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The recent death of a four-year-old Massachusetts girl from an overdose of medications for ADHD and bipolar disorder has brought the issue of medicating children for behavior problems to the forefront of public consciousness. While this sad case shows the extreme end of the issue, it reminds us ... Views: 1733
Discipline
Tough love is the best way to handle disruptive and/or destructive behaviour and following through is the key to instilling the message. Know the difference between natural and logical consequence and teach your child in it.
A natural consequence is when a child is playing with ... Views: 5298
Today we all live very busy and stressful lives. We are busy with work, the school run, kids’ homework, extra-curricular activities, cooking, cleaning…the list is endless. But in this hustle and bustle, do we have fun with our kids? Have we forgotten to give our toddlers the horse ride on our ... Views: 672
To many dads discipline means yelling, threatening or spanking when the behavior of the child is unacceptable. They may be confusing discipline, which means loving guidance and teaching, with punishment. Punishment is punitive and harsh. Their own fathers worked long hours and the mother did ... Views: 1884
On Her Own: Teaching Your Preschooler to Dress Herself
She pairs her polka dot shirt with striped pants and finishes it off with flower hair accessories. One look is all it takes: your little aspiring fashionista is experimenting with clothes again.
Watching your daughter dress up by her ... Views: 1409
Deadbeat Parents
This is someone who never grew up themselves and usually clings to their own parents too much or disassociates altogether. They are in fact mostly men, but women do it, too. On the other hand you can find a deadbeat parent right in the next room, leaving all of the child ... Views: 1723
Many of us hate our bodies. We shun swim suits. We are quick to find fault. Some of us are even self-loathing. The question is do you want your child to grow up with these insecurities, too? If not, what can we do as parents to help our child grow up feeling good about his/her body? And what can ... Views: 1127
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Reclaim Your Couple Time! - by Toni Schutta, Parent Coach, M.A., L.P., The Official Guide to Parenting
If you’re like most parents you devote yourself to your children, work long hours, take care of all of life’s demands and let your relationship with your loved one drop to the bottom of the heap.
You may believe that since your loved one isn’t demanding your attention like the children do ... Views: 1450
When people think of a relationship, they often think about not only receiving, but also giving. These two parts come together to form a relationship and while it is not always possible to give and receive in each moment, this doesn’t mean that one of these aspects will then be ignored ... Views: 5971
As I was watching yet another news story on bullying, I just wanted to crawl into the tv and say, “Why can’t you see the solution??” I felt like I had bought my glasses from a different store than anyone else!
Our children are not born bullies…a phrase that I hope one day becomes a mantra for ... Views: 1913
A child’s aggressive or bad behaviour can sometimes make it difficult for parents/carers to manage in a positive manner. We try hard to keep our anger in control but we are human beings, we make mistakes and sometimes we run out of patience! Here are a few things that might help us cope ... Views: 546
Infant Mortality
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Infant mortality is an epidemiological (epidemiology considers the factors affecting the health and illness of populations) indicator and is widely recognised as representing an important measure of the level of healthcare in a country. This is because there is a ... Views: 1005
YOUTH/PARENT CONNECTION
I don’t think anything is more thrilling in a woman’s life than giving birth to another human being. Oh yes, it really feels like a miracle!
The only problem is that the little precious angel grows fast and no one, absolutely no one, knows how best to raise that ... Views: 987
As a child I learned VERY early on to NEVER say "I'm bored". We'd get a job handed to us in no time flat! That didn't mean we never got bored - it just mean we quit verbalizing it.
What if, instead of punishing our kids' boredom and putting a negative spin on it we prevented the boredom in ... Views: 984
Bringing home a newborn to meet your toddler for the first time can be quite a juggling act. A new baby requires a great deal of attention and work. But when you already have a young child at home, it is difficult to keep them from feeling neglected.
An expecting mother with a 20 month old ... Views: 707
As a parent, I know that you hope and wish for the best for your child or teenager. Many parents, myself included, before I knew the philosophy of Creating Champions for Life, create an environment for their child that is meant to keep them safe and healthy but actually stalls their chances for ... Views: 834
How many parents really know how to properly raise their children? I personally believe that there are many parents out there who are really struggling. Just take a walk on the park and try to notice the interaction between the parents and their children. You will hear things like:”Stop that. ... Views: 1666
Finding the time to sit down and read aloud with our children is difficult. Evenings are often packed. We get home late from work or activities with the kids. We need to make dinner, help with homework and get our children to sleep. We deserve a little time to ourselves to do email, watch a ... Views: 1185
“Every baby born into the world is a finer one than the last one”. Charles Dickens
I have had an eye opening experience this holiday season. I’ve been blessed to have my daughter and our first grandchild spend time with us. The other day my wife was quizzing me and she asked me if I ... Views: 1267
Tara (not her real name) couldn’t listen to her mother bad-mouthing the next- door neighbor to her friends for another minute. Tara had always found this neighbor to be friendly and helpful. She couldn’t understand why her mother enjoyed making fun of her.
Jordan closed his eyes in disgust as ... Views: 1291
The desire for enrichment classes geared towards babies and toddlers have become very popular in the United States. Teaching sign language to children as young as 6 months, and in some cases younger, is a growing industry, and the demand for baby-signing videos and classes have gone up a over ... Views: 1671
Thinking happy thoughts at will is a skill that we can learn and teach our children, and certainly one we should teach them, after all happiness is what every parent wishes for their child right?. But how do we instill habits of happy thinking in ourselves and our kids?
First, it helps to ... Views: 1335
Newborn Senses
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An interesting characteristic of a newborn infant is its quite unremarkable vision. In fact, it is only able to focus on a subject that is about 18 inches, or 45 cm, immediately in front of its face. An initial impression might point to the fact that this could ... Views: 1027
We’ve all had someone throughout our childhood who has help mold us into the person that we are today. I have been blessed with a large number of family and friends who are strong- willed and very determined people.
Back in the day, when you did something wrong, an adult would grab a switch ... Views: 910
Sometimes we women just need a break every now and then. Sometimes if the smallest chore is done for us, it will totally make our day. Sometimes a compliment will carry us through a hard day. Sometimes when we face a challenge we have the self confidence that we need to conquer it. Sometimes ... Views: 1655
Take the mix and put it in a bowl, add one cup of flour. Then add a dash of salt and add in 3 eggs. You can translate this recipe into the life of a child; a child that will learn how to walk, talk, run and play. The cup of flour symbolizes the love and encouragement that you instill in them. It ... Views: 1203
Grandparent DNA testing is an excellent way to find out for sure if you share a biological relationship with a grandchild.
There are many situations where a grandparent needs to be tested against a grandchild when the father is not available. For example, if you want to find out but not ... Views: 1760
Grandparent DNA testing is an excellent way to find out for sure if you share a biological relationship with a grandchild.
There are many situations where a grandparent needs to be tested against a grandchild when the father is not available. For example, if you want to find out but not ... Views: 1760
The story of Pinocchio may be more profound than we initially thought…
A perfect creation gradually gets influenced and tarnished by its surroundings before thankfully finding its way back to its true nature.
Up until the ages of 7 or 8 children are literally being programmed by their ... Views: 2327
In our drive for the good life, it seems that we have become obsessed with the need to be “perfect”!
Why can’t we just let our selves be who we are at the moment?
As human beings we are constantly changing and evolving as our life changes. We cannot stop this process no matter how hard we ... Views: 2036
Most children start school with a positive attitude and an open willingness to learn. They attend kindergarten classes where they learn basic skills as well as the social skills needed to be part of a group of learners. First and second grades build upon the basic concepts and social development ... Views: 1299
The biggest change in kids, according to a teacher of 27 years, is that kids these days don’t take responsibility for their actions.
Kids are quick to blame others and make excuses for mistakes rather than saying, “I messed up.” Unfortunately, parents are quick to provide excuses for their ... Views: 6270
Kids these days have twice the amount of homework that we did. And when your kids have homework, you have homework, too. I’d like to take this opportunity to share tips from Irene Gutmann, an academic coach who works with teens and college students on achieving academic success. Also, I’d like ... Views: 1336
“He did it.” “She looked at me!” “He stole my iPod.”
For parents, it can be really tough to know how to handle tattling. Do you ignore it? Do you let them duke it out? Do you plug in your own iPod and drown it out?
Here are a few options for you to try and see what works for you.
Option #1: ... Views: 1642
Sex Education by Corynna Clarke
The act of bringing a child into creation is almost as significant as being human. You give of your self completely. Wanting to be fully present emotionally, providing for them materially and even physically when they fall down and skin a knee. You are also ... Views: 3443
REASON 1: “The Most Important Learning State Is Often Absent.”
"The teacher pretended that algebra was a perfectly natural affair, to be taken for granted, whereas I didn't even know what numbers were. Mathematics classes became sheer terror and torture to me.I was so intimidated by my ... Views: 939
Trying to get your child to eat veggies is one of the most challenging part of parenting.
With a few simple tricks up your sleeves this never ending battle may be nearly won.
So I hear you asking yourself what how can I get my child to eat their veggies without any fuss, without raising ... Views: 677
It was Dr. Anthony P. Witham who once said "children spell love…T-I-M-E." He was definitely onto something. Unfortunately, if you are like most parents, time is a precious commodity that often eludes us. Whether we have a new job, a new baby, or we just need to make the coffee or strip the beds, ... Views: 1444
How to Discipline a Child
Does your head hurt from constantly hearing the sounds of screaming? Are your children always late for school, because they refuse to get dressed? Are your walls covered with the vegetables your child refuses to eat? These 7 yips on how to discipline a child are sure ... Views: 1162
The time is 5 o'clock and your stomach clentches - what to make for dinner is the question racing through your mind. You know you want to prepare healthy meals for your family, but you are tired and do not have all the ingredients for your favourite "go to" recipe, so you pull out the frozen ... Views: 1095
Development
An infant between 12 months and 36 months old exhibits a number of changes that form part of its process of development. The following series of observations focuses on that particular time span, and highlights those changes that may be classified as a “milestone.” It will ... Views: 782
Development
An infant between 12 months and 36 months old exhibits a number of changes that form part of its process of development. The following series of observations focuses on that particular time span, and highlights those changes that may be classified as a “milestone.” It will ... Views: 762
If you are looking for something which might help to entertain your children and pass their free time. Then you have come to the right place, we have written down about some of the best tetherball sets you can install in your backyard. These are some of the best tetherball sets which are ... Views: 705
Feeling frazzled with breastfeeding? You're not alone. Review our tips for success.
The first few weeks of breastfeeding can be very challenging for a new mom. Here are a few tips to help you succeed:
- Choose a comfortable place to nurse. Sit back, rest your head and neck and use a foot ... Views: 640
CHILDHOOD STRESS
There are many steps parents may take to reduce the stress children are experiencing in our culture. The following bullet-points represent areas of life that may be modified to increase the security and comfort in our children’s lives.
* Provide a safe, secure, familiar, ... Views: 714
Dear Mr. Dad: I'm a single parent and I'm finding it harder and harder to keep my kids in line. When I was married the two of us could back each other up. But now that I'm alone I don't seem to have the energy to take a stand. What can I do to regain control?
A: At one time or another, all ... Views: 1823
Many times a year parents come to me for guidance about dealing with their child’s lying. Usually the situation is that the child has been involved in some activity that she knows her parents disapprove of. It could be sampling the frosting on a birthday cake before the occasion, or talking to ... Views: 1082
Most parents put their hand up and say, "Yes, me too!" Exhausted from a day of nagging, yelling and demanding your children do things faster, better, or do something at all, you flop into bed and wish for more peace in home. With your head churning, you long for a better way to do things and ... Views: 1319
This week, I received a couple of questions about toddlers who hit and bite from parents wondering how to teach their youngsters about emotional intelligence. I also received similar questions about teens which I will cover in next week’s blog.
I was drawn to the toddler questions when my ... Views: 4149