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- The New and Improved Perfect Mother - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Virginia McCormackWhat’s your idea of the perfect mother? Is it the perfectly dressed, cookie baking, PTA president, and thriving career momma? Is it the mom with the bleary eyes carrying an infant while dealing with a tantrum in the cereal aisle? Or could it be the mom who leaves the dishes piled, the laundry ...
Views: 764 - The One Every Parent of a Girl Must Ask Themselves - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Tonya PrinceMemory Lane “No!” “Nobody kisses me! Except my mother, my Grammy, my Aunt Kisha, my LaLa, my Nanny, my Dada, my Gma,” (and the list went on) I knew the list cold. It was a list we agreed on together. See, I am his mother. And, that little four-year-old who was being indignant and ...
Views: 1188 - THE ORIGINAL BULLY MEETS THE 1 RULE - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Karen RyceIf you are really serious about putting an end to bullying, you have to stop it at the source. Even then it might take some time to end it, but it could happen. What is that source, you ask… Adults. Who knows how it began, but look at the facts: huge people (adults) willing to do whatever it ...
Views: 833 - The Parent Farm - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Lyn McDonaldImagine The Parent Farm sounds funny I know, yet it would be nice to know that there is a place where parents can go to learn how to nurture and teach their children, how to become great adults. It is commonly said that there is no rule book or instruction manual on how to be a good parent, yet ...
Views: 1285 - The Parent's Path: A Coaching Guide To Transform Self And Family - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from Rose Ann KennettAn Introduction Parenting creates the foundation for human existence, physically and spiritually. We come into this world totally dependent upon our physical parents for physical sustenance and survival. Most psychologists agree that the foundation for a healthy emotional and mental life is ...
Views: 1194 - The Parental Balancing Act - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2013 from Michael BroderI recently read an editorial in Philadelphia Magazine about parents demanding too little from their children. The author opined “we have caved in to the foolish idea that being a good parent means being nice to our children, and making their youths as pleasant and free of stress as possible. ...
Views: 1773 - The Parental Responsibility of Estate Planning - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2019 from Snehal TanwarAuthor and financial advisor, Suze Orman was absolutely right when she said, “Estate planning is an important and everlasting gift you can give your family.” Estate planning is not just another part of financial planning. It is a way to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of when you are ...
Views: 637 - The Parents Corner - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Glenn SmylyI USED TO BE A PERFECT PARENT......and then I had kids. I used to try to figure out which one of them stole from me in utero all that wonderful knowledge I had about raising the perfect kids and what magic could bring it back to me. Reality set in eventually and I realized I am not perfect, my ...
Views: 1054 - The Parent’s Job - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Tom KingIn my work as a marriage and relationship coach I encounter many people who are dealing with parenting challenges. I also see the effects of the parenting they received on their current relationships. Therefore I wanted to share these thoughts on parenting. A parent’s primary job is to ...
Views: 1065 - The Perfect Toy Box For Your Child, One To Spark His Or Her Imagination! - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Marina NeimanA child's playroom should be a place where he or she can joyfully and safely spend time exploring his or her surroundings. The room should be decorated with bright, stimulating colors. But care should be taken not to overwhelm the child with an overly busy or cluttered room. A well structured, ...
Views: 673 - The Poetry of Loss - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2018 from Sheryl PaulMy son and I are driving into town for our weekly Friday morning special time and Suzanne Vega’s song “The World Before Columbus” comes on. It’s a song she wrote for her daughter that I used to sing to Everest when he was a baby, and these lyrics made me cry every time: Those men who lust for ...
Views: 1032 - The Possible Damage Smoking during Pregnancy can Cause for Your Child - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Andy GeeslinMany people are aware of the dangers of smoking and being exposed to second hand smoke. It's reasonable that the dangers of smoking during pregnancy will affect the unborn baby as well. This topic has been research and there have been studies done. These studies show the connection between ...
Views: 866 - The Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Milissa HardingWe live in a world that is very externally focussed, where so many people are looking outwardly for how to make sense of their lives. We often ask ourselves (without even realizing it sometimes), "What's in it for me?", and we find ourselves cautious about committing to things or participating ...
Views: 1479 - The Power Of One - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Debbie MilamWe are living in a world where we are constantly shown, by the media, man's inhumanity toward each other through violence, terrorism, and war. Never has there been a time that our light is more needed than now. During this powerful time in history we, as a group of conscious beings, actually can ...
Views: 970 - The Power of Play - Kids Need To Experience The Joy Of Free Play - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Sunflowers Media“Go outside and play.” We say it all the time because we know our kids need to run around and experience the joy of free play. Their whole lives are structured to some degree and let’s face it, most of the time that is a good thing. Kids get a sense of security from knowing what comes next. ...
Views: 718 - The Power of Respect - Feeling Disrespectful - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Karen RyceQ: “I’ve been reading your column, and I like a lot of what you say. Most of the time I think I am a respectful parent, but not always. Sometimes I really don’t feel like being respectful. What can I do then?” V.H., Briceland, CA A: When you are feeling frustrated, disappointed, ...
Views: 2352 - The Powerful Use of Language and How It Impacts Autistic Children - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Rachael MahWhen looking at the language we use with our autistic children it is useful to break it down into categories. There are four things on which to focus when you want to use appropriate language with your child. 1. Stay Away from Negatives One thing to remember is that the subconscious mind ...
Views: 1158 - The Price of Over-Protective Parenting - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerWatch the child closely to recognize when you are really needed to step in to lend support verbally or physically, but give the child enough freedom to discover his safe limits for himself. Raising children well involves a careful balance of providing the child with independence and ...
Views: 1274 - The Problem-Solving Parent: Boys ''Must'' Be Boys - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from John CruzerHow often have you heard the cliché "boys will be boys?" In the days when little boys were at home, running around the yard and neighborhood playing cowboys and superheroes and building secret hideouts, we saw the violent and energetic play of boys as a sign of strength, leadership, and future ...
Views: 845 - The Problem-Solving Parent: Read Me a Story! - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from John CruzerToo many Americans are incapable to read above a sixth-grade level and even more choose not to read. Yet, if kids are exposed to reading at an early age, they are more likely to make it a part of their adult life. As parents, it is our duty to be role models for literacy – starts reading to kids ...
Views: 747 - The Process of Surrogacy - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Dandy RockwellSurrogacy is one of the best options for many childless couples who would like to have children of their own. This process is slowly gaining popularity because of its high rate of success. Although this process is difficult, expensive and can get emotional it always provides hope and can result ...
Views: 706 - The Psychic Child - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Kerrie WearingIs your child susceptible to the sudden onset of a mood swing? Does he or she not like to be alone too often? Is she apprehensive of the dark? Or does he speak to you about people and events that he really shouldn’t know anything about? If any of these seem familiar, then I strongly ...
Views: 1339 - The Psychology of Security Blankets - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2013 from Melody ThomasDo you remember the old Peanuts comics, where Linus carried his security blanket with him everywhere he went? It seemed to give him a sense of security that one would expect from a “security” blanket and if he was out of touch with the blanket, he experienced physical illness as a result. ...
Views: 8242 - The Quiet of My Home - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Teri GoetzA journal from February 9, 2009: As I sit here on a Sunday morning in February, snow blanketing the ground, a light breeze making the chimes sing, I love the soft quiet. My girls, my ducklings, as I like to call them when they’re here together, are asleep in their beds. It’s nearly noon, ...
Views: 1345 - The Real Story Of Dog Ownership With Babies - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from J DSurfing the Internet (as I am wont to do at times), I ran across an article entitled “Dogs and Babies”. It was written by an author in reaction to a story that she read in the Wall Street Journal. This author stated that dog owners have a fear of introducing their babies to their dogs and ...
Views: 1498 - The Religion We All Belong To! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaThere are many cultures in this world and all are aware of the name, ‘cultural differences’. We think we belong to a different region so our likes and dislikes are different. We feel we behave similarly while living in the same group and follow the same religious teachings that each one of us ...
Views: 1717 - The Right Motivations of a Surrogate Mother - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Dandy RockwellSurrogacy involves the mutual agreement between a surrogate mother and intended parents. The agreement focuses on the process of helping the intended parents conceiving a child by artificial means. The main focus on this mutual agreement is that the surrogate mother would carry and nurture the ...
Views: 727 - The Right Way of Breastfeeding - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2013 from Antonio BolickiBreastfeeding is not just healthy for the child however it likewise brings a number of wellness advantages for the mom. This is the primary reason numerous contemporary mothers make the effort and discover the time to nurse their child. Although it can be challenging for working moms to do, ...
Views: 1109 - The Risks of Bed-Sharing with A Baby - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2021 from Isabella WhitmoreBed-sharing with a baby is a controversial topic. Some believed that it can be beneficial for both parents and infants. While others say bed-sharing is not only dangerous for babies but potentially deadly. It’s natural for parents to want to be close with their babies as much as possible. ...
Views: 659 - The Role of a Parent and Family Coach - by Submitted on May 19, 2015 from Frankie DoironWith the hectic 24/7 lifestyles in today’s modern world, parents of all different ages, cultures and backgrounds are routinely faced with multiple and often competing demands. With so many responsibilities and distractions from different sources, life can and does get overwhelming. Many times ...
Views: 1293 - The Role of Play and Developing Fine Motor Skills - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2017 from Aaron KesslerWith the advent and rapid adoption of the iPad and overall tablet technology, kids are not developing fine motor skills. Today, many arrive at school without enough hand strength and coordination to use scissors or hold a pencil correctly. In fact, only about half can hold a pencil ...
Views: 1119 - The role of Teacher Aides in the classroom and how qualifications assist their performance - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2018 from Usama MalikIt is not clear how children’s contact with Teacher Aides has improved the quality of their educational experience. More models on how Teacher Aides were functional in a class are needed to justify their role in class, more direction would allow Teacher Aides to have a more definitive function ...
Views: 778 - The Secret to Being a Good Mother - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Teal ScottBefore a child is born, a woman may have existed but a mother is born the moment a child is born. It is true that some of us are more adept at mothering than others. For some of us, the dream of raising and nurturing a child has been one we have had since we were children. For others, it ...
Views: 1645 - The Secret To Parenting A Child Through The Terrible Twos - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Dean CaporellaAre the terrible twos myth or reality? It's a great topic to debate at a gathering an it's one which has plenty of support either way from those who have had the pleasure of parenting a child. Some say they are as real as the sun rising in the east yet others never experienced the tantrums from ...
Views: 871 - The Self-Esteem We Are Blessed With! - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaSelf-esteem is one of the natural things that we all have been blessed with since birth. A tiny baby cannot do anything for her, hence can cry, drink, blink, observes, and can feel emotions. Although the intensity of the emotions are not very much visible, but they are present even at the time ...
Views: 1714 - The Sense of Security In The NICU That Blew Away With Hurricane Sandy - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Stephanie Wellington, MDAs chaotic as life in the NICU can be, it is the daily routines that provide order. Parents and staff know that everyday there will be morning sign-out, daily rounds, a time for procedures, scheduled feedings, appointments with therapists, and which consulting doctors will come to see the ...
Views: 980 - The Seven Powers for Self Control - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Ereline ClementsThe Seven Powers for Self Control Lesson 1: The Power of Perception No one can make you mad without your permission It really is true that no one can make you angry without your permission. We all like to believe that someone outside of ourselves is responsible for the way we respond in ...
Views: 2903 - The Sex Talk part 2- From the Teens Perspective - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Linda BertrandLast Friday, we featured a post (It’s not too early to have the Talk) from Shadra Bruce about the importance of talking to your teenagers about sex. Today we’re following-up on this important topic from a teenage girl’s perspective. My generation is constantly surrounded by messages of a sexual ...
Views: 1572 - The Shettles Method in Conceiving a Boy - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Patricia T. KeenanThe Shettles method seems to be logical enough in how to conceive a boy other medical experts however says that there is no way to influence the gender of the baby. While others gives 75 to 90 percent success rate, still a lot of debate has been going through. Apart from these scientific methods ...
Views: 822 - The Significance of Insurance in Surrogacy - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Dandy RockwellIn relation to surrogacy arrangements, Intended Parents and surrogates are normally focused on creating a match and beginning the fertility remedies; nevertheless the problem of suitable insurance coverage is maybe the single most significant element in making certain that parties have exercised ...
Views: 1055 - The Social Consequences Of Teenage Pregnancy - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from paul empeyThere are both biological and social consequences of teenage pregnancy but it is probably the latter that have the most serious consequences. Most girls become fertile around the age of fourteen. Traditionally it is considered prudent to delay motherhood until the age of eighteen or later. In ...
Views: 1791 - The Spirit of Santa - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from Michele LongI’ve often been asked by young parents how we explained Santa to our children when they were young. One day, my friend Patti brought that question up again in the conversation. After hearing of our tradition of the "Spirit of Santa," Patti, like so many others, told me she was adopting it, ...
Views: 917 - The Sweet Taste of LOSING? How to Motivate Kids - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Susan PatersonShe asked her son, "Did you do your best?" He said, "Yes!" She replied, "Then I'm proud of you." And so began a pattern of copping out that would last his whole life. What if children had parents who instead of asking, "Did you do your best?" asked, "Did you do whatever it takes?" ...
Views: 1317 - The Three C's Of Parenting - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Lisa LarsenParenting is one of the most challenging and important enterprises human beings can undertake. I have the deepest respect for people who undertake this challenge consciously and who want to do it well. Such parents are preparing the future generation to live purposeful and good lives, and I ...
Views: 2054 - The Three Stages of Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2019 from Nancy BartA standard pregnancy lasts up to 40 weeks in humans. The pregnancy period is divided into three stages referred to as trimesters. Each trimester is three months long. Each trimester represents the unique stages of pregnancy. Here is a look at the three trimesters of pregnancy and the changes you ...
Views: 790 - The Top 3 Ways To Help Your Child Have A Successful School Year - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Tamara Shirer1) Be A Proactive Parent: Children with proactive parents are more likely to excel academically. So what does it mean to be a proactive parent? Well, you are either a proactive or reactive parent. Taking a proactive approach to your child’s education means that you are not waiting until the ...
Views: 1143 - The Top Ten Tips for Jump-Starting Your Child's Education - by Toddlers have a greater ability to acquire new skills and information than children who are 5, 6, or 7 years old. Research indicates that introducing reading, language, and math skills in the toddler years may make school success come more easily to your child for years to come.
1. "Narrate" ...
Views: 919 - The Top Ten Tips for Potty Training Your Child - by What parent feels knowledgeable and confident about potty training their child? Potty training is one of the greatest challenges that both children and their parents face in the first few years of a child's life.
1. Dress your child in underwear at about 28 months of age when the child is at ...
Views: 1099 - The Total Transformation Program – A Reliable Parenting Product? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Jerry GardnerParenting can be troublesome specifically if you are coping with misbehaving kids. The behavior challenges in kids can be a daily matter that parents should correct. It could possibly make the everyday lives of parents hectic. If not dealt with, the bad actions of children can continue to become ...
Views: 1280 - The treatment of ADHD and the MTA Trials - by “Stimulant” medications have been around for many years and are generally regarded as first line medical treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine compounds are the leaders in this group of medications with a variety of delivery ...
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