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- Self defense for kids: Why it is mandatory? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2012 from Cory HoflandCrime graph is increasing day by day and latest trend is criminal activities show that even kids are not spared by unsocial elements. Children face physical abuse in addition to loot and snatching by the goons. In this situation it is mandatory for every parent to care of its child. Ideally ...
Views: 1502 - Buy your child gifts with name labels - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from George VelvetTime and again parents are always looking for the perfect gift for their children. In as much as there are so many things that you can ever buy for your child as a gift, most people still have a hard time figuring out what to best give the baby. However, with the personalized baby gifts with ...
Views: 1239 - How The Jens Place Group Home In Ontario Saves The Lives Of Children - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2012 from Arthur AcevedoWhen children are struggling with severe family problems, abuse, financial difficulty in the family, or other types of serious concerns, Jens Place Group Home Ontario is there to help. Jen's place as a quality, nurturing environment that provides care to male and female adolescents who are ...
Views: 901 - Peace of mind for parents of teenagers with mobile phone tracking - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2012 from Tom BellIf you are a parent with teenagers, it can be hard these days to keep track of them. Sometimes they may tell you they are at one place when they end up somewhere else. This is why mobile phone tracking was invented. It allows you to track your child's mobile phone and see exactly where they are ...
Views: 2085 - Emotional Honesty: What Is Emotional Honesty? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperEmotions are part of being human and this means that they play a vital role in each of our lives This could be to inform one of what is going on in their immediate environment or to do with something that is being triggered from their past for example. However, no matter what their reasons ...
Views: 6615 - Christians and Boundaries: How To Teach Your Daughter Not to Tolerate Abuse - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from Karla DowningAre you a Christian struggling with boundaries? If so, you may be concerned about what you are modeling to your daughter. As a parent of a daughter, you want her to be treated well by the men she will date and the man she will marry. This article will show you how to teach your daughter not to ...
Views: 1790 - Create a Learning Climate to Foster Student Success - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallIf learning is what we value, then we ought to value the process of learning as much as the result of learning. By nature, people are attracted to activities where they feel free of psychological or emotional pain. Learning is promoted in a climate where people feel safe and cared for. The ...
Views: 1734 - Coloring Pages: Ensuring Multi-Faceted Development of Children - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Baby nologyStudies and researches have shown that initial five years of a child are the most critical ones from the point of view of learning. Their capacity to learn new things is at its highest ebb during this period. Children of this age group can be compared to a piece of sponge that is ready to absorb ...
Views: 1604 - Understanding Your Child's Temperament - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Rev. Susan A. HaberkornRev. Susan A. Haberkorn July 23, 2012 Have you ever found yourself in what seemed like a battle of wills with your child? Are you stumped as to why their behavior is so different from what you expect and want? As parents, we often expect our children to instantly obey every command; and ...
Views: 1084 - An Alternative To Saying “No” To Your Kids - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Bob LancerOur parental “job” includes instilling wisdom in our children. There are good reasons why parents would like to find an alternative to using the word “No” with their children. You don’t want to HAVE to motivate your child to “do the right thing.” Wouldn’t you love sensible ideas to bring as ...
Views: 1044 - What If She Acts Like This at 16? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Carolyn StoneConscientious parents can get themselves quite worried when they think like the title here. On the other hand, it is pretty normal to do so. Say your first grader gets very frustrated with her friend when they are planning a pretend scene, and she stomps out of the room, saying mean things and ...
Views: 944 - Parenting Tips To Make Your Life Easier - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Ralph GomezAs a responsible parent, I'm sure that you can understand how important it is for you to provide properly for your children. Not only will you need to make sure that their physical needs are taken care of properly, you will also need to give them the emotional support that is necessary as well. ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - Two (not so) Magic Steps to Improve Children’s Behavior - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Carolyn StoneRecently I served as chair of my college reunion. It was a fair amount of work, but I had a hardworking and good natured committee. When the weekend came, I enjoyed coordinating things and had a great time. Then came the surprise. People thanked me. Many people—some I knew and some I did ...
Views: 1266 - Are You a Visual, Verbal, or an Emotional Reader? Take the following test to find out - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2012 from Kathleen HawkinsCopyright by Kathleen L. Hawkins, “The Speed Reading Strategist” http://SpeedReadingExpert.com/speed-reading-tips www.SpeedReadingExpert.com Reading styles can be divided into three categories depending on how people process information: VISUALLY through mental pictures, VERBALLY through ...
Views: 2952 - The Facts about Child Tracking - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Cheris DarinaEvery day 2,185 children go missing. The safety of one’s children is a legitimate concern for every parent, thus parents have sought out child tracking to ensure the safety of their sons and daughters. Kids GPS trackers are used to locate a child at any moment in the day. These trackers are ...
Views: 1374 - Protect Your Child with GPS Child Tracking - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Cheris DarinaEvery parent worries about his or her children from time to time. It is quite natural for parents to want their offspring to be safe from harm at all times, but it is often not possible as the child ages and yearns for independence. If your child is at the age that he or she wants to go out with ...
Views: 1236 - Help Your Child Study More Efficiently - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Drew Gerber3 strategies to boost grades Is it possible to study less and make better grades at the same time? Actually, yes! By helping your child learn to study strategically, he or she can spend less time studying and earn a better GPA. It’s all about making the most of each moment. Here are some ...
Views: 1101 - Now you too can play the best games for kids with your kid! - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Aliya SenWho said games were meant only for big boys and girls? Today, you can find more than thousand baby games and all kinds of games for kids between 4-12 years. Online gaming has really reached new heights and baby games and games for kids are the new spaces to really explore. While parents are ...
Views: 1235 - Watch your child live his favorite cartoon with the exciting range of Ben 10 toys! - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Aliya SenAre you thinking of what to get your kid for his/her birthday? Why don’t you delight him/her with a collection of Ben 10 Omnitrix action figures?! For all those parents who don’t know who Ben 10 is, he is a fictional character who acquires a watch called the Omnitrix that allows him to turn ...
Views: 1152 - How to buy brain boosting educational games for kids? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Aliya SenThe brain of a child is a like a sponge. It keeps on absorbing things as you feed it. Studies show that a child will learn things faster while playing. When a kid practically does stuff, the brain records the things he or she is doing. When you see, you learn that is how it works now-a-days. ...
Views: 1239 - Apply The Parenting Wisdom of Silence - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Bob LancerWhen it comes to parenting wisdom, no principle may be more important than how we speak to our children. What we say to our children impacts them deeply. When we feel frustrated with our kids, it’s best to practice the parent wisdom of silence. Under the influence of a disturbed emotional ...
Views: 1019 - Try out the exciting and new games for kids! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Aliya SenThe world of Internet has really exploded, hasn’t it? With that explosion, comes so many opportunities, so many new avenues. One such avenue is baby games. These baby games have gained immense popularity especially with more and more parents becoming tech savvy! You can find a range of baby ...
Views: 1993 - 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: 1368 - Choosing educational games for kids - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Aliya SenBoard card and video games reinforce mental development. They help kids to broaden their interests in concepts they never have heard of. Games stimulate a child’s imagination as they play. Culture, an historical event and skills can be honed while playing. Well, that is the plan manufacturers ...
Views: 1096 - ***Sex Education - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Corynna ClarkeSex 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: 3133(1 vote) - The name labels help your kids’ belongings to be wrapped with specific identities - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2012 from Adrian RockerThe doting parents would love to shower all their love on the little ones while they are at home and even when they begin their new journey of attending schools. Kids have their own ways of cherishing things and no matter how the parents try to infuse in their minds a sense of responsibility, ...
Views: 1285 - What is Loyalty? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Jennifer RussellHow to teach your child about loyalty? As your children begin elementary school they learn a lot about relationships. Your daughter's best friend today may betray her trust tomorrow. Or possibly your son wants to leave his basketball team because there's someone he doesn't get along ...
Views: 2118(1 vote) - The Dog-Child Relationship: Helping Your Dog and Your Child to Connect in a Healthy Way - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Brent RangWe have all heard the sad stories of a family with kids getting a new dog, only to have to give him away within a few months to a year because the animal cannot get along with your child or vice versa. Both dogs and kids can connect with one another in a positive way, but there are things that ...
Views: 1020 - Sometimes - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.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: 1432(9 votes) - Hypnosis for Fertility - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Gary AhlskogCan it be true? Yes. Is there such a thing as hypnosis for fertility when couples are having problems becoming parents? Oh, Yes. It’s hard to believe because over thousands of years no one has been able to explain fully why hypnosis works in the easy cases, let alone a complicated topic like ...
Views: 1350 - Just Ignore Him—Does it Work? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Carolyn StoneI recently read a blog post by a counselor who said that ignoring your children’s misbehavior is not helpful. He said that parents need to interrupt behavior. I think that ignoring can be a very helpful parenting strategy, but it isn’t appropriate for every situation. Clearly if your ...
Views: 1279 - Self Worth: What Is Self Worth? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are many different terms that one can use to describe having value and worth. These can be self esteem, self confidence and self belief for example. And self worth is a phrase that I believe encompasses all of these aspects. Self worth is something that is inherent and based on what is ...
Views: 2047 - Parenting Alternatives For Saying “No” To Kids - 1 - - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2012 from Bob LancerThere are good reasons why parents seek alternatives to saying “No” to their children. One is that saying “No” often makes some parents feel that that they are being too negative. If this is your parenting issue with “No”, try instead to inform your child of the reason why, and of what he ...
Views: 1244 - Psychological Boundaries: What Are Psychological Boundaries? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe word boundary can bring many ideas to mind and this is partly because boundaries can reflect something physical and also something that is not physical or visible to the eye. This could be a wall around a house or marker at the end of a territory for example. And a psychological boundary ...
Views: 4582 - Abused Children: Do Abused Children Need To Forgive Their Parents? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to moving on and letting go of an abusive past, it is not uncommon to hear that one needs to forgive. The act of forgiveness is highly regarded by many people and in numerous schools of thought. Religion has also espoused this outlook from the very beginning. So is it really a ...
Views: 2639 - Child Car Safety and Best Child car seats chat with - Lesley Cully - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Aliya SenMumzworld invited Lesley Cully for a live chat session on child car seat safety. We had all concerned parents who were struggling with a lot of issues related to car seats for example, what kind of car seat she they use for a toddler, should it be front facing or rear facing and also how to ...
Views: 1040 - Roller Coaster Emotions: Some Thoughts on How to Deal With Your Child’s Roller Coaster - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Carolyn StoneI went to a conference over the weekend that was aimed mainly at therapists who treat adults. However, one of the presenters talked about how children learn to understand their own feelings and those of others in the course of interactions as they grow up. I found the talk was really relevant ...
Views: 954 - Fame: Why Do Some People Want To Be Famous? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world fame is not merely seen as a by-product or as a consequence of achieving something; fame is pursued directly and as a goal in and of itself. With there being numerous examples of people who place fame as the ultimate achievement in life and above anything else; it might seem ...
Views: 14937 - What you need to know when you go shopping for baby stuff - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Aliya SenParenthood is an exciting phase of one’s life. Especially when you are embracing this stage for the first time in your life, you are nervous and overwhelmed at the same time. However, this does not mean that you wait for the child to come and then start buying all the essential things. It is ...
Views: 1005 - Little known ways to shop for designer baby clothes at cheap prices - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Aliya SenWhen you are preparing to welcome your first baby in your family, it is understandably the most anticipated phase of your life. Buying baby products may seem an easy task at hand but it gets too tricky sometimes. You may be confused about several things like what baby clothes to buy, which baby ...
Views: 1902 - Need to know more about Baby shopping? Read on - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Aliya SenWho knows what’s best for children than mothers. The moment they know they are going to have a child, they feel the need to keep them safe. Baby shopping is an overwhelming and sometimes an emotional experience for young mothers. Safety is the first word that pops into their head. Baby products ...
Views: 941 - Shopping at baby stores? Here are some things that you can pick up for your baby - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Aliya SenAny parent or relative would love to pamper a new born baby on its arrival. It usually includes loads of toys, clothes and other baby items that are popular or suitable for a newborn. If you aren’t too sure about the things that you want to give a new baby, there is always the internet which ...
Views: 925 - 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: 1303 - Understanding Your Child's Fears Starts Here - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Daniel Forde-PogsonBringing up children can be a double-edges sword. On the one hand there's little that gives more pleasure than watching a child develop. My 9mth old daughter is just learning to sit up alone and pull herself up on steps. I'd like to say that I taught her myself, but the truth is, given the ...
Views: 723 - Summer Time (and the living is easy?) - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Carolyn StoneIn my hometown it is officially summer. I know, the season really starts later this week on June 21, but school got out here last Friday. Last night the neighborhood children were out shooting baskets and hooting it up in the evening, a sure sign that they had no homework to do. So, is ...
Views: 901 - Looking for more information on kids clothing? Read on - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Aliya SenKids’ clothing is absolutely adorable! Every time you walk into a kids’ store, don’t you just go gaga over the rack of clothes? The small sizes and the cute designs are worth the trip to the store. But purchasing kids’ clothing isn’t that easy too. It requires tremendous amount of patience, and ...
Views: 937 - Preserving Your Kids Habits even though Vacationing - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2012 from Buddy NguenIf you are planning to travel and you've got kids there are certain things that can make your trip far more satisfying. Initially is attempting to keep your bed time and eating routines. A vacation is often a anxiety reducer for mother or father, however the comfort of your own home is the ...
Views: 764 - Looking for more information on ben 10 toys? Read on - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Aliya SenIt is all about action and kicking some alien buns with Ben 10. Yes he is a kid and also the reigning superhero today. His enemies do not crop up or turn evil because they envy his powers? His enemies are ugly looking, sullen and crabby aliens. With his Omnitrix aka the Ultimatrix on his hand, ...
Views: 1061 - Essential baby products that you need for a new born - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Aliya SenAs soon as you know that you are going to have a baby in the home, you realize that there are several things that you have to buy to be prepared for the new arrival. Getting ready for a baby usually includes visiting baby stores to ensure you are well equipped from toys to bath products for the ...
Views: 1133 - Need to know more about baby stores? Read on - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Aliya SenNow that your due date is around the corner, it is time to unpin the list of Baby items off the board and march to the baby store. An online baby store will also do, since time constraints are a major part of your life. A baby products list is a must. It not only helps you sort out things but ...
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