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A learner’s permit means your teen can start learning to drive, but no matter how much they beg and plead, don’t let them drive home from the DMV office the day they pass their test. They aren’t prepared and it’s dangerous. It also teaches them to take a cavalier attitude about a very serious ... Views: 1970
The strategic changes needed to bring out the best in your children
Recently I had dinner with my friends Bill and Nancy Palmer and the subject of school choice came up; mostly because at one time they had each of their five children in five different schools. If you think that schedule sounds ... Views: 1968
The bonding period for you and your baby begins long before birth. As your baby grows and develops within you, the special relationship between you and your child is already beginning to form. This special relationship, full of intense emotion, a deep sense of connection and a strong attachment ... Views: 1967
I am probably the only author who has used a quote from "Chicken Run", a very funny movie that's set in a chicken farm that oddly resembles a World War II concentration camp.
Many of us spend our lives, or at least parts of them, in self-imposed prisons. If this is our own doing, why do we ... Views: 1967
Dear Dr. Romance:
If the child has not had a real relationship with her father for many years and does not see him more than 2 times per year, should a mother keep pushing a relationship with the father and child? Will it do more harm than good?
Dear Reader:
There is no way I ... Views: 1966
An article by Jay Tow, M.S. Certified Sexologist
Much has been written and discussed about the things we can teach our children in order help them avoid being victims of a sexual predator or molester. We all know about staying away from strangers and good and bad touching. There are steps ... Views: 1965
Studies show that teenagers today are lying more. They are cheating and stealing more, too. The latest Report Card on the Ethics of American Youth, by the Josephson Institute of Ethics, shows teens are lying more often and more easily than ever. The report indicates an increase in lying, ... Views: 1962
Has your child thrown a tantrum lately, thrown
toys across the room or hit a sibling? Odds are
that s/he has!
Children’s anger can be exacerbating for parents.
After all, many adults still struggle with healthy
expression of anger, so dealing with a child’s
anger can be doubly ... Views: 1954
The terrible twos are, to say the least, an extremely stressful time for the parents of one of these young people whose actions are totally unpredictable from moment to moment. Those of us who live in constant fear of our trips away from home, who hasn't tried to comfort a screaming toddler at ... Views: 1952
For moms who are looking to enjoy their labour, and have a relaxed, natural, pain-free childbirth, Hypnobirthing is becoming a popular natural birth alternative.
Yes ... Pain-free natural childbirth is possible. Hypnobirthing prepares moms for a beautiful, calm and relaxed birth.
But ... Views: 1950
Walk down the corridor of any junior high or high school today, and you are bound to see clusters of stick-thin youngsters “sprayed” into skin-tight clothing, some showing the skin of a pancake-flat belly, figures reminiscent of the Barbie dolls so many of them played with not too many years ... Views: 1950
Well, Well – You’re Having Twins!
11 Top Tips On Working With Newborn Twins
“Twins, it can’t be! No one on either side of my husband’s or my family can remember anyone having twins.” I guess my words didn’t matter much because when I heard I was going to give birth to twins, I felt a ... Views: 1949
As per West Ridge Academy, most parents would happily recall the day when their first child were brought into this world and how it changed their world forever. Children are often being credited to inspire life-altering changes and improvements on their parents. Becoming a parent is no laughing ... Views: 1945
As peak summers approach, you will find toddlers behaving restless and irritated. It is essential to keep them cool and comfortable. Babies generally don’t perspire as effectively as adults, thus they feel more heated up. Parents can follow simple tips to keep their child cool in summer months- ... Views: 1941
As I was running from store to store picking up presents for my family yesterday, I started noticing collection boxes and signs for charities who are in need of donations and volunteers at this special time of year.
That got me to thinking...this might be the first year that all of my ... Views: 1936
When our four year-old son asked if he could have a candy bar at the grocery store, I said no, and he said, okay, and the woman behind me said, “Wow, I’ve never seen that before.” She couldn’t recall seeing a child take no for an answer without whining. Usually children ... Views: 1934
As adults, we know that we should avoid the full-fat versions of many foods -- so doesn't this rule apply to our babies, too?
Well, not for the first 2 years of life. Recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics place your baby in the very enviable position of being encouraged to eat ... Views: 1934
"Dad, you always said I could ask anything, right?"
"Sure, shoot!"
"Well I know all about how sex is explained in the book you gave me, but not how it really is. How was sex for you when you were young? Was it fun, scary? And how is having sex now? Because when you're my age, it is hard to ... Views: 1932
The success of surrogacy would greatly depend on the surrogate mother that would assist intended parents. There are certain good qualities that intended parents would have to look for in a surrogate mother to ensure the best possible process on surrogacy. Here are some ideal qualities to look ... Views: 1932
Parents, are you being blackmailed? You are if you motivate your kids with money. Every time you want your kids to do their best or you ask for help, they want money. As your kids grow older, they'll want even more money. Giving money isn't the way to build great character.
I know you don't ... Views: 1931
We have the freedom to choose how we act, what we say, how we respond to situations, how we treat other people, and how we deal with an impulse. We also choose our self-talk.
Each choice, no matter how small, is always accompanied by a cost, a consequence, or a result. Economists refer to ... Views: 1931
This article simply expresses my own thoughts and ideas on parent child relationships. It is certainly an intelligent dissertation based on my own education and experience. I would not however use my beliefs to counter anyone else’s beliefs. Relationships are not exact and can’t be approached ... Views: 1929
At my house we are currently dealing with the problem of toddler biting. Yesterday our two year old was very unhappy because I had taken an item away from him that he knew was off limits. The resulting tantrum was a sight to behold and I dealt with it in the same way that I had dealt with ... Views: 1928
Gardening seems to be on the verge of becoming a lost skill with today's children. Not that many years ago, the backyard garden that provided fresh fruits and vegetables for family meals was a common site. Food preservation, or canning of homegrown vegetables and jellies and preserves made from ... Views: 1926
In an ideal world, we would like to see a positive attitude that promotes a productive action. But, as most parents know, we don't always get both. So what ought to be more important? The action or the attitude? As parents, should we be more concerned with the child's attitude or, if a child ... Views: 1925
I am frequently asked, “If humans are born to breathe correctly and effectively, why do so many of us become shallow breathers?” I can think of scores of reasons. But one blares alarmingly into my mind: Parents may be causing their babies to alter their natural inborn breathing ability without ... Views: 1924
The Life Cycle: Epigenesis of Identity
(Vinod Anand)
Whenever we try to understand growth, it is well to remember the epigenetic principle which is derived from the growth of organisms in utero. Somewhat generalized, this principle states that anything that grows has a ground plan, and that ... Views: 1924
In a consumer-driven society that broadcasts values that don’t reflect what you believe, how can you teach values to your kids? Here are ten ideas to help you:
1. Tell them your life stories and teach through your stories
Kids love to hear stories about your childhood. Weave in some moral ... Views: 1924
A legal guardian is a person who has the legal authority (and the corresponding duty) to care for the personal and property interests of another person, called a ward. Usually, a person has the status of guardian because the ward is incapable of caring for his or her own interests due to ... Views: 1921
It’s possibly the most over-used gag on family sit-coms spanning the TV airwaves from the days of Leave it to Beaver till our own 8 Simple Rules: a parent tries to lay down a message of authority to a errant child, and the other parent uses the opportunity to joke about the parent’s own ... Views: 1919
When you are looking for a gift for a small child, remember that not only should your gift be fun, it should also be educational. Remember that it is never too early to start a child on the road to success and that there is more to education than just math and reading. Teaching your child fine ... Views: 1919
Parents all over the world, especially mothers, are now opening up their hearts and they see...
They see that people need to raise their children differently, in a conscious way, instead of repeating inherited patterns from their own parents.
They want to give their children a higher ... Views: 1917
Total Transformation creator James Lehman, has come up with an outstanding step by step parenting workbook, DVD and CD’s program that turns us ordinary parents into extraordinary parenting experts! This program, quit simply, has it all. Whether you are searching for the right technique, ... Views: 1917
We recently had World Mental Health Day, a great reminder of the importance of supporting all those who are affected by depression, anxiety, stress and other mental health issues. It set me thinking about the need to talk about wellbeing and wondering why it is still a faintly awkward thing to ... Views: 1916
Does your child always insist that they’re right and everyone else is wrong? Some kids have a bad habit of asserting their opinions by drowning out everyone else in the room—regardless of whether or not they know what they’re talking about. Understandably, this overbearing behavior can be very ... Views: 1913
The first duty of love is to listen. Paul Tillich
What was the first thing you did the last time your child came to you with a problem?
Of course we want to help them. Do you jump in and console, interpret, advise or distract? Other times, we feel we have to teach our children, and so we ... Views: 1913
Are you unsure about your child’s character? Do you know how he really thinks and acts? If you’d like 9 fun parenting tips for building his character, look inside.
The father of a second grader bragged, “Jesse received 100% on his math and spelling tests.”
“Wonderful!” said his ... Views: 1912
Well it has been a cumbersome problem for a long time to the parents to organize their children wardrobe and keep their clothes organized as well. Everyone wants their children to be seen as beautiful, cutest, and charming.
In order to make their desires fulfilled they buy a lot of kids’ ... Views: 1912
From credit cards to savings accounts, the basics of financial responsibility should begin early in the teenage years.
The wise use of money and credit is a lesson best learned early in life. Persons who are in debt and who are under financial stress tend to feel depressed, anxious and ... Views: 1909
The Acclaimed Pandemic Board Game is a clever yet simple social board game like no other. Its one of the few board games that our family can play safely. There's no money involved. No lying stealing or cheating your opponent. Its all about co-operation.
Pandemic is quite dissimilar from ... Views: 1909
Parenting Launch Sequence
Successfully letting go of young adults
By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach
Parents are told to give their children "roots and wings" from the time they are born until it is time to leave the nest, some twenty years later. I ... Views: 1907
Reparenting Article #1
Article one in ReParenting series by Dr. Art Martin
If you have seen the TV presentations by John Bradshaw from the late 1980's and 1990s, you can understand why most adults never grow up. As adult children it is very hard to be competent parents when we did not ... Views: 1905
We’re introducing a new monthly feature in Empowering Parents called "Gut Check"—articles that take an up close and honest look at the way we parent our children, ask the tough questions about what’s not effective, and provide real solutions you can use today. This month: how we use money in ... Views: 1904
As parents we often multitask. We try to help with homework between stirring the sizzling dinner, doing laundry and answering the phone. With all the demands we have on our time, we don´t always seem to have a choice.
According to author David Rock “Every time you focus your attention, you ... Views: 1901
According to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2000, 5.8 million people were living with grandchildren younger than 18 years old. Among these grandparents, 2.4 million were also grandparent caregivers who had primary responsibility for their grandchildren. These numbers are astounding, and I am one of ... Views: 1899
When you remarried and became a step parent you probably didn't realize how hard it would be to be a parent to a child that was not your own. It's tough- really tough,and you rarely receive any praise or thanks. You want to keep your spouse happy, their kids happy, your kids happy (if you have ... Views: 1899
As I was watching yet another news story on bullying, I just wanted to crawl into the tv and say, “Why can’t you see the solution??” I felt like I had bought my glasses from a different store than anyone else!
Our children are not born bullies…a phrase that I hope one day becomes a mantra for ... Views: 1898
As I travel the country teaching workshops for parents, teachers and day care providers I often ask them if they recognize the Indigo Children. These children are not content to color in the lines or glue macaroni on paper. They are very bright but also very active and curious.
Born To Be ... Views: 1896
Many past experiences understandably have a great influence on our lives and how we are feeling right now. Sometimes that feeling is very low or painful. The good news is that in recalling past events we can select the feel good stories and feel good. It may take some practice but with a bit of ... Views: 1896
Dear Mr. Dad: My wife is two months pregnant and is queasy pretty much all the time. Isn't morning sickness supposed to be in the morning? And is there anything I can do to help her?
A: About half of all pregnant women experience morning sickness. Despite the name, the nausea, heartburn, and ... Views: 1893