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By Linda MiloSep 15, 20051 topic

Well, Well, "You're Having Twins" 11 Top Tips on Working With Newborn Twins

Well, Well â Youâre Having Twins!n11 Top Tips On Working With Newborn Twinsnnn âTwins, it canât be! No one on either side of my husbandâs or my family can remember anyone having twins.â I guess my words didnât matter much because when I heard I was going to give birth to twins, I felt a blessing, as if a special gift had been handed to me. Having twins meant being prepared for their arrival way before birth. I found out that not only did I need to purchase two o

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Linda MiloMay 15, 20051 topic

Just How Do I Become A Really Good Parent?

Just How Do I Become A Really Good Parent?nn Raising a child has never been easy or simply. Did you ever wonder how we learn to become parents? Most people believe the instinctual theory of parenting, where there is an inborn tendency to act in a certain manner. Supposedly, parents are then capable of providing the love, nurturing, compassion and skill necessary to raise a healthy child. Not everyone supports this theory. Many believe that parenting is a learned behavior that

Primary topic: Child Development

Child Development

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By Linda MiloDec 13, 20051 topic

Siblings â Both Loyal and Rivalous

I remember the day I brought my newborn son home from the hospital. I had prepared my three other children about his new arrival â or I thought I did! I showed him off lovingly to his older brother, who took one look at him and said, âtake him back!â I am thankful that this attitude didnât continue throughout their lifetime, but I do know of many parents who are still not comfortable leaving their children together alone in the same room!nnSiblings are children, regar

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Linda MiloMay 18, 20061 topic

Let Them Have Their Temper Tantrums!!

Children between the ages of one and seven are open to emotional hurts. Temper tantrums are a way a young child expresses his frustration over a situation or a person. When your child feels thwarted, he feels many mixed emotions. Usually temper tantrums are brought about by stress. This stress is anything that disrupts the normal balance of the body. There are two types of stressors: the physical and the psychological. These stressors cause your child to feel a sense of anxie

Primary topic: Child Development

Child Development

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By Linda MiloFeb 8, 20061 topic

Six Basic Needs of Children, Adolescents and Adults

It doesnât matter what stage of life you are in, everyone has the same basic needs. These needs are physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, and creative. When all of these needs are satisfied, youâll discover that your life is brimming with joy and good feelings. Youâll find your self-esteem at its highest peak whenever you are fulfilled within your daily life and activities.nn Physical Needs: These needs are the basics. The need for air, water, sleep, exe

Primary topic: Family

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By Linda MiloJan 9, 20061 topic

Praising The Goodness Of Your Child

Praise can be a word, an expression on your face, a gesture, or a statement that encourages pride, joy and accomplishment in your child. When you give praise you are giving your child a feeling of positive feedback, which increases their sense of confidence, self-worth and competence.nnNot bad, huh! When you praise your child, you are pointing out the significance of their abilities, achievements or traits. When your child looks good, tell him so. When your child does anythin

Primary topic: Family

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By Linda MiloJul 5, 20051 topic

Avoiding Sour Eating Habits

AVOIDING SOUR EATING HABITS n nYouâve worked hard to prepare an appetizing meal for your family and itâs sitting on the table. The other family members are eating, but there sits your 7 year old idly staring at his food on his plate and making absolutely no attempt to eat it. After he takes a couple of forkfuls, he asks if he can leave the table. He says, âIâm not hungry.â You urge him to eat more and he refuses. You allow him to leave the table.nnâWhy doesnât h

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Linda MiloJul 15, 20051 topic

Parents - Create An Emotionally Healthy Connection With Your Child

âI could have helped you if I would have known, Iâm your mother. I protect you against everybody in this world. I never thought to protect you from yourself.â This was a headline in a local newspaper. Her daughter had committed suicide the night before. The mother involved must be going crazy with grief as she thought she knew her child so well. But sometimes we donât and sometimes we get caught off guard by believing that we do. nnCreating a loving emotional connecti

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Linda MiloApr 5, 20061 topic

Putting The Fun Back Into Abiding By The Rules

Family rules are for everyone in the family. The rules you establish for your familyâs benefit are the single most important aspect of helping your child learn right from wrong. The purpose of family rules is established so that both parents and children have consistent guidelines that help each family member know what behavior is expected and what isnât expected. Family rules are there to encourage a sense of responsibility for each personâs behavior and it also helps

Primary topic: Parenting

957 views

By Linda MiloAug 17, 20051 topic

Parents Need to Vent Anger! Try These 4 Steps to Serenity

Parents are losing their self-control to anger. A friend called me today and told me a very troubling story. She told me on a T.V. news program she heard of a mother who was driving with her four year old child. The mother became angry with her child and couldnât cope anymore with her childâs misbehaving. Finally the mother abruptly braked, stopping the car on a busy highway. She pulled over to the side of the highway, opened the door and pushed her child out of the car,

Primary topic: Parenting

945 views

By Linda MiloNov 9, 20051 topic

Create "Me" Time During The Holiday Season

The thought of the holiday season makes most peopleâs anxiety and stress level rise. The season holds lots of activity which will include list making, frantic shopping, house decorating, food shopping, cooking, family frictions, post office line waiting, cleaning the house, and a longer list of other unavoidable chores to endure. Before you start to feel exhausted by holiday season frenzy, learn to love yourself by having more respect and esteem for yourself. Create a healt

Primary topic: Family

935 views

By Linda MiloApr 5, 20061 topic

Help Your Child Manage Their Own Behavior

Children, like teens, like to feel personal power. Power is mostly the ability to influence some aspects of our lives by the choices we make. Giving a child a choice is the most powerful way to build personal power and self-esteem for your childâs lifetime. Children exert their personal power when they refuse to go to bed, or decide not to take a bath, or have temper tantrums. To help your child use their power in a positive way and to strengthen your childâs sense of com

Primary topic: Parenting

934 views

By Linda MiloDec 27, 20051 topic

Parents - Experience A Childâs Playful Heart

Playtime between a parent and a child creates a deep emotional bond. Itâs the bond that sets the path for joyful, creative, cooperative times by being together. Adults seem to shun fun and games in their daily lives. As adults, we often get so caught up in âgrown upâ business that we can forget how to have pure fun. Some parents just donât know how to play with their children or feel they donât have the time. Itâs no wonder â most parents work a full-time job an

Primary topic: Family

911 views

By Linda MiloJul 27, 20051 topic

âIâM OVERWHELMEDâ - 5 Tips On How Parents Can Take Control Of Their Lives

Are you feeling overwhelmed being a parent? Do you want to feel more relaxed and empowered raising your child? Working parents, stay-at-home parents, visiting parents â it doesnât matter which one you are because these days almost every parent feels overwhelmed by their daily day. Parents every day experience anxiety, stress and despondency because they feel as if they are losing control of their natural balance. The natural balance that once allowed them to walk, talk an

Primary topic: Parenting

893 views

By Linda MiloMay 18, 20061 topic

Parents - Tune In To Time Out

Most parents in America know what âtime outâ means. Itâs simply an effective tool parents use to encourage their misbehaving child to learn to behave. It is a teaching technique. It isnât a punishment, but rather a way for your child to control their own behavior. Time-out gives both of you time to calm down. It is a practice that allows you to react effectively without anger and distress. Since your child will test your limits often, time-out is a preventive measure

Primary topic: Family

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