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- Steps to Deal with Bullying - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Remember what it was like to be in school, afraid of the big bully in the neighborhood? The documentary Bully reignited the national dialogue about this challenge for kids, following several students and their families over the course of one school year. Bullying is pervasive in our society ...
Views: 1059 - Steps to More Effective Parenting - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2021 from Nabil AhsanBringing up children is one of the hardest and most satisfying positions on the planet — and the one for which you may feel the most un-arranged. Here are nine kid raising tips that can help you feel more satisfied as a parent. 1. Boosting Your Child's Self-Esteem Children begin ...
Views: 772 - Still Learning - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Sheryl PaulA few weeks ago my family and I spent five days up in the mountains. Overall, it was a lovely vacation, with much laughter, hiking, game-playing, and boating. But for some reason my husband and I were in one those spells when we bumped heads at some point each day. Perhaps it was hormones or ...
Views: 1756 - Stop Annoying Back Talk Now! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Toni SchuttaLet’s say you ask your child to do a simple task like feed the dog. The next thing you know, you hear “Why do I always have to feed the dog?” Or maybe you hear sarcasm and a smart-alecky tone of voice while your child says, “You don’t really expect me to do that?” Makes you long for the days ...
Views: 870 - Stop Lecturing Your Kids and Start Listening - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallIf I were limited to one recommendation that would improve relationships between parent and child, especially with teenagers, it would be listen to learn. Listening and valuing young people’s feelings and ideas is what promotes the ability of parents to effectively communicate with ...
Views: 3530 - Stop Lying NOW - by Submitted on May 04, 2005 from Kim OlverDo you have a consistent problem with your child lying to you, even though he or she is normally a “good” child? Sometimes the lies are even about things that don’t really matter or your child continues to lie in the face of overwhelming proof to the contrary? It is my firm belief that we will ...
Views: 1203 - Stop Throwing Spears - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Michelle GottliebSometimes when we are scared, frightened, startled, we react with anger. It is a very natural reaction, probably based back in our cave man times. If something big and scary was approaching us, we had better react with a strong offense or we would get eaten. Unfortunately, that natural ...
Views: 1457 - Stop Your Grandkids' Whining And Teach Them To Manage Money - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Denny StreckerGrandchildren know how to get what they want -- they nag. Here's what grandparents can do to gain control over the nagging and teach valuable lessons about money. The Center for a New American Dream published a survey about kids and nagging. The poll found the typical child aged 12 to 17 asked ...
Views: 1550 - Stranger Danger: Teaching Abduction Safety To Children - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2007 from Tim RosanelliStranger Danger is one of the most important lessons for children to learn. We all know the catch phases like “Don’t talk to strangers”, “Never get into a car with a stranger”, and “Don’t take candy from a stranger.” The phases are simple reminders for kids, but they can make the child insecure ...
Views: 1311 - Strategies for Parents to Cope with Teen Trauma - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2021 from Newport AcademyTeen trauma can be devastating. In order to heal and go on to live full, thriving lives, teens need evidence-based care and parental support. But parents don’t always realize their child is suffering, because teens may avoid telling parents about a traumatic event due to shame, guilt, or fear of ...
Views: 1473 - Strategies For Saving Your Sanity - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from Mike ThomsonSix Critical Questions you MUST LEARN to save your sanity! Go ahead, think of any problem you might be having and work your way through The Six Critical Questions above. This could be a problem you’re having with a son/daughter, boyfriend/girlfriend, husband/wife, a boss, a friend or a ...
Views: 627 - Strategies Guiding Young Children - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from lizzie milan1. Know the child. Examining, listening, and learning about a child’s nature, interests, and learning styles often demystifies performance and helps adults guide the child. Adults working with young kids are very busy, but will nevertheless find it priceless to take the time to learn and ...
Views: 1688 - Strengthen the bond between you and your child! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2025 from Dada BhagwanTo strengthen parent child relationship one has to strive to keep a balanced approach. The role of a parent evolves from nurturer, guide and lastly to a friend. Until the age of seven or eight years if a child make mistakes then you have to guide them and even discipline them if necessary. Till ...
Views: 114 - Stress Free Parents - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaIn todays modern lifestyle, everyone is stressed up, tired and bore, especially the parents. In most of the parts of the world, parents are usually engaged in earnings and greatly tired when back home. Even if one of the parents is not working hand, he or she must be doing house chores and at ...
Views: 1690 - Stroller Accessories - A Buyers Guide - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Bradley McBrideWhen you've got a baby, you need to have the ability to move them straightforwardly from your house to doctors appointments or running errands; the majority of mums and dads use baby strollers for this purpose, which works out very well for both you and your child. However, you also need to ...
Views: 559 - Students with ADHD in the classroom: How Can Parents Help? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Sherrie HardyGrant is sitting on his leg and tapping his pencil. As his mom observes the class, she notices that many of the other children are already turning in their work. Grant doesn’t even have one word written on the page. When the student sitting next to him complains about the tapping, the ...
Views: 1376 - Studying - BLAH!... Or... The 3% Investment! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Joseph GandolfoBack to school for a month now, and the routine has settled in for most students. When the school year begins most every student heads to school with a genuine desire, and usually a sincere effort, to do better academically. After a few weeks, unfortunately, the realities of schoolwork and ...
Views: 1210 - Subliminal CD for Babies - How to Make Babies Sleep Fast and Sound - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Got a newborn in the house? No matter how adorable they may be, when babies start crying just when you’re falling asleep or right in the middle of the night or maybe in the wee hours of the morning, you just can’t help the frustration and ...
Views: 877 - Subliminal Messages – Your Kid’s Having Trouble in School What to Do - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Is your child having problems at school? Some kids are more adept at learning than others. If your child is one of the kids who easily get distracted, who seem to have a lot of thoughts and a lack of focus, and who are having difficulty ...
Views: 3995 - Submerse yourself in luxury by renting a stunning home for a break. - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Mandi PardleyA beautiful and luxurious house set in stunning grounds can make any break extra special with a wide choice in luxurious properties to rent you will be able to find the right property to suit your occasion. Where better to hold a family reunion than at a luxurious house? Many families no ...
Views: 611 - Successful Co-Parenting: How to Raise Happy, Healthy Kids with Your Ex - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonAre you tired of playing joint-custody tug-of-war with your Ex? Would you rather be paying for your kid's needs than paying your custody attorney? Discover the How-Tos of mutual respect with your Ex and co-operation in your shared parenting plans. Find advice that's miles apart from the usual ...
Views: 1162 - Successful Learning in Seven Simple Steps - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeni HooperSuccessful Learning in Seven Simple Steps By Jeni Hooper Chartered Psychologist All parents want their children to have happy, successful lives. Once you have chosen a good school, what else can you do? Here are seven steps to successful learning you can use to help your child to do their ...
Views: 1519 - Successful Marriages are Necessary for Successful Parenting - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Burrow HillBy Burrow Hill Most everyone has flown on an airplane and listened to the attendant review safety procedures – including the part that says, “In the event the cabin loses pressure, the oxygen masks will drop down from the overhead. Place the mask over your own face before assisting small ...
Views: 728 - Successful Parenting Skills - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Cissy Pulikunnel“Don’t worry that your children never listen you; worry that they are always watching you”- Robert Fulghum It’s a significant question before every parent that whether they should need special skills and talents to grow their children in discipline and mold their good behavior patterns? With ...
Views: 1202 - Successful Parenting ~ What Does It Look Like? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Traci Carman (Gaffney)What is successful parenting? Have you been a successful parent if your kids get good grades? What if your kids don’t get good grades? What about if they are well-mannered? And, if they are not? What if you have great listeners? What if you don’t? What defines a successful parent? More and ...
Views: 1373 - Suggestions For First Year College Students - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"After your parents have dropped you off at college and have headed back home, you may experience a slight shutter of apprehension. However, you will get off on the right foot and feel more comfortable with this new and important experience, if you pay close attention to and act on the eight ...
Views: 1450 - Summer Activities for Kids –Tips for Engaging Your Kids & the Importance of Play - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Diana EnnenAs summer approaches, and moms everywhere begin their annual struggle to figure out how to survive the summer with kids at home and out of school, there’s no better time than now to really look at what is best for your kids when it comes to keeping them entertained. And, with so many parents ...
Views: 878 - Summer Freedom - Letting go of Control - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Jo-Anne CutlerWatching butterflies, going for a run and singing (out loud) to the music, the sun beaming down from a clear blue sky with my hair blowing in the wind cruising in my convertible. Just a few of the many experiences of summer freedom that I enjoy. It’s July, and the kids are on vacation with a ...
Views: 1568 - Summer Memories - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Muri CalhounMy fondest memories growing up revolved around the summer fishing trips I took as a youth with my uncle and cousins. Those fishing excursions became the highlight of our summer. We would all get up really early, before the sun even came up, and we would pile in the truck and head to the lake for ...
Views: 663 - Summer Routines for Your Quirky Child - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Carolyn StoneSummer is the time of ease, of rest and relaxation, of freedom from all those rigid schedules. Hurray! However, if you have a child with learning disabilities or ADHD or other atypical profile, you know that your child needs some structure in order to get along well and be happy. Not knowing ...
Views: 1270 - Sure Ways to Get Pregnant - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2018 from Emily LimaOne of the sure ways to get pregnant fast is to make use of symptom-thermal method. It requires a bit commitment due to the lady will measure her temperature with the aid of a basal thermometer each day at the same period. Additional, a lady has to retain track of the alteration in the pattern ...
Views: 961 - Surrender into Motherhood - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Tamara DonnSurrender into Motherhood, Extract in April 2008 Juno Magazine Surrender. What does it mean? How is it relevant to childbirth and motherhood? I first learnt about the meaning of surrender many years ago when I was travelling. Two weeks into my journey, while camping on a remote island ...
Views: 1998 - Surrogacy a Much better Alternative than Adoption - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Dandy RockwellSurrogacy is incredibly frequently noticed as better than adoption by the parents to become because it offers them, if they're able to donate their very own sperm and eggs, a genetic link for the child that they're hoping are going to be the result of such an agreement. If the intended mother is ...
Views: 650 - Surrogacy alternatives to get a Biological Youngster - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Dandy RockwellAs previously mentioned, endometriosis growing somewhere else aside from the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals in the monthly menstrual cycle making up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it by means of the menstrual period. Hysterectomy is constantly the final resort in treating ...
Views: 521 - Surrogacy An Substitute to Creating Families - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Dandy RockwellSurrogacy is an alternate kind of reproduction that is employed by couples in circumstances of infertility or any other medical issue which may well curb the chances of the woman inside the equation becoming pregnant. Other causes may well arise when a woman although fertile does not wish to ...
Views: 786 - Surrogacy An Substitute to Making Families - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Dandy RockwellSurrogacy is an alternate kind of reproduction that is employed by couples in instances of infertility or any other medical issue which might curb the probabilities with the lady in the equation becoming pregnant. Other factors may possibly arise when a lady though fertile doesn't wish to turn ...
Views: 813 - Surrogacy choices for a Biological Child - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Dandy RockwellAs previously mentioned, endometriosis developing someplace else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals from the monthly menstrual cycle creating up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it by means of the menstrual period. Hysterectomy is always the last resort in treating ...
Views: 594 - Surrogacy Laws in Florida - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Dandy RockwellSurrogacy can be a very risky procedure especially in states that have no clear laws and statutes about this process. The process of surrogacy often leads to many legal complications especially traditional surrogacy. Traditional surrogacy is a mutual agreement between the surrogate mother and ...
Views: 1511 - Surrogacy Options for Intended Couples - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Dandy RockwellSurrogacy involves a lot of processes from fertility procedures, legal matters and financial agreements. All these processes can get a bit difficult for first time intended couples or couples who are going to try surrogacy for the first time. Here are a few surrogacy options to consider: 1. ...
Views: 574 - Surrogacy Options for Very same Sex Couples - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Dandy RockwellMost surrogacy consultants recommend surrogacy for gay or lesbians couples who are unable to bear biological children for becoming parents. Plenty of gay men too as lesbians choose employing one of their loved ones members for the surrogacy. This can be completed mainly from the monetary ...
Views: 597 - Surrogacy Possibilities for Same Sex Couples - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Dandy RockwellMost surrogacy consultants recommend surrogacy for gay or lesbians couples that are unable to bear biological kids for becoming parents. A lot of gay men at the same time as lesbians favor making use of one of their family members members for the surrogacy. This really is accomplished primarily ...
Views: 578 - Surrogacy solutions for a Biological Youngster - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Dandy RockwellAs previously mentioned, endometriosis growing somewhere else aside from the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle developing up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it via the menstrual period. Hysterectomy is often the final resort in treating endometriosis ...
Views: 598 - Surrogacy Solutions for Same Sex Couples - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Dandy RockwellEvery couple, gay or straight, has the same excitement that every new parent feels when they decide to have a child in their life. For gay couples, they are not able to conceive and carry their own child so they seek other options and surrogacy is one of the best. Although adoption can still be ...
Views: 942 - Surrogacy: A great Choice for Infertile Couples - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Dandy RockwellAre you currently a single of those couples that are trying to have a infant to get a truly long time period and are failing regularly? Are you also considering surrogacy? It should be regarded as that prior to venturing into any surrogacy clinic or procedure, it's essential to have complete ...
Views: 832 - Surrogate Agencies for Successful Surrogacy - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Dandy RockwellThe choice to become a surrogate for someone else or for a different family for money can be considered an act of loving kindness that can entail a severe legal arrangement. For many surrogate mothers compensation is indeed an important part of this process however after considering all the ...
Views: 772 - Surrogate Motherhood - What is it and what are its Responsibilities? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Dandy RockwellSurrogate motherhood is often defined as the relationship exactly where by a woman carries a youngster for an person or a couple. Immediately after the woman has offered birth, the youngster is later adopted legally by the individual or the couple who had gotten into contract together with the ...
Views: 684 - Surrogate Mothers Should Know About This Facts - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2021 from Eva BraughlySurrogacy has become a life-changing procedure for many families around the world. It has given the miracle of life to families that may find it medically impossible to bear a child. Couples receiving the news of being unable to have a child can be devastating. Surrogacy has enabled families to ...
Views: 740 - Surrogate Mothers – Tips in Finding One - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Dandy RockwellCouples who cannot have their own child due to infertility or other medical reasons can opt for surrogacy as an alternative to adoption. There are legal issues involved with surrogacy and they vary from state to state in United States so it is better to seek for counsel from attorneys to help ...
Views: 571 - Surviving Empty Nest Syndrome - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2019 from Christy YatesParenting presents a crossroad every time you turn around. Becoming an Empty Nester is one of the bittersweet ones. In August 2018 my husband and I dropped off our youngest, a daughter, at college. Now we are officially Empty Nesters. I cannot think of a more poignant crossroads for me at ...
Views: 908 - Surviving Infidelity: Common Causes and a Potential Cure - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Joe JamesWhen looking at current data it is evident that surviving infidelity within a relationship or marriage is diminished. The causes for this are because of feelings that run high in such occasions, for instance thoughts of frustration, regret, disloyalty, distress, remorse and sadness are very ...
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