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- 5 Steps to a Happy, Stress-Free Halloween - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtWell, we’re all prepared and everyone is excited. In order to continue this bliss, there are 5 steps you will want to take to ensure that your kids do not fall down the slippery slope of sugar highs, tiredness and tantrums. Step 1: Have an easy, but healthy dinner prepared like soup and ...
Views: 1484 - Fit Five Kids - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2008 from Dzagbe CudjoeFitFive Healthy Kids Program gets children off to a good start in life.For children to be fit and healthy they require a balanced diet and sufficient exercise from their earliest years. This should be self-evident to all. Habits established in childhood last a lifetime - both the good and bad ...
Views: 1484 - Make Kids Creative Through Printable Coloring Pages! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from Baby nologyWhen we think of summer breaks it means that mothers need to work extra to keep their children busy and not just busy but also making sure that they utilize their time in doing something creative and knowledgeable which also adds to their learning process. In fact why just summer holidays, be ...
Views: 1483 - In an Infants Eyes - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Christopher Shaw“Every baby born into the world is a finer one than the last one”. Charles Dickens I have had an eye opening experience this holiday season. I’ve been blessed to have my daughter and our first grandchild spend time with us. The other day my wife was quizzing me and she asked me if I ...
Views: 1481(4 votes) - Snooping...Healthy or Harmful?? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Dr. Jenny C. YipIt’s Tuesday morning… vacuum day. You sweep through your son’s room getting the mundane chore done as quickly as possible, when suddenly, an ordinary looking journal falls to the ground. As you shake your head at the disorganization and bend over to pick up the opened journal, you notice “Dear ...
Views: 1481 - Musings on Adolescence, with a Sense of Adventure - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Suzanne KyraAdolescence Adolescence is the hormonal cracking of childhood, while bounding into adulthood with hopes of immortality and dreams of doing whatever they wish to do. Adolescents need adults to be there for them. Guiding adolescents and supporting their innocence by close, meaningful, ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - BULLYING PREVENTION BEGINS AT HOME: 7 Ways to help keep your children from being involved in bullying. - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2014 from Harvey DeutschendorfAs a parent you may be wondering if there is anything you can do. There are a number of things that can be done that will help your child avoid being involved in bullying or help them through situations where bulling occurs. 1. Be open to, accept and encourage your child’s emotional ...
Views: 1479 - Could your child be suffering from Separation Anxiety?? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2014 from Rhonda RabowNow, that the new school year is here. I have been receiving calls from parents concerned about their children’s reactions and resistance to returning to school. Many parents are concerned that their child may be suffering from separation anxiety. It is not unusual that your child may have ...
Views: 1479 - Successful Learning in Seven Simple Steps - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperSuccessful Learning in Seven Simple Steps By Jeni Hooper Chartered Psychologist All parents want their children to have happy, successful lives. Once you have chosen a good school, what else can you do? Here are seven steps to successful learning you can use to help your child to do their ...
Views: 1479 - 10 Ways to Build a Great Relationship with Your Child - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at How Parents Show Encouragement. Image by Ed YourdonThe following statements are brief. But, they’re huge in meaning. If you’ll read them slowly as you study your child and yourself, if you’ll think about and digest them even more slowly, you’ll achieve a deeper and ...
Views: 1478 - Raising Up Leaders - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from Charrise McCroreyRaising Up Leaders Is your child rebellious? Does she have a spirit for adventure? Is she enthusiastic and persistent? Though some of these traits may challenge you as a parent, they are all great qualities necessary for becoming a leader as an adult. The discussion regarding whether ...
Views: 1478 - Children and Stress - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2004 from Sophie MelansonAs with most adults, any major change in a child's life can be a cause of stress. Yet, the child has little or no resources to handle the stress they are experiencing. Events like the birth of a sibling or the parent's divorcing can cause tremendous stress. Stress can also be caused by a move to ...
Views: 1477 - Indigo children need respect - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2013 from Angela Schulz-HenkeHow can we offer these children a happy and healthy childhood? Children can learn from responsible adults to take responsibility for their own behaviour. They do not benefit from being blamed for the trauma and stress that result from not being accepted as they are. They need support and not ...
Views: 1477(4 votes) - Kids Aren’t Getting Enough Sleep — and the Culprit May be in Their Pocket - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Any parent of older children knows - they aren’t getting enough sleep. Dragging your child out of bed in the morning is almost harder than getting them to do their homework or clean their room. Not only does this sleep deprivation make their mornings hard, it can have long term effects, too. ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Parenting Difficult Teenagers by Linda Lipshutz, MS, ACSW - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from linda lipshutzThe phone call came when Kate (the names have been changed) was about to walk into an important meeting. She was totally unprepared for the venomous hysterics from her neighbor, Fran Smith. Fran claimed that Kate’s eleven-year-old daughter Lindsey had posted vicious lies about Fran’s daughter ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - "Lessons From Littleton" - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Brian BrodyI loved my community in Columbine - Littleton, Colorado. I moved there in 1985 to work, live and raise my children. I picked this place because it is beautiful, has nice homes and is a down to earth suburb with grounded family values. In the late 1980's I began to see a pattern develop with ...
Views: 1474(2 votes) - Olivia is 5, and Learning Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2003 from Susan DunnOlivia and I returned from going to the rodeo, and we’d been talking about going swimming. “That would be fun,” I said. “We’re hot and sticky. Let’s ask your Dad if you can.” When we got to the house, Olivia ran ahead of me. While I was talking to her Dad, she came running out in her ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - Three Mistakes Parents Make - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Kemi SogunleParenting is one of the most remarkable experiences one can have. No one prepares for it. The skills develop as you go along. This is because every child brings on a different experience but raising children requires the similar adopted methods. However, as parents, we sometimes make the ...
Views: 1473 - Phone Monitoring- What Should I Tell My Kids? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Parents! You have decided to monitor your kid’s phone. They are not entirely the most enthusiastic about this, and they are wondering why you have decided to do this to them since their friends’ parents don’t do it. However, they are actually mistaken. Many stats from the Pew Research Center ...
Views: 1470 - 5 Valuable Ways Your Tutor Can Be Of Help In Your Test Score - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2018 from Lora YoungTaking tests in any institution of higher learning is unavoidable for learners. Colleges and universities use tests as a means of determining the academic abilities of learners. In addition, tests are used as standard offers when it comes to admission to any institution of higher learning. With ...
Views: 1469 - 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: 1467 - The Impact of Childhood Stress - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Gudrun FrerichsI have often been asked by colleagues why I use neuro-biological instead of psychological concepts to explain developmental processes. My answer is always that neuro-biological concepts can be 'seen' on MRI scans and we become more understanding of how our brain works. I find that exciting. So ...
Views: 1466 - Why Childhood Bullying Impacts Everyone - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Jacob KorthuisThere has been a lot of talk about bullying lately – and with good reason. Bullying is a traumatic experience that deeply marks victims and impacts every aspect of their life, long after the harassment ends. In America alone, 28 percent of kids are victims of bullying throughout the school year. ...
Views: 1466 - Helping Children With Their Emotions - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Veronica BurgessSome children have trouble managing negative emotions. In children, emotional problems are usually manifested as behavioral problems. All parents want their children to lead happy and successful lives. So, when parents observe their child having frequent angry outburst; and when their child ...
Views: 1465(2 votes) - 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: 1465 - Serving As Role Models to Our Children - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from linda lipshutzTara (not her real name) couldn’t listen to her mother bad-mouthing the next- door neighbor to her friends for another minute. Tara had always found this neighbor to be friendly and helpful. She couldn’t understand why her mother enjoyed making fun of her. Jordan closed his eyes in disgust as ...
Views: 1462(2 votes) - Five Tips for Working at Home with Kids - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2004 from Susie CortrightYou can stay at home with your children while still advancing in your career. So how do you make it work? Here are a few tips: 1. Control your environment. A clearly designated office will help you stay on task. And an organized workspace will help minimize distractions and make the most of ...
Views: 1459 - Postpartum Doula, do you need one? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2005 from Giuditta TornettaRemember the adagio, it takes a village to raise a child? Well, only one hundred years ago new moms were surrounded by a village that not only helped with the new baby, but that was a very effective baby-care school. Just by living in your village you learned about parenting, breastfeeding, ...
Views: 1459 - What Does Your Child EXPECT? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Milissa HardingDid you know that high self-esteem has been found to be the number one ingredient for experiencing success in all areas of your life? Success (however you choose to define it) all comes down to how you feel about yourself. Sounds pretty simple, doesn't it? Often, we think that children just ...
Views: 1458 - Don’t Take it Personally - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Carolyn StoneSeveral times lately I have met with parents who are hurt and angered by the things their children have said in anger. It makes sense that they are hurt. These are parents of “quirky kids” who get set off easily. Once your child is angry, she stops using her pre-frontal cortex to exercise ...
Views: 1457 - The "Magic" Jar - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2015 from Milissa HardingGratitude is an attitude of thankfulness, and we can teach our children to choose gratitude each day. Practicing gratitude teaches our children that the world is an abundant place, and there is enough goodness for everyone. Gratitude allows children to focus on what they have in their lives, ...
Views: 1455 - POLICE INCREASED CRIME – 12 ways - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Stephanie MannDo you remember when neighbors knew every child on the block and they called parents if they misbehaved? At that time, neighbors knew how important it was to correct children before destructive behavior got out of control. As a crime and violence prevention consultant for 36 years, I saw a ...
Views: 1454 - WHY KIDS TAKE DRUGS! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Stephanie MannGeorge Will’s national editorial, “Should U.S. legalize drugs?” needs discussion. Will states, “20 percent of all prisoners – 500,000 - are incarcerated for dealing illegal drugs, but alcohol causes as much as half of America’s criminal violence and vehicular fatalities.” Interdiction and ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - Breathing: A Kid's Secret Weapon - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Don CampbellAs adults we are well aware of the stress in our lives. It comes at us from all directions - work, relationships, finances, health, politics, and world events to name a few. Although we don't often recognize it, children can be just as stressed out as their parents and the other adults in their ...
Views: 1451 - Phones and Technology in the Classroom - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Background Statistics Before cell phones were invented, kids were the biggest distractions to each other in the classroom. Things like passing each other notes and talking over the teacher were prevalent, but the source of students’ distractions has significantly changed with the advent of ...
Views: 1450 - Cell Phone Agreements - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Parents! Your kid is starting to struggle in school. You don’t know exactly why, but you may think it is because of their phone. Parents want the best for their kids, and your mindset of phones negatively affecting kids is not completely unfounded. The numbers are also in your favor. Teenagers ...
Views: 1449 - 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: 1449 - Baby Nursery Feng Shui: Create A Space Full Of Health, Harmony & Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Ken LauherImagine creating a space within your home for your baby to grow and develop while being healthy and at peace. I've consulted on many nurseries for existing and expecting parents. Here are 9 tips to consider when creating a nursery for the new baby. 1. Crib Position: The crib should be ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - The Baby Whisperer Vol 9: From Peer Pressure to Perseverance - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanThere was a Dodge commercial a few years back that emphasized originality; more so, it highlighted the importance of being “different” and standing apart from the crowd. Children and young adults often find themselves in a place where they feel like they must be like the rest of the crowd to fit ...
Views: 1447 - The Difference Between a Teaching Moment and Letting Your Child Down - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Carolyn StoneRecently I had a meeting with two colleagues who, like me, are both mothers. One was distracted as we started because she had gotten a text from her high school age son that he had left his keys on the bus. How would he get into the apartment? She had an appointment for a haircut after her ...
Views: 1447 - The Importance of Play: how children gain skills to last a lifetime. - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperThe Importance of Play By Jeni Hooper, Child Psychologist and Parent Coach Children need at least an hour a day of unstructured, independent play where they make it up as they go along. This is the conclusion of recent studies looking at the importance of play. The importance of ...
Views: 1447 - Protecting Children from Sex Trafficking - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Drew GerberTwo decades ago we became aware of the plight of women and children who were being trafficked in the Far East. Then reports began to trickle into our consciousness of Eastern European women being tricked by ads for jobs in foreign countries, only to find themselves trafficked and forced into ...
Views: 1446(5 votes) - The One Mistake Many Parents Make Which Sabotages Their Child's Academic Success - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Victoria CummingsMost children start school with a positive attitude and an open willingness to learn. They attend kindergarten classes where they learn basic skills as well as the social skills needed to be part of a group of learners. First and second grades build upon the basic concepts and social development ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - Life Beyond Divorce: Creating The Best Life For Your Children. - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni Hooper• Has your life has taken an unexpected turn because of separation or divorce? • Are you unsure what to expect from the future? • Are you feeling drained? • Are your children irritable or having mood swings? • Is communication in the family not as good as it used to be? • Do you want to ...
Views: 1445 - Rules, Stress, and Parenting - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallWhen raising and disciplining children, many parents rely on rules. In reality, though, the use of the term “rules” in parenting is often counterproductive. Rules are used to control, not inspire. Although essential in games, rules are counterproductive in relationships. Think of it this ...
Views: 1445 - Assessing and Managing School-Age Children with Behavioral Problems - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldAssessing and Managing School-Age Children with Behavioral Problems Your child is about 7 years old. The teacher reports problems listening in class, sitting still and getting into conflict with peers. First thought always seems to be ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). But what if ...
Views: 1444 - Getting Started With Speech Therapy - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Kate WelderYour child is not speaking as much as his same aged peers. You suspect something is wrong. Here is how to get help. To begin with you need to see a speech therapist to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. You will need a referral from your child’s pediatrician for insurance to ...
Views: 1444(2 votes) - Understanding Boys - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallHopefully, society is well past the "politically correct" theory (an oxymoron in a democratic society) that the ONLY difference between a male and a female is in socialization-—that aside from reproductive organs, there is no difference between the sexes neurologically, psychologically, or ...
Views: 1442 - Divorcing parents - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Jainarain (Jai) KissoonYou have finally decided to go through with it, you are getting a divorce. As a divorcing parent, what do you need to think about? How do you minimize the affect of the divorce on your children? First and foremost, hire a good attorney, in the end you may find it worth it to sit down with a ...
Views: 1441(2 votes) - Winning Ways to Speak - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2018 from Cara DayWinning Ways to Speak by Cara Day The words you use, how they are put together, combined with the open, expansiveness of your eyes, your tone of voice, and the warmth of your body language help determine the quality of your communication with your children (and other loved ones). This is what ...
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