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- Who's In Charge, Children Or Parents? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerDo you believe that children cause their parents to react with anger and stress? If, for example, children tell their parents a sharp "No!" in response to a direction or request, must their parents become upset, or do parents have better options? The fact is that you can always improve your ...
Views: 811 - Avoid Counter-Productive Parenting - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerParents and their children have a complex relationship. As children progress through the stages of development they are bound to experiment with countless forms of challenging behavior. What their parents do in response to their behavior operates on the child’s development on many ...
Views: 1398 - The Price of Over-Protective Parenting - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerWatch the child closely to recognize when you are really needed to step in to lend support verbally or physically, but give the child enough freedom to discover his safe limits for himself. Raising children well involves a careful balance of providing the child with independence and ...
Views: 869 - Helping Your Baby Through the Teething Process - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Shannon MillerHelping Your Baby Through the Teething Process --------- Thank goodness we only have to go through teething once (or twice). Here are some tips that can help with that first round of your baby's teething process. --------- When a baby begins to go through the teething process it can be very ...
Views: 538 - Kids result in self conscious mom and dad for you to miss lunch time. Young children exercise dining room table together with report throw. - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Billy BrownParents are being remaining red experienced by their particular children’s stand ways, according to investigation out nowadays through the Kensington Resort. Nearly 50 percent (48%) regarding British mums and also dads acknowledge to be able to getting uncomfortable by their particular ...
Views: 526 - Issues Regarding California Child Custody and Visitation for the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Lance ClaeryDisagreements regarding holiday child custody visitations frequently occur between separated parents. This is especially true during the period that includes Thanksgiving, Christmas/Winter Break, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Some court orders are not clear enough and are interpreted ...
Views: 1772(4 votes) - Diversion Safes: Security Through Obscurity - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Tom Jacob PhilipsSafes that are hidden are more successful at protecting valuables. Diversion safes are effective home security devices that can be designed to look like a variety of household products, personal care items or food containers. The tops and bottoms of these decoys may be removable. In these dummy ...
Views: 856 - 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: 1286 - Tips for Helping Your Child Become a Savvy Consumer - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Connie HammerEvery holiday from New Year's to Christmas and everything else in between provides opportunities for families and businesses to celebrate. It offers a time for families to gather and do something special and it gives business a chance to increase their revenues. As a result, the holidays and ...
Views: 810 - Relationships: The Healing Power Of Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhether it is relationships with friends, acquaintances or spousal for example; they all have the potential for healing and consequently growth to occur. Opportunities are presented for one to integrate and process those parts that lay dormant; that are waiting to be realised. We are also ...
Views: 1936(1 vote) - Increasing Competence as a Dad - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Armin BrottDear MrDad. I'm a new father. I haven't had much experience with infants and I want to be involved in my daughter's care, but every time I try to pick her up, she starts to fret. How can I feel more competent? A: Few things can make a man feel less like a man than feeling incompetent. And ...
Views: 1119 - Imaginary Friends - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: My three-year-old daughter has an imaginary friend named Maggie. She talks to her all the time, draws with her, and "reads" her favorite books to her. I even have to set an extra place at the dinner table for Maggie or my daughter won't eat. Is this okay or should I be concerned ...
Views: 1150(2 votes) - Am I Boring My Child? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: I'm a stay-at-home dad, and I'm worried that my daughter will get bored at home with me and with the same toys. What do I do? A: Wow, what a great question! You've really hit on an incredibly common fear—not only for dads but for stay-at-home moms too. Rather than come up ...
Views: 1255 - Innovative Fisher price toys and grobags makes them successful and popular products - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from aarika rostogiInnovation is the key to success in today's market place. Competition is some thing omnipresent today, each and every type of business have fair amount of competition and only innovation can give you a required edge. Monopolistic trade situations are very rare and even duopoly is limited to ...
Views: 988 - 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: 1163(2 votes) - 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: 899(3 votes) - Doctor Who Toy Products - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Jamey TylerCollecting Doctor Who Toys, games and Toy products. The adventures and explorations of “Doctor Who” had been broadcasted for the first time back in 1963, ever since then Doctor Who toys, games and collectibles have been widely available. Doctor Who toys have really been memorable over the ...
Views: 776 - Bullying New York leaves young children devastated - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Robert HarnickBullying among children is understood as repeated, negative acts committed by one or more children against another. These negative acts may be physical verbal, emotional or sexual in nature. It may either involve direct actions like hitting, kicking, teasing or taunting or may involve indirect ...
Views: 632 - Handling Cyberbullies on USENET - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2011 from Marion MarshallCyberbullying has been in the news a lot. The Internet presents new ways for people who are inclined toward being cruel to others to torment their victims. Cyberbullying has been implicated in everything from mental trauma to assaults to suicides. If you're on the USENET, you have some very good ...
Views: 470 - Youth Sports Coaching Strategies - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from mahrek stasrdom“What’s the matter with you?! Who taught you to play like that? You ought to be ashamed of yourself!” While youth sports coaching experiences like this make most parents and coaches want to cringe, we have all heard this type of banter coming from the sidelines at some point in our lives. The ...
Views: 909 - Babystyle furniture to match your baby’s style - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from mark SYour baby is precious for you and therefore, when you look for buying the furniture for your baby’s room you want it to be of best in quality, safety and comfort. Above all, the furniture that suits the style of your baby should get priority while choosing. You will get lots of choices in the ...
Views: 827 - The Importance of Having Children Study in Co- Educational Schools - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Ranbir BasuWhen parents think that their child has reached the stage when they should be sent to schools, then they often first decide whether they should send their child to only boy or girls school or co-educational ones. There are parents who send their children to these schools so that their children ...
Views: 702 - Which Gifts Are Naughty and Which Ones Are Nice? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtIf you celebrate Christmas then you're going to love the ideas given here. You will be guaranteed that your child will love the present they receive and but can also be assured that the gift you are giving is appropriate, meaningful, and will help your child explore their own sense of curiosity ...
Views: 753 - 6 Tell Tale Signs of Stress and What to Do About Them - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtAccording to a recent survey, stress affects 30% + of the population on a daily basis. Too much stress can contribute to a long list of health problems as well as family problems. The good news is that there is plenty you can do to help get balance back into your life. The Tell Tale Signs of ...
Views: 578 - 10 Things to Do While Your Kids Are at Camp - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtYour kids are away at camp and although you thought you’d be using this time to flop on the sofa and vegetate, you find yourself ancy, walking around, wondering what to do with all this time on your hands! The very fact that you have some extra time is, funny enough, stressing you out! You ...
Views: 593 - How to Simplify Your Life With Kids - Part 2 Rhythm - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtIf I asked you what a typical day for your family looks like, what would you say? Often times when I ask parents this question most say, “There is no typical”. Family life today is more about randomness and improvisation than rhythm. Wednesday wash day? Snack and milk after school? Sunday ...
Views: 827 - Why Children Misbehave: 8 Reasons and 8 Solutions - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtOne of the most common expressions parents can be heard saying is, “I don’t understand why he’s/she’s doing that”. There are eight, very common reasons why children misbehave. It is extremely useful for parents to know these because if they can pinpoint the root cause of the misbehaviour, they ...
Views: 976 - How Can I Teach My Child Respect? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Erin KurtA common theme over the past 20 years has been how much children have changed from when we were growing up in terms of how they show respect. I know that for the most part in the 1960's, anyone in a position of authority commanded respect which included parents, teachers, police officers, ...
Views: 483 - 4 Tips for Spending Time With Your Children When You Have No Time - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtWhen one of my newest coaching clients came to me a month ago, she was nearing her whit's end. Cody, her 7-year-old son, was talking back to the teacher at school and getting into arguments with friends. "It's been getting worse over the last year or so since my daughter, Kayla, was born. I ...
Views: 636 - The 7 Reasons Your Family is Stressed Out - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtWe often hear people saying, “Gosh, life is more difficult than when we were kids.” Yes, it is very different in terms of how global the world has become and how the world feels faster-paced. This pace is what has caused parents to feel so overwhelmed by their responsibilities. From my ...
Views: 549 - 3 Sneaky Ways to Find Me -Time - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Erin KurtEvery mom wants more me time. In fact some mom tell me they don't remember when they last had some! Luckily, there are some sneaky ways that you can find and enjoy some well deserved time by yourself. Here are just a few ideas: 1) Create an alone time or me time hour each day. Perhaps ...
Views: 657 - How to Teach Children Good Manners - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtGood manners are the backbone of a civilized society and make interacting with people a joy. Manners also create a strong first impression, and they pave the way to good jobs, smooth relations with family and friends, and an easier time out in the real world. The lesson here? Make it a ...
Views: 720 - Say "Yes" As Often As You Can - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtOur role as a parent is to guide our children through life which means setting boundaries and saying “No” quite often. I would like to suggest a slightly different approach, or at least one that puts the emphasis in a different area. Here’s what I mean. My approach to dealing with children ...
Views: 1131 - How to Get Your Children to Talk About Their Day - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtDoes trying to get your children to open up about their day feel like an inquisition? Do you feel like you’re giving your child the third degree to tell you anything about their life? If so, here are some simple, effective ways you can help your child open up and share more about their day and ...
Views: 558 - Breaking Bad News to Parents - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from lizzie milanTuition increases. Biting. Head lice. You know you have to tell the parents, but you want to do it in the best possible manner—sensitively, effectively, and without causing panic. Here’s how. One seminar was conducted by teacher training Mumbai, where in all childcare professionals, whether ...
Views: 683 - Focus in Kids martial arts Benton Classes is Always Rewarded - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Jeremy ZywickiThere are numbers of benefits associated, or at least claimed to be, with Kids martial arts Benton. One of the major benefits is focus. By focus I am referring to focus of attention, taking instruction, listening to the instructor or put simply concentration. Learning judo, kung fu or karate for ...
Views: 654 - It’s About Time: 6 Steps to Positive Time with Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Debra BurdickOur kids need us to spend time with them. Kids develop values, security, positive self esteem and the ability to make good connections with others when parents spend positive time with them. Think of the time we spend with our kids now as an investment in their future. One of the most ...
Views: 692 - It’s not harmful to leave children with pets - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Bighnesh KumarChildren are great fans of pets. They like having their own pet to pass a quality time with them. When the pets are around, children do not need anything else. Parents sometimes are found to be strictly against of keeping pets. They think that it is unsafe to keep children with animals as there ...
Views: 380 - A Checklist for Parents - How Are We Doing? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtSummer is a great time to relax and enjoy our families, but it can also be a great time for some reflection. Use a prviate, quiet moment this summer to reflect on how your year as a parent has been. The checklist below will help you with this process. It will allow you to see where you might ...
Views: 685 - Time-Outs - Solutions to the 4 Most Commonly Asked Questions - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtSince the success of the program "Supernanny", many parents have begun using time-outs in one way or another. While they are finding time-outs to be very effective, parents often have the same questions regarding certain problems they encounter. Here are solutions to the top 4 most commonly ...
Views: 627 - Establishing Independent Play -Time - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtUsually parents expect to play with their baby - quite a lot at first, and then increasingly less as they grow older. However, if you are the parent of a toddler or preschooler, you may have learned that the more you play - the more they want, until some children simply do not know what to do ...
Views: 972 - Prepare Your Child for School Interviews before their Admission - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Ranbir BasuThe first day of school is a nightmare for every child. At times it’s a nightmare for parents too. There are many ways to prepare your child for the school. It’s very challenging for both parents and children when the child starts going school. A child leaves the protective home and enters into ...
Views: 1679 - MarvinDiscovers School - 10 Steps to Creating Effective Study Habits for Your Child - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from Kathryn KesslerNow that you have establish the "family routine" for the new school year; it's time to help create great study habits for your children. Tests and assignments are part of the school routine and encouraging good work and study habits will help improve your child's grades and confidence in ...
Views: 878 - Teaching Children Respect... and more - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtEvery responsible human being has acquired certain virtues useful in getting along with others. Topping the list are kindness, being responsible, friendliness, charity, honesty, trustworthiness, compassion and respect for others. All are reasonable and desirable tools for successful living. ...
Views: 508 - 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: 1168 - What is the BEST Way to Raise Children? Part 3 - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtHere's a question to ask yourself: Is a family who is constantly out and about, going here and there, attending music classes and swimming lessons, etc. better than one who stays home most evenings, and doesn't have their children in a bunch of different classes? Thought provoking, isn't ...
Views: 714 - What is the BEST Way to Raise Children? Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtHere's a question to ask yourself: Is a family that is constantly out and about, going here and there, attending music classes and swimming lessons, etc. better than one who stays home most evenings, and doesn't have their children in a bunch of different classes? Thought provoking, isn't ...
Views: 628 - Understanding Basic California Child and Spousal Support - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Tom StutzmanIssues of child and spousal support frequently arise in California divorce proceedings. Whether or not the court will award an Order of Child or Spousal Support is determined by a variety of factors. For matters involving child support, California Family Code Section 3600 (b) permits the Courts ...
Views: 603(1 vote) - What is the BEST Way to Raise Children? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtHere's a question to ask yourself: Is a family that is constantly out and about, going here and there, attending music classes and swimming lessons, etc. better than one who stays home most evenings, and doesn't have their children in a bunch of different classes? Thought provoking, isn't ...
Views: 661(1 vote) - No Emotion? What Do You Mean No Emotion!!! - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtThe most important part of discipline is the one most people struggle with- staying calm and speaking without emotion. Misbehaviour rarely occurs at a time when we are relaxing on the sofa or enjoying an activity with our children. It usually occurs while we are busy or occupied with ...
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