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- Help Your Child Kick The Thumb Sucking Habit - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Nicholas TanThumb sucking is a concern many parents have. Toddlers suck their thumbs because it's comforting and calming. It’s probably something they did before they were born and revert back to it when they are nervous, agitated, scared or ill. They may also use it to lull themselves back to sleep ...
Views: 1165 - How to Simplify Your Life With Kids - Part 2 Rhythm - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtIf I asked you what a typical day for your family looks like, what would you say? Often times when I ask parents this question most say, “There is no typical”. Family life today is more about randomness and improvisation than rhythm. Wednesday wash day? Snack and milk after school? Sunday ...
Views: 1165 - What if She Grows up Like Auntie Agnes? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2013 from Carolyn StoneMany of us have a “black sheep” in the family. Sometimes that person has a mental illness and sometimes not. It might be someone who caused you or your parents great unhappiness in your childhood. At any rate, you know someone fairly close to you who caused havoc in your life. That relative ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - Beyond Nature-Deficit Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from FSB AuthorsGot dirt? "In South Carolina, a truckload of dirt is the same price as a video game!" reports Norman McGee, a father in that state who bought a small pickup-load of dirt for his daughter and friends. McGee is turning consciousness into action. So is Liz Baird, who keeps a "wonder bowl" ...
Views: 1164 - Building Core Values In Childen: Home Course For Families - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Susan HaidRaising children to become conscientious, empowered, responsible and joyful adults who are in complete charge of their lives is what we strive for as parents. If you could give your kids the skills and the tools to do this, it is something you would do in without a second thought. I am going ...
Views: 1164 - How to Treat a Cough in Infants and Children - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Kamran MinhasA cough is one of the most common symptoms of a cold or infection in childhood, and is sometimes hard to treat. Coughs can take a while to disappear in children. They usually disturb sleep and daily functioning. They usually cause infants and children to be fussy and irritable. Here is some ...
Views: 1164(2 votes) - ***Depression: Signs & Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Scott WardellThe signs and symptoms of depression often appear before many individuals seek help from a medical doctor. The signs and symptoms that often help a doctor identify depression may include: An ongoing feeling of sadness, irritability, or tension, A decreased interest or pleasure in job, ...
Views: 1163 - Baby Sleep Products To Encourage Your Baby To Sleep! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Neelima ReddyIs your baby sleeping throughout the night? Most of the mothers will experience sleep less nights once after the arrival of their baby. Here are the wonderful baby sleep products which encourage your baby to sleep well throughout the night. Establishing a bedtime routine: For this, you ...
Views: 1163(2 votes) - Importance Of Physical Environment For Our Children’s Optimal Development - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from Samantha MarlynThe indoor and outdoor physical environment affects and fosters the optimal growth and development of both children and grownups as it provides them with an opportunity to explore and learn. It has a significant impact on the level of engagement of the kids, their academic achievements, ...
Views: 1161 - Womb with a View - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Sherry AnsharaLooking back to the past as a reference point only, not a situation to be relived can be an enlightening and freeing experience. From the standpoint of reality, consciousness is reality. Belief Systems are concepts, ideas, beliefs of the current time, but they are not reality. Belief Systems ...
Views: 1161 - Parenting: Preparing your Child for a New Sibling - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Aidan MitchelYour eldest child is growing up and there is a clamor for a new little one. Parents are thinking it would be nice to have another little bundle in the house crying for milk at wee hours of the night. And three months after, the pregnancy test proves positive and mum and dad are going to be ...
Views: 1160 - How to Build Your Child’s Self Esteem - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiHow to build your child’s self esteem. Self-esteem is about liking who we are, and how we value ourselves. It is how we perceive our value to the world and how valuable we think we are to others. Self-esteem affects our trust in others, our relationships, our work, and nearly every part of our ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - 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: 1159 - 3 Ways To Help Kids Stay Motivated and Focused - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2018 from Jaclyn TengIt is said that a child is the product of his upbringing and surroundings. The habit inculcated during the formation years i.e., during childhood persists forever and thus it becomes one of the most important tasks for parents and teachers to make sure that kids receive positive guidance all ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - ***Suicide And Children: What Are The Causes? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Scott WardellSuicide is the second leading cause of death in young people. A major cause of suicide is mental illness, commonly known as depression. Young adults who are suffering from depression are often overwhelmed by painful emotions and see death as the only way out. There are several categories or ...
Views: 1157 - Ameda Breast Pump Is A Comparatively Better Choice - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Melanie PriestThe lactating mothers with the busy schedules have always been looking for the products and accessories that aid the breastfeeding. One of the most in-demand accessories is the breast pump. A lot of manufacturers are there in the markets that are bringing forth innovations in the breastfeeding ...
Views: 1157(1 vote) - Let Them Have Their Temper Tantrums!! - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Linda MiloChildren between the ages of one and seven are open to emotional hurts. Temper tantrums are a way a young child expresses his frustration over a situation or a person. When your child feels thwarted, he feels many mixed emotions. Usually temper tantrums are brought about by stress. This ...
Views: 1157 - The Mental Health Benefits Of Tackling Fitness As A Family - by Submitted on May 04, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonLife as a parent is pretty hectic even on the best of days. With such frenzied lifestyles, staying active can feel like an uphill battle. You just can’t find the time to work out and even worse, your children seem to pick up your sedentary habits. However, the sooner you start ...
Views: 1157 - 9 Tips To Follow if You Want To Raise a Genius - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2016 from Jake LesterNo one is born a genius. We all have the same set of skill being infants and develop them through our childhood and sometimes even through all our life. Thus, everyone can become a genius with a proper approach to upbringing. Of course, the responsibility for bringing up a genius totally ...
Views: 1155 - Why Regular Check Ups Are Important To Children - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from health fulplanatIt is very important for people in their busy schedule to know all things About Child Care. As a responsible person and parent, your main concern is the well-being of your children. Proper and regular check-up to schedules play an important role in child’s care. Regular checkups are essential to ...
Views: 1155 - Guided Meditation For Children - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from tannu aggarwalMost people are curious about a child’s ability to meditate. Many adults can’t seem to find the time nor have the patience, so people wonder how could a child sit still long enough to meditate? Remarkably, children love to meditate. Meditation allows children to use their creative imagination ...
Views: 1154 - Want the latest brands and fashions for your kid? Trying buying baby clothes online - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Aliya SenA baby means the world to his or her parents, there is nothing on Earth they would never do for their kid. Since an infant cannot speak, it is the parents who are given the responsibility to take care of their needs. Mind you, every time the baby cries, he or she does not want milk! However few ...
Views: 1154 - How to Write a Cell Phone Contract with Your Child - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Cell phones are an inevitable part of a child’s life. All of their friends are on them, and a lot of socialization with their peers happens on social media. They also need IT skills for school and life in general. However, just because they’re necessary doesn’t mean they have to take over their ...
Views: 1152 - 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: 1152(1 vote) - 3 Powerful Ways To Listen To Your Child - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2015 from Milissa HardingAs a parent, I know how excited you must have been when your child uttered his/her first word. This milestone marked the beginning of lots of talk, right? Perhaps from time to time, though, you imagine what it must be like to carry on a thought in your own mind without the seemingly constant ...
Views: 1151 - Let Kids Be Kids - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2007 from Gerald VestScientific inquiry, research investigation, "finding out," and the like, all have their beginnings in the explorativeness of the child, a neotenous trait of supreme value, which is a never-failing mark of the active mind and the youthful spirit." (Ashley Montagu, _Growing Young_) I have been ...
Views: 1151 - 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: 1150 - Celebrate Your Child's Uniqueness - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Nicholas TanJust like a snowflake or a fingerprint, every child is unique in their own special way. Every child has a unique way of feeling, thinking, and interacting with others. Some children are shy, while others are outgoing; some are active, while others are calm; some are fretful, while others are ...
Views: 1150(1 vote) - Happy Reading Habits - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Evangelia ZonniosTaking your child to the library may not be the kind of thing that springs to mind as a way of entertaining your pre-schooler, but be prepared for a surprise. In modern libraries there is often a corner set up just for little children. For busy parents it can be a great chance to browse ...
Views: 1150(3 votes) - Shopping at baby stores? Here are some things that you can pick up for your baby - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Aliya SenAny parent or relative would love to pamper a new born baby on its arrival. It usually includes loads of toys, clothes and other baby items that are popular or suitable for a newborn. If you aren’t too sure about the things that you want to give a new baby, there is always the internet which ...
Views: 1150 - Chart Your Child's Accomplishments With A Chore Chart - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from Nicholas TanIt can be very frustrating to ask your child over and over again to complete their chores without them ever getting done. If this describes your house to a tee, consider designing a chore chart. Chores might include taking out the garbage, doing the dishes, cleaning their room, yard work or ...
Views: 1148 - Helping Your Child Cope with School Transition - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Leah DaviesChildren report moving, leaving friends, and changing grades or schools as being highly stressful. To assist them with transitions the following ideas may be helpful: If the family is moving, take pictures of friends and familiar places and offer ways to keep in contact with close friends via ...
Views: 1148 - Young Baby - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Peter RadfordNewborn Senses Continued An interesting characteristic of a newborn infant is its quite unremarkable vision. In fact, it is only able to focus on a subject that is about 18 inches, or 45 cm, immediately in front of its face. An initial impression might point to the fact that this could ...
Views: 1148(2 votes) - Five Tips to Helping Your Child Overcome Anger Management Issues - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2014 from Karleia SteinerIn the children’s book When Sophie Gets Angry – Really, Really Angry, the little girl, Sophie, gets so angry she runs out into the woods and climbs up a tree. After a very short time, she is calm and returns home to her family. It is no wonder that Sophie got so angry. A young ...
Views: 1146 - Persistent Crying-Baby Care - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from David JonesSome young babies have prolonged bouts of crying, which typically occur in the late afternoon and evening, and can last any where between two and four hours. Babies often begin this pattern of persistent crying at about three weeks of age, and will usually have grown out of it by about three ...
Views: 1146 - There are always other solutions - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2013 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartNo matter how consciously we live, sometime accidents do happen when children are involved. So how can we collaborate with the health-professionals in such instances ? We have experienced this - and created a win-win situation : When Leopold Light was 2 years old -another incident showed ...
Views: 1145 - We Reap What We Sew - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from D'Artis Anthony AlexanderYou Have to Nip it at the Bud(Great Starts) Families should be planned and willed by competent minded authorities, it is extremely important that the immediate generation becomes a viable force. The people and the government should invest it's time and resources into strengthening communities. ...
Views: 1144 - *** Best Tips for Reducing Whining - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Toni SchuttaHow many times have you heard “It’s not fair!” and responded, “Well, life’s not fair, get over it!” Probably more times than you’d like to count! Or perhaps your child wants to do everything her friend gets to do and says to you “Emily gets to do it, why can’t I?” When talking with your ...
Views: 1143 - Explaining World tragedy to Children - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2005 from Chick MoormanYour 6 year old has just seen video of real children being washed out to sea. Your teen sits transfixed watching images of people clinging to trees, mothers wailing as they discover dead children in an endless line of unclaimed bodies, and babies crying hysterically for their mothers. At the ...
Views: 1143 - Reading for Kids-How to Encourage the Love of Reading in Your Child - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Kathryn KesslerAre you looking for ways to share the passion you have for reading with your children this summer? There are many benefits to reading with your child such as opening the door to discovery, adventure and creativity. Reading together with your child also forms strong bonds that will last a ...
Views: 1143 - Tips for Helping Children Eat Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from FSB AuthorsHelping kids eat a healthy diet doesn't have to be difficult. Here are 12 tips: 1. Make it fun. Serve broccoli and other veggies with a favorite fat-free dip or sauce. Cut foods into various shapes with cookie cutters. 2. Recruit your child's help. At the grocery store, ask your child to help ...
Views: 1143 - Baby Modelling: New Future for Babies - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Charles BergerWhen you are taking care of a baby, it is natural that you create dreams for your child. Every mom in the world wants no other things in the world than to give the best to their child. It could surely be wonderful when your baby will have a public identity at a very young age. Yes this could ...
Views: 1142 - Child Behaviour Problem at School? Top 6 issues are…. - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldLast year ended in a huff. When school let out, the pressure was off and the behaviour subsided. Some kids don’t fare well at school. Come the new school year, parents worry and wonder, “Will it be different this year?” Maybe the situation will be different: Perhaps maturation over the ...
Views: 1142 - Is It Misbehavior? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Carolyn StoneLately I’ve worked with grade school children who have “misbehaved” in some pretty major ways. We have running away from organized activities, hitting family members, and yelling insulting things at parents, to name a few. These are reasons for parents, teachers, and therapists to put their ...
Views: 1142(2 votes) - It's Never too Late to be a Role Model - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Darlene Glasgow"You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise." Deuteronomy 6:7 I became a mom at the young age of 17. Talk about being clueless… I was ...
Views: 1142 - Looking for more information on graco strollers? Read on - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Aliya SenIt is not only for the exoticism and exquisiteness we love Dubai, it is also for the amenities and facilities it provides its citizens with. Dubai has been the dream destination of all fashionistas. It also pops in the minds of travellers who are forever looking for an outlet to live freely. ...
Views: 1142 - Math or Magic? - by Submitted on May 10, 2004 from Kenneth WilliamsAs someone once said: "There's an easy way to do something, and an unlimited number of difficult ways". Take simple division, for example: Suppose you need to divide 43 by 9. The answer is 4 (the first figure of 43) and the remainder is 7 (4 + 3). Similarly 35 divided by 9 is 3 remainder ...
Views: 1141 - Death of Joy - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from niranjan goruLife teaches us many things. In the process we learn about the things which makes us happy and sad. Our experiences in life makes us think about actual ‘joy’. Many people understand the real happiness when they get old and few understand it very quickly in their life. When they try understanding ...
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