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- Babies And Toddlers - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Peter RadfordInsight A baby may be referred to as an infant at the earliest stage in its development, in particular before the walking phase is reached. In essence, it applies to an infant who is less than one year old. An infant that is less than one month old is referred to as a newborn baby or a ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - Should You Use a Babysitter Agency? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Thomas ButcherIt is not always easy to find a good babysitter for your children. As more and more people need to use babysitters the good ones get harder to find. There are many ways to find a babysitter. One of those ways is to use a babysitter agency. Babysitter agencies do the hard work for you. They ...
Views: 1407 - Comforting the Little Orphan Girl - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2014 from Tina TessinaWhen life hands me a very difficult time, and I feel defeated and overwhelmed, I enter a hopeless and helpless state of mind I think of as The Little Orphan girl. This is the way I felt, as a teen, when I lost nearly my whole family, father, aunts and uncles, between the ages of 12 and 18. ...
Views: 1406 - The Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Milissa HardingWe live in a world that is very externally focussed, where so many people are looking outwardly for how to make sense of their lives. We often ask ourselves (without even realizing it sometimes), "What's in it for me?", and we find ourselves cautious about committing to things or participating ...
Views: 1406 - Things Parents Should Tell Their Children about Sex - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Ogwo EmenikeSex education is not a wrong education. Most parents have misunderstood this fact. They believe that teaching their children what they should know about sex will make them fall prey to pre-marital sex. Keeping this knowledge away from your ward may cause more harm than good. The reason why ...
Views: 1405 - How do you balance teenage and tween privacy with safe use of technology? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Your little one isn’t so little anymore. And with their age also comes increased curiosity and responsibilities--both in real life and on the net. The World Wide Web is a fascinating place, but it’s also somewhere you should tread carefully. Instill in your child the right amount of caution and ...
Views: 1404 - Raising Financially Responsible Kids - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Robin Gardner"Money doesn't grow on trees"... I'm sure that sounds familiar. In fact, maybe you grew up hearing that. And today you may even say it to your children. So what does that statement really imply? Perhaps money doesn't come easily, or you need to work hard to have money. And with that message, ...
Views: 1403 - 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: 1403 - Easy First Birthday Themes to Build Your Baby's Party Around - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Suzanne DaykinYou can plan a stress free party by choosing first birthday themes that are easy to prepare and built around simple things that your baby loves such as a favorite color, special toy, or television character. Although your child's first birthday is important to you, they are not going to remember ...
Views: 1402 - Is Your Child Chewing Their Way to Disease? The Hidden Health Dangers of Gum - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Amy ButlerMy daughter loves gum! She would chew it constantly if I let her. Some of you and many people I know are probably rolling your eyes already and saying ‘What’s wrong with her having a little piece of gum!’ Considering I spend a lot of money on organic food and supplements, I wondered what the ...
Views: 1402 - 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: 1402 - 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: 1402 - 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 ...
Views: 1402 - Protect your Child from Stress in 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperModern life is fast and highly stimulating, we are bombarded by information and are tempted by endless opportunities which create increasingly high expectations of what we should do and achieve. Many adults thrive on this adrenaline-high lifestyle. But have you noticed how many children are far ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - You ARE Love - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Jan DeniseYou ARE Love By Jan Denise From the time we learn the word “no,” we begin to get the message that what we would do naturally is “bad.” As young children, we can’t make a distinction between our behavior and ourselves, so we buy into a lie—the lie that in order to be good enough we have to ...
Views: 1401(2 votes) - Secrets Kids Know - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2007 from Allen Klein"By learning to act more like a child, human beings can revolutionize their lives and become for the first time, perhaps, the kinds of creatures their heritage has prepared them to be—youthful all the days of their lives." —Ashley Montagu Waiting for my plane one morning, I was not aware ...
Views: 1399(1 vote) - BUILDING A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR TEEN - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianAs teens establish independence, parents need to understand that: - Parents are still the most important influence in their children’s lives. Teens are trying to become adults. One of their greatest difficulties is becoming independent while maintaining a loving relationship with ...
Views: 1397 - Can You Put Up With Immature Behaviour? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Peter MainThe answer to this to some extent depends on who the person is, and what the behaviour is, and how much their behaviour affects you and in what ways. Obviously this is a very broad question but there is an important point behind it, in terms of an individual's willingness to let other people be ...
Views: 1397 - Do You Guide or Dominate Your Children? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Peter MainThis question obviously applies mainly to people who have their own children, but can equally apply to people who as children are aware of their own upbringing, and can also apply to how an individual treats other people in his life who he effectively has some responsibility for, either at work ...
Views: 1397 - Do My Children Have One Home or Two? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Jill DarceyI'd like to firstly take your attention for a few minutes while I answer a really important question that I've been asked ... "Are my children meant to have one or two homes now we're divorced?" It's strange that this is one of the most confusing for parents to come to terms with - and yet it's ...
Views: 1396 - 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: 1395 - What Are You Doing to Your Child? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS WEEKLY COLUMN RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 What Are You Doing to Your Child? When you hold a newborn baby, you sense something God-like … I dare say, even if you're an atheist. A baby is untainted, sacred, perfect! It's important to hold that thought because ...
Views: 1394(3 votes) - 5 Critical Skills Children Learn Through Learning Activities - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2017 from Aaron KesslerI remember, countless times as a kid, when I would pepper my parents with every question imaginable. Why is the sky blue? Do toads give you warts? What is the distance between the sun and the moon? Who is the fastest NFL football player? Where is Alaska? Who…What…Where…Why…and ...
Views: 1393 - 5 Effortless Ways To Spark a Family Discussion (That People Will Actually Contribute To) - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonCommunicating with your child is crucial to their language development. That probably won’t be a surprising fact to learn; however, if you're dealing with teens who no doubt have mastered their ability to speak, communcation plays a different role in their development. Effective and healthy ...
Views: 1393 - Make your child's future life happy and prosperous. - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from M C S RapFor more details you can visit web site : http://righteducation.org/id56.htm Make your child's future life happy and prosperous. Remember that Happiness is the outcome of Sharing, Caring and recognition. "We will reap what we sow. We are responsible for what we are to a large ...
Views: 1392 - What Does a baby Need - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from Gilad SchafmanParents want the best for their child. In order to do it they read the appropriate books, invest in the best equipment, best food and other appropriate accessories, finding the best activities, and still I encounter so many times lack of knowledge among parents of some of the developmental needs ...
Views: 1392 - If Babies Ruled The World - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Wayne KehlOn April 2, 2011 my daughter gave birth to a bouncing baby girl. I put a photo of the little darling on my Facebook page with the caption, “This is my new granddaughter. Cute Huh?” Within seconds the comments and “likes” started coming in. Within 24 hours I received dozens of complimentary ...
Views: 1387 - What's products parent need to consider for an infant baby? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2017 from Stephen CesaroAn infant is a word generally used to describe a child between the age of one month to one year.As an infant is being brought back home,a lot has to be considered in order to make sure that the life it is about to have, has to be comfortable both with it and the mother as well.Various factors ...
Views: 1385 - An Irreplaceable Bond - Children and Pets - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Harry yadavPets are like brothers and sisters for children as they are their world. The relationship between them is like that of a mother and her child. They play and live together, miss each other when apart for long period of time and enjoy mutual company. They cherish a life-long friendship which is ...
Views: 1384 - Did you walk into adoption Hornets nest - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Art MartinDid You Walk Into An Adoption Hornets Nest? Article two in the adoption series by Dr. Art Martin Many parents want to have a family and can not find a child to adopt in the US so they adopt children from Eastern Europe, Asia and third world countries. Most of these children have been ...
Views: 1381 - How Can the Idea Of “baby ur us” Help you as a Parent? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Charles BergerWhen you are pregnant, it is a fact that is already proven true by many people that you will be filled with thrill and excitement the moment you know that you get a positive pregnancy test result. During this time, a mother starts to imagine things about her upcoming baby. This is idea is very ...
Views: 1381 - How To Create Unique And Safe Baby Room For Your Child Safety? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Neelima ReddyAfter the arrival of new baby, it is very much exciting for the whole family. This is one of the most fun and joyful event in the family’s life. After the arrival of your newborn there are some associated tasks and responsibilities that you need to learn for your child safety. Preparing a ...
Views: 1378(2 votes) - A Look on a Modern Day Mom - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Scadi SheppardWhat does the word "Mom", "Mother" bring into your head? First thoughts? Mine is a bit American style vision - a woman, mid age, wearing a kitchen apron, with a cooking glove on one hand and holding a glass of lemonade in the other. Brown hair, no glasses, no makeup. This has a lot to do with my ...
Views: 1377(2 votes) - What New Life Skills Will Your Kids Learn This Summer? - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Kathy SlattengrenWe have until our children are about 18 years old to teach them all the basic skills they'll need to live on their own. Although it sounds like a lot of time, it goes by amazingly fast. Summertime can provide a little more free time for teaching our kids something new. Children often enjoy ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - Child Behavior: When nothing else works, consider these 7 strategies: - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldParents are saying discipline, consequences, time out and sticker’s don’t work. Parents are presenting as more and more defeated when it comes to managing the behavior of their children. They have a long list of tried that – didn’t work scenarios including many of the more popular parenting ...
Views: 1375 - For Mothers That Want To Give Threir Family The Best! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Meg HubbardAs women, we are moms, wives, daughters, sisters, aunts, step moms, career women. That's a lot of hats to ware. It's very easy to do for others and forget about ourselves, or keep putting ourselves off "Until We Have More Time" but them we forget and fill our time with other responsibilities. ...
Views: 1375 - Experts Advice On Talking With Kids: 3 Ways To Make Conversing Simple - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonMy mother gave me a dough mixer for my birthday. Not just any mixer but the one that she had owned her entire life, a wedding gift from her mother on her wedding day. Let me explain why this meant so much to me. My mom was always a vibrant, active woman who spent most of her time in the ...
Views: 1369 - How To Treat Bedwetting - Know The Facts - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Peter HutchYour doctor may recommend a medication such as the DDAVP tablet. The DDAVP tablet can help achieve dryness in some children with PNE. However, it also has the potential for serious side effects and should be used with caution and only under close supervision by a physician. The FDA has recently ...
Views: 1369 - Boy Soldier: The Meaning of Play - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Dr. Mona SpiegelHe marched down the corridor, head held high, with his own version of a soldier's helmet. A tub used for carrying around blocks was reincarnated as a red helmet with a plastic chin strap. How proud he looked as he marched in tempo to his own drum! This boy was out to win the war. How do we ...
Views: 1367 - Free Educational Games For Little Kids - 7 Fun Kids Games You Can Play With Your Preschooler - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Yogi ShindeYou can either make your 3 year old sit down for a 45 minute drill daily and teach some basics they are required to learn or quite simply have so much fun while playing free educational games like the ones below with them that they wont even notice they are learning. And you are bound to have ...
Views: 1367 - Use a GPS Child Locator to Remove Some Worry from Parenting - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Cheris DarinaHave you ever been faced with wondering why your child is delayed coming home from school or returning from playtime in their neighborhood? If you have, then you’ll be delighted to learn about an innovative GPS child locator that enables you to track your child in real-time from a pc or smart ...
Views: 1366 - 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: 1364 - Refresh Your Look With Wholesale Baby Toys - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Baby Products Wholesale | Baby Goods Wholesale Nursery Product Wholesale | Baby Items WholesaleYour Toys Wholesaler can be a reliable source of what’s new and exciting in the baby toys segment. Building on traditional elements, as well as adding dynamic approaches to classic playtime they can help you offer your market something new. Making a preferred supplier out of your favorite ...
Views: 1364 - Autism Treatment: A Functional Neurologic Approach. - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from Nelson ManeAutism: Autism treatment a functional neurologic approach. Is there one problem spot that can explain all the symptoms in ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders? In neurology the doctor always wants to localize the lesion (where is the problem.) This can be longitudinally (up or down) or ...
Views: 1363 - Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This is part 1 of an 8 part blog series titled, “Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains.” This blog is about Self-Esteem. Other blogs to follow in this series are: Visualization, Knowledge, Patience, Understanding, Giving Back, Love, and Faith & Fear. We all possess important qualities ...
Views: 1362(3 votes) - Internet Safety Facts Parents Should Know About - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.The internet is such a part of our everyday lives now. In fact, we probably don’t even give it second thought. If you want the answer to something, just google it. How convenient! Your children’s generation is the first to grow up with this advanced access. It’s no surprise if they know more ...
Views: 1362 - Relationships: Should Someone Look At Their Childhood If They End Up In Abusive Relationships? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen something works, there is generally going to be no reason for someone to take a closer look at it. One example of this is that when one has a car that works, they won’t need to take a look under the bonnet, for instance. Yet, this would change if their car was to no longer run as it ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - Benefits of Sharing Grief with Your Child- 7 Ways to Share, 17 Benefits For All - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondIf the experience of grief is crushing and complex for adults, it is alarming and incomprehensible for children. When parents keep silent, children suffer a triple whammy. They suffer a bereavement, ¡§loose¡¨ a parent who has opted out by grieving alone, and are bereft of tools to come to terms ...
Views: 1361 - The Recipe - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Take the mix and put it in a bowl, add one cup of flour. Then add a dash of salt and add in 3 eggs. You can translate this recipe into the life of a child; a child that will learn how to walk, talk, run and play. The cup of flour symbolizes the love and encouragement that you instill in them. It ...
Views: 1361(5 votes) - Dance Can Be An Effective Tool in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2007 from Dzagbe CudjoeChildhood obesity is already a very serious and disturbing problem in the United States of America and many parts of Europe where obesity in general is increasing.The problem looks set to spread to other parts of the world as their standard of living improves.A diet with a high fat, sugar and ...
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