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Are you a kid or teenager who wants to avoid being grounded at home and suspended at school? Do you want to waste less money and improve your health? Would you like to become more successful in life? I will cover the steps you should take to reach these goals.
Do not play too far from home. ... Views: 819
We have a small problem. My wife of two decades has fallen
for horses as hard as I fell for boats back when I was a kid.
Now we have to figure out how to move a horse farm with 8
of our horses, 15 boarded horses, 65 lesson students and
a 12 stall barn onto a boat.
You see, the two boys, Ian ... Views: 1521
Motivate your child to do chores
I have heard from several readers in the last few days asking about how to motivate a child to do things they don’t want to do. Chores, homework, and even specialized classes were mentioned. It’s an interesting question. Nobody really loves ... Views: 2571
Peer 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: 946
Natural Product for a Healthier Baby
I would like to share with you natural ideas for your baby & children using a natural product in place of harmful products that are currently on the market.
One product that I use in my home is baking soda. It has so many uses for every thing & best of ... Views: 2906
10 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: 939
Birds 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, ... Views: 957
Preschool Day Care Centers have been a boon for the parents. This idea has been a talk of the town and has been a remarkable feature in Virginia, Chantilly, Loudoun and near by areas. Bean tree is an establishment, a Preschool education and after school daycare center. The day care centers ... Views: 988
Raising Up Leaders
Is your child rebellious? Does she have a spirit for adventure? Is she enthusiastic and persistent? Though some of these traits may challenge you as a parent, they are all great qualities necessary for becoming a leader as an adult.
The discussion regarding whether ... Views: 1242
Hallowe'en is right around the corner. All the kids are really excited, right? Wrong.
Not all children are as happy about Hallowe'en as you'd think.
Some of our more lavishly celebrated children's holidays are planned with extroverted children in mind. What about the remaining 30% who are ... Views: 1321
When babies cry for hours on end, their parents (especially first-time parents) can be driven to distraction. It is quite clear that something is bothering the baby. What is not obvious is how to relieve the baby's pain. The result is that someone walks with the crying, fretful baby for hours ... Views: 2879
This past month, I have had quite a few frantic calls from stressed out moms who have fussy babies and are hoping that The Calm Baby Cookbook could help. After a short conversation, their problem was easily diagnosed over the phone. These women were experiencing problems with breastfeeding ... Views: 2164
You can either make your 3 year old sit down for a 45 minute drill daily and teach some basics they are required to learn or quite simply have so much fun while playing free educational games like the ones below with them that they wont even notice they are learning.
And you are bound to have ... Views: 1292
The bodies of young children are growing and changing fast. So it is very important not to demand more physically, and intellectually than they can safely manage. The pre-school years are a time to encourage motor skills through a wide range of activities taking place in a variety of settings. ... Views: 8330
Here’s a tasty recipe that is easy to make and is simply delicious! It contains none of the foods that irritate a newborn’s digestive system, so as a breastfeeding mom, you can enjoy the food now and have a calm, happy baby afterwards.
Throughout time, many breastfeeding mothers have noticed ... Views: 4728
Bully
The issue of bullying has grown over the past decade. School and neighborhood bullies affect hundreds of thousands of elementary, middle and high school students across the nation. The effects that bullying can have on your child can be life long. Child behavior and child psychology ... Views: 2696
Backpacks are extremely helpful when it comes to transferring schoolbooks, supplies and lunches from home to school and back again. However, the type and size of your child’s backpack could cause your child to experience headaches or back pain. Scientific research has shown that more than 50% ... Views: 4029
If you or your child have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), there are many alternatives to Ritalin or other mind-altering drugs for you and your family to choose. Mind-altering drugs should always be the last resort, as our ... Views: 2597
No Child Left Different
edited by Sharna Olfman
Foreword by Mel Levine, M.D.
Dealing with child development, childhood disorders such as bipolar disorder and ADHD, medications, media’s role, other topics.
A monumental, anchoring work with two chapters written by Sharna Olfman, a Clincial ... Views: 1470
Scientific 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: 1017
From the sixth week of pregnancy until birth there is an umbilical cord that connects the developing fetus to the mother through the placenta. It exists as a lifeline that supplies the developing fetus with oxygen, nutrition and a route for waste elimination while the fetus is within the ... Views: 2636
First, let’s define karma. Karma is energy, intent, and
action. It’s put into motion in the present and you feel
the effects now of the karma you’ve created during many,
many, many past lifetimes. Karma is a spiritual law that
affects everyone, just as gravity is a physical law ... Views: 799
Ahhh...summer has arrived! The sun is shining bright, birds are singing, and the schedules are more relaxed now that the children are out of school. For many families, this is the best time to take vacations, practice new behaviors, and make important changes in the household. Summer is also ... Views: 1127
I'm no dentist...or orthodontist...but I've paid several professionals throughout the years when it came time to straighten my kids' teeth. If you have a child who is a thumbsucker, you are probably worried about whether or not you will have to pay to correct your child's teeth, too.
The truth ... Views: 764
Once 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: 1120
Curbing the Comments - Helping children with weight problems to feel loved and accepted.
By VicToria Freudiger
Nothing pains us more than to have to comfort our children who have been stung from that all familiar critical ‘being made fun of’ by others. My childhood, as well as many others, was ... Views: 1121
It’s frustrating when our children don’t seem to listen, isn't it?
And when they don’t pay attention to what you are saying at home, you have to wonder how much they are missing at school!
In 15+ years of teaching Martial Arts in our community, we’ve developed a 5 step approach to ... Views: 3037
In total retrospect of my life; developing water on the brain, about six weeks after I was born, and the doctors giving me just 5yrs to live over 39yrs ago, I am so grateful to
the almighty God for a miraculous development. From an infirm infant to an autonomous and athletically healthy man, I ... Views: 2333
What's the point of any of this? Where is the meaning in my day-to-day life?
That's the nagging question that bothers me every single day. And I don't have the answer?yet. I'll tell you what's helped though.
Keeping a personal journal online.
Let me explain. Everybody says that keeping a ... Views: 2874
Dear Betsy,
Our son is being picked on by bullies at school. We’ve tried all the tools we learned in a parenting class, but none of them has worked. What do we do now?
Signed, Desperate
Dear Desperate,
Our daughter is now 17, but when she was only five, she was bullied by a child on the ... Views: 3290
In total retrospect of my life; developing water on the
brain, about six weeks after I was born, and the doctors giving me just 5yrs to live over 39yrs ago, I am so grateful to
the almighty God for a miraculous development. From an infirm
infant to anautonomous and athletically healthy ... Views: 831
Childhood Obesity
Approximately twenty-five percent of children and teenagers in the United Sates are obese. In spite of the significant adverse effects that obesity can have on health, many parents find dealing with obesity in childhood difficult and figure it can be dealt with later. ... Views: 904
"By learning to act more like a child, human beings can revolutionize their
lives and become for the first time, perhaps, the kinds of creatures their heritage has prepared them to be—youthful all the days of their lives."
—Ashley Montagu
Waiting for my plane one morning, I was not aware ... Views: 1223
That music is an art we all know. It is a form of devotion, a way to experience eternal bliss. In fact music is one of the most creative pursuits your children can undertake to develop their personality. Why not develop an interest of your children in the various forms of music genre at an early ... Views: 735
The first day at day care is a big one for all concerned
mum, child and carer. It is exciting and terrifying at
the same time. Here are a few tips on how best to prepare
all of you for the big day and help make that transition
a smooth one.
Mom Start gently preparing your child in advance ... Views: 2885
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: 1108
This is the time of year where colds, viruses, and dampness cause our little ones so much pain. In particular during the winter months ear infections run rampant. Ear infections are a result of either bacteria or viruses that invade the middle ear. This is the area located just behind the ... Views: 765
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.
Comments by ... Views: 1628
Members of the Women's Auxiliary of the Churches of Scientology recently delivered 100 hand-crocheted infant caps and blankets and handmade quilts to Garfield Medical Center in Monterey Park, California. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Director Lisa Marquez gratefully accepted the caps and ... Views: 1515
There are gender differences in learning styles specific to science, math, engineering and technology (SMET) that teachers of these subjects should keep in mind when developing lesson plans and teaching in the classroom. First, overall, girls have much less experience in the hands-on application ... Views: 8565
Wheelchair dancing or adaptive dancing as it is also called is growing rapidly in popularity and has been in existence for more than twenty years. There are many different forms. Sometimes it's a matter of two people doing their own spontaneous "thing". If the man is a wheelchair user his ... Views: 4394
Bell peppers make a tasty addition to your baby's diet and -- despite their misleading name -- they are not "hot"! They can be found in a variety of colours, including red, green, yellow, orange and purple. Their bright colours are a good indication of their excellent nutritional value -- bell ... Views: 9184
In the abyss between life and death resides only faith. Experts call this abyss “Motherhood.”
Lying on a cold, hard bed only six months along with my first child, I faced the frightening implications of this truth. My body shook uncontrollably as abject terror clutched at me. My only lifeline ... Views: 777
An enraged mom pulls her son into my office. At her wits end with her 10-year-old’s acting out behavior at school, she demanded to come into his private counseling session without notice. Across town his dad had a different reaction – on his son’s weekend visit, while staying ... Views: 1267
When a child is admitted to the hospital, pediatricians have the same concerns that families have: make sure the child stays safe, comfortable, and as emotionally secure as possible.
In my childcare book The Portable Pediatrician, I talk about the emotional meaning of hospitalization for ... Views: 1078
Teaching children dance meditation is one of the latest therapies to come to prominence in the search for ways to help children cope in our evermore stressful world.
Certain individuals in the Western World - usually in Holy Orders - have practised meditation for hundreds of years. However, it ... Views: 1034
Puppets really engage and delight children. Watching them is in itself a form of art therapy for the audience. In some parts of the world performances contain a moral message and are watched with deep reverence. A wonderful illustration of this is Indonesia.There puppets continue to be used to ... Views: 1120
If the experience of grief is crushing and complex for adults, it is alarming and incomprehensible for children. When parents keep silent, children suffer a triple whammy. They suffer a bereavement, ¡§loose¡¨ a parent who has opted out by grieving alone, and are bereft of tools to come to terms ... Views: 1212
Before we talk about team building, we must have a fair idea of the word “Team”. Team is a collection of people, often from Mindfulness and Mood Swings: 7 Secrets For Successful Mood-Watching
I consider myself a pro when it comes to watching mood swings. After all, I've had plenty of my own, and ... Views: 1711
Childhood obesity is already a very serious and disturbing problem in the United States of America and many parts of Europe where obesity in general is increasing.The problem looks set to spread to other parts of the world as their standard of living improves.A diet with a high fat, sugar and ... Views: 1252