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- A Simple Strategy for Overcoming Resistance in a Child with Autism - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Connie HammerHas your child ever vehemently resisted your request to perform a task? I worked with a young mom recently who came to me exasperated by her daughter’s refusal to wash her hands and dry them or sometimes have a meltdown when the mom would do this task for her. The mom was at her wit’s end ...
Views: 1359(2 votes) - ***Childhood Depression - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Scott WardellThe causes of depression in children are numerous. Depression is a complex disease that can occur as a result of a variety of childhood situations. For some, depression occurs due to a loss of a loved one, a change or move, or after being placed in a situation that causes severe fear or abuse. ...
Views: 1358 - Bullying: Who and What is a Bully? Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtThis week my son started a conversation with me out of the blue; something was on his mind and bothering him. He began by saying, “There’s a naughty boy at school. He’s bigger than me and older than me.” “Why is he naughty?” I asked. “Well, he doesn’t let me do things.” “Like ...
Views: 1358 - Helping Grieving Children in Your Life during Christmas and the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2018 from Ask Mary Mac(excerpts from the book Holiday Grief: How to Cope with Stress, Anxiety and Depression After a Loved One’s Death) Since I’ve been involved in helping grieving children for most of my career, it is very important to me to help you learn about the needs of young people when the holidays and ...
Views: 1357(2 votes) - Teambuilding in the Home? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Toya JervayIf team means any organized group working together to accomplish a common goal, that means that your family is a TEAM! From better communication to just eating at the dinner table together, your Team-Family has goals and missions that you are always working on together. Simple teambuilding ...
Views: 1356 - Why Open Communication With Our Kids is More Vital Now Than Ever - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Although many are called to parenthood, few have the skill and the perseverance to be effective moms and dads, the kind that raise well-balanced, confident, independent children. Their parenting secret? Open communication—one of the most important factors of a healthy, happy family ...
Views: 1355 - 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: 1353 - Prepare baby food or cereal at home - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2012 from Dr.Savitha SuriParents will be under utter confusion when their tiny tot is 4 months old. Now they have to introduce him to the world of solid foods. Numerous advertisements on TVs and magazines about baby formula foods aggravate the state of confusion. Did our parents and grandparents face the same dilemma ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - A Mother Knows The Best Way How To Teach Her Child With Picture Books For Children - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Ryan JessicaGrowing up kids is not an easy job! Ask a mother who has gone through that phase of her life teaching her kids about the world, familiarizing the world to the kid with so many examples, illustrations, pictures and stories. Ask her about those nights when she need to sleep by her child to murmur ...
Views: 1350 - Abdominal Pain In Children - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Peter HutchAbdominal pain is a common problem in children. Although most children with acute abdominal pain have self-limited conditions, the pain may herald a surgical or medical emergency. The most difficult challenge is making a timely diagnosis so that treatment can be initiated and morbidity ...
Views: 1349 - Help Your Child Study More Efficiently - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Drew Gerber3 strategies to boost grades Is it possible to study less and make better grades at the same time? Actually, yes! By helping your child learn to study strategically, he or she can spend less time studying and earn a better GPA. It’s all about making the most of each moment. Here are some ...
Views: 1349 - The Good and Bad about Routine - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from cedric riceWe all need to have some routine in our lives. Routine instills order and keep us on track when we have numerous obligations. Routine is very good in most situations and can be a lifesaver for most of us but there can be times when routine can be dangerous. Routine is necessary for children ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Being A Father - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Ken ThomAnother Father's Day has passed. This was a time of family gatherings to celebrate fathers. Family traditions of cookouts, picnics, sports, and dining out are fairly common. I believe that the role of fathers has been diminished over time. There’s been an evolution of his earlier role of ...
Views: 1346 - Children’s Learning Toys - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from natisha nelEvery child is unique and so is their learning behavior. In order to enable faster and more effective learning, companies have come up with various interactive learning toys for kids. These toys make the learning experience enjoyable for your kids and keep them busy as well. Learning toys are ...
Views: 1346 - Ten ways make the child happy - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from alex xuChild ,the angel Every parents want to have a happy child,happy also it the previcious gift for childen .have a happy childhood ,the child's character will be more health,the learning ability will be better!during the life ,we shoud do the ten things to make the child more happy ! 1.Be ...
Views: 1345 - 10 Tips for Kindergarten Preparation - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Jody Johnston PawelThe new world of school brings many changes. Even for children who have been in child care or preschool, starting kindergarten will be a new world that is quite different from what they've experienced. The school's rules might be different from your rules, so children must learn flexibility. ...
Views: 1344 - Hope For Love And Future Generations - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Mary SnedonHope for a generation. What does that really mean? We continue on with the only way we know how, live our individual lives, find a career, have our own circle of friends, and find someone to marry. Eventually we discover this doesn’t solve our problems, doesn’t fulfil our needs. So we have ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - American Academy of Pediatrics Concerned about Social Networking Sites - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Ranny LevyIn a report released today, the American Academy of Pediatrics expresses concern about social networking sites. Despite the recent focus on restricting access to social networking Web sites to protect children, researchers have found that victimization online is more likely to occur through ...
Views: 1342 - The Quiet Killer! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2016 from Maggie SliderOn the last day of school for 2015, with my daughter in grade 11, she decided for the first time to participate in the school dodge ball tournament. So her and five of her good friends got together and created a team. My son had actually made mention of it and told her not to bother, that her ...
Views: 1342 - Guide to Newborn baby clothes for New Parents! - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Aliya SenBaby ‘Fashion’ Clothes! Yeah, that may seem farfetched to a few. However, we insist, be imaginative. It is so easy task, looking for apparel that is firstly and more importantly comfortable. If you are a new parent, you may feel lost and unprepared. The kind of expenses in store for new couples ...
Views: 1341 - Looking for more information on ben 10 toys? Read on - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Aliya SenIt is all about action and kicking some alien buns with Ben 10. Yes he is a kid and also the reigning superhero today. His enemies do not crop up or turn evil because they envy his powers? His enemies are ugly looking, sullen and crabby aliens. With his Omnitrix aka the Ultimatrix on his hand, ...
Views: 1340 - Online Coloring Pages and Printable Coloring Pages for Kids - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Baby nologyInnocence, sweetness, inner contentment and sheer happiness, such flamboyant and merry words can be used synonymous to childhood but with the onset of budding technology, the innocence and the creativity of childhood is losing its battle to the smartness and the brilliance of kids. Both have ...
Views: 1340 - The Strategies Hackers And Techies Use When Their Kids Play Online - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonYes, even hackers care what their children do online. As for those who are immersed in the technology industry, their caution concerning the online activities of their children makes sense as well; as people highly invested in tech, they know exactly what lurks on the internet. Yet not all ...
Views: 1340 - I Liked the Old School Best - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from cedric riceWe definitely live in a different day and time. The new mentality, even the new corporate mentality seems to be self preservation at all costs. It seems to me that there is no such thing as customer’s rights anymore. Business is designed to make all of the money it can possibly make regardless ...
Views: 1336 - Motherhood: The Ultimate Transition - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Beate CheletteAll these years later, I still think about what kind of mother I used to be. It took me three years to become a real one after the birth of my daughter. Motherhood is much harder than most will tell you or admit to. I couldn’t understand why people said that it was so worth it. I was 32, ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Better Together: How to Improve the Quality of Your Family Time - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2016 from Anica OaksFamily is probably at the top of your priority list. For many people, family is the most important and enduring thing in their lives. But it can often be difficult to stay connected and maintain those very important relationships. Life gets in the way, we get busy, little kids take up a lot of ...
Views: 1334 - Top Five Baby Cribs - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from John MenonShopping for baby cribs is one of the most memorable times in parenthood. While you will want to choose the most appropriate crib for your newborn, here are a few popular cribs to be considered: Ella Fixed Gate Crib Give your newborn ultimate comfort with Ella Fixed Grill Crib. Cast in top ...
Views: 1334 - Child Car Safety and Best Child car seats chat with - Lesley Cully - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Aliya SenMumzworld invited Lesley Cully for a live chat session on child car seat safety. We had all concerned parents who were struggling with a lot of issues related to car seats for example, what kind of car seat she they use for a toddler, should it be front facing or rear facing and also how to ...
Views: 1330 - Why should mothers choose carefully on products while baby shopping? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Aliya SenGiving birth to a baby into this world is the most beautiful and precious experience for a mother through her life. When having a baby, the most important task to do is to buy specific baby products and clothes for the little one. Women, anyways love shopping and thus shopping for their newborn ...
Views: 1330 - Decreasing Sibling Rivalry - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Isabel KirkWhen talking about relationships and families, dynamics are complex. Why? Because especially the closest we are the more we expect and therefore, the more disappointed we can be. For example, one of the biggest dreams every parent has is that their children get alone. It sounds simple and easy ...
Views: 1329 - Tips To Secure Your Multifunctional Convenience As A Pare - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2017 from Emma LawsonParents, as occurred and applied to everyone, are fantastic divine blessings in our lives. Parents are usually your first lovers. A parent always serves as the first natural motivation for a child in all conditions of the ramification of life. One incredible fact about parents is that they ...
Views: 1329 - Unspoken Words of Every Child - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineMany of us, myself included, have suffered through difficult childhoods. It is with greater clarity that we are able to evaluate our past from an adult perspective. Though we may be cognizant of the root of our pain, our childhood experiences were tightly woven into the cloth that made us who ...
Views: 1326 - KIDS (Rules & Consequences) - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2007 from Wayne MisnerKIDS (Rules & Consequences) The combinations of the mixed family unit come in many varieties: her kid(s), his kid(s), and their kid(s) together. The ages of the kids and the stages they are going though also create ...
Views: 1323 - Make Your Columbus Day Holiday Delightful With Columbus Day Coloring Pages - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Baby nologyKids love to take use of colors in different forms. With Columbus day coloring pages, kids can have fun in coloring them along with which they can even learn something important about the famous personality who discovered America. Every year Columbus Day is celebrated with full pomp and show and ...
Views: 1323 - Should You Let Your Child Meet Their Internet Friend in Person? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Mom/Dad, can I go meet my Internet friend in person? To be absolutely-100%-embarrassingly-so-honest, my gut reaction to this question would be “No!! What if it’s some creep! Or a scammer!! What if they kidnap you!! Or worse! Don’t you know how dangerous that is?!?!?!” But, of course, I ...
Views: 1323 - Top 3 Ways to Teach Your Child to Accept Children Who Are Different - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2019 from Laura St JohnYour children are going to encounter other children who are different than them. Here's three ways to teach your children to accept other children. 1. Understanding: We all have situations. There are always underlying circumstances that people are going through that they don’t outwardly ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - Adults Teaching Children: The Legitimization of Bullying - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Suzanne St. John SmithWhen I was in Grade 4, I struggled with an ability to read, especially when asked to read in front of the class. I wasn’t dyslexic but I was quite shy, and not at all confident about my intellectual abilities relative to my peers. Unfortunately, I had a teacher who, I discovered many years ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Babysitters: 10 Tips on How to Find the Best Childcare for Your Night Out? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Kathryn KesslerWe all wish that we could have Mary Poppins to take over the childcare while we indulge ourselves with a night out. Unfortunately, that is not possible. So, what does a parent do to find the best person to provide childcare for their kids, for just a few hours? Here are five suggestions for ...
Views: 1322 - Family Vacations - 5 Tips to Make This Years Vacation the Best Ever! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Kathryn KesslerOn your way home from a long day at work do you find yourself thinking about your next family vacation? There are so many questions such as where is everyone’s passport? How do I prepare the kids for this trip? How do I entertain them while waiting for flights or on the long drive? How do I ...
Views: 1322 - 7 Tips on Setting Cell Phone Rules with Your Child - by Submitted on May 26, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.According to the Pew Research Center: "Only 12 percent of children ages 13 to 17 don’t have access to a cell phone". Whoa! That means more kids either have their own mobile phone or have access to mom and dad’s. If your child is begging for a phone, they’re not exactly alone. When you decide ...
Views: 1321 - How and when to introduce solid foods to your baby? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Luka MalgajWhen you want to give your baby new food, remember to wait at least four days between introducing new products. It will help you to notice if your baby has allergy and on which food. Allergy can lead to diarrhea, bloated tummy, increased gas or to rash. It will take some time for your baby to ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - Potty Training Without a Power Struggle - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Caron GoodeWhen our children reach age two, it can be very tempting to push our children to potty train, whether or not they are ready. As a parent, when we see our children's peers master something new, it can be hard to sit back and wait for our child to naturally achieve the same developmental ...
Views: 1320 - 2 Things I've Taught My Daughter About Health and Beauty That You Should ,Too - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonWomen of the world are under attack. All around them are messages from magazines. TV shows, peers and the internet, telling them what they are supposed to look like. They are being told what the ideal body shape is: how fat is too fat, how skinny is too skinny, what they have to do to be ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - Just How Do I Become A Really Good Parent? - by Submitted on May 15, 2005 from Linda MiloJust How Do I Become A Really Good Parent? Raising a child has never been easy or simply. Did you ever wonder how we learn to become parents? Most people believe the instinctual theory of parenting, where there is an inborn tendency to act in a certain manner. Supposedly, parents are then ...
Views: 1318 - Sleepless nights are a just a normal thing that parents go through, or are they? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Adriene EastmanOne of the things that you as a new parent are going to have to get use to is less sleep at night, this is just a natural thing when you have a new baby in your house, as you are going to find out your new baby will need your attention constantly whether its day or night. This demand will be ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - Causes Of Autism And Their Theories - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongCauses of autism remain the subject of debate until today. There are various theories as to how autism came about. Some of the controversy also center on whether or not there has been a marked rise in the cases of autism in the past 10 years. Genetic Causes Of Autism Some studies suggest ...
Views: 1317 - Seven easy ideas for organizing children's artwork - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Martha OlsenA treasured piece of your child's artwork on the refrigerator makes a house a home, right? But what happens when supply exceeds demand? Of course you want your child to know that you think her work is special, but how many macaroni-and-cotton-ball-encrusted pieces of construction paper can your ...
Views: 1317 - Doing Dinner: Confessions Of A Radical Mother - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2003 from Maya FrostI love slow living. It's peaceful, meaningful and downright radical in a go-go world. According to a recent article in (appropriately enough)Time magazine, groups of harried parents across the USA are joining a wave of slow living advocates by doing something really revolutionary--having ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - It's Okay if Things are a Little Different at Nana's - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2003 from Susan DunnMy granddaughter has great parents and also great grandparents, and we all do things differently. As parents, we love our children and also are responsible for emotional intelligence training and also character training! We want them to grow up to be responsible adults, contributing members ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Postpartum Doula, do you need one? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2004 from Giuditta TornettaPostpartum Doula, do you need one? Remember 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 ...
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