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- The 10-90 Parenting Rule - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Zaid MohamadRecently I was approached by a very talkative and persistent salesperson who is trying to sell me a certain product. We all have gone through this - a non-stop chatter who strives to highlight the quality of the product while outlining the ten reasons why you should buy it right there and then. ...
Views: 1226 - The 2-Step Solution for Getting Your Kids to Share - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtDoes your child hoard toys and possessions or have trouble taking turns? Many times we think that by just telling our child to “play nice” it will be enough to get him or her to share, however the REAL way to achieve your goal of getting your child to consider the needs and feels of others and ...
Views: 1099 - The 21st Century Parent - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from Mark BrandenburgJohn was a 43 year-old sales manager at a large company. He’s married and has 3 children, ages 7, 9, and 12. His wife works part-time as a nursing assistant, and they both do as much as they can to parent their children well. John has developed serious doubts about his ability to be an ...
Views: 2071 - The 3 Word Approach To Mommy Evaluations - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2007 from Lori RadunSuperior athletes receive the MVP award. Oscars are given to the best actors and actresses. Business owners can earn a designation of "Entrepreneur of the Year". How often have you received the "Best Mom of the Year" award? I've never received that award, and I'm a good mom. We have one of ...
Views: 1296 - The 5 best Arsenal Football Club books - by Arsenal: extraordinary images of an amazing club
This is the first attempt to tell the story of Arsenal Football Club's 121-year history through the largest and most iconic photograph of Arsenal ever published.
From the early days in Woolwich and Plumstead, through the heady hits of ...
Views: 179 - The 5 most popular travel destinations in Thailand - by Travelers planning a trip to Thailand can choose from a wide variety of wonderful travel destinations. There are many beautiful Thai islands from which to choose as well as other types of travel destinations like Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
Tourists can choose to visit northern Thailand, which ...
Views: 131 - The 5 most popular travel destinations in Thailand - by Travelers planning a trip to Thailand can choose from a wide variety of wonderful travel destinations. There are many beautiful Thai islands from which to choose as well as other types of travel destinations like Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
Tourists can choose to visit northern Thailand, which ...
Views: 131 - The 7 Reasons Your Family is Stressed Out - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtWe often hear people saying, “Gosh, life is more difficult than when we were kids.” Yes, it is very different in terms of how global the world has become and how the world feels faster-paced. This pace is what has caused parents to feel so overwhelmed by their responsibilities. From my ...
Views: 994 - The 7 Strategies for Determining Your Parenting Plan - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2015 from Gary DirenfeldThe Parenting Plan is the parental agreement setting out how the children will be cared for between separated parents. Most broadly, it stipulates the residential arrangement and how decisions shall be made affecting the child. The parenting plan may also include agreements with regard to ...
Views: 1208 - The 8 "L's" of Parenting - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Leah DaviesLOVE your child. For your child to be successful, he or she must feel valued. Your gentle touches, smiles and hugs communicate love. Giving your undivided attention, especially at the end of each day, demonstrates caring. LOOK for the good in your child and make specific comments on what he ...
Views: 1320 - The ABC's of Parenting - by A.Accept and value yourself and your child.
B.Be consistent, honest, fair, and firm as you relate to your
child.
C.Concentrate on what you like about your child and comment on it.
D.Develop interests of your own.
E.Encourage your child to discuss ideas and goals, ...
Views: 949 - The ABC's of Parenting - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2007 from Leah DaviesAccept and value yourself and your child. Be consistent, honest, fair, and firm as you relate to your child. Concentrate on what you like about your child and comment on it. Develop interests of your own. Encourage your child to discuss ideas and goals, expressing the belief that he or she ...
Views: 1683 - The ABCs of In Vitro Fertilization - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Stan WrightThe ABCs of In Vitro Fertilization IVF, or in vitro fertilization, is used to treat problems with fertility and help couples conceive a child. The process involves harvesting mature eggs from a woman’s ovaries and combining them with sperm in the lab which essentially fertilizes them. ...
Views: 693 - The Actual State of the Economy - Good or Poor? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2020 from kingof seoThere's something concerning the US Economy at this time that I for starters don't get. Now it could be that being truly a brit, I am only a little slow on the usage; it has been identified to happen every now and then but at this time I cannot fathom a few things out. Firstly, the UK ...
Views: 1040 - The Adderrall Effect: Why Your Honor Student is at Risk of Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Linda BertrandAs a parent, you try to instill certain values and expectations in your children so that they can be happy and successful in life. You’ve taught them to say no to drugs and constantly encourage them to do well in school; but what happens when it gets complicated and the two begin to ...
Views: 1067 - The Advantages of Living in a Retirement Facility - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Sarah DowlingAn assisted living facility will benefit the senior and the senior’s family. Those individuals who have reached retirement years often enjoy a lot of independence, but they may also begin to have difficulty making sure that they are taking proper care of themselves. This is particularly the ...
Views: 713 - The Advantages of Reading Parenting Blogs - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from florence jonesThe advent of the internet has certainly not only made our lives easier to live, but has also brought us many ways to keep boredom at bay. In addition to giving us access to tons of useful information, it also allows us to keep up with traditions but with new twists to it. An example of this ...
Views: 1027 - The Advantages of Surrogacy - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Dandy RockwellThere are many issues that continue to surround the process of surrogacy. In some countries and states this process is not acceptable. Religious countries still continue to question its legality and simply could not accept the facts that this is something that could help intended parents have a ...
Views: 3023 - The Advantages of Surrogate Agency Florida - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Dandy RockwellOnce intended parents or surrogate mothers step into the journey of surrogacy, the first stepping stone for this process is to find a surrogate agency or directly through an independent to match with. There are several advantages and disadvantages when one opts for surrogate agencies. Some will ...
Views: 940 - The Adventures of Babadooga: Back to Big - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Grace AbonilloThe Adventures of Babadooga: Back to Big written by Kristin Hamilton and illustrated by Noemi Faludi Varga was written for kids and kids at heart. This is a tale of a little girl named Eva and her amazing adventures with a mischievous elf, Babadooga. Hold on to your imagination as Eva ...
Views: 1786 - The American Plague of the 21st Century - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2015 from Lisa EdwardsThere is a plague spreading across our country. It's not ebola, or measles. It can be cured, though the recovery time is long and hard. Parents are passing it to their children. There is an inoculation for it, though many parents don't understand it, and aren't willing to do it. It's name ...
Views: 1022 - The Angelcare Nappy Disposal System Shows Its Worth - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Baby Products Wholesale | Baby Goods Wholesale Nursery Product Wholesale | Baby Items WholesaleTaking care of presents from little angels is one of the problems of parents with which you are most easily able to assist your customers. A Nappy disposal system can make the job of being mum or dad so much more pleasant and as a retailer you are perfectly positioned to introduce this idea and ...
Views: 1974 - The Background of Surrogates - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dandy RockwellThe background of surrogate motherhood goes back to biblical instances. In truth, some people say it dates back to Sarah and Abraham. Specific folks say that it started even just before them, and that it is actually only recorded about Abraham due to the fact he was written about within the ...
Views: 746 - The Basics of Becoming a Surrogate Mother - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Dandy RockwellSurrogate mothers decide to become a surrogate because they want to help other couples have a child. Some surrogates also decide to become one because of the compensation but often will not tell you that this is their reason. If a mother decides to become a Florida surrogate, then she should ...
Views: 771 - The Beauty of Life’s Lessons - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonLife lessons can appear in the most unexpected places. I was working on one of my blogs last week at the kitchen table. The smoke alarm starts ringing. I look up and can see smoke coming out of the oven which triggered the alarm. My teenage daughter had just 5 minutes prior put cookies in ...
Views: 1223 - The Bedside Crib -- Fifteen Reasons To Buy One - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Helen BurroughsAlso known as a co-sleeper, the bedside crib attaches to the side of an adult bed. Resembling a standard crib with one of the side rails removed, the open side is placed next to the adult bed, with the bedside mattress and adult bed mattress at the same level. It allows your baby to remain ...
Views: 1536 - The Benefits and Risks of Co-Sleeping with Your Baby - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2021 from Isabella WhitmoreCo-sleeping with a baby is one of the most debated parenting topics in the world. This is because there are many different opinions on whether to co-sleep with a baby or not. To help you figure out the best choice for your family, here are the benefits and risks of co-sleeping with your ...
Views: 653 - The Benefits of a Music Program in a Child's Education - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Linda Le PhanThe benefits of a musical program in your child’s education, whether being offered by the school or if you hire someone to teach your child how to pay, are numerous and huge. Many researchers are claiming that a musical program can help your child in school, society and in overall life. While ...
Views: 1127 - The Benefits Of Bicycle Trailers For Children And Parents - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Roberto ZamoraGetting yourself a bicycle trailer is a great idea if you have a baby because a bicycle trailer can serve many functions. If you're a parent, you should seriously consider getting bike trailers to make your life much easier. A bike trailer not only helps you to travel around the town with ...
Views: 781 - The Benefits of BilingualEducation for Daycares - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2020 from Khadija AkterAlthough Bilingualism is a well-researched and documented subject, the opinions and schools of thought surrounding it continue to be diverse. Many of the concerns on the subject, and especially as far as children are concerned; touch on the issues of benefits and mental ability. Should bilingual ...
Views: 796 - The Benefits of Nursery Rhymes - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2019 from Arifur RahmanNursery rhymes have been passing down for generations. We get it from our parents, and we give it to our children. It seems this habit won't change soon. Schools even use them as a teaching tool for children. All of this shows that nursery rhymes give benefits to children. And what are those? ...
Views: 732 - The Benefits of Using an Online Development Tracker - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from florence jonesParents today have a lot more on their plate than parents in the old days. Then, mothers didn’t have to juggle work with managing the household and taking care of the kids. There were no electric appliances and certainly no gadgets to help them out. While parents these days have the convenience ...
Views: 838 - The Best Baby Monitors - What New or Expecting Parents May or May Not Know- Find Out Here - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Dan TerioWe all work too hard to just throw money away or spend money on a purchase without making an educated decision by performing the proper research. Affordability is important, but to make sure that you select a baby monitor which best suites your needs, is as equally important. Simply put, you can ...
Views: 592 - The Best Breastfeeding Advice I Ever Got - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Carrie LauthRecently I was with a group of Mothers who were discussing the breastfeeding advice they had received as brand new Moms. I realized quickly how fortunate I was to have been given the best advice I ever got on breastfeeding by my own Mother. The two things she told me prevented countless ...
Views: 845 - The Best Call I Ever Made - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Beate CheletteMotherhood, or to be more precise, single motherhood, is the greatest job in the world, the biggest challenge, and the most incredible growth opportunity, especially when you have to push through your fears and personal limitations because you have no choice. Very often my writings to you ...
Views: 1564 - The Best Shows in Vegas for Kids and Families - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Jamie Mary BakerVegas and kids? Two things most people won’t naturally put together or even associate with each other. But believe it or not, Vegas is for kids too. The best shows in Vegas for kids are performed in popular hotels and resorts on the Strip and around it. Topping the list of spectacular shows ...
Views: 1534 - The Best Strategy to Fight Against Bullying - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2021 from Clarissa LearyWith a balanced self-esteem, your child will not only turn out to be confident, they will also be able to recognize their strengths and weaknesses and still feel great about themselves. A healthy self-esteem also prevents them from feeling intimidated when someone tries to bully ...
Views: 831 - The best way of choosing toys for kids - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2020 from Arifur RahmanChoosing a toy for your child may seem simple but there’s a lot into it that you are supposed to know to buy a toy that your son/daughter will appreciate. Verily, there are many factors to put into consideration including the price, their age, safety, educational value of these toys and ...
Views: 770 - The Bias Of News Reports And Studies - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from J DI recently saw a news report on NBC Nightly News that discussed how more and more families are choosing not to vaccinate their children. On the surface, this seemed like a very interesting report, so I eagerly awaited the segment. However, after viewing the report, I was left very angry and ...
Views: 1022 - The BIG Secret to Getting Your Kids to Behave - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtEver wonder why some days your kids just seem to test you, rebel against you or resist everything you ask of them? That happened to me a couple of days ago and I want to share with you how I resolved this issue. My family has been on holidays for the past two weeks. Due to a variety of life ...
Views: 1207 - The Blame Game - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from FSB AuthorsAs a parent, you accept from the start that it is all your fault. Every last inhibition, weakness and thing that goes wrong in your child's life is down to you -- however old they are. If they get bullied, bully, pick the wrong course at university or marry the wrong girl, it is all because you ...
Views: 646 - The Boom in Female Genital Surgery: Causes and Consequences - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2020 from Muhammad ZubairFemale genital surgery is becoming one of the cosmetic operations that are increasing. In a society of cult of the body, perfect vaginas and vulvas are sought, which defy gravity and the passage of time. That is why genital surgery, although still representing 1.5% of interventions in the ...
Views: 603 - The Boy Diet - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Patricia T. KeenanWhile many couples do not believe they can pick the gender of their future baby and happy with being pregnant. There are couples who will do anything just to have a gender of their choice. Though there is a lot of available information in the internet, they still find another way that will ...
Views: 719 - The Bully and the Bullied - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Patricia NollOne Word Fits All for those who engage in harassing, stalking, hitting, fighting, threats, blackmail, domestic violence, rape, gang violence, drug trafficking, killing, terrorism and more…that one word is BULLY! The bully, whether in person, in cyberspace, via telephone, email and texts, and ...
Views: 1100 - The Celebration Of Motherhood! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Traci Carman (Gaffney)There is no job quite like that of being a mother. I remember when I brought my first son home from the hospital, being in somewhat of a state of shock that they actually let me go home without a nurse! I wondered what made me automatically able to care for a brand new baby 7/24. How could they ...
Views: 1938 - The Costs of Surrogacy Process - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Dandy RockwellBecoming a surrogate mother involves lots of risks and many problems. You have to be emotionally and physically strong to be able to handle the whole surrogacy process. Many decide to become a surrogate mom to help other couples have a child while others also do this for the compensation. Many ...
Views: 647 - The Curious Child – How Parents Raise Kids Who Love to Learn - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2019 from Jean TracyThey creep toward toys, put objects in their mouths, pull on mom’s earrings. Everything is interesting to them. But they can lose it. I remember a frustrated second grade teacher asking me to observe 3 of her students. None of them would try. "I don’t know," was their only answer to the ...
Views: 822 - The Day Care Dilemma: How Do I Choose? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Karen FuscoYears ago, simply asking a friend or neighborhood teen to babysit for you was as easy as picking up the phone. Or you might have found an advertisement in the local newspaper. But with day care centers and providers springing up like daisies, the choices today are far and wide. Don’t worry! ...
Views: 1532 - The Day My Son Flew Into The Sky - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2018 from Sheryl PaulHe had been waiting for this since he was two years old. For as far back as we can remember, Everest has wanted to fly. Many young kids, especially boys, have a penchant for things that go – trucks, cars, trains, boats – but for Everest it was more than a stage; it was a calling. He wasn’t ...
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