure that the foods we choose are healthy and appropriate for our babies. Something that many of us overlook, however, is the suitability of the pots we're cooking in -- yet the fact is that cookware made from certain ...
Views: 10461(1 vote) - “5th Grade Class Jumps Forward 2 Grade Levels in Reading--In Just 2 Months” - by Submitted on May 13, 2018 from George Stancliffe“5th Grade Class Jumps Forward 2 Grade Levels in Just 2 Months” Over HALF of all American children are READING BELOW GRADE LEVEL. (This could be corrected pretty fast if somebody showed these kids how to Speed Read, and then had them use the skill each day for 20 ...
Views: 2078(3 votes) - ***** Are you an ALL KNOWING Parent? ***** - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2019 from LeTicia LeeRemember the first time your child asked you a question you couldn’t answer? Everyone has! Maybe you’re still not ready to admit it. What do you say? Do you stumble and mumble and try to distract them from the answer you don’t know? Do you go to your speedy search engine? What if it’s a moral ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - ***Perhaps Autism is a Spiritual Experience - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Norma HollisMy cousin Adam is autistic. He’s one of the lucky ones. He’s a functional autistic now in his late 40’s and working as a gas station attendant. My most vivid memory of our childhood was him coming to visit on Christmas Day. My father always had a full fire going in the fireplace to warm us in ...
Views: 7561(1 vote) - 3 Tips for Dads on Parenting Teens - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2020 from Jaclyn TengFatherhood is one of the world’s greatest challenges, and many dads would agree that parenting teens is the toughest challenge of a father’s life. If your children have reached their teenage years, or are getting close to doing so, consider the following 3 tips for dads on parenting teens: 1. ...
Views: 570(1 vote) - 4 Kids' Lunch Ideas That Will Surprise and Delight - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2016 from Anica OaksLunch is a meal that can be rather boring for children. They might eat a sandwich or a bowl of soup just to get enough energy for the rest of the day. You can make lunch exciting with a few different recipes that are healthy and tasty. Skewers What child doesn't like being able to pick up ...
Views: 1094(1 vote) - 5 Reasons to Monitor Your Child's Text Messages - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Text messaging remains one of the most popular forms of communication for kids who own phones. A 2015 survey found that 88% of US teenagers aged 13 to 17 have access to a mobile phone of some kind and a majority of teens have smartphones (73%). This number rises to over 90% of teenagers if you ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Overcome Divorce & Separation Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Nicola BeerFear of an uncertain future can stop us from doing great things, and it can keep us holding onto things and habits that are hurting us. Today I will share 5 steps to deal with separation and divorce anxiety. I think it is fair to say, that the majority of us from time to time wonder what the ...
Views: 2435(1 vote) - 5 Tips for Reducing Parental Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2019 from Scott SymingtonParental anxiety is widespread. The latest figures from the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) indicate that 40 million US adults carry an anxiety disorder diagnosis each year. This figure doesn’t even reflect the less severe worry and anxiety constricting people’s lives. While we don’t ...
Views: 979(1 vote) - 8 Inexpensive and Unique Father’s Day Gifts to Show Dad You Care - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2019 from Robin WilliamsFather's Day offers you the moment when you would like to thank your dad for his love, affection, and sacrifices for you. With father’s day fast approaching, you need to find affordable father’s day gifts to show dad you care. Here is a list of some inexpensive and unique father’s day gifts ...
Views: 609(1 vote) - 8 Ways to be a Great Advocate for Your Family Member With Special Needs - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2019 from Annette HinesFor most families, the journey of taking care of a family member with special needs is "a marathon, not a sprint". The emphasis must be on taking care of yourself and your family in order to take on the long-term role of advocate. Don't underestimate the value of getting some exercise, having a ...
Views: 820(1 vote) - Adults Teaching Children: The Legitimization of Bullying - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Suzanne St. John SmithWhen I was in Grade 4, I struggled with an ability to read, especially when asked to read in front of the class. I wasn’t dyslexic but I was quite shy, and not at all confident about my intellectual abilities relative to my peers. Unfortunately, I had a teacher who, I discovered many years ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - An Open Letter to My Daughter Gracelyn in the Era of Donald Trump - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2017 from Bruce MulkeyDear Gracelyn, Today I write this letter to you so that you might better understand the tumultuous transformation that’s currently underway in our nation. For while your mother Shonnie and I are doing our best during your childhood to shelter you from adult concerns, I’m guessing that you ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - Are Narcissists Made or Born? - by Submitted on May 20, 2024 from Darlene LancerNarcissists can be hard to empathize with, but research on inherited narcissism shows they didn’t choose to be that way; they bear scars from childhood.Traditionally, childrearing, particularly by the mother, was considered the cause of narcissism. In recent years, more research and twin studies ...
Views: 236(1 vote) - Baby Love: Top 5 Parenting Tips to Get the Most out of Your Bundle of Joy - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2018 from Jaclyn TengThere’s nothing quite like being a new parent - the love, the emotions, the happiness, the new-found appreciation for coffee. But, while it may be exciting, it’s also full of one other element: sheer terror! The idea that a human being is completely dependent on you tends to be a little ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - Child Parentification: The Cause, Signs, and Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2024 from Darlene LancerThe term child parentification was coined in 1967 by family systems theorist Salvador Minuchin, who said the phenomenon occurred when parents de facto delegated parenting roles to children. It can happen when one parent is physically absent or when a dysfunctional family is under stress because ...
Views: 281(1 vote) - Chinese Gender Chart to determine unborn baby gender - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2020 from Jaclyn TengFinally, you are pregnant. Congratulations. But you are curious about the gender of the baby you are carrying. Is it a girl or a boy? The fact is that you cannot tell the exact gender of the baby you are carrying unless you do an ultrasound or genetic testing. Some ways can help you predict the ...
Views: 644(1 vote) - Co-Parenting Etiquette When You Don't Get Along - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2019 from Andrew LancasterCan’t stand the sight of your ex-wife or husband but you love your kids to bits and wouldn’t want that to get in the way of your co-parenting? You’ve come to the right place for answers. Children are often caught in the crossfires of matters that should be left between parents. To ensure that ...
Views: 1170(1 vote) - Continuing Care: A Parent's Guide to Your Teen's Recovery - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2021 from Jaclyn TengGuiding and caring for a teenage child that's recovering from addiction can be a testing time. Even then, you must help the child have a smooth transition by providing the right environment and social settings. This guide explores the best approaches to helping the kid rediscover their old ...
Views: 652(1 vote) - Covid-19: How to Stay Safe Back at School - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2020 from Regina ThomasBack to school time is right around the corner. While this is usually an exciting time of the year for many families, the COVID-19 pandemic is casting a dark cloud over this season. Many parents and school administrators are wondering what they can do to protect children as they launch back into ...
Views: 776(1 vote) - DATO EDUCACIONAL #1: Enseñe Lectura Veloz Gratuita a Sus Niños de 3 a 7 Años de Edad — Usando un Programa de Computadora Que Ya Tiene. - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2018 from George StancliffeComencé a enseñar lectura veloz a los niños en 1997. En ese momento, era algo atrevido proponer que los niños de tan sólo 8 años aprendieran a leer con rapidez. Recuerdo una conversación que tuve, en 1981, donde había mencionado a un profesor de Educación (que era un amigo mío) el concepto de ...
Views: 1999(3 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: His moods are getting more and more unbearable to live with - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have been married for almost four years to a man twelve years younger. We have a four-year-old son. My problem is I need to find a better way of dealing with my husband's bad moods, which are getting more and more unbearable to live with. Occasionally I give ...
Views: 1538(2 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: How do I make him understand? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2019 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: How do I make him understand? So my soon-to-be-ex is still in the house as well as myself! This is not working! He keeps trying to make things better, but I don't feel anything for him anymore. He has been better to me but is still very rude to our son and says hurtful things ...
Views: 867(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: How Do I Stop My Husband's Ex-Wife from Smothering Their Son - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2020 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My husband has a son with his ex-wife. He is 12, but she still invites him to sleep in her bed. How old is too old to be sleeping with Mom? I know kids from divorced parents have different issues-- one being how a child should sleep, what ...
Views: 824(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: My parents are racists - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2019 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I've been in a relationship for almost 2 years with a great person whom I've known for the 5 years I've been in this country. We studied together, were genuine friends before feelings started to develop, and we decided to be together. He and I are from a different ...
Views: 785(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: My son gets angry, throws things - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2021 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am writing to you for your professional opinion regarding my 15 year old son. His behavior overall is good but when he gets angry he throws things swears a lot and just a few minutes ago destroyed my vacuum cleaner in one blow to the floor. I am a single parent about ...
Views: 727(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: Should a Mother Push Her Daughter to Contact Her Estranged Father? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2019 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: If the child has not had a real relationship with her father for many years and does not see him more than 2 times per year, should a mother keep pushing a relationship with the father and child? Will it do more harm than good? Dear Reader: There is no way I can tell ...
Views: 795(1 vote) - Divorce Support: A Curse or a Blessing? (by: Dr. Anne Brown, PhD, RN) - by Submitted on May 02, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownIt really is up to you every day whether you see divorce support as a curse or a blessing! Whether you are the giver or the receiver, I recommend you reframe it as a blessing. Is this easy? Of course not! However, if you actually go through the trauma of getting divorced and you stay married ...
Views: 1469(1 vote) - Do children need educational toys? And how to do it yourself. - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2018 from Tata NechWhen my baby was not yet born, I was already tremblingly choosing not only sliders and diapers, but also toys. Of course, developing! Our grandmothers could not even think that dolls and shoulder blades should not just entertain, but also develop a child, but now it's quite another time. And ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - Do Your Teens Have a Millionaire Retirement Plan? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2019 from LeTicia LeeDo your teens have millionaire retirement plan? Sounds like an odd question initially doesn’t it? I know. Most teens can barely remember to clean their rooms, brush their teeth and wash their hands before dinner. But the question is more relevant than you think. The U.S. Social Security is ...
Views: 961(1 vote) - Dos and Don’ts of Visitation From the Therapist! (by: Anne Brown PhD,RNCS) - by Submitted on May 12, 2016 from Dr. Anne Brown"The best security blanket a child can have is parents who respect each other." ~ Jane Bauston Do treat your Children like Gold! Remember you just turned your children's life (and they didn't have a vote) upside down. They now have to decipher new rules, new logistics, probable logistical ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - Double Stroller Buying Guide - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2018 from Kalyna KapurIf you have a baby and a toddler, you will certainly love double strollers. You may even regard them as the best invention on earth. Double strollers are godsend for many parents. But, not every double stroller on the marketplace offers all the features you need. So, you got to do your research ...
Views: 2870(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on: Should I Start a Family? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2020 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: The skills couples need to keep intimacy alive in a long-term relationship differ from new relationship intimacy skills, and they're not obvious because people don't talk about them. Most couples need to lower their expectations of romance and glamour and raise the ...
Views: 656(1 vote) - Dr. Romance Video: Dr. Romance on How to Be a Loving Couple when You Have Kids - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2019 from Tina TessinaIf video doesn't load, click here Parenthood is an overwhelming job. Kids, especially babies, seem to need you there constantly. It's very easy for parents to get so into the role that they lose sight of the couple relationship they used to have. "Dr. Romance" shows ...
Views: 1002(1 vote) - Dr. Romance: Guidelines for Co-Parenting after divorce - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2020 from Tina TessinaNo matter how angry or hurt you may be after a divorce, if you have children, you’ll still share a lifetime with their other parent, your ex. Dr. Romance offers guidelines for moving past the anger and hurt, and finding a way to co-parent your children that is good for ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Dr. Romance: Spouse's Child - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2016 from Tina TessinaIt’s not the first thing everyone thinks of, but the existence of an out-of-wedlock child will have a big economic impact, and the financial responsibility will grow with the child. 1. Unless you can settle with the child’s other parent out of court, court costs can be very expensive. ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - Duties of the Father of the Bride (Part I of IV-The Announcement) - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERDuties of the Father of the Bride (Part I of IV-The Announcement) From my observations and experiences of the duties of the Father of the Bride, one of my favorite poems comes to mind "IF" … “If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on ...
Views: 2927(89 votes) - Duties of the Father of the Bride (Part II of IV-The Initial Wedding Planning) - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERDuties of the Father of the Bride (Part II of IV-The Initial Wedding Planning) The traditional duties of the Father of the Bride during the initial planning of the Wedding and the Wedding Reception include: 1. Maintaining a calm and loving tone in your home, in spite of tension, ...
Views: 3382(87 votes) - Duties of the Father of the Bride (Part III of IV-6 Weeks before the Wedding) - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERDuties of the Father of the Bride (Part III of IV-6 Weeks before the Wedding) The traditional duties of the Father of the Bride during the six weeks before the Wedding Day and up to the actual Wedding Day include: 1. Maintain a calm and loving tone in his home, in spite of tension, chaos, ...
Views: 2838(89 votes) - Duties of the Father of the Bride (Part IV of IV-The Actual Wedding Day) - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERDuties of the Father of the Bride (Part IV of IV-The Actual Wedding Day) The traditional duties of the Father of the Bride During the actual Wedding and Reception day include: 1. Maintain a calm and loving tone, in spite of tension, chaos, last minute pre-wedding jitters, ...
Views: 3250(88 votes) - Duties of the Father of the Groom: Etiquette FAQ - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERDuties of Father of the Groom: Etiquette FAQ When your son gets engaged, a number of questions run through your head. Especially if this is your first child to be married, you might not know exactly what you do during wedding planning, what pre-wedding parties you should attend, or what to ...
Views: 9274(93 votes) - Education of the Future following the example of Finland - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2020 from Nataša PantovićSuccess Skills and Future of Learning ‘You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams. You may ...
Views: 2861(2 votes) - EDUCATIONAL HACK #1: Teach Your 3 to 7 Year-Old to Speed Read For FREE—Using a Computer Program That You Already Have - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2018 from George StancliffeI started teaching Speed Reading to children in 1997. At that time, it was a daring thing to propose that children as young as 8 years old should learn to Speed Read. I remember a conversation that I had, once, in which I mentioned the concept of teaching school children how to Speed Read, ...
Views: 2104(3 votes) - Features of Jogging Strollers - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2018 from Kalyna KapurSome parents who use a jogging stroller do not really jog per se, they just like how easy it is to push the jogging stroller and how comfortable their child is in the stroller. But, if you’re a serious jogger, a jogging stroller is a must-have. Let’s take a look at the important features of a ...
Views: 717(1 vote) - Forget The Just "Get It Out Of Their System" Early Parenting Concept - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonModern-day parenting isn’t easy, no doubt about that. But I sometimes feel that we make the job harder for ourselves by making some common parenting mistakes. Unfortunately, some mistakes can create life-long problems for your children. How To Accidentally Create A Wild Child Take the ...
Views: 1774(1 vote) - Four Secret Strategies to Better Manage Behavior Without Punishment - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldIn addition to my counseling practice for most matters of family life, I frequently provide workshops. This week, three: one for parents of high school students, one for parents of elementary students and the third for students in grades 5, 6 and 7. As in all my parent workshops, I ask what ...
Views: 1081(1 vote) - How Confidence is Affected When Teaching Teens to Drive - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2017 from Harper HarmonThe moment has arrived: Your teen has passed the test and received her learner's permit. While she may have been waiting for what feels like forever, you could use a little more time to adjust. Take a deep breath — you know you've raised a smart, focused, responsible individual; there's no ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - How Not To Be A Wicked Stepparent - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2015 from Tina TessinaAre you a stepparent? Are you struggling to make the right decisions for your newly created family? If so, here are four tips to help. 1. Give your blended family a chance to bond. Don’t worry if everyone doesn’t settle in right away; bonding takes time. Hopefully, you all got to know each ...
Views: 1310(1 vote) - How to Build Your Child’s Self Esteem - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiHow to build your child’s self esteem. Self-esteem is about liking who we are, and how we value ourselves. It is how we perceive our value to the world and how valuable we think we are to others. Self-esteem affects our trust in others, our relationships, our work, and nearly every part of our ...
Views: 990(1 vote) - How to Build Your Child’s Self Esteem - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiHow to build your child’s self esteem. Self-esteem is about liking who we are, and how we value ourselves. It is how we perceive our value to the world and how valuable we think we are to others. Self-esteem affects our trust in others, our relationships, our work, and nearly every part of our ...
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