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- Parenting: Attachment Parenting Tools - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Nicholas TanAttachment parenting (AP), a phrase coined by pediatrician William Sears, is a parenting philosophy based on the principles of the attachment theory in developmental psychology. According to attachment theory, a strong emotional bond with parents during childhood, also known as a secure ...
Views: 851 - The Keys To Effective Discipline - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Nicholas TanDisciplining a child is one of the most important, yet difficult, roles of being a parent. Effective discipline teaches a child to be self-disciplined later in life. It helps your child grow up to be happy and well-adjusted. Effective and positive discipline teaches and guides children, and ...
Views: 1025 - Giving Your Cat A Pill - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Nicholas TanGiving a cat a pill can be a nightmare. No cat wants something shoved down his throat, and he will fight you tooth and nail to prevent it. Although most cats are small in size, you’d be quite amazed with how much power they actually have. There are ways that you can get your cat to take ...
Views: 872 - How To Make A Vegan Cake - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Nicholas TanDo you have a strict vegan in the family who has a birthday or celebration coming up that traditionally calls for cake? If you’re not familiar with vegan dietary practices, you might not know what vegans do not eat. Even worse, you might have no idea how to replace what they do not ...
Views: 756 - Self Improvement Advice Free Of Charge. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from Nicholas TanIf only self improvement advice were free and scattered around everywhere, then there will be no problem regarding life, happiness and success. But then again, this is life. And it does not work that way. What would you do if you are trapped in an environment that you do not want to be in? ...
Views: 732 - Focus On Your Mental And Emotional Side To Gain Self Improvement - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from Nicholas TanNot everyone believes this but the emotional and mental aspects of a person, when combined, leads to better self improvement. Emotions love to dominate our actions and reactions, even though we do not want it to happen sometimes. The society often see emotions as a sign of weakness, so people ...
Views: 1026 - Why Pay For Home Improvement When You Can Do It Yourself? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from Nicholas TanThere has been a decline in consumer confidence in the building and construction industry. This may be the same reason why many are now doing home improvements by themselves. Why not? A little knowledge of the technical aspects combined with the eye for creativity is enough to do the home ...
Views: 973 - Helping Your Consumers To Gain More Profits - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from Nicholas TanConsumers are individuals or households that consume goods and services generated within the economy. Since this includes just about everyone, the term is a political term as much as an economic term when it is used in everyday speech. Typically when business people and economists talk of ...
Views: 765 - Put Some Additional Self Improvement Link To Your Site - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from Nicholas TanAs a Webmaster, you are forever searching for ways to make more money from your website. One of the better ways to do this is to add or link some self improvement concepts into the contents. Many webmasters have found that there are a few key programs they can add on their sites for which they ...
Views: 827 - Vegan Alternatives To Gelatin - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Nicholas TanGelatin serves both nutritional and culinary roles in nonvegetarian diets; however, a lot of vegetarians and all vegans do not consume gelatin in its many forms because it is often created out of boiled pig skins and dissolved veal cartilage and bones. This leaves vegetarians with a gap in ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Benefits Of Buying On eBay - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Nicholas TanAre you one of the millions of Americans who prefers to shop online? Shopping online is popular because it is quick, easy, and convenient. It is also popular because, when shopping online, you have a number of different options, as there are a number of different retailers that you can choose ...
Views: 947 - A Look At Cat Breeds - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Nicholas TanOver the last thousands of years, cats have pretty much handled their breeding themselves. In the beginning, they were used for one purpose - hunting and killing rodents. As the years progressed, we began to breed cats more to our liking. Now days, there are several different breeds of cats - ...
Views: 880 - Tactics For Tackling A Toddler's Temper Tantrum - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Nicholas TanEven the best behaved toddler has an occasional temper tantrum. A tantrum can range from whining and crying to screaming, kicking, hitting, and breath holding. They're equally common in boys and girls and usually occur from age 1 to age 3. Some children may experience regular tantrums, whereas ...
Views: 902 - Successful Two-Way Communications With Your Child - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Nicholas TanOne of the most frustrating challenges we face as parents is communicating effectively with our child. Though we strive to open an honest two-way line of communication with our child, we become frustrated when it appears their attention isn’t solely on us or the conversation at hand. Yet ...
Views: 938 - Providing A Safe And Secure Home For Your Child - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Nicholas TanAccidents in the home are the primary cause of death in U.S. children. By taking a few simple precautions, these injuries can be avoided, making your home safe for your child and the children who visit it. In your kitchen, you should be sure to install safety latches on cabinets and drawers. ...
Views: 934 - Protect Your Child's Emotional Well-Being - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Nicholas TanIn our effort to balance very full and hectic lives with our families and our jobs, we may have been neglecting an all-important facet of our child’s life: their emotional well-being. The first three years of a child’s life is a critical time for a child, and the trauma of changing ...
Views: 1204 - Positive Praise For Your Child's Pride - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Nicholas TanPraising a child correctly is important to the development of positive behaviors. It’s a great way to encourage constructive future behavior. When you give praise you are giving your child a feeling of positive feedback, which increases their sense of confidence, self esteem and abilities. ...
Views: 2260(2 votes) - Positive Discipline Without Hurting Your Child - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Nicholas TanChildren always seem to find a way to ‘push our buttons’ at times and really try our patience. It’s easy to feel irritated, sad, angry, annoyed, confused and hurt. It’s at these times when our parenting skills are really tested, and that it’s imperative we ...
Views: 1101 - Physical Punishment Is Ineffective And Harmful - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Nicholas TanEffective discipline does not involve physical punishment of children. Recent studies have shown a direct link between physical punishment and several negative developmental outcomes for children including physical injury, increased aggression, antisocial behavior, difficulty adjusting as an ...
Views: 2601 - Our Ever-Changing Role As A Parent - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Nicholas TanWe watch our children grow right before our very eyes. It seems like yesterday they were a baby learning to crawl, walk, and feed themselves, and now they’re in school, involved in activities, making friends, and learning to be more and more independent. Parents before us have said that ...
Views: 874 - The Process O Negotiating The Rules Wth Your Child - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Nicholas TanWe all know as parents that discussing and negotiating the rules with our children is never easy. Children are all very different, and what might need to be a rule for one, may not even be an issue for another. That being said, there are many parameters that we set as parents that are the hard ...
Views: 975 - Make Quality Time With Your Child Count - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Nicholas TanIn today’s busy world, work, household chores and social activities all put a strain on your time with your child. But as you well know, it’s imperative that you spend quality time together. It helps strengthen the bond between parent and child, and lets your child know you can be ...
Views: 876 - Learn from Your Mistakes And So Will Your Child - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Nicholas TanEveryone makes mistakes. Granted, some mistakes are more significant than others and harder to get over, but they are a part of life. How individuals deal with those mistakes is significant to their self-esteem. Children who are taught from an early age to admit to their mistakes understand ...
Views: 817 - Interrupt Your Child's Interruption Habit - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Nicholas TanTrying to teach your child not to interrupt can sometimes be an exercise in frustration. Telling them there’s a time to interrupt (in case of a fire) and a time to not interrupt (boredom) isn’t enough. But putting these principles into practice is easier said than done, especially ...
Views: 1214 - Harsh Discipline: Does It Do More Harm Than Good? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Nicholas TanRecent studies suggest that low-income parents tend to endorse much harsher discipline, partially because they hold stronger beliefs about the value of spanking and experience higher levels of stress. However, parents who work in high-stress jobs or are stay-at-home parents who are feeling ...
Views: 797 - Handling Conflict About Rules Enforcement At Home - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Nicholas TanSome parents may worry that setting strict rules may distance them from their children. But this simply isn’t the case. Though they may gripe and complain and get upset when you become the enforcer, they realize deep down that this shows you care. These parameters you set forth and ...
Views: 750 - Hobbies Are Healthy - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Nicholas TanHobbies benefit children in many ways. It gives a child an opportunity to express themselves, and it allows them to discover themselves and build self-esteem. They are also great educational tools. A child interested in rock collecting learns about geology and science, and a child in writing ...
Views: 987 - Help Your Child Kick The Thumb Sucking Habit - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Nicholas TanThumb sucking is a concern many parents have. Toddlers suck their thumbs because it's comforting and calming. It’s probably something they did before they were born and revert back to it when they are nervous, agitated, scared or ill. They may also use it to lull themselves back to sleep ...
Views: 1114 - Harsh Discipline: Does It Do More Harm Than Good? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Nicholas TanRecent studies suggest that low-income parents tend to endorse much harsher discipline, partially because they hold stronger beliefs about the value of spanking and experience higher levels of stress. However, parents who work in high-stress jobs or are stay-at-home parents who are feeling ...
Views: 1181 - Handling Conflict About Rules Enforcement At Home - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Nicholas TanSome parents may worry that setting strict rules may distance them from their children. But this simply isn’t the case. Though they may gripe and complain and get upset when you become the enforcer, they realize deep down that this shows you care. These parameters you set forth and ...
Views: 792 - Get Involved In Your Child's Activities, Hobbies And School - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Nicholas TanIt’s probably no secret that children who have involved parents are more happy, healthy, and well-adjusted and excel at their educational and extracurricular pursuits. It can increase their cognitive development, keeps them motivated, strengthens the parent-child relationship, and has a ...
Views: 859 - Follow Through Is The Key To Successful Discipline - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Nicholas TanLet’s face it. There are just some days when it would just seem easier to let your child have his way than feeling like you’re fighting a losing battle when trying to discipline them. They beg, plead, cry, barter and scream - anything to get out of doing the time for their crime. ...
Views: 904 - Encourage Your Child To Feel Important - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Nicholas TanIt’s imperative for a child’s healthy development to feel important and worthy. Healthy self-esteem is a child's armor against the challenges of the world. Kids who feel good about themselves seem to have an easier time handling conflicts and resisting negative pressures. They tend ...
Views: 850 - Do As I Say And As I Do - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Nicholas TanChildren learn to imitate at a very young age. It’s how they learn to behave, care for themselves, develop new skills, and communicate with others. From their earliest moments they watch you closely and pattern their own behavior and beliefs after yours. Your examples become permanent ...
Views: 845 - Control Your Anger, Don't Let It Control You - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Nicholas TanAnger can be a paralyzing and debilitating condition. But it can be a terrifying and degrading experience for your child if you’re taking your anger out on them. Physical and verbal abuse of a child can have lasting and lethal implications, so it’s crucial that as a parent, you do ...
Views: 814 - Constructing Your Child's Healthy Sense Of Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Nicholas TanYour child’s self esteem is their mental foundation. A self-assured child is confident, secure, happy, well-adjusted and successful. They can solve problems that come their way, and it thrives under a loving parent’s nurturing care. What are some good ways to built self esteem in ...
Views: 854 - Consistency Is Key To Successful Discipline - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Nicholas TanConsistency is key to successfully teaching your child right from wrong when disciplining them. It keeps small misdeeds and bad behaviors from later becoming bigger misdeeds and worse behaviors. You have to stand firm and mean it when you say, “Turn off the television now”or ...
Views: 918 - Connect With Your Child But Don't Overdo It - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Nicholas TanWe all want to connect and be involved with our child. Children of involved parents generally feel more confident, assured and have a higher level of self esteem. They excel in school and do well in extracurricular activities and with their hobbies. But is there such a thing as too much ...
Views: 821 - Clear Expectations Make Discipline Easier - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Nicholas TanSometimes it can be very challenging to communicate anything with your child. Setting clear expectations regarding what’s acceptable behavior and what isn’t imperative to successfully teaching your child right from wrong. If the parameters are muddled or the child learns that in ...
Views: 897 - Chores Can Help Your Child Learn About Teamwork And A Strong Work Ethic - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Nicholas TanChores can help develop a sense of responsibility and self worth in your child. It should be understood by all family members they are expected and necessary to a household running successfully and efficiently. They can help create a sense of unity and family and is a great place for your ...
Views: 1850(1 vote) - Celebrate Your Child's Uniqueness - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Nicholas TanJust like a snowflake or a fingerprint, every child is unique in their own special way. Every child has a unique way of feeling, thinking, and interacting with others. Some children are shy, while others are outgoing; some are active, while others are calm; some are fretful, while others are ...
Views: 1095(1 vote) - Building You Child's Self Esteem - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2007 from Nicholas TanIt’s often been said that children learn what they live. So if you’re looking for a place to start helping your child build positive self esteem and self value, then you should show them your positive sense of self and strong self esteem. Be positive when you speak about yourself ...
Views: 772 - "Because" Just Isn't The Answer - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2007 from Nicholas TanChildren are inquisitive by nature. When they are younger, it’s usually because they want to better understand something. When they are older, it’s because they want to better understand why you think something is important and why they should also feel the same way. Regardless of ...
Views: 783 - A College Degree Is Nearly A Necessity - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2007 from Nicholas TanYour education is the single greatest gift you can give yourself. While there are educational opportunities all around us, some of them come at a greater cost than others. A college education might require a hefty investment of time and money upfront but the pay off is much better over time than ...
Views: 1042 - Actively Listening To Your Child - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2007 from Nicholas TanCommunicating with our children can be a difficult task at times. We feel like they’re not listening to us; they feel like we’re not listening to them. Good listening and communications skills are essential to successful parenting. Your child’s feelings, views and opinions ...
Views: 794 - Chart Your Child's Accomplishments With A Chore Chart - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from Nicholas TanIt can be very frustrating to ask your child over and over again to complete their chores without them ever getting done. If this describes your house to a tee, consider designing a chore chart. Chores might include taking out the garbage, doing the dishes, cleaning their room, yard work or ...
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