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- Boosting Self-Esteem in Children - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuOne of the most important educational activities parents and teachers can put into action is building self-esteem in children. Their happiness and success as adults will be immensely influenced by this factor. Adults that struggle with low-self esteem have often developed self-esteem ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - Television And Wordless Picture Books - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Cherry PuaA picture book should be some place on the reading list of every class at every grade level. In sharing an occasional picture book, you would have given teens a chance at what they missed in primary years. Reading picture books as adults brings a perspective that was missing earlier when they ...
Views: 1538 - Your Child’s Self-Esteem is in The Cards - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2004 from Susan HowsonResearch has shown that the present generation of children worldwide is demonstrating more social-emotional challenges (from low self-esteem to depression) than ever before. Families, schools, recreation programs etc. are recognizing that it is critical our children be taught positive values ...
Views: 1537 - Thinking Happy - A Skill to Teach Our Kids? - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Patrick McMillanThinking 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: 1536(2 votes) - Bed Wetting in Children: Nocturnal Enuresis, Symptoms and a Helpful Guide - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Francis FrostParents who have children who wet the bed, need not to worry so much or go looking for medical intervention since there are usually no physiological problems with the child. First it is good to have a basic understanding of bed wetting. Bed wetting is medically known as Enuresis and happens a ...
Views: 1532 - The Last Day of 'Who Cares?' - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2004 from Skye ThomasYesterday was the last day of 'Who Cares?' for my oldest child. Today is his first day of high school. From now on, his choices will have a long-term effect on his life. Nothing will ever be the same for him. Our culture doesn't make a big deal of that moment when a teen is officially ...
Views: 1532(1 vote) - How to Help Your Kids to Become More Psychic - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Melissa KittoMy son Liam is 2 years old now and growing fast in so many ways every day! As he is starting to talk a lot more and comprehend a lot more, I am becoming more aware of how to help Liam nurture and grow his natural psychic abilities. I am very aware of how my spiritual abilities have grown in ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - Privacy and Phone Monitoring - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.The internet and cell phones have completely changed the world. Whether it is kids having the ability to watch funny videos of animals on YouTube or them finding out how to solve a rubik’s cube, the internet has given them unparalleled access to information. Since the internet provides such a ...
Views: 1531 - 10 Warning Signs That Your Teen is Becoming "That Teen" - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Ken RabowDid’ja hear about the Petersons? Their son Skeeter was kicked out of school, caught smoking something illegal and now he just stays up ‘till all hours of the night in his bedroom day in and day out in his Snuggie! So, when did the Petersons’ kid become “that kid” and what could the Petersons ...
Views: 1530 - 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: 1530 - When A Crisis Strikes…Forgiveness is the Key to Moving Forward in Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Karin VoloForgiveness is by far one of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my life, especially during the hardest times. Forgiveness frees your heart which in turn can free your mind. The thing that many people have a difficult time believing is that you forgive someone not for them, but for YOU! ...
Views: 1528(1 vote) - A simple way to curb behavior problems in children - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallProblems with students so often arise from imposing, rather than eliciting. When teachers impose “logical” and/or “natural” consequences on students, they are using their authority to impose a form of punishment. It matters not if the adult’s intention is to teach a lesson. Imposed punishments ...
Views: 1527 - From Taekwondo Patterns to the Breast Stroke: 5 Activities for a Healthy Winter - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Lilly GordonHarsh winters can be the death of a healthy lifestyle. Once the snow’s on the ground the fireplace is on, the hot chocolate comes out and everyone settles in for a nice lethargic winter. By the time the snow clears the kids can’t remember how to tie their shoes, let alone work up a sweat. Even ...
Views: 1526 - Boring After School Activities - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Karen FuscoWhy does Lisa grumble when it’s time for her to go for her piano lessons? How come Jack abhors the sight of his skates now? After all, these kids were very enthusiastic about the programs when they started off. What happened? Parents are often confused by the disturbing and often incongruous ...
Views: 1523 - 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: 1523 - Do You Say "Tomorrow I'll do better", Yet by 8am You're Yelling at Your Children? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Jill DarceyMost 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: 1520(4 votes) - How to Break Bullying Forever - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2015 from Jacob KorthuisBullying remains a dark reality for hundreds of people. It doesn’t just impact the 6 out of 10 students who say they are victims of bullying on a daily basis but also a growing number of adults in the workplace. Technology has extended the reach of bullying beyond the confined spaces of school ...
Views: 1520 - The Invalidated Child: Part 2 - by Submitted on May 12, 2015 from Jennifer McLeodIn Part 1 of this series, we looked at how adults can and do invalidate children’s feelings, thoughts and emotions. Whilst our focus and emphasis is on the parent/child relationship, validation is an important component in other relationships and environments. In this article in Part 2, we ...
Views: 1520 - Who Limits the Imagination of Chinese Students? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Ann YangSpeaking of imagination, I think seen before a press, an American mother sued the child's kindergarten, because the children learned to twenty-six words in kindergarten his mother, pointing to the circle that this is the letter O, not said it was an apple or an egg, the mother that the child ...
Views: 1520 - Love Child - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2014 from Kelli WilsonDo you ever look at your child, I mean really look at him or her and think to yourself, “Wow, here is an amazing small human being in my care”? Of course you do, you’re a parent. I have been given the amazing responsibility to care for these human beings to the best of my ability for at ...
Views: 1519 - Make Your Own Low-Allergy Garden - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Thomas OgrenWhat we plant in our own yards often has a direct effect on our own health and the health of those of our children. A pollen-producing male tree in our own yard will easily expose us to ten times more pollen than would a similar tree growing just down the block. This can be compared to ...
Views: 1519 - Talking With Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Positive Parenting. Sometimes, especially if our child/teen is doing well, we parents tend to forget about giving her that pat on the back. Or, we assume she doesn’t need it. Not so. Everyone enjoys being noticed or getting support. Your child/teen also wants to ...
Views: 1519(3 votes) - How Your Expectations Significantly Impact Those Around You - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonWhile doing research for this article, I came across this clip. It’s hilarious and a perfect representation of how what we expect can completely overpower our better senses. Now, this clip is about water, but the same can’t be said of people, can it? Believe it or not, but a study by ...
Views: 1517 - On Her Own: Teaching Your Preschooler to Dress Herself - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Rachelle SalingerOn 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: 1517(3 votes) - F.A.M.I.L.Y.: Father and Mother I Love You - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Michael MantellA recent Pew Research Center study of modern parenthood found that more than half of parents say they find it very or somewhat difficult to juggle work and family life. Dad are doing more housework and more moms are being are being paid for working out of the home. And the public is conflicted ...
Views: 1516 - Why Play Makeup for Kids Is the Perfect Pretend Makeup Kit For Your Child - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Anna Beaufortplay makeup for kids is the perfect pretend makeup kit because it allows them to apply makeup to themselves, without actually using makeup. The makeup kit consists of cloth products that are colored like real makeup. Your children will be provided with real cosmetic brushes and liquid free nail ...
Views: 1515 - The Heart of Discipline - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Charlotte ReznickAn enraged mom pulls her son into my office. At her wits end with her 10-year-old’s acting out behavior at school, she demanded to come into his private counseling session without notice. Across town his dad had a different reaction – on his son’s weekend visit, while staying ...
Views: 1514 - Relationships: Do Some People’s Childhoods Set Them Up To Rescue Others? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can give people a helping hand from time to time, they can also try to do everything for them. When this happens, other people may not see them as someone who is there to give them support from time to time; they can see them as someone who is responsible for their life. Their ...
Views: 1512 - HOW DO WE PROTECT OUR CHILDREN FROM PREDATORS? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2003 from LINDA ALEXANDERIn light of the increasing dangers to our family, especially our children -- WhoisHe.Com and WhoisShe.Com is an online professional service that provides comprehensive background checks and criminal record searches designed to verify if persons are who they purport to be. This online service ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - Making the Grade - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Jo-Anne CutlerIn January, we say to ourselves, “This is the year! I’m going to be on top of things and be organized.” But by June we not only wonder where the first half of 2007 went, we may once again find ourselves rummaging through the picked over remnants of graduation and Father’s Day cards, trying to ...
Views: 1510 - 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: 1508 - Raising Honest Children - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineCan Your Children Be Honest? Parenting Advice: Establishing Open Communication and Trust I often hear parents say, “My child does not tell me anything.” Children go through phases, particularly during their adolescent years, when they see no logical or justifiable reason to communicate ...
Views: 1507 - The Bullying Epidemic - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from amy lewisBy the time this article is published,it will have been a day or two since I read an article about a young man in college whose body was found Monday.He was a student at Ruetgers University in New Jersey who commited suicide. His roommate and a friend of the roommate,placed a webcam in the ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Newborn Baby Sleep Solutions - Tips and Wisdom - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2006 from Marvin PerryAs a new mother or father, one of your priorities should be to develop good sleeping habits for your newborn baby. It is important for your baby to learn how to sleep on his or her own. The transition from sleeping with parents to sleeping on their own can be demanding and take some time. Of ...
Views: 1506 - Early Reading With Fun Phonics - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Robyn Dalby-StockwellShock, horror, you wouldn’t dream of teaching a tiny baby! And yet you do. Every waking moment. You teach him to recognise everything in his nursery, home and, as his world widens , his environment. As this powerful bonding between you and your baby grows, so does his knowledge. As you teach, he ...
Views: 1504 - 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: 1504 - Food Is Fuel For Learning - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Cara Day-McKellarAmong the resolutions on a New Year's list, perhaps at the top for any parent could be to feed their children well. Children of all ages need proper sleep, physical activity and nutrition in order to function well--personally within their families, socially among their friends and academically ...
Views: 1503 - Parental Leadership and Guidance: what is your preferred style? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperEvery parent wants the best for their child. How we lead and guide our children throughout their childhood is a blend of instinct, experience and planning. We often struggle to describe how we do what we do. However, as a parent you are likely to have a signature style that guides your ...
Views: 1500 - F.A.M.I.L.Y.: Father and Mother I Love You - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Michael MantellA recent Pew Research Center study of modern parenthood found that more than half of parents say they find it very or somewhat difficult to juggle work and family life. Dad are doing more housework and more moms are being are being paid for working out of the home. And the public is conflicted ...
Views: 1498 - Finding a Balance - Privacy vs Monitoring Your Child’s Device - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Raising children is difficult, and often means striving to strike a perfect balance. They need to eat their vegetables, but a cookie here or there won’t hurt. They need to do well at school, but you don’t want to push them too hard. You want them to become independent, but they’re still children ...
Views: 1498 - Teenage Sleep Deprivation - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Sleep. It is something we need and love. However, we deprive ourselves from it almost everyday. Unfortunately, teenagers are doing the same. The main reason for that may be another thing we love-- our phones. Lack of sleep can cause long term health effects and can negatively affect our ...
Views: 1498 - Tinder Babies and the Hook-Up Generation - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Gary DirenfeldForget your parents choosing your date. Forget going to a dance club to meet and get to know people. Forget hitting a bar to meet others. Enter Tinder. Tinder is a person to person matching app that has four basis features. The first is the ability to locate people near you (you can determine ...
Views: 1496 - Your Difficult Child - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Jason MagillHandling Anger When Your Difficult Child Cannot I believe that if you’re reading this, you care about helping your difficult child. That is one of the biggest steps in the right direction. I’ve seen too many adults that just want their difficult child “fixed”. The reality is that the ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - From Teen Drug Use to Extramarital Affairs, Surveillance Cameras See All - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Tom Jacob PhilipsHome surveillance cameras provide peace of mind for homeowners, especially for those who live in a high risk area for potential vandalism and break-ins. By having one, the police are provided with a means to capture those who break the law. Surveillance cameras can be concealed in numerous ...
Views: 1495 - Helping Kids With Autism Survive the School Social Scene - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2012 from Connie HammerNo two of us are alike. We all have likes and dislikes, challenges and strengths. But we are similar in that we are social animals and we live in a social world. Some of us may thoroughly enjoy making social connections and others may view it as a chore or an intrusion into our world. As ...
Views: 1493 - Assisting Kids with Bashfulness - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from lizzie milanEach kid comes into the sphere with a dissimilar set of possible features. As parents, our contest is to find methods to work with, and have fun, the people our kids are. Some kids are slow to warm to others. If your kid acts shy, he requires you to lovingly agree and authenticate him, just the ...
Views: 1491 - CONSCIOUS CREATORS – How to Teach the Law of Attraction for Children Exclusive Collaborative Book Project - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2016 from Theresia ValoczyStop for a moment and look around in the world! Pay attention to the teens’ lives around you, inspect them thoroughly! What do you experience? Are they healthy, happy? Are they full of momentum, energy, dreams waiting to be fulfilled and set goals? Or do they just live a teen’s everyday life and ...
Views: 1491 - It Can Be Tough to Change Our Behavior - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonI was recently reminded how tough it can be to change our behaviors. When we identify something about ourselves we want to change, it can be difficult to sustain the new behavior in the beginning. It may be that we want to be more tolerant, patient or minimize our need to be perfect. This ...
Views: 1491 - Passed On - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.It doesn’t matter how old you are, or when you start a new tradition. The important thing is that you start it. Some things are passed down from a long time ago. It could be a personal item, a story, a ceremony, or a family event, to name a few. For some people it is merely the way ...
Views: 1491(1 vote) - Games for kids- Balanced growth of a child - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Aliya SenIt is rightly said that childhood and games always go together. All small kids spend most of their either playing outdoor or indoor games or sleeping at home. There are various games for kids available in the market today that not just provide the required fun and excitement for your child but ...
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