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- Neighborhood Dangers: How to Protect Your Children from Threats - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Anica OaksDid you know that a half a million kids under the age of four are injured in the home each year? Or that more than 500 children are seriously injured as they cross the road? These are just some of the statistics that show the danger facing your children each day. Although facts like these can ...
Views: 1405 - Nestle Your Baby In Safety - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Craig HowardNothing is more important in your home than the safety of your child and since your baby will spend a large portion of his or her early years sleeping, at least you hope so, you need to know that the crib you purchase is safe for those precious restful hours. But how can you be sure. It is ...
Views: 737 - New Parents, New Worries - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Richard YorkIt can hit at any time; that creeping lump in your throat as the true realisation of what parenthood means finally hits you. The responsibility, the duty, the trust, the reliability, and let's face it the judgement every parent faces from other parents. Each way you and your partner express ...
Views: 564 - New Single Mom and Baby Sleep Habits - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI love sleep. Before having my son, I would sleep ten hours a night... and even sometimes take a nap. I love sleep. Then my son was born and sleep is no longer my friend. I still love sleep, but for some reason, it's mad at me. I'm not sure if it's jealous, because I'm spending more time with ...
Views: 1363 - Newborn Baby Sleep Solutions - Tips and Wisdom - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2006 from Marvin PerryAs a new mother or father, one of your priorities should be to develop good sleeping habits for your newborn baby. It is important for your baby to learn how to sleep on his or her own. The transition from sleeping with parents to sleeping on their own can be demanding and take some time. Of ...
Views: 912 - Newborns and Babies - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2020 from Tony ScottIt is safe to say that you are a parent of an infant or an infant? Join these gatherings and examine your interests with different guardians of children about breastfeeding, infant's eating regimen, infant's wellbeing, infant's development and advancement achievements, rest issues in infants, ...
Views: 812 - Nice Parent, Mad Parent - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2008 from Larry Hochman(This was written in 2002. Sarah is now a happy, healthy 11 year old.) I received a very important lesson from my five year old daughter Sarah this morning. In a moment of good humor and affection I decided to smother Sarah with kisses and love. So I called her from upstairs in a stern ...
Views: 1218 - Nine Benefits of Music Education for Kids - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Linda BertrandKids who learn to play a musical instrument gain an outlet for their creativity that can bring them a joy for a lifetime. They also reap tangible benefits that can help them as students and throughout their lives. Through musical instruction, children learn discipline, patience, ...
Views: 750 - Nine Ways to Heal Family Rifts & Become More Functional - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2022 from Carmen HarraThe larger-than-life bond of family shines through sorrows and joys alike. The divine connection that exists within a family is a light that cannot be dimmed, no matter the distance between its members. Family relationships are complex, intense, and powerful, at best. They require not only ...
Views: 715 - No more disposable diapers! - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Rubel ZamanThe disposable diaper is one of the greatest manufacturing and marketing triumphs of modern history. “Huggies” have rendered cloth diapers almost obsolete, because they so are frighteningly convenient even a new father can change them, and they are so inexpensive it seems ridiculous to imagine ...
Views: 873 - No More Tantrums - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2019 from Karen RyceIt’s time to stop struggling with kids about tantrums. All you need to do is to follow a few simple steps. The tantrum only comes when someone is not getting their needs met. They’re frustrated. They’re suffering. They don’t know what else to do. It can help to understand what is at the root ...
Views: 708 - No Need To Fear - Revitalizing The Empty Nest - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2014 from Harriet Pappenheim"Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers, Blossoming even as we gaze Sunrise, sunset Sunrise, sunset Swiftly fly the years One season following another, Laiden with happiness and tears…" - “Sunrise, Sunset,” Fiddler On The Roof As any parent will know, the moment a child is ...
Views: 1670 - No Parent Is Perfect - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonWanna Know What You Can Do to Guarantee that Your Children Won't Fall Prey to Drugs, Sex and Peer Pressure in the Teen Years? I often talk to people who believe that teaaching good values, taking their kids to church every time the doors are open, putting them in a religious school and ...
Views: 1720 - Nobody's Perfect - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Fay ThompsonJust when you think you’ve blown it, the Universe has a funny way of letting you know everything is going to be ok. Wow, did the Universe ever decide to hit that home for me today. This morning was not my best. I woke up feeling good but my youngest daughter sure didn’t and ...
Views: 942 - Nonretentive Encopresis and Toilet Training Process Refusal - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2007 from Connie LimonAn inappropriate soiling without evidence of fecal constipation and retention is referred to as “nonretentive encopresis. Signs and symptoms of nonretentive encopresis include: • Soiling accompanied by daily bowel movements that are normal in size and consistency There is rarely an ...
Views: 2548 - Now Do This: Cracking Rewards and Punishments for Better Parenting - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2019 from Nida ShahidBad behavior. What really makes it bad? How to fix it? How to make my child get it straight? Where to begin from and where to draw the line? Whether to go for rewards just as we used to get as kids, once we depicted good behavior or punishments if done otherwise. However, is that a healthy way ...
Views: 1342 - Now What - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Holly BryantWe often face the life changing moments when we ask ourselves. If i could change it, what would i do differently? If i had been watching carefully would i have noticed my daughter descent into an eating disorder? Could i have prevented it? Now that she has fought for 3 years to recover, Now ...
Views: 872 - Nursery Furniture Sets: Some Simple Steps To Guide You - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Leticia VargasYour newborn baby needs special attention. One way of doing so is the use of good quality nursery furniture. One of the first things that your baby comes in contact with is the furniture set kept in the nursery room. Make sure that whatever nursery material you choose for your baby is full of ...
Views: 536 - Nurturing the Village Children - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Helen SlimmondWho would do this to a child? In observations I made in my life, in my work and community I have noted many examples of behaviour towards children that can only be described as bullying. The families are not from those labelled as ‘problem families’ although they may have problems and ...
Views: 729 - Nutrition And Dental Health For Kids - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Steven BrazisIn this day and age of fast and processed foods it can be a challenge to ensure a healthy diet for your family. Everyone wants to provide good food for their families, but how to do that when the stores are full of processed foods and fast food chains are everywhere boggles the mind. However, ...
Views: 1730 - Often Unrecognized Safety Hazards in the Household - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Mike LoganAccidents can happen in an instant. While most household hazards are commonly known and precautions are common sense; there are hazards that need extra precautions to protect the children in your home. **Each year over 569 children die from strangulation, suffocation, and entrapment in ...
Views: 1196 - Old Wives’ Tales VS Plan My Baby Program Fact about Your Baby’s Gender - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2013 from Katty JoelEven though not all of us mamas wanted to search out the gender of our child while they were still in utero, I’m certain that we have a tendency to all have wondered what we tends to were having at one purpose or another. While these tales don’t always lend themselves true in any or all cases, ...
Views: 1057 - On Trusting Your Adolescent - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Jean WalbridgeLet's say for purposes of this discussion that ‘trust' is believing that somebody or something will meet your expectations. Reasonable trust is then based on realistic expectations. ‘Blind trust' is a belief that somebody or something will meet your expectations, in the absence of any evidence ...
Views: 1289 - One of the Duties of Parents: Teaching Kids the Way to Pray - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Harry yadavIs it only the job of adults to pray? Well, though it is not any specific work for anybody specifically, but it is one of the activities performed by everybody in the world. It is also called to be a valuable activity that one can teach to the children. Although, it is one of the hard jobs to ...
Views: 728 - One Trick for Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallWe 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: 2208 - Online Parenting Classes Teach Techniques For Raising a Well-Rounded Child - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Ari NovickRaising a healthy and well-rounded child in this age and era of much advancement can be a daunting task. Many children across the globe are subjected to forces around them and misleading media content. As a result, kids act according to what they see in videos, movies and imitate their favorite ...
Views: 1247 - Online Parenting Courses Benefit Adults and Children Of All Ages - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Ari NovickSadly, newborn babies do not come with parenting manuals. The good news is that there are now parenting classes available online that teach about parenting a newborn, all the way through their teenage years. Online classes give new parents an outline of where to begin, what to expect, and then ...
Views: 1209 - Online Poker Players - Top 10 List - by Isaac westmenloAA Baron
Isaac Baron is widely recognized as one of the best players in tournament and cash games in online poker. In 2007, Isaac was named CardPlayer Online Player of the Year. In his poker career, Isaac Baron has earned more than $ 3,000,000 in prize money, captured 13 titles ...
Views: 177 - Online recipes - by Submitted on May 06, 2020 from Wajahat AliOne of the reasons why people love the Internet is because of the incredibly fast and easy way to access information. In seconds, you can access a wealth of information on almost any subject imaginable. While most of us don't use the Internet for heavy research, one way that almost anyone can ...
Views: 708 - Open Adoption In The Real World - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2015 from John TerraAdoption is often a complex, emotionally-charged experience for some or all of the parties involved. It can be a bewildering, uncertain time, particularly for the birth mother, who is probably wrestling with feelings of what to do, and questioning whether the right decisions are being ...
Views: 1085 - Organic Crib Mattresses: Six Reasons To Buy Organic - by So much care and attention goes into preparing for a new baby, and it's only natural that you would want to provide the very best.
One of the decisions that new parents are faced with is whether to choose a traditional or organic crib mattress. Organic crib mattresses work just as well as ...
Views: 710 - Organize your childs room - by Are you constantly tripping over books, clothes, and toys in your childs room? When you ask them to clean their room, does everything get shoved under the bed? If the answer is yes then it is time to attack the clutter and get their room in order.
A well thought out plan of attack will ...
Views: 1070 - Organized lifestyle with the Kids - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Aps SantosOrganized lifestyle means a lot. A topsy- turvy one may bring a complicated life—far from how it feels like to be an Asian art. This goes the same in the home front. A messy house would entail a clutter in our mind, most especially for women whose sole contentment are cleanliness, neatness, ...
Views: 856 - Organizing a children’s party - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Rubel ZamanWhen organizing a children’s party there are many things to consider: Theme - Will the party be themed. If so, you must consider all of the details listed below, but theme them accordingly to your chosen idea, themes can include: 1. Fairy Party 2. Cowboy Party 3. Teddy Bear Picnic 4. ...
Views: 682 - Organizing Tips On How To Hire A Babysitter And Babysitter Checklist - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Marilyn BohnIt is important to all parents and caregivers who have young children to be able to take a break away from the children and go out together. I can remember the first time we got a baby sitter for our little baby girl. We went somewhere close in case we needed to rush home. We weren't needed, but ...
Views: 1160 - Organizing your embroidery space if you are a patch creator - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2021 from kingof seoHave you ever walked into a pal's home and also as you took a look around you thought: "boy, that sofa would look better on the other side of the space?" or "why would certainly they put the coffee table by the chair and not before the sofa? The placing might just refer taste or it's feasible, ...
Views: 623 - Other Children and their Parents - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVThe saying, “other people’s children” usually brings to mind how misbehaving other people’s children can be. “Other children’s parents” is a new saying that refers to how other people parent their children. Parents all have different expectations of their children and allow different behaviors. ...
Views: 928 - Our Beliefs, Our Behavior - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Tracy LiebmannBelief is usually defined as a conviction of the truth of a proposition without its verification; therefore a belief is a subjective mental interpretation derived from perceptions, contemplation or communication.[1] What we believe is basically who we are. It drives just about everything we do, ...
Views: 1484 - Our Closet Memory - by He was my first born. He was my baby. He was so incredibly bright, sweet and unique. He was 19 years old.
There's nothing that could have prepared me for this day or kept it from hurting. I just wasn't ready. But he was. So I helped him move.
After 19 years of knowing where he was all ...
Views: 711 - Our Obsession With Beauty: How to Unchain Ourselves from Perpetuating Unattainable Ideals - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2014 from Lauretta ZucchettiSeveral years ago, I read Naomi Wolf’s groundbreaking book, The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women. It’s a provocative, intelligent, and compelling read. It also confirmed several of my fears—namely, that our culture’s obsession with maintaining youth, beauty, and ...
Views: 1528 - Out of Control - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Austin BondsWell, I hope your Father’s Day was as enjoyable as mine. Even though I preach that every day is Father’s Day (and Mother’s Day), I thoroughly enjoyed being spoiled by my family. I sat in my recliner and watched the US Open all day long. Watching sports of any kind has always been one of my ...
Views: 883 - Outdoor Physical Activity for Kids vs Video Games: 6 Tips to Creating the Balance - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Kathryn KesslerWhen is playing video games unhealthy? How long is too long to be in front of a video game or television? How do you create the balance between video games and fresh air? Your schedule is full already with after school activities and music lessons; where can you find the time to spend outside ...
Views: 5444 - Over 8 Million Children Can’t Read in U.S. Schools - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Steve Van De WalleDid you know that there is a major Illiteracy Crisis in U.S. Schools today? According to the 2004 National Assessment of Educational Progress conducted by the U.S. Federal Government over 8 million children struggle to read daily. This problem has grown out of control and year after year it ...
Views: 602 - Overcome Challenges Faced By Families - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Ley-Ann ClarkeGetting ready for the day can feel like a full time job in itself. Many working mothers spend their mornings getting the kids out of bed (which sometimes takes an act of God- or at the very least, a crane and a bucket of water), finding all of those lost items that are needed for the school ...
Views: 2414 - Overcoming Bias: Step 1 To Creating & Sustaining A Cultural Diverse Future For Your Child - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2007 from Deb CaponneAn old Cherokee was teaching his grandson about life. "A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy. "It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil-he represents anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false ...
Views: 897 - Overlooked Facts on Cyber Bullying: Self Esteem, Self Confidence, Body Image, and Eating Disorders - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.The only thing we want as parents is the best for our children. Not knowing what kind of risks your child is exposed to can be vexing. Statistics show that most children don’t mention when they encounter problems on the internet. How can you watch out for them and make sure you are giving them ...
Views: 1353 - Ovulation Trying To Conceive - Get Pregnant Quickly! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Ray EdwardThe real issue is with the intention of not everybody who wishes to produce a baby will be fortunate sufficient to conceive without problems and organically. Many persons experience problems in conceiving since of therapeutic issues that either themselves or considerable other be inflicted ...
Views: 826 - Pack n Play Mattress - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2019 from Arifur RahmanMom and Dad’s main concern is the child’s safety and comfort. Many parents, whether new or old take great measures to provide the best care for their little ones. So, it is not uncommon to meet questions like, have you started buying Items for the baby? Well, that’ll perfectly subject you to ...
Views: 876 - Pajamas For Your Kids - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Claudio BednarzDress your kid this holiday season with new pajamas for toddlers. Your youngsters will really like bundling up in fleece onezies, flannel two-piece matching PJs, and comfy night gowns. Let your child’s individuality shine through in new pajamas this holiday! Get pajamas for your small boy. ...
Views: 734 - Parent Child Relationship Problems – How to Deal - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Are you having problems with your parents or with your own kids? The parent-child relationship is one of the most beautiful relationships one can have in life, and it is one that comes naturally for every person. Unlike romantic relationships ...
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