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- Seniors are Abusing Prescription Medication in Record Numbers - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2021 from Mike WilliamsA growing problem that has rapidly gotten worse during the COVID-19 pandemic is prescription drug abuse among the Baby Boomers. Over half the people in the U.S. aged 60-85 take 5 or more medications. Many elderly people juggle as many as 18 prescriptions at a time! The Overprescription of ...
Views: 745 - Sensible Parenting Tips - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Charlotte JaneThere are so many things you will want to know about parenting before you have children. It is not all love and roses, and most days it can be a lot of work and frustrating. The best way to see if you are ready to have children is to be around them in all their various life stages. An ...
Views: 634 - Services that are Available at a Pregnancy Clinic - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from daxen stewartPregnancy Clinic Pregnancy is such a beautiful time in a woman's life. It is a time when a woman brings life into this world. When a woman is pregnant, it is required for her to visit a doctor routinely to ensure that the baby is healthy. If a woman didn't want to go to a hospital, they can go ...
Views: 866 - Setting Boundaries With Your Adult Children - How Much Involvement Is Enough? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Karla DowningHow much involvement is enough when setting boundaries with your adult children? Just enough! You raise your children with the idea that when they turn 18, they will be completely independent with the exception of possibly paying for college. But just because a child turns 18 doesn't mean ...
Views: 2141 - Setting Boundaries With Your Adult Children The Way God Sets Boundaries With His Children - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2012 from Karla DowningChristians aren't the only people who need boundaries--everyone does--but when setting boundaries, Christians want to feel assured that the choices they are making are pleasing to God and biblically based. Knowing how God sets boundaries with you as his child helps you know how to set boundaries ...
Views: 1960 - Setting Boundaries With Your Adult Children: Five Ways God Wants You To Parent Your Adult Child - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2012 from Karla DowningAre you wondering about setting boundaries with your adult children? Parenting your adult child sounds like an oxymoron. The two really shouldn't go together, but they often do. There is an epidemic of children eighteen years and older (even much older) that still require involvement from their ...
Views: 1772 - Setting Expectations for Success - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Karen DeBoltWhen I was about 10 years old, my mother handed me a can of comet and told me to clean the bathroom. Well, she never actually told me how to clean, but somehow she thought that I already knew just from watching her do it. So I went in the bathroom and sprinkled comet everywhere and then used my ...
Views: 1603 - Seven Steps to Healthy Communication with Your Kids - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from LaSara FirefoxAs conscious parents working to create a better world, we know that the work - and joy - of it begins at home. Here are seven steps that offer you a foundation for clear and healthy communication with your most precious focus; your children. 1. Honor your kid's questions with answers. If your ...
Views: 1174 - Seven Tips for Fostering the Role of Fatherhood - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2014 from Hannah WhittenlyA father figure provides a tremendous boost to the development of children. Recently, social research has been showing just how much kids need their dads. Children with active fathers learn to read faster, demonstrate more empathy, are less likely to take illegal drugs and are more likely to ...
Views: 947 - Seven Ways Parents Prevent their Students from Getting Free Money for College - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Phillip LewIt’s not your fault if you’re doing any of the things that I’m about to mention. Most parents make at least two of the mistakes I will mention. And there are ways to correct the mistakes you may have made because free money or college is given out every single year and it makes no difference ...
Views: 604 - Seven Ways That You Can Keep Your Kids Safe So You Can Worry Less - by Submitted on May 24, 2020 from Arifur RahmanKeeping your kids on a leash past the age of five is not a good solution, nor is it socially acceptable. Reactive, fear-based parenting will not work, and only makes your kids more rebellious as teens, and more likely to engage in the very same risky behaviors which, as a parent, you were trying ...
Views: 784 - 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: 3651 - Shame on You - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from Mark Brandenburg“What are you thinking? Haven’t we talked about this before?” My seven-year-old son looked down at the food that had just spilled on the kitchen floor. He stood statue-still, as children often do after an accident. The words and tone I’d used were having their impact. He braced himself to ...
Views: 1881 - She's Your Daughter – Make Her Strong - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Sarah MariaGrowing up is difficult, very difficult. Children are constantly subject to the message that they need to do more, be more, and have more in order to be successful. Media messages teach young girls that their bodies should be unreasonably thin and blemish-free. In addition to having the perfect ...
Views: 1427 - Should All Young Children Be Screened For Autism? - by Submitted on May 27, 2018 from Usama MalikJorge is a 9-year-old Hispanic boy who was given an ASD diagnosis last year by a licensed psychologist of the Centers for Autism and Related Disorders regional office. He lives with his older brother, who has also been recently diagnosed with ASD. His mother indicates that she just recently ...
Views: 918 - Should Students Take A Year Off After High School? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"Should Students Take A Year Off After High School? by Bob Roth The “College & Career Success” Coach As High School students approach their senior year, an important question sometimes arises. Are they ready for college? Students will always be apprehensive about leaving home to ...
Views: 1940 - 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: 1622 - 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: 1411 - 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: 1470 - 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: 929 - Shrinky's Guide to Life: To Be On the Wire is Life - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Glenn BergerIn 2005 David and I went to see the Rolling Stones at Madison Square Garden. It was our way of celebrating our 50th birthdays, which came three weeks apart. David had been my best friend in high school. We only see each other once a year now. We get together each year to celebrate the ...
Views: 1838 - Shrinky's Guide to Parenting: How to Help Your Troubled Adult-Child (Part 6) - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Glenn BergerIf you have read parts 1 through 5 of this series, you now have a terrific plan for helping your troubled adult-child. In this final part, I will discuss the importance of compassion, both for your child, and especially for yourselves as parents, as you work to make this plan work. There are ...
Views: 3565 - Shrinky's Guide to Parenting: How to Help Your Troubled Grown-Up Child (Part 3) - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Glenn BergerIn Part One we learned the importance of accepting and learning about your child's condition. In Part Two we learned about the necessity of finding your child a great mentor. In Part Three we will learn the ways your child needs your involvement to find their way to health and happiness. You ...
Views: 1713 - Shrinky's Guide to Parenting: How to Help Your Troubled Grown-Up Child (Part 4) - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Glenn BergerIn this series I explain the steps families need to follow in order to best help their troubled adult-child. To review the previous articles, here are the steps you need to follow in order to best help your adult-child in trouble. You need to be able to understand your childís condition and ...
Views: 1698 - Shrinky's Guide to Parenting: Your Troubled Grown-Up Child (Part 1) - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Glenn BergerMonica faces a dilemma. Her 21-year-old daughter is failing in school. She is abusing alcohol. She's always had trouble, ever since 5th grade. She's been diagnosed with ADD. Her daughter refuses to get any help. Monica is afraid that her daughter will crash and burn. What should she do? All ...
Views: 1838 - Shrinky's Guide to Parenting: Your Troubled Grown-Up Child (Part 2) - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Glenn BergerIn Part One we learned that to help your troubled adult-child, you need to accept that the road will be long, but there is good reason to hope. The first step is to understand your child's condition. Once you begin to open yourself to learning and acceptance, what next? Get your child an ...
Views: 1868 - Sibling Combat: Let's Call A Truce! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Karen DeBoltSummer time is traditionally a time of backyard barbeques, swimming at the public pool, eating watermelon and . . . beating up your pesty little brother. Okay Okay, not exactly your idea of an ideal summer pastime? Mine either! Yet, unstructured summer play times and family ...
Views: 1729 - Siblings – Both Loyal and Rivalous - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2005 from Linda MiloI remember the day I brought my newborn son home from the hospital. I had prepared my three other children about his new arrival – or I thought I did! I showed him off lovingly to his older brother, who took one look at him and said, “take him back!” I am thankful that this attitude didn’t ...
Views: 1220 - Significance of the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 from J DI think those of us with kids believe that the holidays is extra-special with little ones around. They make you appreciate life and what it means to be alive. You experience the joy of the little things alongside them as they discover snow for the first time or the excitement of the Christmas ...
Views: 4682 - Signs of Cyberbullying - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Linda BertrandYou may very well remember bullies from the playgrounds–they would use unwarranted verbal and/or physical attacks on other students. But these days, there’s a new kind of bullying–cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is the “new bullying.” Since this generation of children are much more in-tuned ...
Views: 737 - Signs Your Parents Need More Help - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Christy YatesThere are some great articles on the web that can give you information about what signs to look for to tell you if your parent needs more help. Next Avenue and A Place for Mom are two that have good information. Common items are: • Difficulty with Activities of Daily Living (often referred ...
Views: 966 - Sikh Girl Names - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2020 from Tony ScottAre you searching to get a hot and famous Sikh baby-girl title for the princess? Locate a set of high one hundred most trending and popular Sikh baby-girl names directly here. Are you currently searching for exceptional, modern day and hottest titles for Sikh ladies? We've compiled high 100 ...
Views: 1015 - Simple And Effective Ways To Deal With A Picky Eater - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Sarah TaylorsIt is every mother's desire to see their children grow up healthy. Baby from birth to 4 months are fed either with breast milk or infant formula approved by the doctor. From 4 to 6 months onwards, solid food is gradually introduced as your baby's nutritional needs increases. Up to the stage when ...
Views: 849 - Simple Parent Strategy For Parenting A Teenager - Would It Kill You To Say Yes? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Susan PatersonI brought my beautiful blue-eyed 3 week old daughter to her baby shower 15 years ago and the guests were invited to give me their best parenting advice. I heard many things from "nap when your baby naps" to "wash all the clothes you're receiving as gifts right away so you'll know what size they ...
Views: 1455 - 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: 1848 - Simple Tips On Disciplining Your Child From The Experts - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Charlotte JaneNew parents should take the time to discuss what their responsibilities will be in taking care of the new family member. Sure, dad works all day, but so does mom and both will ideally share the parenting needs. Never call parenting "babysitting" as if only one parent is primarily responsible. ...
Views: 821 - Simple Ways to Teach Children to be Grateful - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Tori UtleyLife is not fair, and sometimes it’s up to us parents to bring up a child who will be able to appreciate the little, and big things, that life has to offer. Most parents strive to talk effectively with their children and teach them to be grateful for the small and big things in their lives. True ...
Views: 1023 - Single Mom Learning the Basics - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Jessica RectorB and I go on our second play group to a music sensory, and I'm not sure how it's going to go. The first play group with other moms and kids we went on two weeks ago could have gone better. There were about 25 moms everywhere and even more kids. I was overwhelmed, and he was ...
Views: 1341 - Single Mom's Life Plan - by Submitted on May 03, 2014 from Jessica RectorWhen things first happen, they don't always appear how they should be. They may seem daunting or scary. They may not be what you want or how you planned. Life may not be working the way you envisioned it would. I had a plan for my life. I have always been career driven. Even before I ...
Views: 1529 - 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: 3495 - Single Moms and the Little Things - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI have a couple of friends with young kids. When I ask them what they are doing for July 4th, they are either not taking their kids for fireworks or doing it at a distance, because of the possible loud noises. None of which occurs to me. As a first time mom, should I even have considered these? ...
Views: 1094 - Single Moms Asking For Help - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorB and I take our first flight by ourselves. He has traveled about four times but every other time, my mom has been with us. Doing it by ourselves... what a scary concept, but as always, we are up for the challenge. The morning we leave, my mom is rushing me. To her credit, we are leaving ten ...
Views: 1206 - Single Moms Balance Life - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI had the best day with B. We decided to go to the zoo for the first time. Although the only thing I think he is really interested in are the fish, I still like showing him different things. I take him out of the stroller to point to an animal, and in a matter of seconds, he makes new friends ...
Views: 1270 - Single Moms Find Love - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorLove is in the air. Or so we hope, especially for this single mom. This season, fall in love. Where is the best place? That's the question, I've asked myself over and over again. Where do people go to find love? If you don't meet men through your friends or work, where do you meet them? I've ...
Views: 1541 - Single Moms Welcome to Motherhood - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorBeing a first time mom changes you. You can't help but have it change you yet you are still the same person. I'm still the same goofy, adventurous, sarcastic, Type A personality person I was before. I still like the same things and talk to the same people. I'm still driven by passion and the ...
Views: 1295 - 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: 1291 - Single Parenting - 4 Ways To Bond With Your Child As A Single Parent - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2007 from Dean CaporellaThe issue of single parenting often evokes plenty of debate as to whether children are more negatively impacted in a single parent home as opposed to having two parents. In reality, children who grow up with only one parent in the home are said to become more independent and are better prepared ...
Views: 872 - Single Parenting Is Often A Significant Challenge - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Adam CarterHaving to be solely accountable for the life and upbringing of a kid is among the biggest challenges any one can face. The traditional household has two guiding posts to share the tribulations and duties. Having to struggle through every one of the challenges of being a mother or father on your ...
Views: 568 - Single Parenting Tips and Strategies - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe Murray1. Balance Priorities Make your children a top priority. This might mean you will have to make sacrifices. For example, you may have to miss the opening night of that great movie coming out in order to attend a school performance. Your child will appreciate the attention. At the same time, ...
Views: 908 - Six Powerful Shared-Parenting Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Ronae JullThey used to be called "broken homes" - those families with children that experienced divorce. Now with more than a third of households in the United States headed by a single parent, much of the stigma has been resolved but the struggle remains. This is not just a US problem, as single ...
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