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- Suicidal: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Someone To Feel Suicidal? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are many challenges in today’s world and the area of suicide is one of those. This can relate to people who are committing suicide or to people who feel suicidal and who would like to end their life in some way. Mental and emotional problems have become the norm in the western world. ...
Views: 1715 - The Parents' Toolkit: Consequences And Reinforcements - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Ken FieldsOne of the most effective methods parents can use to help modify behaviors of their children, are natural consequences and positive reinforcements. Although consequences can be seen as punishment, and reinforcements as rewards, there are some differences. Natural consequences, sometimes ...
Views: 1713(3 votes) - How a Parent’s Personality Affects Parenting - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Parenting. Alice’s style is balanced in Control (Over her Environment). She wants Jimmy to: (1) listen to her, (2) do small tasks he’s capable of, and (3) generally cooperate. When he ignores her cries, screams and does his own thing, she gives him a consequence: (1) a ...
Views: 1712(2 votes) - An Easy 2 Step Process to Raise Your Child’s Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Felicity BakerWhen we are happy, self-assured children then we will grow up into happy, self-assured adults. When things go wrong, if a child learns how to handle it then as adults they will too know how to handle it with dignity and grace. If we instil in our children that they are worthy, they are enough ...
Views: 1711(2 votes) - 5 Ways to be a Better Mom - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from Harper HarmonMost moms want to continue working harder at their parenting skills and connecting with their children as they grow and develop. Although there's not a particular formula or a book that will tell you how to be the perfect parent, there are a few ways to become a better mom. You may not have all ...
Views: 1709 - 2 Powerful Reasons Why the Minimum Drinking Age is 21 - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Dr. Shannon HanrahanWhy is the drinking age set at 21? This question is usually asked by the minor who wants to drink or is already drinking. In working with an adolescent population, I hear the litany of justifications that youth have for drinking underage and why they feel the laws are unjust. The problem is ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - From Horses to Catamarans - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Miami PhillipsWe have a small problem. My wife of two decades has fallen for horses as hard as I fell for boats back when I was a kid. Now we have to figure out how to move a horse farm with 8 of our horses, 15 boarded horses, 65 lesson students and a 12 stall barn onto a boat. You see, the two boys, Ian ...
Views: 1706 - Making The Most From Tutoring - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Ralph GomezAs a parent, all of us are interested in making sure that our children have the best opportunities that are available to them. We try to send them to a school that is going to work in that direction but there are going to be times when additional help is needed. That is why many parents turn to ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Do Some People Need Others To Tell Them What To Do? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough each and every one of us is physically separate and therefore has our own needs and wants, it doesn’t mean that one is always aware of what these are. So instead of one looking within for guidance and a sense of purpose, they can end up looking to other people. This is what will be ...
Views: 1704 - The Five Forms of Plagiarism in the Urdu Literature - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from asad asrarPlagiarism is a downright immoral and disgusting. However, somehow the people simply cannot stop doing it. There are five forms of plagiarism, which are the most rampant in the Urdu literature. 1. Idea Stealing The most common form of the ...
Views: 1704 - 3 Myth’s To Help You Address Your Adult Child’s “Failure to Launch” - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Michael BroderWhen it comes to adult children who have “failed to launch”-- either returned home after being away to college, an attempt to leave the nest to live on their own or who have never moved out to begin with—there is generally a variation of one or both of these two scenarios: For some of these ...
Views: 1703 - The Seven Key Characteristics of Well Balanced Kids - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from MaryEllen TribbyTeaching our kids certain skills and personal habits just isn’t good enough. We need to lead by example and live the skills and traits we teach. Not only when it is convenient, but all the time. Here is a list of what I believe to be the seven most important characteristics and skills we ...
Views: 1703(1 vote) - Thoughts on the "One Bite Rule" in Feeding Children - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Kathleen CuneoI'll admit it, in my 13-plus years as a mom so far, there have been many times when I've tried to force my children to "just try one bite" of a new or unfamiliar food. Most of those times were earlier on in my motherhood career and most were before I was familiar with the division of ...
Views: 1701(1 vote) - Why play is important for children? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from lily ryanChildren like to play, they need to run, chase, ride, skip and jump. The more they play, the more they want to play again. Play is important for Children because it practices their linguistic, cognitive and social skills and contributes to their general personality development. Children use ...
Views: 1701 - Sibling Rivalry -Stress Relief For Parents - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieThe mischievous son with an incredible knack for trouble who seems to delight in torturing his sister… The mildly deceptive daughter who takes great satisfaction in taking tattling to the extreme… Every time you try to help – the truth gets twisted, fingers are pointed, and the fighting ...
Views: 1699 - Support: Why Do Some People Only Feel Supported When They Are Pleasing Others? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperEach and every one of us is interdependent and this means that not only do we want to be supported by others, but that we also need to be; with it being it being vital for our own survival and our ability to thrive. The ideal is going to be for one to feel supported for who they are. There ...
Views: 1699 - Life Skills for Children – Why You Should Start a Family Business With Your Kids - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Stephen CraineTeaching life skills to your children can be fun, give them great lessons for life, and give your family some real quality time together. One way to give this important life coaching to your children is to teach them the basics of running a business. You don’t have to be a successful business ...
Views: 1698 - Parenting - Handling biological factors and emotiionally charged atmospheres. - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Diane BabcockBiological Factors ADHD – If you have a high-energy problem child, have him/her tested for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). If they have it, learn as much as you can about it and change the child's diet to exclude triggers like foods high in refined sugars (sucrose, dextrose), ...
Views: 1697(3 votes) - Single Parents and Children - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Bob LancerBeing a parent is never a cakewalk but being a single parent is a tremendously difficult job. For the most part, single parents must hold a fulltime job, chauffer the children to and from school, extracurricular activities and sporting events. Many receive financial help for parents without ...
Views: 1695(2 votes) - Tummy Time - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Rae PicaOur parents didn’t have to think about “tummy time” for us. They often placed us to sleep on our tummies. As babies, we hung around in our playpens both faceup and facedown. And it was not at all unusual for us to be lying on our tummies on the living room carpet or the ...
Views: 1695 - What is Moral Development? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Carolyn StoneNot long ago I heard an interview on the radio show, Humankind, about what parents can do to help children develop a moral core. The host interviewed Richard Weissbourd, a child and family psychologist on the faculty of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. What is a moral core? Weissbourd ...
Views: 1695 - Baby shower games are ideal to get the fun going on! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Aliya SenBaby show games are the heart and soul of the soiree thrown for the new would-be mother. With the coming of the baby, the occasion is perfect to have some heartfelt fun and frolic. The mother is stressed out to the core because of the anxiety. You can cut her some slack by showering her with the ...
Views: 1694 - How Do You Help Your Child Develop Emotional Intelligence? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2003 from Susan DunnIn her book, “Taking Charge: Your Life Patterns and Their Meaning,” Gudrun Burkhard writes: “It is important that the child’s feeling life should find fertile ground on which to grow. Such fertile soil can be provided by art or religion, but above all by loving authority which comes from ...
Views: 1694(1 vote) - Reality: Can Trapped Emotions Create Our Reality? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to what one attracts and doesn’t attract into their life, thoughts are often the primary focus. And when someone has this point of view, they are seen as the key to one attracting what they want and repelling what they don’t want. So here, one needs to become hyper vigilant ...
Views: 1694 - Young Baby - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Peter RadfordOverview A baby, or infant, may be defined as a human child at the earliest stage of life. In particular, it refers to that period before they can walk, and essentially before they attain the age of one year. The term "infant" is derived from the Latin in-fans, which means "unable to ...
Views: 1692(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Discover If Your Child Is Intuitive - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Caron GoodeEvery child has the capacity for high intutive intelligence just as each could be a musical maestro or a mathematical genius. Intuition is a natural intelligence that all children possess. Intuitive development depends on the environment, parental support, and education. Some children are highly ...
Views: 1687(1 vote) - Needy: Can Trapped Emotions Make Someone Needy? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperTo have needs is part of being human and this is something that cannot be changed. One might pretend that they don’t have any and yet this is nothing more than a facade and an act of self denial. And then there can be other people who come across as extremely needy and there is no confusion ...
Views: 1687 - 20 Ways to Reinforce Good Behaviour - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtWhy is it easier to say something to our kids when we’re angry at them than when they are doing what we want them to do? Picture a lazy Sunday afternoon and you’re reading your favourite magazine while sipping a cup of tea. Your children are in the next room playing a game together, having a ...
Views: 1685 - Breastfeeding-Friendly Recipes Calm A Fussy Baby - by Submitted on May 31, 2006 from Dr. Melanie BeingessnerFussy, crying, colicky babies are usually distressed because they arereacting to foods that their mothers are eating! Indeed, everything abreastfeeding mother eats or drinks ends up in her breastmilk and smallparticles of foods in the breastmilk itself can cause a baby pain anddiscomfort. ...
Views: 1684 - How The "Brain Disease" Impacts Gaming Addiction in Boys - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonThere have been many wild claims about video games. They’re the cause of violence in teens, they teach the wrong lessons by rewarding immoral behavior in a consequence free environment, and so on. The list is exhaustive, and often lacking any real basis. Does that mean that there is no ...
Views: 1683 - Caution! Child Under Construction: Getting it right the first time - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshA friend of mine is a construction contractor specializing in tiles. During a recent conversation, he was complaining that his previous job was problematic because it was a renovation rather than new construction. When he removed old walls and plumbing, he uncovered many examples of shoddy work ...
Views: 1682(1 vote) - Shame: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Shame? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperTo be human means that we are emotional beings and there are many emotions that we can have. Shame is one of them and this can stop one from acting in ways that are inappropriate for example. And yet this emotion can also end up taking over one’s life. It is then no longer something that is ...
Views: 1682 - Buy All Time Favorite & Unique Board Games Online - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Phanse AshishThere are fascinating online board games which are indeed popular board games amongst the young generation. You can now Buy Board Games Online for yourself or for gift purposes. Board game for kids are really all time popular as children love playing games. For the last few years there has ...
Views: 1681(2 votes) - A Roadmap to Intimacy - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Allan HardmanIt is not easy to be intimate in conscious relationship. In fact, everything we learned as children goes against our adult desire for intimacy and relationship. Frankly, our beloved parents taught us a bunch of lies. It wasn’t their fault, the lies were taught to them, and taught by generations ...
Views: 1680 - Child Development - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Saeed ShahaniSupporting Parents: Supportive parenting plays an important role in the children's development of empathy, pro social behavior and emotional competence. The absence of supportive parenting may be related to the development of internal problems such as anxiety and depression. Supportive parents ...
Views: 1680 - My Mommy Has Epilepsy - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2005 from Stacey ChillemiDO YOU OR A LOVE ONE HAVE EPILEPSY? DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE EPILEPSY? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN EXCELLENTCHILDREN’S BOOK TO TEACH WHAT EPILEPSY IS TO YOUR CHILD? Millions of people have epilepsy or experience Seizures. Are you one of them? Are you trying to figure out how to explain to your child ...
Views: 1679 - Developing Trust in Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from cedric riceThe single most important factor in any type of successful relationship between any two people is trust. People can have professional or business relationships where they don't trust each other but those relationships are for convenience only and are not personally satisfying to either party. ...
Views: 1678 - Wonderful wall stickers Sticker Ideas for Kids - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Edwin RichardsonI believe I was first captivated by the power of a wall decals when I viewed the classic film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and I saw how Mr. Forget about time consuming and messy wallpaper application. No have to worry about the fact that you may tire of the design and ought to ...
Views: 1678 - Top 9 Online Tools to Support Homeschooling - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2018 from Barbara MitchellOne of the greatest concerns of parents who opt for homeschooling is the excessive use of technology. If your child learns from home, is it okay to use the tablet instead of textbooks all the time? - It’s okay as long as you use the right apps and tools. You will still limit screen time ...
Views: 1677 - Understanding If Your Child Needs Therapy - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Team AfroSometimes as a parent of teenage children you can feel like your children are driving you crazy or that your children are crazy. Mood swings may be the norm and odd behavior can seem like a daily occurrence. What once was a happy, outdoorsy 5 year old may have turned in to a moody 16 year-old ...
Views: 1677 - QUALITIES OF EXCELLENT AUTISM CARE & TREATMENT - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from April ChoulatWith the range of programs and services available to parents of children with autism, it can be confusing and overwhelming to choose the most appropriate therapy option. In my experience working with families, there are several highly effective therapy programs that are significantly improving ...
Views: 1674 - Brain Power Boost for Your Children - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Lisa HeaderThe things inside families are pretty complicated nowadays. Many parents don't know how to handle their children and let them grow on their own, which sometimes can end really bad. On the other hand, others are obsessed by making their children some kind of geniuses. Of course, many parents ...
Views: 1672 - Graco strollers know your baby the best - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Aliya SenDubai is the hub of fashion in the Middle East. There is no other exotic place a person would want to go for shopping. In fact Dubai is always number one on the travel list of a wayfarer. Dubai has it all, even for infants. The baby products manufactured and sold in Dubai are evidently numero ...
Views: 1671 - Book Review: Your Child's Health: The Parents' One-Stop Reference Guide to: Symptoms, Emergencies, Common Illnesses, Behavior Pr - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Child Development. Child Development is the increase of abilities and skills related to a child's physical, social, intellectual and emotional growth as a child progresses in life. Scott Wardell is the Official Guide to Child ...
Views: 1670 - Vaccine Of Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaSelf –Esteem is nowadays a common truth that everyone knows to some extent. We know when we feel low in esteem and when we feel high self esteem. We cannot say for sure, whether our self-esteem is real or fake, but we know that we are confronted with self-esteem issues and nothing else. You may ...
Views: 1670 - Trick Pony - Setting Expectations for Success Not Failure - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Kim BlackOver the years I have had so many parents so concerned with whether or not their child will actually perform in a recital, show, or program. "Miss Kim is going to teach a class full of 15 three year olds to do the same exact thing at the same exact time on a stage in front of an audience full ...
Views: 1669 - Baby Care – Your Baby and Your Pet Dog - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Debra AspinallNobody can really predict how their pet dog will react when a new baby is brought into the house, however loveable and soft the dog may be. A dog is a pack animal and will usually dedicate its life to serving you, its leader. So when a new member of the pack (a baby) is brought into its life the ...
Views: 1665 - Ask Astrid: Overcoming Tantrums - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Astrid StrombergOh gosh, I remember the first (and only, thank God!) time my child had a tantrum in a big store. Not pleasant! You can’t just leave him there as you would at home, fighting it off on his own until he gives up. You can’t grab and drag, because you don’t want to be that parent. You can’t reason ...
Views: 1662(2 votes) - We Burn Our Badges of Busyness - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Christine AryloWhat are we teaching our girls? You can be anything. You can do anything. You can have anything. Now get going. There is much to do. So much that you will never feel like you've done it all. Allow me to introduce you to your new lifetime companion Her name is "To-Do ...
Views: 1661 - How do we understand misbehavior as a concept? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Paul BrickhillTo be able to understand misbehavior in general terms we need to first begin to grasp the concept of the purpose of that misbehavior. According to Adlerian Psychology there is no behaviour without purpose and examining these behaviours we are able to understand the reasons or objectives behind ...
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