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- Taming Your Toddler's Tantrums - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtMost parents of children under the age of three realize quickly that the best way to handle a tantrum is by ignoring it. They find out that the number of tantrums and their length or intensity will decrease once they learn to walk away. However, after a child turns three and those temper ...
Views: 668(1 vote) - Always Stressing Over Family Meals? Here's Your Solution! - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtThe time is 5 o'clock and your stomach clentches - what to make for dinner is the question racing through your mind. You know you want to prepare healthy meals for your family, but you are tired and do not have all the ingredients for your favourite "go to" recipe, so you pull out the frozen ...
Views: 721(1 vote) - DIVORCE – Don’t play chess with the children - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Bertus PrellerThis world is rife of parents using their children as pawns in the dirty game of divorce or where children are born out of wedlock. We have all heard of the old saying “no maintenance no kids” or “you left me so you won’t see your kids”. Parents don’t realise the damage they are doing in using ...
Views: 844 - Five Successful Tips to Improving Your Child's Behavior - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Laurie DuparAs parents of an ADHD child, you have probably felt frustration with your child’s impulsivity, inattention and restlessness. Here are five tips that can help and teach your child to be more in control of their behavior and still maintain their natural curiosity and enthusiasm: 1. Be clear with ...
Views: 1631 - Conditional Love: What Is Conditional Love? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThis is love that is not given freely; love that is only given based on certain requirements being fulfilled and met. It is during our childhood that we have our first experience of love and our meaning or model of love is also created as a child. And to be more specific here, the love I ...
Views: 4132 - Gender Discrimination - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Samiksha ManavDo we still see gender discrimination around us? The answer is, yes. This is observed a lot across the world. There are a number of examples across the world which shows the discrimination faced by girls. Male choices and decisions are given a lot more importance over women in most of India even ...
Views: 674 - How to Ensure your Child Feels Loved - Part 3 - Through Focused Attention - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtIn Part 1 and 2 of this article series, I spoke about eye contact and physical contact being important to making your children truly understand and know that you love them. These two things seldom require real sacrifice by parents, however, the third item, focused attention, usually scares ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - How to Ensure Your Child Feels Loved: Part 2- Through Physical Contact - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtWhat kind of physical contact do most parents use with their child? It seems obvious, doesn’t it? A hug. We hug our child because we love them and we hope they feel this love. However, what if I told you that there is other physical contact that can be even more powerful in terms of showing our ...
Views: 751(1 vote) - How to Ensure Your Child Feels Loved: Part 1 - Through Eye Contact - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtAlmost every study I know indicates that every child wants to know of his parents, “ Do you love me?” and that a child asks this emotional question mostly in his behaviour, seldom verbally. By a child’s behaviour he/she tells us what he/she needs, whether it’s more love, more discipline, more ...
Views: 714(1 vote) - The Secret to Helping Your Child Excel in School and in Life - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtIs your child struggling in school? Does your child stall when it comes time to do homework? Does your child's teacher often comment that your child is capable, but is just not working to his or her potential? Or, does your child do alright in school, but seems a bit bored or lacks enthusiasm ...
Views: 588(1 vote) - Child charity: How to change the life of children in need - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from jennifer anistonChild charity has always been a dominant part of both middle class as well as upper class society. At times, the sheer scale of poverty in the life of children may appear completely overwhelming. Studies point out that in every four seconds, a child dies owing to poverty related causes. Even ...
Views: 436 - What are the things that are done by a child charity organization? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from jennifer anistonChild charity organisations occupy a significant part of the society now as people have finally understood the immense significance of donating in kids charity or child charity programs. It is very important to donate to a charity as most of the non-profit organizations run by charity and in ...
Views: 370 - Chinmayanand Bapu-Bhagwat Katha satsang-Bhagwat Katha - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Chinmayanand BapuThere are few words that capture the essence of Param Pujya Santshree Chinmayanand Bapu and what he stands for - satya, prem, saralata, karuna & dayaluta, these all words - compassion - are the soul of ram Katha & Bhagwat Katha, the vital elements of man, of life and of civilization. Each ...
Views: 4457 - Environment - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from John Davis“You are a product of your environment. So choose the environment that will best develop you toward your objective. Analyze your life in terms of its environment. Are the things around you helping you toward success - or are they holding you back?” ~ W. Clement Stone When not being the ...
Views: 678 - ADHD Doesn't Mean You Don't Have the Right Stuff - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Laurie DuparUnfortunately, many people with ADHD or ADD are incorrectly thought to be unmotivated or to somehow lack the “right stuff” in order to enjoy a successful, satisfying and purposeful life. This misperception baffles me as it is so far from the truth for most persons I know who live with the ...
Views: 2713 - Spoil Your Newborn The Right Way - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Lanna KarpIt doesn't matter if you're a new parent or if you have friends that are new parents, there are going to be times when you're going to want to purchase something for the newborn child. When it comes time to buying something, there are many things that need to be considered. You need to think ...
Views: 430 - Happy children after a divorce - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Bertrand DoryWhen there is a break-up or a divorce, children are usually the ones that are suffering so much! I lived this and I know the pain my daughter was in when her parents decided to divorce. In fact, her whole world crumble, and with it her safety, part of her identity, the loss of the family, the ...
Views: 1013(3 votes) - Energy Vampires: What Is An Energy Vampire? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe term ‘Energy Vampire’ can conjure up all kinds of associations and meanings. What Does Energy Vampire Mean? The question is: What does the term Energy Vampire mean? The logical answer would be to describe someone that causes another to feel emotionally and mentally drained and ...
Views: 2163 - When A Crisis Strikes…Having a Sense of Security through Routines and Rituals - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Karin VoloHave you ever noticed that you normally follow the same sequence of actions in the morning as you get ready for your day? You get up, get dressed, eat breakfast, brush your teeth, etc. in the same order almost every day. Why is that? This is because having routines gives you a sense of security. ...
Views: 776(1 vote) - When A Crisis Strikes…Hope Is The Door Out of The Darkness - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Karin VoloHope is probably the most important factor to dealing with any difficult time. Hope is what drives us forward and gives us the energy to endure and prevail over any circumstances. When someone has lost hope, it makes a person’s life so much harder, suffering even more. Hope is the light at the ...
Views: 664(1 vote) - 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: 1023(1 vote) - Call Me A Male Chauvinist - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from David SamuelI was reading an article about Kobe, Japan and came across a very telling report which gives an incite in to the dangerous territory we are going as a species. I do not think this attitude is limited to Kobe or Japan, but rather is global. The point of this article is to ask; are you helping the ...
Views: 1403 - Scheduling One on One Time - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtOne of the most encouraging things a parent can do for their child is to spend regular, scheduled time with them. Many parents may think they already spend a lot of time with their children, however there is a difference between "family time", "have-to time" and "scheduled special ...
Views: 662 - The One Thing That MUST Be On Your Holiday To Do List - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtWe often think that the holidays are for spending quality time with our family, carrying out traditions and enjoying time at home with the ones we love the most. Although the holidays are truly a special time for our families, so should it be for you and you alone. For most of us, we make ...
Views: 533 - 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: 949 - 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: 867 - Family Vacations - 10 Ways to Make Sure They Run Smoothly - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtFamily vacations are supposed to be fun, but many times parents dread them because they feel out of their comfort zone when their children misbehave; they know their discipline options are limited and having to apply consequences in public is for some, quite embarrassing. When at home, ...
Views: 740 - The 3 Most Common Discipline Strategies and Why They Don't Work - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtHave you ever talked sweetly to your child trying to explain that what they are doing is not very nice? What about the opposite? Have you ever yelled at your child out of frustration and hoped that by seeing you so angry your child would naturally want to stop their naughty behaviour? Or, how ...
Views: 780(2 votes) - Box Lunch Recipes - 12 Tips to Jazz Up Your Kid's Lunch! - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Kathryn KesslerSchool has been part of your everyday routine for the past month now and already the kids are crying about their "boring" lunch choices. What if your schedule is too busy to spend time being creative with your child’s lunches? What are you supposed to do? Here are just a few questions I hear ...
Views: 1010 - Why Are So Many College Graduates Struggling To Find A Job? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Tamara ShirerAccording to a recent government study approximately 2.4 million college graduates are unemployed. Records show that this is the highest unemployment rate for people with a bachelors degree or higher since 1970. This is quite discouraging for many college graduates who are taught that the key to ...
Views: 850 - Zadroga Lawsuits are Essential for Mesothelioma Patients - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Dean McDurmontThe Zadroga lawsuits are all linked-in with the terrorist strikes on World Trade Center in September 9, 2001. They are, in general, filed by those groups of people, who have tolerated bodily or emotional health setbacks in these attacks. Not just limited to the victims; but, the act also extends ...
Views: 368 - Importance of Quality Child Day Care Services in Coquitlam - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Aldren SoffIt is extremely hard for the parents to leave their child in day care centers and leave for their day’s routine chores and activities. They feel miserable at times and it would not be wrong to say that they feel guilty too for leaving the apple of their eye. You perhaps end up weeping when you ...
Views: 661 - How to Inculcate Good Habits among Growing Children - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from Ranbir BasuWe all cherish and want our children to be well mannered. Good Manners is a particular trait that travels with us throughout our lives. Whenever we come across a well mannered kid, we appreciate the kid’s parents for inculcating such manners in the kid. It is that particular learning where the ...
Views: 3718 - 5 Easy College Scholarships for Students to Apply for - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Archibald JohnsonScholarship applications tend to be intimidating to many students. The applications can be long and cumbersome, and often mean competing with hundreds of other applicants. What many students and parents don't know is that there are an abundance of easy college scholarships available to students ...
Views: 534 - Educational games to play with children - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Jackie AbrilWhen you have children you need to provide them with love, education and attention. Some parents find it hard to provide all of these to their kids but it is actually much easier than you may think. Usually a toy can provide all of these aspects for a child so it is important to find the right ...
Views: 651 - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AWARENESS MONTH CAMPAIGN - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Sandra HughesFor those lacking in familiarity, emotional intelligence is a healthy mind development initiative. Understanding our emotions does matter! October, 2011 is the sixth annual Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month; this month-long campaign has provided an excellent opportunity each year for those ...
Views: 1025 - Top Five Best Foods For Your Precious One - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from jill salugsuganOne of the mother’s dilemma after the baby reaches 6 months is what to feed her baby. Nowadays, there are many instant and readily available baby foods in the market that claimed to be “nutritious” but as a matter of fact making homemade baby foods is much more beneficial since most of the ...
Views: 390 - What to Look for When Choosing Childcare for Your Child - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Thad PryorWe have all read articles about how gruesome conditions can be at child care centers. It should be noted that not all child care facilities are deserving of a bad name. The ones that truly deserve the bad reputation are those that are understaffed, over-enrolled and lacking in ...
Views: 455 - Help Your Child with Handwriting - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Nancy PeskeMore than ever, schools are spending minimal time helping kids to develop handwriting skills. At the same time, we have more children with autism, sensory processing disorder, and developmental delays who need extra help with handwriting. If you're a concerned parent, you CAN help your child who ...
Views: 593 - Do Cost-free Homeschooling Programs Truly Exist? Discover The Answer Here! - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Adam Emerson“Kids usually are expensive” is actually a phrase I get to hear again and again. Absolutely sure, having kids is way from free of cost but it surely doesn't mean that having children would put a family inside the poor house. I am a mother having four boys and girls, anticipating a 5th around ...
Views: 462 - Back to School-Tips on Getting Everyone Ready! - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Kathryn KesslerI can't believe it is that time of the year, again. The first day of school is just around the corner! I wonder where summer has gone? Now it is time to find that list of back to school supplies and then purchase them? Does it seem like your kids are groaning on the outside when you talk about ...
Views: 688 - A New Generation – A New Approach to Parenting - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallWith any task in life, the approach you use helps determine the outcome. Parenting is no different. Your parenting approach may determine what the young person becomes. Today’s parents have two models of discipline from which to choose. The older approach uses rewards and punishments—the ...
Views: 1065 - 5 Infant Eczema Bathing Tips - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Rosario FletcherBy using bathing correctly as a therapy with regards to eczema flair ups you can contribute essential moisture to your infants or toddlers skin. Even a uncomplicated process like bathing can easily bring in a variety of opinions. In the event you study information online, you'll find some ...
Views: 887 - How To Be A Competitive Parent in a Healthy Baby Competition - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from jill salugsuganIn this era of modernization everything has seemed to change, develop and evolve. Be it for the better or not, we just couldn’t stop this constant change in our world. In our day to day human existence, we tend to learn new things and eventually adopt well. There is also the so- called survival ...
Views: 436 - The Top 3 Ways To Help Your Child Have A Successful School Year - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Tamara Shirer1) Be A Proactive Parent: Children with proactive parents are more likely to excel academically. So what does it mean to be a proactive parent? Well, you are either a proactive or reactive parent. Taking a proactive approach to your child’s education means that you are not waiting until the ...
Views: 719 - 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: 883 - Watch Your Words - Your Kids Are Listening - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Maria KhalifeDon't worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you. ~Robert Fulghum Impressionable children, in the early years when they are fully alive, fully attentive, and fully filled with the desire to learn it all, are like little sponges. You may think he's "only ...
Views: 830 - Capturing Memories of Pregnancy and Infancy - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Vincent StottsPregnancy is one of the best times of a woman’s life. Having a new member in the family is a very exciting period for would-be-parents that sometimes they would like to have snapshots to remember those moments. One of the ways couples do this is by having a maternity shoot while the woman is ...
Views: 315 - Instilling Responsibility in Today’s Children - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallIf you find that disciplining your children and fostering a sense of responsibility in them is stressful or unsuccessful, the use of traditional parenting approaches may be the problem. Why? Because traditional parenting approaches, including using lectures, rewards, and punishments, rely on ...
Views: 1595 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 7:Baby Whispering: What’s it all about? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanOkay, so you have heard about Cesar Milan, the dog whisperer and I am sure you have heard about the movie, “The Horse Whisperer,” starring Robert Redford…but do you know what a “baby whisperer” is? We have seen children whispering amongst themselves as if they were sharing the deepest secret. ...
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