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- 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: 741 - 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: 658 - 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: 785 - 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: 826 - 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: 1249 - 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: 661 - 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: 788 - 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: 753 - 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: 834 - 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: 436 - 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: 801 - 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: 716 - 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: 1110 - 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: 1743 - 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: 982 - 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: 603 - 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: 1281 - 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: 809 - 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: 722 - 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: 672(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: 758(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 ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - 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: 771(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: 868(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: 957 - 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: 1724 - 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: 4625 - 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: 717 - 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: 898(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: 865(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: 825(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: 677(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: 527 - 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: 433 - 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: 4759 - 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: 767 - 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: 2859 - 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: 478 - 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: 1134(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: 2462 - 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: 886(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: 758(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: 1146(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: 1517 - 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: 765 - 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: 626 - 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: 1090 - 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: 998 - 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: 856 - 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 ...
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