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- 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 - ReParenting Youyrself Article #3 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Art MartinReParenting Children By Art Martin Ph.D. (article #3 in a series on ReParenting) This is the most critical factor in our culture today. With most children growing up in a dysfunctional family (90%) they do not get a good start in life. If we could set up a method to teach parents what is ...
Views: 1808 - Respect Your Elders - If You Have Them - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Team AfroI was having a conversation with my mother the other day about some material I was writing in the food section of the survival guide. The topic was grocery shopping, and I was explaining about the articles I had written related to saving money on groceries and how to feed your family on a ...
Views: 2919 - Restorative Justice in Schools - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Marvin MarshallRestorative Justice is a discipline program that is gaining support in urban schools across the nation. The reason it is gaining acceptance is that a disproportionate number of minority students are being punished for inappropriate and irresponsible school behaviors, and federal guidelines are ...
Views: 1596 - Right from Wrong: 5 Steps to Establishing your Child's Value System - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Karleia SteinerTeaching children values, morals and ethics is a responsibility that falls in the lap of the parents. Making sure that your youngsters grow up with a strong sense of right and wrong is not a process that magically manifests itself; you must make it work. Religious Upbringing So many ...
Views: 988 - Role and Importance of Reading in Childhood - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2019 from David ColleenwoodThe importance of reading is a crucial factor to young children. In such a case, parents need to develop the habit of reading in the children. It should be every parent’s high priority. Toddlers and pre-schoolers who read every day have a larger vocabulary than those who are not read books ...
Views: 780 - Role Models: Who Are Our First Role Models? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperFrom the moment one is born, one is exposed to different people. And at the beginning of their life, these people are typically caregivers. So in the majority of cases, ones first role models are their parents. This can then go on to include siblings, other family members and family friends. ...
Views: 2734 - Roller Coaster Emotions: Some Thoughts on How to Deal With Your Child’s Roller Coaster - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Carolyn StoneI went to a conference over the weekend that was aimed mainly at therapists who treat adults. However, one of the presenters talked about how children learn to understand their own feelings and those of others in the course of interactions as they grow up. I found the talk was really relevant ...
Views: 1248 - Rules, Stress, and Parenting - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallWhen raising and disciplining children, many parents rely on rules. In reality, though, the use of the term “rules” in parenting is often counterproductive. Rules are used to control, not inspire. Although essential in games, rules are counterproductive in relationships. Think of it this ...
Views: 1408 - Safety First: How to Tell If Your Child's Gift Is Safe - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Jessica KevinstonAs a parent, you are constantly on the lookout for your children’s safety. When she falls, you are there with a bandage and some antiseptic. When he taunts a snake that may or may not be poisonous, you are there to save him from his poor judgment. To be a parent is to be constantly vigilant, so ...
Views: 660 - 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: 1075 - San Jose Family Law Attorney Answers Question on Paying Spousal support in a Divorce - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Tom StutzmanPaying alimony is not a foregone conclusion in any divorce proceeding. In fact, the American Bar Association recently estimated that alimony is awarded in only about 15 percent of all divorce cases in the U.S. This number is a significant reduction from numbers in decades past. This decrease is ...
Views: 813 - San Jose Family Law Attorney Comments on Child Custody Arrangements - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Tom StutzmanDivorce can be an emotionally taxing process for everyone involved. It is often difficult for both parties to deal with the legal issues that arise in a clear-headed and objective manner. This is where a San Jose divorce attorney can be of assistance. Child custody disputes are usually the ...
Views: 909 - 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: 1636 - 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: 1108 - 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: 1077 - Seeing The World Through Your Child’s Eyes: What It Is Like To Be A One Year Old - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperHave you a one year old at home? Do you wonder if your older children can understand the little one’s needs? Here are some ideas of what it might be like to be that age again so you can enter a one year olds world and see it through their eyes. Now that I am one year old I can do so much ...
Views: 1813 - Selecting The Best Baby Monitor - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Benjamen LempneroIf you want to buy a baby monitor, you are about to find out just how confusing the whole process can be! Now there are different manufacturers, different brands, different sizes and shapes and styles. More specifically, there are many varieties, which can be wired into your home, or plugged ...
Views: 707 - Self Abuse: What Is Self Abuse? - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAbuse is usually something that starts of as external in nature. This means that one is abused through the people around them and this could be limited to one environment or it could happen in a number of environments. The type of abuse that I am talking about here is the abuse that goes in ...
Views: 2371 - Self defense for kids: Why it is mandatory? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2012 from Cory HoflandCrime graph is increasing day by day and latest trend is criminal activities show that even kids are not spared by unsocial elements. Children face physical abuse in addition to loot and snatching by the goons. In this situation it is mandatory for every parent to care of its child. Ideally ...
Views: 1848 - Self Talk: How Do You Talk To Yourself? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhile we talk to other people in the external world, we are also talking to ourselves in what could be described as the internal world. And this is a dialogue that takes place from the moment one wakes up and until they go to sleep at night. But in many ways it doesn’t stop there, as one can ...
Views: 1579 - Self Worth: What Is Self Worth? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are many different terms that one can use to describe having value and worth. These can be self esteem, self confidence and self belief for example. And self worth is a phrase that I believe encompasses all of these aspects. Self worth is something that is inherent and based on what is ...
Views: 2319 - Self Worth: Why Do Some Men Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperTo have a balanced sense of worth is healthy and conducive to someone realising that they deserve to receive and to achieve in life. The problem is that not everyone has this experience and this can cause them to believe that they are worthless and therefore deserve very little, if anything, ...
Views: 7238 - Selfless: Why Do Some People Always Put Others First? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperPeople who put others first are often revered and are seen as an example of how to live. The fact that they appear to always put others first, is what makes them different to people who appear to always put themselves first. This could be to do with helping a friend, partner or colleague at a ...
Views: 25820 - Sense Of Self: What Is A Sense Of Self? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that a sense of self is an illusion and that it is simply an idea. Regardless of this viewpoint and any other point of view that is similar; it is clear that having a sense of self makes a big difference and that ideas are powerful. I wouldn’t describe a sense of self as ...
Views: 2033 - Sensory Activities for Newborn Babies - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2018 from Freya LoweSource:- Littlefishesswimschool It’s not been very long since your little bundle of joy arrived. Congratulations to you! However, it is true that the first month is no less than a bit of a haze for you. To take and understand the responsibilities of an ideal parent needs time. The entire ...
Views: 878 - 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 - Sexual Energy is an Unstoppable Force - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Tricia KellyKids experience sexual feelings at a very early age. Kids grow up believe that around the age of teenage-hood that boys turn into men and girls will turn into woman and now it’s all about sex. Most of their idols and movie stars are having sex on screen all the time, they’re ‘our foreplay ...
Views: 3596 - Shame: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Shame? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperTo be human means that we are emotional beings and there are many emotions that we can have. Shame is one of them and this can stop one from acting in ways that are inappropriate for example. And yet this emotion can also end up taking over one’s life. It is then no longer something that is ...
Views: 1682 - 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 - Shopping for amazing baby products - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Aliya SenNo.1 baby accessories for your perfect baby! This is truly a testament to excellent segmentation skills that marketers possess. Who would have ever thought that babies too could be a flourishing market segment? Well, parents of babies. Today, there is a bombardment of baby accessories and ...
Views: 832 - Short Cut Processes of Finding the Ideal Daycare Castle Hill - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2018 from David ColleenwoodAre you tired of finding the quality daycare and by following the processes of finding an ideal preschool? Yes, we know that you need a cuturally healthy and comfortable place to admit your child. This kind of place is ideal for the children. But to know a shortcut way of finding the best ...
Views: 966 - Should I Put My Child On A Diet? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2005 from Beverly GreySHOULD I PUT MY CHILD ON A DIET? We are becoming a nation of overweight people. Adults who were never overweight as children are now overweight or even obese. The epidemic of childhood obesity is starting to worry parents, as they hear of more and more children developing type 2 ...
Views: 773 - Should Parents Use GPS Tracking on their Kids? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Finding the way to the closest Walmart. Sending your location to a friend. Looking up good Italian restaurants within a walking distance. While we often take these things for granted in the 21st century, these only became possible recently with the rapid development of GPS tracking and mobile ...
Views: 1571 - Should We Teach Our Children to Fight Back - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2015 from Samantha MarlynA common mistake that parents make, is to encourage their kids to fight back in situations when they are being bullied by other kids. Probably disappointed by the inability and aversion of their schools and teachers to adequately cope with the problem or disappointed by harassing kids, they ...
Views: 1549 - 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 - Should You Use a Babysitter Agency? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Thomas ButcherIt is not always easy to find a good babysitter for your children. As more and more people need to use babysitters the good ones get harder to find. There are many ways to find a babysitter. One of those ways is to use a babysitter agency. Babysitter agencies do the hard work for you. They ...
Views: 1407 - Should You Use a Babysitter Service to Find Help? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Thomas ButcherThere will come a time when all families will need to hire someone to take care of the children once in a while. Finding just the right person for the job can be attained in a number of ways. You can hunt through the “job wanted” ads in your local newspaper, or you can ask friends and family for ...
Views: 863 - 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 - Sibling Rivalry -Stress Relief For Parents - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieThe mischievous son with an incredible knack for trouble who seems to delight in torturing his sister… The mildly deceptive daughter who takes great satisfaction in taking tattling to the extreme… Every time you try to help – the truth gets twisted, fingers are pointed, and the fighting ...
Views: 1699 - Siblings: Do Our Siblings Shape Our Lives? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to how someone behaves and sees themselves for instance, childhood development is often cited as a primary factor. This will include how ones father and mother treated them during their formative years as a child and a baby and even ones time in the womb. And while the ...
Views: 1744 - Signs You Might Have A Gaming Addiction, And What To Do About It - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2019 from Kyle FordScreen time used to be all about television and film, but now, it means much more. With computers at work, and smartphones in your pocket, as well as streaming networks making television and movies available anywhere, anytime, the average adult spends nearly 11 hours a day looking at a screen. ...
Views: 1196 - Simple Guidelines for Better Living in Kids - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Roopa SinghAs a parent of a six year old boy, I sometimes wish for a tried and tested formula that could be applied on my single child to make him more responsible. As he grows, I am faced with different challenges of varied nature every day. Some are pretty trivial in nature but many a times I needed help ...
Views: 647 - Simple Science Activities for Kids - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from tamil selvi aldragenHow about some Preschool science activities? Sharing the world and all it has to offer with the preschool set can be such a joy! To watch their little eyes explode in wonder can warm anyone’s heart. One way that adults can share the awe of our universe with preschoolers is through science ...
Views: 1780 - Simple still Productive Solutions to Sharpen Memory in Little ones - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Ryan ToeA single of the mysteries has long been solved. Babies younger than 8-9 months ancient do keep in mind and have certain memories. For your long time, the question has baffled researchers, physicians, at the same time as mother and father—no matter if small children have the facility to don't ...
Views: 647 - Single Mom's Promise To Her Son - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2014 from Jessica RectorMommy really doesn't know much right now, but I promise you I will. The only thing I do know is mommy loves you more than words, more than actions. Mommy loves you as though you are her heart, spirit, and soul wrapped in one... without a beginning or an end. There is no depth or breath to my ...
Views: 3425 - 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 - Skilled Interpersonal Communication along with Youngsters - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Sanford CamachoWhat it really is to appropriately and actively listen Interpersonal Communication is always to develop a connection. We simply cannot not necessarily converse - were by way of actual presence by now at the center inside the communicative predicament. Basically we connect, many of us present ...
Views: 762 - Sleep Is The Foundation Of Learning Part I - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Cara Day-McKellarIt's September and students are back in class. When the dismissal bell rings, homework and sports take center stage. Then it's time for family and a solid nighttime routine to ensure the proper amount of rest for students of all ages. Think of the number of hours you need to get a good night's ...
Views: 1261 - Smile…It's Picture Time - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2011 from Belinda CarsonWhen I was in school, I always looked forward to taking our yearbook pictures. Not quite as much as I looked forward to field day on the last day of school, but picture day was still a big deal. I always picked out my best outfit. I took extra care with my hair and made sure my face was ...
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