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- The Immunization Debate—Knowledge is the Best Protection - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Gladys RuizLast December an outbreak of measles—which likely started with one infected person at Disneyland—caused an outbreak of the highly contagious illness that spread from California to six other states and Mexico. The incident also sparked a highly controversial debate on vaccinations that has ...
Views: 906 - The Impact of Childhood Stress - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Gudrun FrerichsI have often been asked by colleagues why I use neuro-biological instead of psychological concepts to explain developmental processes. My answer is always that neuro-biological concepts can be 'seen' on MRI scans and we become more understanding of how our brain works. I find that exciting. So ...
Views: 1436 - The Importance of Choosing Childcare for the Little Ones - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2020 from David ColleenwoodSummary: Are you willing to provide the best facility to your kids? Enrolling them to reputed childcare in Western Sydney can be effective. Not to mention, children will get structured baby programs for their growth and development. It is going to build a solid foundation from a young age. In ...
Views: 391 - The importance of early learning experience - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jeni HooperI have been working with a group of early years professionals in my role as a Child and Educational Psychologist, they are a campaign group who are working together to raise the awareness of good early years practice. Over the past few months we have been debating and researching best practice ...
Views: 1558 - The Importance of Having Children Study in Co- Educational Schools - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Ranbir BasuWhen parents think that their child has reached the stage when they should be sent to schools, then they often first decide whether they should send their child to only boy or girls school or co-educational ones. There are parents who send their children to these schools so that their children ...
Views: 936 - The Importance of Play: how children gain skills to last a lifetime. - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperThe Importance of Play By Jeni Hooper, Child Psychologist and Parent Coach Children need at least an hour a day of unstructured, independent play where they make it up as they go along. This is the conclusion of recent studies looking at the importance of play. The importance of ...
Views: 1418 - The Importance of Selecting the Perfect Childcare for Children - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2020 from David ColleenwoodSummary: Choosing the right childcare in Merrylands isn’t simple for parents. When you aim at providing the best facility to your little ones, you must enrol them into a reputed centre. Some of the benefits of picking a trustworthy early learning centre are quality baby programs, expert ...
Views: 420 - The Inner Child: Why Is It Important To Heal The Inner Child? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe term ‘inner child’ is not something that can be easily understood. It is somewhat hard to relate to and even harder to be taken seriously. So then; what is the inner child? I see the inner child as a combination of childhood memories and these appear to primarily exist just above the ...
Views: 1282 - The Invalidated Child: Part 2 - by Submitted on May 12, 2015 from Jennifer McLeodIn Part 1 of this series, we looked at how adults can and do invalidate children’s feelings, thoughts and emotions. Whilst our focus and emphasis is on the parent/child relationship, validation is an important component in other relationships and environments. In this article in Part 2, we ...
Views: 1482 - the Key to super success in life! - by Like most discoveries of this type, its origin was rooted with a need to find a solution to a real life problem. As a father of young children that showed no interest or aptitude in science or to follow my profession (I was a University physics demonstrator). I began a quest to discover what my ...
Views: 1187 - 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: 1086 - The Last Child Of War - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2008 from Mary JJJDate: 22nd July, 2123 To The Finder of this Letter, My name is Mahut, and I am the last surviving human being on the planet earth. My age is 17 years old, and after me there are no more to come. This story is left as an expression of my final hope that compassionate people will once again – ...
Views: 1288 - 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: 1081 - The Little Boy Lost - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLet me to tell you a story:...Once upon a time in a big city a little boy was born. His parents belonged to different faiths and both had their own families that they could not or did not want to leave. They both also had a little boy each from marriages they had not really wanted. They met, ...
Views: 904 - 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 - The Many Reasons Why MMA Training Is Beneficial For Your Kids - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Travis LutterThere are MMA mixed reactions among parents regarding the idea of getting their kids involved in training. The truth is that MMA training for kids can be very beneficial. The various forms of martial arts have been used for many centuries as a form of self-defence and exercise. Mixed martial ...
Views: 959 - 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: 1155 - The Most Effective Disciplining Technique For Children - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2006 from Neil FellowesWould you like to know about a method of parenting that increases co-operation of your children to 80%, enabling you to spend more time enjoying your children rather than being fed-up with their behaviour. When it comes to discipline most parents think of: chastisement, grounding or withdrawal ...
Views: 1178 - The Movies - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2005 from Barbara Becker HolsteinWhen I was a small child, I watched many movies in the Shawmut Theater in Roxbury. It was located close to Eagleton Square, which was bustling with activity and safe years ago. Today you don’t venture there if you value your life. The Shawmut was more than a movie house. It was a community ...
Views: 1273 - The name labels help your kids’ belongings to be wrapped with specific identities - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2012 from Adrian RockerThe doting parents would love to shower all their love on the little ones while they are at home and even when they begin their new journey of attending schools. Kids have their own ways of cherishing things and no matter how the parents try to infuse in their minds a sense of responsibility, ...
Views: 1480 - The Need for a Preschool in the Growing Years of Kids - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2021 from David ColleenwoodFor parents and caregivers, sending children to preschool is a tough task. As they don’t want to detach themselves from kids by handing them over to anyone else, it is a must to develop young brains for the future. Keeping this thing in mind, finding the most trusted preschool in Western ...
Views: 472 - The Need To Improve And Develop Parent-child Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from tannu aggarwalNowadays, the time we spend with our children is so less that we dont know how much they have grown. One moment, our child would be a small soft baby snuggling in our hands and the next moment they are young adults, ready to go to college. We just dont know when and how time has passed. Many ...
Views: 1028 - The new education - by In seeking insights into the direction which education in the new age might take it will prove useful to establish the basic purpose which education serves and so throw light on the inadequacies of present educational approaches. Firstly, it must be understood for whom education exists and the ...
Views: 887 - The One Every Parent of a Girl Must Ask Themselves - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Tonya PrinceMemory Lane “No!” “Nobody kisses me! Except my mother, my Grammy, my Aunt Kisha, my LaLa, my Nanny, my Dada, my Gma,” (and the list went on) I knew the list cold. It was a list we agreed on together. See, I am his mother. And, that little four-year-old who was being indignant and ...
Views: 1113 - 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: 953 - The Only Guide You Need Before Admitting Your Child to Preschool - by Submitted on May 14, 2019 from David ColleenwoodEvery parent wants his/her youngster to get an early start at education by enrolling him or her in a preschool by the age of three. If your kid still spends much of his or her time while at daycare, don’t be shocked. Play is one of the most helpful ways your baby can use their moment in ...
Views: 604 - 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 - The Park - A short story about self-image - by The other day I was reflecting on life’s journey. In my youth I had looked at life as a straight path. My goal was always clear in my mind as to my spiritual direction. Then, as the saying goes, “life happened? Now, in my forties, I sense that life is more like a maze than a straight path. ...
Views: 4185 - The Positive Psychology of Play: How Play Helps Children to Flourish - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jeni HooperChildren love to play and become totally absorbed in games they choose for themselves. Everyone agrees that play is important for young children but once children reach school age it can become crowded out by a busy timetable of structured activities and homework. But play is not just a time ...
Views: 1529 - The Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Milissa HardingWe live in a world that is very externally focussed, where so many people are looking outwardly for how to make sense of their lives. We often ask ourselves (without even realizing it sometimes), "What's in it for me?", and we find ourselves cautious about committing to things or participating ...
Views: 1406 - The Power Of Words - Choose Them Carefully To Heal Not Harm - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Harry HooverDo you understand the power of words? Words can be terribly effective weapons when used with malice. I have a friend who was verbally abused while growing up. Today – at 47 – he still suffers the wounds from the words used on him by his mother. “You’re no good,” she told him. “You’ll never ...
Views: 1171 - 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 - The Quiet Killer! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2016 from Maggie SliderOn the last day of school for 2015, with my daughter in grade 11, she decided for the first time to participate in the school dodge ball tournament. So her and five of her good friends got together and created a team. My son had actually made mention of it and told her not to bother, that her ...
Views: 1342 - The Reasons Why Teaching Kids About Business Early On is a Good Thing - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2021 from Clarissa LearyWe’ve heard of successful young entrepreneurs and how their simple discoveries and inventions changed their life. The fact that some of them were already groomed by their parents to take on a business approach rather than having an employee’s perspective is quite surprising. Some business owners ...
Views: 745 - The Relationship Between Kids & Teddy Bears: The Science Behind it - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2019 from Jennifer O'sheaAs a kid, we all had one favorite toy whether it’s a doll, train or teddy bear. This favorite one joined us in our imagination and games we played. But the time has changed and so, it’s obvious the toys are changed too. However, kids end up picking that special toy called teddy ...
Views: 986 - The rise in purchase of baby car seats and the reason behind it - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Aliya SenA baby car seat is crucially important if you tend to travel with your kid for long drives as well as for frequent day to day drives around the city. The car seat ensures the safety of the baby who is a lot more sensitive and more prone to injury in case any unfortunate incident/accident happens ...
Views: 778 - The Role of Play and Developing Fine Motor Skills - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2017 from Aaron KesslerWith the advent and rapid adoption of the iPad and overall tablet technology, kids are not developing fine motor skills. Today, many arrive at school without enough hand strength and coordination to use scissors or hold a pencil correctly. In fact, only about half can hold a pencil ...
Views: 1046 - The Royal Family: Why Are Some People Obsessed With The Royal Family? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperOver the ages the purpose of the royal family has changed. Today they are not only an attraction for people from all over the world and for people in Britain: they are also idolised and worshiped by thousands of people. The royal family are the modern day celebrities and this is of course a ...
Views: 5099 - The Showbiz Approach To Reading - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2008 from Cherry PuaGood teaching is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths theatre. An excellent delivery must touch the heart – it must make us laugh, ponder, skip with delight or even cry in sorrow. - Gail Godwin In “Couch Potatoes to Book Potatoes” series, Cherry Pua-Africa shares showbiz way to reading – ...
Views: 1117 - The Significance and Benefits of Childcare Facilities - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2020 from David ColleenwoodThe growing kids always want to learn new things as they remain curious about experiencing them. Parents must help their children to discover everything so that kids become familiar with those activities. To make things effective, you can enrol them in childcare in Western Sydney. At a quality ...
Views: 525 - The Story of Mariana - by This case history includes a description of Mariana's condition according to medical examination, her parents' observations and testimonials, and my personal evaluation. Conferences with her parents and my recommendations are noted, along with a record of the child's progress.
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Views: 1743 - The Strategies Hackers And Techies Use When Their Kids Play Online - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonYes, even hackers care what their children do online. As for those who are immersed in the technology industry, their caution concerning the online activities of their children makes sense as well; as people highly invested in tech, they know exactly what lurks on the internet. Yet not all ...
Views: 1817 - The Strategies Hackers And Techies Use When Their Kids Play Online - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonYes, even hackers care what their children do online. As for those who are immersed in the technology industry, their caution concerning the online activities of their children makes sense as well; as people highly invested in tech, they know exactly what lurks on the internet. Yet not all ...
Views: 1340 - The Sweet Taste of LOSING? How to Motivate Kids - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Susan PatersonShe asked her son, "Did you do your best?" He said, "Yes!" She replied, "Then I'm proud of you." And so began a pattern of copping out that would last his whole life. What if children had parents who instead of asking, "Did you do your best?" asked, "Did you do whatever it takes?" ...
Views: 1250 - 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 - The Top Ten Tips for Keeping Your Toddler Safe - by Parents always say, "I just looked away for a minute" when serious accidents happen to their toddlers. Safety First!
1. Be watchful of balloons. Many parents do not realize that when a toddler swallows a balloon, it will probably be difficult to do the Heimlich maneuver to clear the child's ...
Views: 778 - The Top Ten Tips on Disciplining Your Toddler - by How can I support my toddler's spontanaeity while supporting his need to learn to behave in ways that will help him to get along well in relationships and at school? How can I discipline my toddler without causing him to feel shame?
1. Learn to say "no" in a firm, peaceful way that carries ...
Views: 992 - The Trials and Tribulations of Child Behavior - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerBeing a parent is the toughest job on the planet. There are no simple tips or easy ways to handle child behavior. Kids are merely little adults that have a lifetime of learning in front of them. They need to learn how to behave as well as what is expected from them at an early age. Children are ...
Views: 820 - The Trouble with Supernanny and the Problem with Naughty - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2007 from Michele RickittMy heart sinks when I see the “Supernanny “series listed in the TV guide. Her way of dealing with children’s behaviour isn’t helpful. I realise that this may come as a surprise to many people because what she does seems to work. What it actually does is create more problems that will surface ...
Views: 3881 - The Truth About Angry Children - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonAnger in children is often misunderstood by adults, who don't always know how to handle children's angry outbursts. We might be asking ourselves the following questions: Is my child just being overly dramatic? Is he or she trying to control me? How do I diffuse the situation and help my child ...
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