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- The Cost of ADHD - Treatment a Must for Emotional, Physical and Financial Health - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2005 from Jeannine VirtueRecent studies indicate that ADHD is one of the most costly health conditions in the U.S. - topped only by alcohol abuse and clearly ahead of drug abuse in terms of cost. Annually, alcohol abuse costs American families $86 billion in lost household income. The annual cost for ADHD is $77 ...
Views: 1237 - 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: 1237 - Winning With Willful Children - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerIn the parent-child relationship, regard your child’s attitudes and behaviors as reflections of your own. The 3-year-old who has been displaying“strong-willed” tendencies sinceearly infancy is most likely portraying the strong-willed character of a parent. While you can look at this as a ...
Views: 1237 - Summer Time (and the living is easy?) - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Carolyn StoneIn my hometown it is officially summer. I know, the season really starts later this week on June 21, but school got out here last Friday. Last night the neighborhood children were out shooting baskets and hooting it up in the evening, a sure sign that they had no homework to do. So, is ...
Views: 1233 - Spying on your kids - should you do it? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Hey parents! Here’s a hypothetical for you: You come home from a long day at work and start making dinner. You’re excited to hear about your child’s day at school, how their history presentation went and what friends they sat with at lunch. The burgers are done and you bring everything out to ...
Views: 1232 - Working Mothers: How to Save Time Doing Laundry - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtHave you ever walked down to the basement, saw piles of laundry in the corner of your eye, felt a pit in your stomach at how behind you are then tried to forget about it so you didn’t have to feel overwhelmed anymore? This is a common story that working moms talk to me about; it’s their ...
Views: 1232 - Learning To Breastfeed Can Be Such A Vulnerable Time - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2006 from Dr. Melanie BeingessnerLearning to Breastfeed Can Be Such A Vulnerable Time Learning to breastfeed can be a difficult and frustrating timefor first-time mothers and their babies. Under the bestcircumstances, most of us have patience and determination tolearn a new skill. However, after the physically ...
Views: 1231 - 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: 1231 - A brief know how on baby shower games - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Aliya SenExpecting mothers have so much running around to do before their precious angel comes into the world- arranging all baby clothes, planning what cradle and pram to buy and the list just goes on and on. What husbands and close friends can do is plan a fancy baby shower. It’s nothing but a ...
Views: 1230 - Book Excerpt: Helping Children with Autism Learn - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2004 from Yolanda CardenImitation as the Gateway to Early Learning Why Is Imitation Important? Imitation is a very crucial conduit through which the one- to four-year-old child normally takes in a tremendous amount of information. Throughout that period of development when language has not yet been established as an ...
Views: 1229 - It’s About Time: 6 Steps to Positive Time with Your Kids - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 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: 1229 - Overlooked Facts on Cyber Bullying: Self Esteem, Self Confidence, Body Image, and Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.The only thing we want as parents is the best for our children. Not knowing what kind of risks your child is exposed to can be vexing. Statistics show that most children don’t mention when they encounter problems on the internet. How can you watch out for them and make sure you are giving them ...
Views: 1227 - Is Public School Right for Your Child (Part 1) - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghEducation – Is It Screwing Up Your Child? (Part One) I will assume that you have a child of school age or that is about to enter school. Or perhaps you have grandchildrenor you are just thinking ahead. Either way, when it comes to the educational options for your loved ones, perhaps you are ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - 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: 1225(2 votes) - Top 5 Lessons To Teach Our Children - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Dana FlanneryTop 5 Lessons To Teach Our Children With so many parents relying on TV to teach their kids about life, your child is at risk of growing up in a world where straight teeth are more important than the words that pass them. Here's five life lessons that aren't covered on sitcoms and ...
Views: 1224 - 5 Places You Have to See With Your Kids Before They Are Grown - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2017 from Jeremy SutterOne of the greatest things about being a parent is seeing the world through your child’s eyes. As adults, it’s easy to fall into the trap of feeling like you’ve “seen it all.” But the world is a pretty amazing place, and kids have a way of looking at things with a ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - The Parable of the Fat Kid - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2007 from Craig HarperOnce upon a time... there was a kid. A kid who loved to eat. Not unlike many kids, really. But this kid was different. He didn't just enjoy the occasional cookie or bowl of ice-cream. Or burger and fries. No, he lived for food. And when he wasn't eating... he was thinking about eating. At ...
Views: 1222 - Victims And Victimizers: Reducing The Rampage - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Robert RingerI ended our last installment by asking why young, deranged mass murderers believe that their only option is to kill others. We can't hope to reduce the rampage of mass slayings in our schools unless we try to understand the root cause or causes of this phenomenon. And that requires us to be ...
Views: 1221 - You, Your Baby, and Sleep Training - Part II - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Nancy LibbyInfants: 4 to 7 months Babies this age still need lots of sleep. Typically children are down to at least two naps of an hour to three each. However, there are some that will continue to take three naps during these months and for shorter periods. So although the range of needs and lengths ...
Views: 1221(4 votes) - 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: 1220(1 vote) - In Celebration of Committed Parents – Right Down to Their Socks - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Suzanne St. John SmithJune is convocation month, and all around the world students are celebrated as they make their way out of their post-secondary, and often, personal, nests as they fly toward the next phase of their lives. Most of us watch them cross the stage with joy at the possibilities that we imagine for ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - 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: 1219 - Listen to the Youth - a whisper from a loving heart - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2013 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartIn connection with my fan page "Conscious Parenting" on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ConsciousParents?ref=ts&fref=ts I am contacted daily by youth in despair, via my private mail. They ask for my guidance,support and understanding. They want me to explain to them how humanity acts and ...
Views: 1218(2 votes) - Twenty Parenting Tips That Work! - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineParenting is far from easy; it takes consistency and tenacity. While raising children, we plant many seeds in them and hope they will grow. It is difficult to know how we are doing as parents and what the end results will be, because these seeds take many years to cultivate. We may feel like ...
Views: 1218 - Create a Legacy - The Parent Plan - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2003 from Derek RandelImagine the following three scenarios… Ron and Judy love their 26-year-old son Jim. Unfortunately, whenever Jim calls his parents they cringe. Will he ask for more money asks Judy? Ron replies, “What do you mean if, the question is how much this time?” Linda visits her mother. Linda would ...
Views: 1217(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: 1217 - Sibling Rivalry - Lose the Fighting, Not the Love - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2006 from Lori RadunAre you tired of listening to your children bicker? Do you long for them to get along and love each other? Sibling rivalry can be exasperating, often interfering with our ability to enjoy our children. It may be helpful to know though that sibling rivalry has been going on forever. Some ...
Views: 1216 - 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: 1216 - Dear Dr. Romance: Help me deal with this person without going insane - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance, I'm a victim of emotional & mental abuse by my hopefully soon-to-be-ex husband. The sad truth is that this person doesn't or refusing to recognize what he's doing and I'm very worry for my 8 years old son who I'm sharing 50% custody with the father. I ...
Views: 1215(2 votes) - How Do You Use a Baby Cost Calculator? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Charles BergerExpecting a baby in the family is totally an exciting experience at the same time it could also be a time to think about the expenses that you are going to have. Indeed having a baby is never that cheap. There are many factors that you need to consider and there are a lot of need that you need ...
Views: 1215 - Is Your Child Ready? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2015 from Milissa HardingI have a question for you....and just so you know, the answer is supposed to be "yes", okay? Here's my question: Has your child every had a negative experience in a situation, and you just knew it was going to happen? In other words, you weren't surprised when it happened, maybe you were even ...
Views: 1215 - Looking for more information on kids clothing? Read on - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Aliya SenKids’ clothing is absolutely adorable! Every time you walk into a kids’ store, don’t you just go gaga over the rack of clothes? The small sizes and the cute designs are worth the trip to the store. But purchasing kids’ clothing isn’t that easy too. It requires tremendous amount of patience, and ...
Views: 1215 - Monkey See, Monkey Do — How We Teach Values With Our Behavior More Than With Words - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Carolyn StoneYesterday did not turn out as planned. My husband and I offered a ride to church to a sweet, confused friend, and she gratefully accepted. Unfortunately, when we picked her up, she had locked herself out of her house, and her husband had left already. After church her husband was still not ...
Views: 1215 - What Age is Appropriate to Introduce Technology to Kids? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Aaron KesslerTechnology and digital media are a daily aspect of adults’ lives today, and the same goes for our children. Conversations about digital media, social media and early childhood learning focus on whether these new technologies may be a part of early childhood education, at home or school. In ...
Views: 1215 - Helping Children Succeed in School - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Jody Johnston PawelAs children return to the classroom, parents often wonder how they can help their children succeed in school — without doing too much for their children. There are two key areas in which parents have tremendous influence: success attitudes and skills. A successful school attitude is ...
Views: 1214 - Kids, Teachers And School - Solving The Problems - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Audrey & Dick FrederickSummer is almost over and school will be starting soon in most places around the United States. Due to the current changes in our economic structure here in the U.S., many of us have had to relocate due to company transfers or loss of a job. Changes are very hard on children when they have to ...
Views: 1214 - Do Standards-Based Learning Worksheets Make Learning Engaging? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Aaron KesslerImagine a situation where your child, who is starting college, gives you a call and says she is failing her philosophy, art and creative writing classes. She tested extremely well all throughout high school on standardized exams and can regurgitate any material given to her. Now, imagine ...
Views: 1213 - How to Get Preschoolers to Share - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Todd HicksAre you the parent of a toddler or are you a preschool teacher who is accustomed to sharing your belongings with other people and having them share their belongings with you? You should start getting your preschool children or students acclimated to sharing things with their siblings or fellow ...
Views: 1212 - How to Recognize a Child's Questions: Tips for Parents in Identifying Central Auditory Processing Disorder - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2005 from ann smithHow to Recognize a Child’s Questions Tips for Parents: Identifying Central Auditory Processing Disorder “For the first time in my life I know what I what to say, but I don’t know how to say it, “said Leah, my 11 year-old daughter. She was dressed in her favorite purple shirt as we sat on her ...
Views: 1212 - Single Moms, You Know What's Best For You - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Jessica RectorI received a baby gift this weekend from a college friend. He is one in the group of guys I used to hang out with my sophomore year. I remember the days like they were yesterday. He used to knock on my door so we could grab breakfast before walking to class. I even remember what I ordered each ...
Views: 1212 - The Extraordinary Child by Susan A. Haid - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Susan Haidby Susan A. Haid All children are extraordinary. The messages our children receive from the world around them affect their developing perception of themselves, often damaging their self-esteem very early on. If we want our children to grow up with a strong sense of self-worth, feeling free to ...
Views: 1212(4 votes) - What To Do If Your Child Goes Missing - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Odds are that your child is not going to go missing. However, in this day and age, you can never be too prepared. Though uncommon, missing children cases happen every day. Being prepared can be the difference in life and death for your child! The first thing that you should do is contact the ...
Views: 1212 - Lessons Children Can Learn From Pets - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2017 from Merryl LentzSome of the world's best teachers have fur, four legs and can bark or meow. Even though they don't speak our language, pets can communicate quite adeptly and with great wisdom. They have an unspoiled innocence, spontaneity and trust that helps them deeply connect with children, who also possess ...
Views: 1210 - How to Keep Your Baby Clean and Safe from the Sun at the Pool - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2011 from Thomas CableDuring the summer time, it is almost a must for families to spend some time outside. Whether at the beach or at the pool, families with young ones should take extra precautions to keep their babies safe and clean. Here are some tips on how you can keep your baby safe from the sun. Babies are ...
Views: 1209 - My Formula of Coping For Children, Teens and Parents - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2007 from YOGA KATYoung children and teenagers need tools; to cope with situations that they find themselves in, with their emotions, to learn how to interact, and to grow spiritually and emotionally. Here is my formula for coping skills for children and teens. Honesty: As much as possible try to speak ...
Views: 1209 - Repairing Relationships In Schools - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Jay KrunszyinskyPublic schools do not utilize a system to help students define and evaluate acceptable behavior, so students do not have a way to develop and evaluate good and bad behavior. They are made aware when they break rules. Having rules without outlining positive behavioral expectations only reinforces ...
Views: 1209 - Is Your Child Safe at Sleepovers? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Brenda TrottChildhood sleep overs are often a part of growing up. As parents we do everything we can to make sure they are safe and make safe choices when they are away from home, but without our support some things aren't as easy for them as they are for adults. Why they can't always do what we teach ...
Views: 1208 - The Magical Beliefs of Childhood - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2006 from James KrehbielAs children, we think we have the magical powers to change all that is wrong with our world. We need to believe that we can control problems in order to survive emotionally. For example, we may have parents who are not emotionally healthy. They may lack the capacity to be nurturing, supportive ...
Views: 1208 - Free Tips For Your Child's Success - by Getting free tips for a child's success is something most parents/guardians are interested in. Most want their child's academic growth to improve every school year. Most sincerely care. Unfortunately some don't, but that's a completely different article. For now, I want to focus on improving the ...
Views: 1207 - Making the Holidays More Meaningful - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2003 from Debbie MilamHave the holidays become too commercial for you? Are you feeling empty and unfulfilled during this time of the year? This year by making some simple changes you and your children can truly make the holidays more meaningful. Learn and then teach the spiritual meaning behind your faiths ...
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