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- The Trials and Tribulations of Child Behavior - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Bob LancerBeing a parent is the toughest job on the planet. There are no simple tips or easy ways to handle child behavior. Kids are merely little adults that have a lifetime of learning in front of them. They need to learn how to behave as well as what is expected from them at an early age. Children are ...
Views: 886 - The True American Dream, A Prototype of the 21st Century Way of Life - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Philippe SudibyaOUR PROBLEM IS A UNIVERSAL PROBLEM These are the facts about True Love and American Dream: . 1. Most people in America believe that they understand the meaning/ concept of True Love, but in reality, they do not understand it. The proof? The divorce rate in America is more than 50 %. ...
Views: 1268 - The Truth About Angry Children - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonAnger in children is often misunderstood by adults, who don't always know how to handle children's angry outbursts. We might be asking ourselves the following questions: Is my child just being overly dramatic? Is he or she trying to control me? How do I diffuse the situation and help my child ...
Views: 1584 - The Truth About Consequences - by Submitted on May 31, 2007 from Austin BondsAs parents, we have within our reach the greatest and most effective disciplinary strategy in the world. No, it’s not military school or “Brat Camp”. The single greatest teaching and discipline strategy is a phenomenon woven into the fabric of life itself. Simply put, here it is: our choices ...
Views: 927 - The Truth about Housecleaning and Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2019 from Stephanie CooperThe pregnancy is one of the hardest periods a woman's body goes through. The hormonal and physical changes often make simple-looking tasks like vacuum or dusting impossible to perform. Women tend to get tired easily and become overly sensitive when it comes to overpowering smells and sounds. The ...
Views: 863 - The Truth About Lie - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Mitra ShahidiA lie can travel halfway round the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. A single lie discovered is enough to create doubt in every truth expressed. If you tell the truth, it becomes a part of your past. If you lie, it becomes a part of your future. We all know how difficult it ...
Views: 1665 - The Ugly Side Of College Life - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"There is an ugly side of college life that is not always clear to students, a side that all parents should discuss with children who are in college or about to enter college. Unfortunately, there is an amazing number of deceptive and harmful people out there who will try to take advantage of ...
Views: 1849 - The universal secret law of wealth - by The universe rewards action. It always has. There is no doubt about that. On the contrary, the road to failure is paved with the inactivity of those who choose to do nothing with their lives.
You can daydream all you want, but if you don't back up your wishes with solid action, NOTHING will ...
Views: 210 - The Use of Codeine- and Dextromethorphan-Containing Cough Remedies in Children - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2007 from Connie LimonThere is numerous prescription and nonprescription medications currently available for suppression of cough symptoms in children. There is also reported adverse effects and over dosage associated with giving cough and cold preparations to children. Patients and parents need to learn about the ...
Views: 901 - The Warning Signs of Teenage Substance Abuse - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from Joe MurrayIt is essential to realize as a parent that substance abuse problems can lead to other serious issues including, but not limited to, suicide, teenage pregnancy, diseases, homelessness, prostitution, stealing, gambling, incarceration, and even death. What seems like some innocent teenage ...
Views: 680 - The Way To Wash Kids Denims - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Claudio BednarzChildren jeans don’t seriously need to be washed separately from the laundry of the grown-ups inside the family. On the other hand, if the children whose jeans are to be washed are as active as most children are, there may be some actions to take prior to their jeans are tossed into the washing ...
Views: 708 - The “Practical” Meaning Of College Success - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Bob Roth, "College Success"With the cost of a college education at an all-time high, most students will graduate from college with a huge debt. Additionally, new graduates frequently increase that burden by purchasing a car, leasing an apartment and adding to their credit card debt. It’s no wonder that these young ...
Views: 984 - The “Responsibility Model” - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2008 from Denny StreckerResponsibility! How many times have you said to yourself, “I wish my child would be more RESPONSIBLE!???” As parents of “Rock Solid Kids,” we want our children to grow up to be responsible for themselves. This includes taking responsibility for their actions, commitments, outcomes, and ...
Views: 1533 - Therapy With Children Of Hurricane Katrina - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Mimi LupinUsing Relaxation Therapy And Imagery Lendell W. Braud, Ph.D., Leon H. Belcher, Ph.D., Jessica Wright, B.A, San Juanita Trevino, B.S., Blair Powell, M.A., Verlynn E. Williams, Ed.D., and Mimi Lupin, M.A. L.S.S.P. In August of 2005 Hurricane Katrina devastated the homes, property and ...
Views: 1035 - There are always other solutions - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2013 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartNo matter how consciously we live, sometime accidents do happen when children are involved. So how can we collaborate with the health-professionals in such instances ? We have experienced this - and created a win-win situation : When Leopold Light was 2 years old -another incident showed ...
Views: 1218 - There’s Great Fun In Face Painting On Kids! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Karen FuscoFace painting is an art that can be undertaken by anyone, amateur or professional. It's a fun way to entertain your children on a boring afternoon. Rain or shine, you can bring smiles and laughter with this simple entertainment. If you're brave – and you know your kids best – you can even ...
Views: 1755 - They've Gone! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Ruth Bleakley-Thiessen“I'm just surprised by what's happening inside me now that the kids have left home.” My girlfriend nodded as she listened with compassion. I went on to tell her how I had assumed I would be glad to have my new-found freedom. It's what I had been waiting for, after all. I thought I ...
Views: 1070 - Things that Emotional Attach kids - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from lizzie milanA number of parents in our early childhood education program are worried about their child's binkie habit. Some of the parents want our help in trying to accustom their child away from their comfort items. How do we make clear to parents why binkies, blankies, and bottles are important to ...
Views: 668 - Things To Do For Fun When The Kids Get Bored - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerThe kids are getting out of school for another summer break and it will take about two weeks and they will be bored and saying, "There isn't anything to do" and that is when the 'fun' begins. Mom's and Dad's across the country start to pull their hair out and which that school was a year round ...
Views: 1525 - Things To Keep In Mind When Shopping For Your Baby Room - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Jorge OlsonBuying baby nursery furniture is a joyous occasion, more so when you have the space and budget to play around. But if even if you don't, there are a number of options for you to choose from that allow you to have a beautiful room with all the amenities required to make it comfortable and ...
Views: 492 - Things to know before buying kids swim vest - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2020 from Arifur RahmanWe are expecting that our children will be out there this coming summer enjoying the warm weather. During this time, I don’t think there’s anything that beats the heat than a deep dive in the water. To make sure our kids are well prepared for the summer, we have to start buying some swimwear as ...
Views: 902 - Things to think about in Surrogacy - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Dandy RockwellStatistics reflects a round 20% of couples attempt to acquire pregnant but will not be in a position to on account of specific complications including ovulation, implantation, fertilization etc. with all the modern developed technologies it pretty possible to attain conception with just having ...
Views: 782 - Things you must consider before Buying T-shirts for your Baby - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2019 from Arifur RahmanAs a parent especially if you are a new parent, buying clothes for your newborn baby can be an unnerving experience. The baby is small and delicate but hard to resists which means you have to get out and shop for her clothes whether dresses, t-shirts and many others baby clothes. It’s not ...
Views: 613 - Things You Should Know Before Buying Baby Hipseat - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2019 from Arifur RahmanWhen you are traveling with your baby, you need to pay extra protection towards his safety. That’s where you can think about investing your money to buy a baby hipseat. However, the process of purchasing the best baby hipseat will not be the easiest thing that you could do. That’s because you ...
Views: 650 - This Fighting is Driving Me Crazy! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Tammy CoxHow many summer outings, vacations or just lazy days at home are ruined by kids trying to make mince meat out of each other? Sure, kids fight year round, but it usually seems worse during the summer when they're home all day. The dog (fight) days of summer can seem excruciatingly long. ...
Views: 810 - This Land is Their Land - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from FSB AuthorsMy fourteen-year-old son and his friends travel the streets of the city like Oliver Twist and the Artful Dodger and co. -- not ripping off people's wallets and purses, but just hanging out in an excitable, ragged crowd, thrilled to be together and thrilled to be wandering, and certainly in no ...
Views: 1118 - This Moment - by As in weeks past, I arrived at my daughter's school to take her out for our usual Tuesday afternoon together. The bell rang and I soon spotted Haley and her radiant smile walking briskly down the hallway toward me. We joined in an embrace that brought the joy, warmth and love that only a ...
Views: 896 - Those Times Teens Just Won't Listen To Any Parenting Sense - by Submitted on May 30, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonYou’ve been talking to your teen and they don’t seem to listen to or even hear anything you say. They don’t even look up from whatever addictive devices they’re using at the time. So, naturally, you raise your voice and even throw in a few of your parents’ nuggets of wisdom for good measure. Ah, ...
Views: 1607 - Three Mistakes Parents Make - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Kemi SogunleParenting is one of the most remarkable experiences one can have. No one prepares for it. The skills develop as you go along. This is because every child brings on a different experience but raising children requires the similar adopted methods. However, as parents, we sometimes make the ...
Views: 1519 - Three Sanity-Saving Tips for Work-From-Home Mothers - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2018 from Courtney MyersWhen I was expecting my first child, I had several friends who had transitioned into work-from-home careers. Some went into multi-level marketing, some sold handmade crafts online, and others were fortunate enough to find a flexible employer who allowed remote employees. After weighing my ...
Views: 1530 - Three Steps For Meeting A Dog: Instructions For Parents - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Colleen PelarIt is very important to teach kids how to interact with dogs they are interested in. Childish excitement could be interpreted as a threat by inexperienced dogs. Good kids and good dogs will have miscommunications every day. By teaching children and dogs how to interact with one another, we ...
Views: 1359 - Three Steps to Learning Anything Fast - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2007 from Jim SarrisIf you were thinking you could learn anything fast in just one step (maybe two), you’re in for a surprise. You see, there are 3 steps you need in order to learn anything fast (and easy, too!). The problem is, people (young and old), want to skip one of the steps and get right to the ...
Views: 706 - Three Things Parents Should Never Do For Their Children - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Jodie RandisiWhen our four year-old son asked if he could have a candy bar at the grocery store, I said no, and he said, okay, and the woman behind me said, “Wow, I’ve never seen that before.” She couldn’t recall seeing a child take no for an answer without whining. Usually children ...
Views: 2174 - Three Ways You Can Become a Great Stepfather - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Gerardo CampbellAt times being a stepfather can be a rewarding, challenging and disappointing experience. Like with any other endeavor worth pursuing you have to be intentional about being a great stepfather. To be a great stepfather requires maturity, perseverance and commitment. Underlying these attributes ...
Views: 3341 - Throwing Out The Supercape - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Shoshana BennettIt’s my job to take care of everyone else. I shouldn’t need help. I should be able to take care of my baby by myself. If I say “no,” that’s selfish. They’ll be disappointed in me if I refuse. If there’s time leftover for me, then I’ll take it. Even if only one of these statements rings a bell ...
Views: 1795 - Thumbsucking, Hair-Twirling And Other Comfort Habits - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldDo you have a thumbsucking child? A hair-twirler? Or has your sweet little one picked up a different comfort habit altogether? Are you fine with this? Or is it driving you crazy? More importantly, should you ignore their habit or should you take action? All four of my children sucked their ...
Views: 2930 - Tightening Relations with Teenagers - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from jane margarethIf we believe, communication, we tend to think about how we can express us. This is certainly important, but listening detail the largest of all communication skills. Teen relations are sensitive things. Girls are often willing to serious bonds within their relationships while the boys want a ...
Views: 1283 - Time Management Tips for Kids - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Marc KornWhat can I do today to be better prepared ? Whether you are a student in Middle School, High School or College, you need good Time Management skills to succeed. If you have solid skills and you start at a young age, you will be well served as you become older and enter the work force. Start ...
Views: 3051 - Time Out For Time Out - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Chick Moorman“Jillian, if you don’t stop talking back to me, you’re going to sit in the time out area until you learn to respect me!” “You know that when children in this family won’t put their toys away they have to sit in time out. Is that what you want? If not, you better start putting those toys away ...
Views: 1074 - Time-Outs - Solutions to the 4 Most Commonly Asked Questions - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtSince the success of the program "Supernanny", many parents have begun using time-outs in one way or another. While they are finding time-outs to be very effective, parents often have the same questions regarding certain problems they encounter. Here are solutions to the top 4 most commonly ...
Views: 1123 - Timeless rules for developing web applications - by Web applications are becoming increasingly important to modern businesses. These applications not only give companies a competitive advantage, but also provide them with the right tools to improve their operational efficiency. Innovative apps that are tailored to business requirements are in ...
Views: 164 - Tinder Babies and the Hook-Up Generation - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Gary DirenfeldForget your parents choosing your date. Forget going to a dance club to meet and get to know people. Forget hitting a bar to meet others. Enter Tinder. Tinder is a person to person matching app that has four basis features. The first is the ability to locate people near you (you can determine ...
Views: 1541 - Tips and Resources to Help You Support Your Child Through the Pandemic - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2021 from Veronica HislopWe are all experiencing Pandemic Fatigue. For the past year, Covid-19 has disrupted our normal everyday routines. and limited social contact with friends and family. We’ve all had enough. Although most kids appear to be adjusting to the many changes, parents remain worried. In a ...
Views: 624 - Tips and Resources to Help You Support Your Child Through the Pandemic - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2021 from Veronica HislopWe are all experiencing Pandemic Fatigue. For the past year, Covid-19 has disrupted our normal everyday routines. and limited social contact with friends and family. We’ve all had enough. Although most kids appear to be adjusting to the many changes, parents remain worried. In a ...
Views: 611 - Tips and Resources to Help You Support Your Child Through the Pandemic - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2021 from Veronica HislopWe are all experiencing Pandemic Fatigue. For the past year, Covid-19 has disrupted our normal everyday routines. and limited social contact with friends and family. We’ve all had enough. Although most kids appear to be adjusting to the many changes, parents remain worried. In a ...
Views: 604 - Tips and Resources to Help You Support Your Child Through the Pandemic - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2021 from Veronica HislopWe are all experiencing Pandemic Fatigue. For the past year, Covid-19 has disrupted our normal everyday routines. and limited social contact with friends and family. We’ve all had enough. Although most kids appear to be adjusting to the many changes, parents remain worried. In a ...
Views: 634 - Tips Busy Working Parents Need to Keep Balance Between Work and Life - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2019 from Taylor WatsonDo you want to create a perfect work-life balance? We have listed down a few tips which could be beneficial especially for the busy working parents. Maintaining a balance between work and life can seem like an arduous task for busy working parents if not planned well. Waking up at the crack ...
Views: 709 - Tips for a New Mom - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Rebecca MaorIt can be a daunting experience to be a new Mom, to say the least! Your whole life changed the moment that amazing gem emerged from you and it will never return to what it was. Don’t even think about trying to model a life according to that which was before. A new Mom must look forward and ...
Views: 585 - Tips for a Successful Surrogate Arrangement - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Dandy RockwellFor many childless couples who are looking into the option of surrogacy they all want a smooth and hassle-free agreement with no legal complications. One of the best options to avoid such problems would be to hire a professional surrogacy agency that could help you with this arrangement. ...
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