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- Baby Toys - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Amit SalkarBabies and toys almost seem synonymous. The mere mention of a baby conjures the image of a toy and likewise the sight of a toy brings to mind a baby. A lot of thought goes beyond creating a baby toy. Baby toys are usually as soft as baby skin and by necessity have to be infant friendly in order ...
Views: 1103 - Little People - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2003 from Dan KennedyExcerpt The following is an excerpt from the book Little People: Learning to See the World Through My Daughter's Eye's by Dan Kennedy Published by Rodale; October 2003; $24.95US/$36.95CAN; 1-57954-668-4 Copyright ?2003 Dan Kennedy An Unexpected Journey From almost the moment we were told that ...
Views: 1103(2 votes) - *** Stop Annoying Back Talk Now! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Toni SchuttaLet’s say you ask your child to do a simple task like feed the dog. The next thing you know, you hear “Why do I always have to feed the dog?” Or maybe you hear sarcasm and a smart-alecky tone of voice while your child says, “You don’t really expect me to do that?” Makes you long for the days ...
Views: 1102 - Child Development: Do Mothers Love Unconditionally And Fathers Love Conditionally? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that there is the being and then there is the doing, and that both of these aspects are important. Therefore, if someone can only embrace one of these aspects, they are going to be out of balance. Another way to look at this dynamic would be to be to say that there is the ...
Views: 1100 - Healthy Hygiene: How to Build Habits for Healthy Kids - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2016 from Anica OaksEstablishing a healthy hygiene routine for your children can be overwhelming with all the other things going on in your life. I mean, where do you start? Believe it or not, you already have the foundation of teaching great hygiene to your children. It started when you were a child yourself, ...
Views: 1100 - How to Get Your Child to Take Their Personal Health Seriously - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyYou probably remember not thinking too much about your health when you were a little kid. This lack of attention to health care concerns could have grown with you into adulthood and led to some deleterious effects. Instead of allowing your kids to go down the same path, integrate some ...
Views: 1100 - Capitalizing On Wall-E - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Cherry PuaWhether it’s the adorable trash-compacting Wall-E or the subtle messages, everyone is wild over Pixar’s brand new animation offering Wall-E. So you take the kids to the movies and they’re going “Wall-E” every waking second. How do you capitalize on it? Here’s a list of issues at the heart of ...
Views: 1099 - Jogging Stroller Safety - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Kamran MinhasWhen you give birth to that new addition, one of the many things that will change drastically in your lifestyle routines is your workout schedule. Whether it is a daily quick run before work, or hardcore training for a race, your new baby can challenge that old routine that you were so ...
Views: 1099 - Play: Serious Business that Teaches Life Skills - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Carolyn StoneThis week I have been reading Welcome to Your Child’s Brain: How the Mind Grows from Conception to College by Sandra Aamodt, Ph.D. and Sam Wang, Ph.D. The authors describe brain development and child development, linking the two in a very instructive way. Along the way, they debunk a number of ...
Views: 1099 - Creatively Fit Kids . Summer Crafts - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Whitney FerreI love creative kids! I love creating things with my creative kids! I love that my creative kids are going to grow up into fabulous problem solvers! BUT I do not love unrealistic expectations when it comes to our creative time. This summer the goal is to have fun, feed your children’s minds ...
Views: 1098 - Internet Safety Facts Parents Should Know About - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.The internet is such a part of our everyday lives now. In fact, we probably don’t even give it second thought. If you want the answer to something, just google it. How convenient! Your children’s generation is the first to grow up with this advanced access. It’s no surprise if they know more ...
Views: 1098 - Parenting Advice: Promote Imaginative Play - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraImaginative play should be encouraged and fostered in children because not only is it fun for them but it is also a significant part of growing up and learning. Playing through imagination is an essential part of childhood. Through this, the child learn more about the world and about himself and ...
Views: 1098(2 votes) - "EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RAISING KIDS..." - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Terry L. SumerlinWhile it’s not entirely true that "everything I need to know about raising kids I learned behind a barber chair," it is true that I've learned some things. I was reminded of these things, after hearing a sad statement from a conscientious dad. He said that he and his son are now on different ...
Views: 1097 - 6 Reasons Why Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse SPEAK - by Submitted on May 20, 2015 from Tonya PrinceSpeaking about social change and social justice can have dangerous consequences. It can be dangerous if you speak out as someone who is or has been affected by the injustice. People laugh at you. They try to ignore you. They try to say that “something is wrong with you”. They try to say ...
Views: 1097 - Boredom Buster Ideas - How to Motivate Kids - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Susan PatersonAs a child I learned VERY early on to NEVER say "I'm bored". We'd get a job handed to us in no time flat! That didn't mean we never got bored - it just mean we quit verbalizing it. What if, instead of punishing our kids' boredom and putting a negative spin on it we prevented the boredom in ...
Views: 1097(2 votes) - Helping Children Through Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Virginia McCormackWhen you made those vows in the beautiful dress with the man you couldn’t wait to spend the rest of your life with, divorce was the farthest thing from your mind. When he sat with you in labor and then watched in awe as a miracle was placed in your arms, you weren’t thinking about divorce. Now ...
Views: 1097(2 votes) - Build Rapport to Facilitate Teen Behaviour - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2005 from Gary DirenfeldBuild Rapport to Facilitate Teen Behaviour Managing teenagers is a full-time job for some parents as they turn themselves into 24-hour police to monitor the consequences doled out for misdeeds. The problem is that a game of cat and mouse develops as the teen makes sure the parents have to ...
Views: 1095 - ***Discussing Peer Pressure With Your Child - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Scott WardellPeer pressure is a tough issue for most children to manage. Negative peer pressure often influences child behavior in a direction that is not natural for a child to experience. Parenting children includes teaching coping mechanisms for peer pressure. The following brief steps are written to ...
Views: 1094 - 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: 1094 - Make Your Family Stronger with These 5 New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Toni SchuttaMany of us make New Year’s resolutions every year. We set goals for exercising, loosing weight, staying organized. But how many of us take the time to size up our family? Are you conscious of how your time is spent together? How many meals are you eating together as a family? How much time ...
Views: 1093(2 votes) - Children And Divorce- Effects of Divorce on Children: How Can You Minimise Them? - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from James RichardsonParents need to understand themselves and their problems before they can fully help their children. By seeking out help for yourself , you are taking the first step in your divorce recovery process . By healing yourself and working through the emotions and issues following your relationship ...
Views: 1092 - Which Gifts Are Naughty and Which Ones Are Nice? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtIf you celebrate Christmas then you're going to love the ideas given here. You will be guaranteed that your child will love the present they receive and but can also be assured that the gift you are giving is appropriate, meaningful, and will help your child explore their own sense of curiosity ...
Views: 1092 - How to Help Your Introverted Child to Embrace Sports and Active Life - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2019 from Catherine PalmerRaising an introverted child can be puzzling, particularly for extroverted parents, who can’t fully comprehend the silence, the alienation, and the seeming indifference to many things. What’s making things even more difficult is that today’s world appreciates extroversion much ...
Views: 1090 - Young Baby - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Peter RadfordNewborn Senses Conclusion A newborn can respond to and readily differentiate between substances with a number of different taste sensations, such as sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. However, it should come as no surprise that, of all of these, there is a marked preference towards ...
Views: 1090(3 votes) - Is Your Child Ready for a Bunk Bed? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2007 from Don VanPeltFor every child, growing up is a series of transitions from one stage to another. Sometimes we can tell they are happening, sometimes we make them happen, and sometimes we wonder if they should wait. We bring babies home to cribs, and they outgrow them. We hold our breath as they sleep that ...
Views: 1088 - 9 Tips For Discipline Of Children - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Eve SmartWhen it comes to parenting our kids, most of us follow in the footsteps of our own parents as their parenting strategies are what we remember best. If this is the method you've been using and it's simply not working for you, then it's time to give some new parenting techniques and discipline ...
Views: 1087 - Kids Outdoor Games And Activities - Get Back To Nature! - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Yogi ShindeIn this day and age of computer games and television, some fun kids outdoor games and activities are what we need to get our kids physically fit and active. Kids these days are hooked on to Television and Video games. A little bit of fresh air can provide huge health benefits. Here are some fun ...
Views: 1087 - Sandwiches for Kids - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Mac grathFinding recipes for kids lunch boxes can be tricky. Most parents just reheat last night's dinner left overs and send their kids on their way. Lunch is a pretty important meal during a child's day, though, so if you have more time to think about and make what your kids will be taking to lunch at ...
Views: 1087(1 vote) - The Keys To Effective Discipline - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Nicholas TanDisciplining a child is one of the most important, yet difficult, roles of being a parent. Effective discipline teaches a child to be self-disciplined later in life. It helps your child grow up to be happy and well-adjusted. Effective and positive discipline teaches and guides children, and ...
Views: 1087 - Four Secret Strategies to Better Manage Behavior Without Punishment - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldIn addition to my counseling practice for most matters of family life, I frequently provide workshops. This week, three: one for parents of high school students, one for parents of elementary students and the third for students in grades 5, 6 and 7. As in all my parent workshops, I ask what ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - The Power of Children's Imagination: Teresa's Healing Toolbox - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Your imagination can help you heal.” This simple and elegant statement was the response nine-year-old Teresa gave me when asked what she had learned from our work together as we were wrapping up our counseling relationship. Teresa is a beautiful, doe-eyed girl who first came to me a year ago ...
Views: 1085(2 votes) - You Have Daddy Issues! - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperI was thinking the other day about how, over the years, I had heard a number of people say that certain women had “daddy issues”. This was something that was said if a woman blamed all men for everything and hated men, or even if she had the tendency to go for older men. However, although ...
Views: 1085 - *** Keeping Attachment Strong - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Toni SchuttaA friend shared a wonderful story recently in a seminar on "Smart Parenting." She said that ever since her children were little, she's set aside special one-on-one time with each of her children. She made a commitment to do this once a week and put it on the calendar. As her children became ...
Views: 1083 - 3 Tips on Choosing a Daycare at Castle Hill You Need to Know - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2018 from David ColleenwoodGetting the best and a reputed preschool is quite difficult. Every parent wants to enroll their child in a safe and secure environment. It is possible. Read this underneath article and follow the steps. Enrolling in the best preschool is the most important and stressful thing for the parents. ...
Views: 1083 - Estate Planning Tips For Parents: How To Choose the Right Guardian For Your Children? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Eric GruberEstate planning and choosing a guardian to take care of your children is difficult. It's not easy to think of anyone else raising your children, no matter how loving your family members or friends are. Yet, you can make a tremendous difference in your child's life by planning ahead. And you ...
Views: 1083 - How to Deal with Temper Tantrums - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhen children reach the age of one, they begin to be more aware of their feelings and emotions. They know that they want things but when they know they’re not in control your toddler would start throwing temper tantrums. They want to be in control and what better way to let their mommy know that ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - The Lessons a Father Can Learn by Sending Their Boy to Experience a Rite of Passage - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonThe ceremony of a rite of passage is an age-old tradition that has lasted through the ages. Nearly every society has some form to celebrate the birth of new life, mourn the death of a loved one, or to mark a teen’s coming of age. The importance of a rite of passage for a boy becoming a man ...
Views: 1082 - You’re Never Too Young to Use Your Mind! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Justina HurleyThe greatest gift a parent can give to a child is the gift of an open and stress-free mind. But of course to pass it on, you need to know how to do it yourself! How many of us can really say that we’ve got the whole ‘thought management’ thing licked? In the current economic climate, you might ...
Views: 1082 - Bedwetting Can Be Very Troublesome For Both Parents And Children - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Paul RodgersBedwetting is more common than most parents think: According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, approximately ten percent of all children over the age of five still wet their bed occasionally. It is more common in boys and in families in which one or both parents wet the bed as a child. ...
Views: 1081(1 vote) - The Benefits of a Music Program in a Child's Education - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Linda Le PhanThe benefits of a musical program in your child’s education, whether being offered by the school or if you hire someone to teach your child how to pay, are numerous and huge. Many researchers are claiming that a musical program can help your child in school, society and in overall life. While ...
Views: 1081 - Finding Community - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Carolyn StoneOver the weekend I attended a large family Passover seder with about fifty people in attendance. The seder is a dinner with a liturgy that tells the story of how Moses led the children of Israel out of slavery in Egypt. It got me thinking about the value of community in raising children. ...
Views: 1078 - How to Teach Kids About Organization and Responsibility - by Submitted on May 31, 2018 from Anica OaksOne of the biggest differences between adults and children is long-term planning. While adults have to think ahead, children tend to live more in the moment. This can be admirable in many respects, but children have to eventually learn about how to think ahead. The best way to do so is not ...
Views: 1078 - ScottCounseling.com - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Scott WardellPeer Pressure * Help your child to become more assertive with his or her friends by: 1. Teaching your child to use a calm but firm voice. Say, “No, I don’t care to be with you guys when you do that stuff.” 2. Role playing with your child. The parent plays the part of the negative ...
Views: 1078 - Unique baby gifts - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Aliya SenA really large list of various options is available when it comes to personalized baby items and gift sets, which include photo frames made of silver, bone china, birth candles, glass and pewter products. China plates can be personalized in 22 carat gold by writing the child’s name, date and ...
Views: 1078 - Help Your Child To Learn - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Scott Wardell10 Methods to Help Your Child to Learn Better 1. Provide your child with a special place to study and learn. This place should include good lighting, a desk or table, comfortable seating, a place for books, computer, printer and writing utensils. 2. Help your child to establish a study ...
Views: 1077 - How the Decision to Foster Adopt Can Positively Influence a Foster Child - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Mike LoganParenting any child, biological or otherwise, takes patience, love, and commitment. However, foster parenting can be a bit more challenging and require an extra effort to exhibit each of these qualities at times. Foster children have frequently undergone conditions of abuse and neglect, and ...
Views: 1077 - 3 Processes to Enhance Skills at Early Learning in Western Sydney - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2018 from David ColleenwoodWhen the child doesn’t have any clue about colour and shapes, letters and sounds, preschool teachers help them to learn these and explore the artist in them. To get introduced to this, educators do not take much time. By enrolling your child in the preschool, you can encourage them to ...
Views: 1076 - Is Your Child Resisting Learning How to Read? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Jack SingerThere is a fun and simple way to get your kids started recognizing some basic words. You can do it easily without even having to spend any money. Simply label things in your house. The kids will enjoy getting involved in the ongoing process of labeling things, as well. You will need some ...
Views: 1076 - Safety Tips For Using Baby Stroller - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2020 from Eric DesuzaOne of the biggest blessings of life is becoming parents. Although parenthood brings in a lot of excitement in life, it comes with its own share of responsibilities, and one has to take care of a lot of things to ensure the safety of their baby. Out of all the things that parents have to take ...
Views: 1076 - Everybody’s Doing It… Why Not Middle Schoolers? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Kathleen HassanBirds do it, bees do it Even educated fleas do it… But Middle Schoolers? Say it isn’t so. When songwriter Cole Porter penned his memorable lyrics in 1928 he was talking about "falling in love" not “making love.” Apparently peer pressure was a factor even back then as the song implies, ...
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