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- Why Didn't I Have Twins? - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Bill McLeodI have always said that I am the most blessed father in the world to have my children. Raising them on my own has definitely been a challenge, but with challenges come great rewards. I hope that I can just keep the two of them around long enough to realize this. My son is now 17 and I am so ...
Views: 1031 - The chirping sounds of baby boy names - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Baby nologyBringing up a baby can bring a smile to everyone’s face in the family. The thought of seeing your baby for the first time, holding the tiny little fingers and touching gently the snowy skin of your baby must be an integral part of parents everyday’s activity during the period of nine months. ...
Views: 1593 - What to Do If Your Child Is Being Bullied - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Leslie YouraFrom the moment a child is born, the parent begins to worry: illnesses, the safety of vaccinations, best ways to discipline, foods that children are most likely to choke on when eating. It seems worry and parenting go hand and hand, much like peanut butter and jelly; you can’t have one without ...
Views: 1714(1 vote) - In My Seat - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.You could be in my seat. You’re walking around aimlessly, not sure which way to go. You could be in my seat. You can review all of the court case files, yes; you could be in my seat. You can watch people come and go, deciding their fate; you could be in my seat. Sitting there, arms in ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - Parents are Key to Keeping Their Teen Driver Safe - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Anne Marie HayesCar crashes are the greatest danger teens face as they learn to drive. But the majority of these crashes are preventable. Parents play a key role in teaching their teens how to drive a car and keeping them safe on the road. The Teen Driving Research team at The Children’s Hospital of ...
Views: 1407 - Children Are People In Need Of Support, Too… - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Tracey RussellTracey E. Russell April is Child Abuse Prevention Month but unfortunately there isn’t a safe month or day for our precious gems. Almost everyday in any state in our wonderful USA we hear of stories of children being dramatically harmed at the hands of adults. They are being smothered, ...
Views: 1207 - Hey, Dude, Which Way From Here? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from al betz“Hey, dude, I’m a teenager. Whaddya expect from me? Kids my age tend to be a little raunchy at times. We like to hang with our buds and make fun of people. And video games . . . man, I live for video games! Pops says they make me angry — some of the games are a little violent, you know? But pops ...
Views: 1717 - Teen Success in Challenging Times - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Linda BertrandTeen Success in Challenging Times: Practical Tips on How You Can Help Your Teen By Bobbi DePorter These are challenging and disruptive times for all of us – wars, the environment, the economy – and our kids, particularly teens, are being affected as well. Everywhere they turn there is talk of ...
Views: 1061 - Sassy Kids: How to Deal with a Mouthy Child - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from James LehmanAre you tired of disrespectful talk from your kids? Do your children respond with eye-rolling and sarcasm to everything you say? Most—if not all—kids go through phases when they are sassy, mouthy, or disrespectful. As a parent, it’s hard to know when to let it slide—and when to address the ...
Views: 4040(2 votes) - Dueling Hormones: When Puberty and Menopause Collide - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Linda BertrandNow, more than ever, so many households are experiencing puberty and perimenopause and menopause (I call it PM&M for short) at the same time. Why? In 1980, the average age of a first time mother was 23. In 2010 that number jumped to almost 27 (26.8). This matches up a 14 year old child with a ...
Views: 970 - 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: 1433 - Passed On - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.It doesn’t matter how old you are, or when you start a new tradition. The important thing is that you start it. Some things are passed down from a long time ago. It could be a personal item, a story, a ceremony, or a family event, to name a few. For some people it is merely the way ...
Views: 1491(1 vote) - Why Kids Runaway and How To Stop Them - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from James LehmanIt’s every parent’s worst nightmare—you go to check on your child in the middle of the night, and she’s not there. Your heart starts pounding and you fly into panic mode, calling her friends, your relatives, and the police. Whether or not your child has run away or threatened to do so—or you ...
Views: 2654(3 votes) - The Secret Life of Bullies: Why They Do It and How to Stop Them - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from James LehmanWhy do some kids turn to bullying? The answer is simple: it solves their social problems. After all, it's easier to bully somebody than to work things out, manage your emotions, and learn to solve problems. Bullying is the proverbial “easy way out,” and sadly, some kids take it. Look at men ...
Views: 3266(4 votes) - Parenting Difficulties - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Michelle GottliebMany stages of parenting are hard. Adjusting when the baby first arrives is a major change. It can take a year and a half to fully integrate all the changes that a baby brings to the family. Then you have moved on to the toddler years. Having a two or three year old around the house has many ...
Views: 1306 - BUILDING A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR TEEN - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianAs teens establish independence, parents need to understand that: - Parents are still the most important influence in their children’s lives. Teens are trying to become adults. One of their greatest difficulties is becoming independent while maintaining a loving relationship with ...
Views: 1426 - Egypt’s Revolution and America’s Youth - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Linda BertrandThis is the second installment of our Teen Influencer Series on Parent eSource.com When young people today think of revolution, history lessons and men from far-away lands usually come to mind. Januray 25th, 2011, changed all of that. Most teens were unaware of the peaceful revolution brewing ...
Views: 1471 - Born This Way- Lady Gaga’s Leadership and Influence on Teens - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Linda BertrandPop music sensation, Lady Gaga, made Time Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People in 2010 and Forbes list of 100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities in the world. Forbes even placed her at number seven in their list of Top 100 most powerful women. Clearly, she is having an impact, ...
Views: 3497 - Lady Gaga, Fame Monster or Positive Role Model? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Linda BertrandThere’s no doubt that some of Gaga’s antics, such as wearing meat and being painted with blood is not something that parents want to highlight to their teens. There’s also no doubt that she is coming out of left field much of the time. Because some of her songs depict lyrics of partying and ...
Views: 3474 - ATTRACT FAVOR - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Patricia RossDfw Teen Voice " How to Attract Favor In Your Life" By Patricia Founder Teen Voice http://teenvoice.ws Attract Define as: at·tract v. at·tract·ed, at·tract·ing, at·tracts v.tr. 1. To cause to draw near or adhere by physical force: Magnetic poles are attracted to their ...
Views: 2721 - When Your Teenager Has a Drinking Problem - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Mike MillerAmong the many nightmares that parents encounter is catching your adolescent child has been drinking. This might have happened when you smell vodka on their breath after coming home from an activity with friends Or perhaps it's actually catching them drinking at a party, or in your house. ...
Views: 1473(2 votes) - Slumber Party Games Ideas for Teenage Girls - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Ladan LashkariAs you know, slumber party games are a favorite fun activity for kids, teenagers, and even adults. Having a sleepover party with friends and playing various creative games in it is an all-time favorite activity for all ages, especially teenage girls. So when you are ...
Views: 3764 - Dear Dr. Romance: My daughter told me that she can't take it anymore and wanted to kill herself - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am a divorced father of 3. I am remarried. My 11 year old daughter is very upset about her mother's new boyfriend that is also still married. He was first introduced as a friend but she doesn't understand why he is always at the house and stays till late at night. My ...
Views: 1566 - Save a Friend: Youth Suicide is Preventable - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Ida Tyree-HycheOn the phone with his teenage brother, a young person in my young people’s church organization noticed his brother, the popular, fun-loving, star high school football player, sounded more mature and serious in his conversation. The usual jostling greeting of “What do you want?” was replaced with ...
Views: 2506(2 votes) - Teens Taking Sides, A Painful Consequence of Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Linda BertrandI received the following question which poses many challenges related to divorce and parenting. While there is never a one-size-fits all answer to relationship questions, I’m sharing my response with you as a perspective worth considering. This may be useful to initiate conversations with your ...
Views: 1138 - Divorce is Tough – Even Tougher on Teens! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Linda BertrandWe all know divorce is tough on families. Everyone is affected, especially the children. In most cases, the older the children, the more complex the reaction and more difficult the adaptation. There are many reasons why. Older children have a longer history in the former family unit, regardless ...
Views: 1054 - Control Your Teens: Learn How to Deal with Teenage Anger - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. One day, you received a call from school. It turned out your teenage son had just beaten up somebody else again. This time you’re definitely worried. This would be the third time for the past 3 weeks, and you definitely believed something should ...
Views: 896 - Cyberbullying: Teen Social Life in the 21st Century - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Lori PayneCyberbullying: Teen Social Life in the 21st Century If you are the parent of a teen or have a teen in your life, then you are surely familiar with Twitter, MySpace, Facebook, Tumblr, YouTube, and countless other social networking sites where teens congregate. These sites have become a ...
Views: 2533 - Do You Speak Teen? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Lori PayneIs thr a gnr8shn gap bt rents n teens? If you can read the above title, then most likely, you speak teen. Today’s teens are some of the most technologically savvy teens ever. Most teens engage in texting, IMing, chatting, or some other form of electronic communication. That’s in addition to ...
Views: 1450 - What Happened To My Teenager? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Lori Payne“I don’t know my family anymore.” A teenager recently shared that sentiment with me and I wonder if there are other teens (and their families) who are going through this experience. How does your teenager come to feel alienated from the family? Now we have all heard that adolescence is a ...
Views: 1296 - If Only My Teen Came With A Universal Remote - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Lori PayneIf Only My Teen Came with a Universal Remote By Lori Payne, LPC-S Being a teen in the millennium means being constantly connected. If you want to cause a teenager to have a near-panic attack, just try taking away his cell phone. Then there’s the computer for Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, chat ...
Views: 1448 - Bullying Depression: Stop It before It Gets Worse - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. According to a poll published in Journal of the American Medical Association, in 2011 11 percent of the respondents admitted to bullying others at one point. Moreover, bullying happened as early as the elementary years. Eight percent were being ...
Views: 867 - Teen Depression: The Signs and Treatments - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. How serious is teenage depression? Based on the studies of NIMH or National Institute for Mental Health in 2000, for every 100,000 teens, there were 8 who committed suicide. Moreover, according to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide remains ...
Views: 835 - Tips for Effective Parenthood | Smart Parenting - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Bobby JohanssonGuides to better parenthood can be found everywhere. By reading parenthood books and searching the internet you can get more skills in parenthood Some websites focus on parenthood and raising successful children. If you think that all guides given are the best, you are way of the pathway to ...
Views: 2028 - 7 Essential Money Skills for Kids (and Parents!) - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Daniel BrittonWhilst the debate about financial education in schools continues, parents need not wait to teach their kids about money. Here are 7 things that every teen should know about money. Manage your money - Show your money who’s boss by putting a money management system in place. Divide your income ...
Views: 2368(1 vote) - Is your home safe for kids - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainDepending on the age of your kids, keeping them safe at home can range from being a full time job to an emotional roller coast. In one sense it could be said that its easier the younger they are. Although the dangers can be greater, they are more predictable and in a sense more manageable, more ...
Views: 971 - Internet security for kids - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainWhen the internet really started to become available for families, and kids in particular, it soon became fairly obvious that there were potentially real dangers. Part of the problem was that no-one really understood the internet, or at least understood its full potential. People stared to see ...
Views: 969 - The Angst of Transition: From Your Parent's Home to Your Own - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Gwendolyn WardWhen I converse with young college alums, we often discuss the life between their parent’s home and their own. Whether the transition is from their parent’s home or from college to the workplace, our talks about handling the angst in transitioning are engaging. Most of them were told to go to ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - Mineral Cosmetics: Safe and Ecological - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Bryan ChaseMineral Cosmetics: Safe and Ecological In today’s complex world, the idea of being beautiful, admired, and satisfied on the way you look is eminent and profound. As a growing awareness of our responsibility and an increasing sense of concern to one’s health are seen with an escalating number ...
Views: 1125 - How to stop your 2 year old child’s temper tantrums? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Praveenben's "Parenting Skills"Ignore the temper tantrum: Ignore the temper tantrum and let the child stop themselves. This will teach your 2 year old that throwing a temper tantrum will not give them extra attention they are looking for. Maintain your calm: The dynamic is pretty simple. Child wants cookie. Parent ...
Views: 2023 - 5 Ways to Get Your Child or Teen Moving and on Time - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from James LehmanIt’s part of the nature of childhood and adolescence to be disorganized, and one of the consequences is that you’ll see kids who are late a lot. Remember, we’re dealing with a thing called childhood, and let’s face it, part of growing up and maturing is learning how to organize yourself and your ...
Views: 1965(2 votes) - Internet Blocking Programs - What to Look For in Porn Blocking Software - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Jesus GarzaSo many parents are searching for a reliable answer to the what seems to be and endless onslaught of inappropriate and pornographic content easily accessible to their children on the home computer. If you are one of the countless mothers or fathers trying to decide what kind of parental controls ...
Views: 1751(1 vote) - You Are All I See - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.You are my heart, you are my soul. I want you with; as I grow old. You’re mean to me, but you are all I see. You will call and say you’ll be late, that’s ok, I’ll sit and wait. It’s ok, you are all I see. Don’t call me, I’ll call you, is what you say to me. I don’t understand, we were ...
Views: 1625(2 votes) - Three Questions for Parents before Letting their Children Watch TV Online - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Michelle PendleltonMany experts suggest that TV watching and kids are not a match made in heaven, given most of the programs’ content. Some experts advocate that TV time does not help a child’s maturity because some shows feature characters that stay young. Other experts also suggest that the TV may limit ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - 2 Powerful Reasons Why the Minimum Drinking Age is 21 - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Dr. Shannon HanrahanWhy is the drinking age set at 21? This question is usually asked by the minor who wants to drink or is already drinking. In working with an adolescent population, I hear the litany of justifications that youth have for drinking underage and why they feel the laws are unjust. The problem is ...
Views: 1740(1 vote) - How to Talk About Underage Drinking - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Dr. Shannon HanrahanWhen was the last time you spoke to your teen about drinking? This may include your drinking, their drinking or just the topic in general. This may seem like a silly question, but in fact it is an extremely important and often overlooked step in combating underage drinking. In working with ...
Views: 1117 - Inexpensive Web Hosting - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Jeffery GimpleIn an earlier article, we explained how web hosting reviews identify web hosting companies by the services they offer. So if a web host offers ASP technology, they say it’s an ASP hosting company. With that in mind, in this two-part series we’ve laid out many of the most common types of web ...
Views: 1460 - Chaos Theory demonstrates a larger pattern in life - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tamara ThomasI don’t believe in coincidences. Whether part of some “divine plan” or a science deeper than we currently understand, I think everything happens for a reason. I see it as a philosophical version of Chaos Theory (http://www.imho.com/grae/chaos/chaos.htm); in my thinking, there is a pattern, a ...
Views: 2260(3 votes) - Involve Children in Finances - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsOver the holidays all five of our children were at home. It was a special time as we enjoyed the opportunity together to spend an entire week celebrating and enjoying good company. We also did something you should be doing in your family. We had family meetings. I truly believe you become ...
Views: 1383 - From Chauffeur Syndrome to Super Mom - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsEvery morning I start my workday by visiting with the team members at our business and giving them good morning hugs. The other day I noticed one of our team members was upset. When I approached her with my concern, she immediately started crying. She was facing a problem that seemed larger than ...
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