| (Published: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 09:26:49 -0500) |
| What Parents Need to Know About Child Safety and Identification |
There seems to be a general misconception concerning child safety and child identification. In speaking with parents, one thing becomes very clear. Parents commonly believe, that by recording their children’s fingerprints and DNA information, they have taken all the steps necessary in order to pr |
| Author: Scott Irwin |
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| (Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:42:53 -0500) |
| Child Safety- Does Your Dog Have More Identification Than Your Child? |
| Take a moment and think about it. When you consider the fact that, as adults, we would never consider leaving the house without our id. We spend thousands on home and car alarms, we are even protecting our family pets with microchips; however, our most cherished possessions, our children, leave home |
| Author: Scott Irwin |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 04:02:05 -0500) |
| Snatched in the Night-What every parent should know about home invasion abductions |
Home invasions have made the news recently as a frightening form of child abduction. This type of abduction is not new, but it is starting to become more common as traditional forms of child abduction are becomming less effective.
This type of child snatching has parents panicked and paranoid |
| Author: Stacy Shattuck |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 18:09:55 -0500) |
| Sending smoke signals! |
Okay, I admit it.
I'm a radical anti-smoker. When Atlanta, GA, passed a
ban on smoking in public places in 2005, I cheered. I'm
one of those guys who will leave a restaurant rather
than take a seat in the smoking section.
A law to ban smoking in public places could save more |
| Author: David Perdew |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 06 Mar 2006 10:11:45 -0500) |
| Child Identification- Thinking of Fingerprinting Your Children? |
When speaking to parents about child identification, the first things that come to mind are fingerprints and DNA information. However, there seems to be a complete lack of awareness regarding fingerprints and the crucial need in updating them on a regular basis.
Most parents, with the excepti |
| Author: Scott Irwin |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sun, 12 Mar 2006 12:11:39 -0500) |
| Baby Shower Game |
Imagine the next time you join a discussion about Baby shower game. When you start sharing the fascinating Baby shower game facts below, your friends will be absolutely amazed.
To make a baby shower more entertaining to the guests, you can prepare small games that can be participated by some |
| Author: Gavin Drake |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 19:28:12 -0500) |
| Build Character with Knuckle Power and Free Your Child from Fear! |
| If your kids worry, feel anxious or fearful, you might hear them say, "I can't.” This can be hard on you and your child. If you want your child to take reasonable risks and try new things, let Knuckle Power come to the rescue. It's a great parenting technique I learned years ago from NLP Classes. Kn |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:57:46 -0400) |
| Setting Rules for Teen Dating |
| As your children grow up, it's normal for them to think about having a boyfriend or girlfriend. They've probably been hanging out with friends of both sexes and doing things as a group, but they may be thinking about one-on-one dating. It's time to talk about the different types of relationships and |
| Author: Larry Westfall |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 17:04:09 -0500) |
| Baby Shower Cake |
Preparing for a baby shower party can be a tedious task. You need to define the guest list. You need to conceptualize the theme, print and send the invitations, and then prepare for the special date itself.
For the party, you will think about what decorations to use on the place, what will be |
| Author: Gavin Drake |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 14:08:58 -0500) |
| General Skills of Compassionate Parenting & Effective Discipline |
| Compassionate Parenting provides a secure emotional base from which children carry out their genetic programs to explore and interact with their environments in safety and protection. At the same time, parents develop the protective, nurturing, and compassionate skills that empower them in all areas |
| Author: Steven Stosny, Ph.D. |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 07 Apr 2006 12:30:00 -0400) |
| Raising a Healthy and Fit Child |
| It’s alarming to read the headlines of the newspaper and think parents today might be outliving their children. The rise in childhood obesity has increased the incidence and prevalence of medical conditions in children, in the past that had been rare. More frequently, cases of obesity related diseas |
| Author: Linda Geyer |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sat, 08 Apr 2006 19:13:07 -0400) |
| Don't Jump! You CAN Stage The ULTIMATE Children's Party! |
Organising a kids party is great fun!
No, wait! Come back! I’ll explain…
How many times have you dropped your kids off at a party, only to witness chaos as soon as the door is opened by a hassled mother whose eyes are begging you to take her away from all of this and put her out of he |
| Author: Tommy Donbavand |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sun, 30 Apr 2006 06:16:21 -0400) |
| 6 Simple Rules to Come Up With the Perfect Name for Your Baby |
| Choosing a name for your baby is the most crucial decision you have to consider. It is very exciting and quite difficult at the same time. During the pregnancy, you will spend many hours trying to decide on the baby's name. You have to choose and select from a huge names list and consider suggestion |
| Author: Mouloud Siaci |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 01 May 2006 20:11:01 -0400) |
| How to Select the Right Educational Toys |
Is it Safe?
Beware of second-hand and hand-me-down toys as they may be broken, missing pieces, or missing important safety information. Be sure to give them a thorough inspection before allowing your child to play with them.
Remember: You are the last line of defen |
| Author: Kyle Tully |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 02 May 2006 02:06:06 -0400) |
| A Little Advice For New Parents |
As a new parent you face many problems and issues that you need to understand and deal with immediately. Newborns do not come with an instruction book so here is some information on some things that you need to know about.
Bathing your baby: Your baby’s umbilical cord will fall off in about |
| Author: Earl W. Morris |
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| (Published: Fri, 05 May 2006 01:32:42 -0400) |
| Partnership Between Parents and Kindergarten Teachers |
Pre-school is an educative learning partner of the family. Some reasons that kindergarten is an extremely important educative factor are:
- Kindergarten creates an environment for children and it helps them develop their social skills
- Kindergarten prepares children for primary school
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| Author: Earl W. Morris |
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| (Published: Mon, 22 May 2006 16:11:20 -0400) |
| 5 Parenting Tips To Help Your Child Get More Exercise |
Was parenting easier forty years ago?
As a mom in the new millennium, I dream about the idea
of parenting in a world where streets are safe and parents
can let their children run freely through the neighborhood,
their bodies naturally challenged with the exercise of play.
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| Author: Jennifer Carter |
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| (Published: Fri, 19 May 2006 12:46:02 -0400) |
| Infant Language Development |
Do you want your baby to become an intelligent talker? Then you must take the initiative. Before you know what to do, get informed about certain things. These are:
Children normally have more understanding of language and they are generally more expressive than the adults
Girls normally develo |
| Author: Jennifer Carter |
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| (Published: Tue, 06 Jun 2006 22:47:45 -0400) |
| How to be a multi Tasking Queen |
| Throughout history, women have been regarded as multi-taskers and having the ability to handle many things at once. While this may be true, many women in today’s society are having trouble balancing their many titles at once. These titles are employee, mother, and wife. It has become an extremely di |
| Author: Nicole Perkins |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:42:21 -0400) |
| Online Safety Concerns |
| The proliferation of computer technology and emergence of the Internet has enhanced the lives of children and adults. Increasing productivity and efficiency, the Internet is a powerful educational tool, and it provide youths a vast amount of information. That said, it is important to remember that t |
| Author: S. Housley |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 03 Aug 2006 16:07:45 -0400) |
| Tips To Keep Children Safe Online |
| Tips to Keeping Children Safe Online
By S. Housley
There was once a time when you only had to worry about children when they were outside or not at home. Those times have changed. Strangers can now enter your home, without a key or coming through a door. How you may ask? These strangers enter yo |
| Author: S. Housley |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sat, 05 Aug 2006 19:35:32 -0400) |
| Infant Sleep Safety - Lessening the Dangers of Cot Death |
| Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (or Cot Death as it is known in some countries), is the greatest common cause of death in babies under the age of 12 months. This shocking problem happens while the infant is sleeping. Up until today there unfortunately is not a known cure, or even a known explanation in |
| Author: Chris Towland |
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| (Published: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 09:30:22 -0400) |
| Practical Home Schooling |
| Practical Home Schooling
By James Hunaban
Utilizing practical home schooling methods - The universe has become a jungle of learning. Wherever you turn, you find a new fruit that just has to be passed on to your kid. In the middle of all the knowledge flying to and fro, we sometimes forget to c |
| Author: James Hunaban |
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| (Published: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:22:39 -0400) |
| Guidelines for Choosing a Treatment Program for a Teen with ADD or ADHD |
| Many adolescents who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) experience a number of behavioral and academic problems that can limit their success in interpersonal relationships, school, and individual achievement. These adolescents |
| Author: Eric Morgan |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 17:54:10 -0400) |
| Dangers children face in the internet, and the solutions to these dangers. |
| In this article I will discuss the dangers children face in the internet, and the solutions to thesedangers.
Today, almost every child has access to internet. This comes thanks to the advance in technology, but has also risks involved. Did you know that:
* The average age when the children enc |
| Author: Bob Rich |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 17:25:59 -0400) |
| Loving Ones Self |
| On one of the very first satellite radio episodes of “The Howard Stern Show,” sidekick Robin Quivers shamefully admitted that, as an adolescent, she would sometimes masturbate with fruits and vegetables. Twenty years ago, a revelation like that would have seemed shocking. But nowadays—thanks in larg |
| Author: Terrance Lile (Uncle Terry) |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 19:29:40 -0400) |
| Love Is The Best ADHD Treatment, Not Ritalin |
| One of the most heinous acts we can impose on our children, other than immunization, is allowing them to be drugged for ADHD treatments. ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is the diagnosis for a child considered overactive, having a short attention span, angry, irritable, and mentally c |
| Author: Edwin Geronimo |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 17:52:26 -0400) |
| The Dangers of the Anonymous Internet |
| The Dangers of the Anonymous Internet
Attempting to legislate the Internet will not work, as the Internet is global and covers areas where no single government's rule applies. The jurisdiction issues make the Internet a haven for fraudulent and illegal activity.
Child exploitation and the ris |
| Author: S. Housley |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 02:40:32 -0400) |
| A Parents Guide To Surviving Adolescence |
| So you made it through the “terrible two’s” and early parts of childhood. You went through the potty training. You survived the tantrums while shopping when the little ones wanted everything they saw and would start screaming when they didn’t get it. You tried shouting at your child and found that t |
| Author: Terrance Lile (Uncle Terry) |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 31 Aug 2006 19:07:29 -0400) |
| Choosing Values: Discover 5 Ways to Help Your Kids |
| "Almost 90 percent of the teens who use drugs also do other things that put them or those around them at risk for serious harm, including drinking heavily, fighting, carrying weapons, and having unsafe sex." (Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center) During my 22 years counseling children and fami |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 01 Sep 2006 06:28:30 -0400) |
| Importance of Christian Boarding School in your Teens Life |
| Parents are struggling more than ever to keep their children on the right path amid social pressures, pop culture, and the noise and distractions of today's fast paced world. Parents will often choose a boarding school that also addresses their need to have a Christian-based philosophy - a program t |
| Author: Nivea David |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:51:49 -0400) |
| Bed Wetting Do's and Don'ts for Parents |
| There are many do's and don'ts that parents should be aware of in regards to their children who suffer from bed wetting. Let's take a look at the do's and don'ts of this common childhood problem.
First of all do speak with your child's pediatrician at the first sign that bed wetting has develope |
| Author: Jackie Kym |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sun, 24 Sep 2006 14:31:41 -0400) |
| Quick Parenting Tips Regarding Obesity and Kids Health. |
| Kids' health is one of the major problems faced by almost all parents around the world. In most part of the western countries, obesity and over weight problem is causing serious worries to the parents and as well as to the government. Both th |
| Author: Mark M Paren |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sun, 24 Sep 2006 15:35:20 -0400) |
| Parenting with Values: Not Your Average Traits |
| Have you ever wondered, "Am I a good parent?" "Am I doing the right things?" "Will my children grow into ethical adults?" Raising kids with character can be a challenge.
Research tells us that every 7 minutes a child is arrested for a violent crime. Don't let this be your child.
Having counsel |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sun, 08 Oct 2006 23:33:44 -0400) |
| Raising Kids with Non-Violent Behavior: 3 Affirmations That Build Character in Kids |
| Jaclyn O'Malley published an article about a middle school student in the Reno Gazette-Journal last March. The student deliberately shot one classmate. A second bullet ricocheted off the floor and hit a nearby girl. The 14 year-old shooter did it because his classmates made fun of him.
Having be |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:56:00 -0400) |
| Assuming That Your Move To A New Country Will Go Smoothly Without A Action Plan, Is A Recipe For Disaster |
| Smoothly Without A Action Plan,
Is A Recipe For Disaster
If you just landed a new posting or job, or moved to a new environment in a completely foreign country, are you adjusting well to all the changes? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with what you have to learn in or |
| Author: Bercedeh Stark |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:37:58 -0400) |
| Divorced Parents: 3 Mistakes and 3 Solutions for Building Character in Your Child |
| If you're a divorced parent, avoid these 3 mistakes and create these 3 solutions when building character in your child. Your child will reward you with respect, trust, and love.
My parents divorced. At the time my father confided, "It's just like a woman. When a man finally puts some money aside, |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 04:01:10 -0400) |
| Attachment Parenting the Best Parenting Practices |
| Attachment parenting is a style of caring for your infant that brings out the best in the baby and the best in the parents.
Attachment parenting almost begs off having a name by its very definition. Also known as “instinctive parenting,” “intuitive parenting” and “natural parenting,” Attachment P |
| Author: Nivea David |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 27 Oct 2006 03:12:14 -0400) |
| Communication Tips Helping Parenting |
| Communicating with children of any age is probably the key parenting skill, as it helps build their self-esteem and confidence.
Through parenting we can prepare our children to survive and thrive in their environment. The environment that today's society provides children is full of challenges an |
| Author: Nivea David |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 27 Oct 2006 07:32:53 -0400) |
| Focusing on Parenting Education |
| Parenting education has focused on techniques from a certain tradition, either behavioral or humanistic, that could be applied to any problem of parenting or child behavior change.
Mainly highlights the complexity of our society and times by exploring the problems faced by diverse types of parent |
| Author: Nivea David |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 03:53:46 -0500) |
| Recycling Ideas To Share with Your Child |
| When time nears for a child to leave the nest, most parents feel both joy and dread. Many parents make that transition gracefully with the child who is not disabled. However, parents of children with dual sensory impairments or other severe disabilities are often confronted with issues they have nev |
| Author: Nivea David |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 06:30:13 -0500) |
| Nutritional Deficiencies in Teens |
| Deficiency is one of the most common nutritional disorders, and adolescents are at special risk - up to 13 per cent of teenage boys and girls were found to have low iron stores. Rapid growth, coupled with a fast lifestyle and poor dietary choices, can result in iron-deficiency. Teenage girls need to |
| Author: Nivea David |
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| (Published: Thu, 02 Nov 2006 23:03:02 -0500) |
| Parenting advice |
| Type the words "parenting and "advice" into one popular search engine on the Internet, and over 26 million references instantly appear. If you took only one minute to look up and read each one, your child would grow up and leave home before you could even finish.
Before the days of pediatricians |
| Author: Amy Mckinstry |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:06:57 -0500) |
| Sibling Rivalry: 5 Problem Solving Solutions When Kids Fight |
| Researchers tell us that 36 million acts of sibling rivalry occur every year. Some are severe. Most are normal. When your kids fight, they want you in the middle. They want you to be the judge and jury. They want you to take their side. I remember my own mother’s reaction.
When I was a kid, figh |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 10 Nov 2006 23:49:45 -0500) |
| Would You Like To Homeschool Your Children In Less Time Than You Think? |
| Many parents are disgusted with the dismal education their kids get in public school, but think they wouldn't have the time to homeschool their kids because both parents (or single moms) have jobs.
The good news is that even working parents can homeschool their kids. Parents don’t have to depend |
| Author: Joel Turtel |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:53:06 -0500) |
| Reading with Your Toddler |
| Reading is one of the most fundamental skills a parent can teach their child. Most everyday activities require the ability to read to accomplish the task at hand. From preparing a recipe, to navigating city streets, and ordering from a menu;reading is entrenched in our every day life. From the day y |
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| (Published: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:32:40 -0500) |
| Parenting Tips That Build Character When Your Kids Are Driving You Crazy |
| I remember counseling a second grade boy who was a 'Sammy the Slacker.' One day his teacher confided, "When I tell my class, 'Children, please take out your readers,' Sammy leans back in his chair, his arms hanging over its back, and calls out, 'I can’t find my book!' Sure enough, a little girl scra |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Sun, 03 Dec 2006 19:10:25 -0500) |
| Peer Pressure and Sex |
| There is sex on every television channel, moans on every radio station, search engines on the Internet, and models wearing close to nothing in advertisements throughout the country. A lot of pressure is on today’s youth to have sex at younger and younger ages. The morality of what is right and wrong |
| Author: Terrance Lile (Uncle Terry) |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:59:23 -0500) |
| Building Character in Kids - How To Turn Your Whiners into Winners |
| Is building character a challenge for you? Do you feel discouraged when your kids pout about chores like setting the table, feeding the dog, or doing their homework? Do they whine, saying things like, "You make me do everything, nobody likes me, and I can't?" Choose this Thought Stopping Method to h |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:17:29 -0500) |
| Where To Find Assistance For Single Moms |
| In order to survive as a single mother, one has to start building a network of support systems that cover housing, childcare, food, finances, education and more. The list of needs that a single parent has and her ability to pinpoint resources for her needs may mean the difference between stability a |
| Author: Mats Lonnstrom |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 05 Jan 2007 02:40:26 -0500) |
| Spiritual Programs for Troubled Teens |
| Troubled Teens struggling with motivational and self-esteem issues often find success through a structured, emotional growth with a family and these boarding school environment. In the changing of physical, and mentally in a teenager’s life give the several problems in there lives. Parents who are s |
| Author: Nivea David |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 05 Jan 2007 23:31:28 -0500) |
| Truancy in Teenagers |
| Truancy is something that was easier to deal with in our parent's day. It is define as the dictionary calls 'the act or condition of being absent without permission' were standard. A good lashing helped clear up any doubt as to the relevant authorities' feelings on the subject. For better or worse, |
| Author: Nivea David |
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| (Published: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:35:20 -0500) |
| Discover Your Natural Parenting Skill: What is your Type? |
| How many times have you heard the statement that goes something like this, “raising kids is hard, nobody teaches you how to be a parent!”? You’ve probably heard that hundreds of times and perhaps have spoken it to others even more!
However as true as that may be everyone has an instinctive parentin |
| Author: Kenneth L. Meyer |
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| (Published: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 15:25:08 -0500) |
| Effective Parenting - How to Turn Disrespectful Kids into Respectful Children |
| Effective parenting - building character in kids takes vision.
When 6-year-old Johnny asked his mom, "Can little kids cook?" She answered, "Certainly, with supervision." Johnny thought for a moment and said, "I want to cook. Do I need glasses?" Today you'll see that building character in children |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 16:47:13 -0500) |
| Improving Your Child's Behavior through Problem Ownership |
| One of the most effective and powerful ways to improve a child’s behavior is to make sure the child always assumes complete responsibility and ownership of his or her behavior. Often, parents inadvertently fail to have their child assume responsibility of misbehavior because they fail to recognize |
| Author: Mark Lakewood, Relationship Specialist, Author, and Motivational Speaker |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sat, 27 Jan 2007 13:38:48 -0500) |
| Raising Responsible Kids - How To Get Your Children To Do Their Chores |
| Are you raising responsible kids?
Do you come home to kids watching TV, playing video games, or chatting on cell phones? Are the morning and afternoon dishes stacked in the sink for you to do? Do you want help with laundry, vacuuming, and fixing dinner? Let's find out how to raise responsible kid |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 07:29:56 -0400) |
| Keep Children Home at Night |
| Who would suspect that sleep overs, where children stay overnight at the homes of their close friends and extended family members, could be risky – even dangerous. Many parents have allowed and even encouraged children to sleep overnight at their friends' homes as a way of helping them build closer |
| Author: Jerry McMullin |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sat, 03 Feb 2007 21:51:52 -0500) |
| Building self-esteem in children |
| One of the main issues that parents must deal with when raising a kid is their self-concept and self-esteem. Teaching our kids to value themselves and their talents can be a tricky thing to do as parents must be able to achieve a balance between allowing their kids enough independence to be able to |
| Author: Jeff Gignac |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sun, 04 Feb 2007 11:45:33 -0500) |
| Press Release For Expectant and New Parents! |
| I wanted to inform you of a brand new “fresh-faced” resource for expectant and new parents! It’s a huge website, packed with information about pregnancy, labor, relaxation, delivering your baby, products for baby, breastfeeding – you name it, it’s probably in this site. It’s written by Claire-Mari |
| Author: Claire-Marie Alvarez |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:50:00 -0500) |
| Online Activities of Children and Parental Responsibility |
| In a recent study on Internet addiction undertaken at the Stanford University School of Medicine, researchers concluded that “The United States could be rife with Internet addicts as clinically ill as alcoholics.”
Activities of Those Addicted to the Internet
What do those who are addicted to t |
| Author: Denny Soinski |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 08 Feb 2007 14:18:31 -0500) |
| Building Self Confidence and Self Respect For a Successful Life |
| Building Self Confidence and Self Respect For a Successful Life
Confidence and self-respect are the foundational qualities that build a successful life. Without confidence and a positive self-value our children are wide open to the negative influences that run so rapid in our society.
It’s eve |
| Author: Jeff Gignac |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 09 Feb 2007 19:22:02 -0500) |
| Obtaining Child Care Grants |
| Obtaining Child Care Grants
Getting the proper child care when you are a parent is not
not always an easy thing to do. You must be able to afford
the care that you are getting but also make sure that it is a
care that you can depend on and trust. There are many
child care gran |
| Author: Floyd Dorrance |
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| (Published: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:09:29 -0500) |
| Parenting Skills - Turning Your School Bully into a Child with Character |
| Is your child attracted to TV clips of kids gone wild, violent movies, and video games? Is your child bullying other kids and loving it? Why not turn your school bully into a child with character?
If you're worried about your child's aggressive behavior, stop the worry. Start problem solving. You |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 23:18:51 -0500) |
| Raising an Indigo Child |
| These points are taken directly from the website below, but I expanded on them a bit to give you a better understanding from the point of view from an adult indigo.
• Respect them.
Indigo's live strictly by the universal rule that you have to give respect in order to get respect. If you do no |
| Author: Naya Lionsong |
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| (Published: Mon, 05 Mar 2007 23:10:19 -0500) |
| Parenting Skills - 3 Character Building Dilemmas You Can Use Today! |
| Would you like a fun way to share your family values? Would you like your child's character to shine? Here's a fun way to share values and build character too.
The Special Connection between Character and Light:
"People are like stained glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is ou |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:11:33 -0400) |
| How Role Playing Moral Dilemmas Turn Family Meetings into Family Fun |
| Kids love to role play. When kids role play moral dilemmas, they get practice dealing with life's challenges.
If you'd like to help your kids develop strong moral backbones, consider discussing dilemmas like the one in this article in your family meetings.
Parenting Advice - discuss moral dil |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:49:37 -0400) |
| Educational and Developmental Value of Building Blocks |
| When your children are tiny, some of the first toys they learn to play with are building blocks. They come in all shapes and sizes and in as many colors as you can think of! When picking out blocks for toys, there are lots of things to consider. One of the most important details to think about is th |
| Author: Marina Neiman |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 07:25:05 -0400) |
| How to Improve Your Chances of Getting Pregnant |
| For countless women, becoming pregnant is relatively easy. For others, it can be far more complicated. Many women feel helpless if they do not conceive quickly, and they begin to think there may be a serious fertility problem. There are many things women can do to increase their fertility levels and |
| Author: Adam Jones |
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| (Published: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:25:58 -0400) |
| Parenting Skills – How to Arrange Character Building Parties |
| Radio Shock Jocks and Rappers say unspeakable things that bring our culture down. What can you do to protect your kids and build their characters up? Why not arrange neighborhood character building parties for your kids and their friends? These parties will light up any rainy afternoon and get kids |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:38:58 -0400) |
| Marionettes Puppets - Alternative Educational Fun |
| All of us as children played with them, whether is be sock puppets, hand puppets, or wooden puppets. They have been around for quite some time, centuries even. The most popular of the puppets are marionette string puppets. Children love to play with their life-like forms and are able to use their im |
| Author: Marina Neiman |
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| (Published: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:26:36 -0400) |
| Parenting Skills – How Playing School with Kids Builds Character |
| If your children like to play school, think about playing with them. Here’s a fun way to play and build character too.
Character Building – How playing school builds character in kids:
Playing school is a fun way for you to enjoy your kids and their friends. Sometimes they can be the teacher a |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Wed, 02 May 2007 02:17:09 -0400) |
| Fun Ways To Keep Kids Entertained |
| As a parent it often seems one of my most time consuming jobs is that of entertainment advisor. Whether it’s because my children are stuck inside due to bad weather, they’ve done everything and played all their games over a weekend or holiday period or they are just plain bored it seems I constantly |
| Author: Vanessa Brown |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sat, 12 May 2007 17:50:58 -0400) |
| Parenting Tips ~ These 3 Questions Build Reason, Free Will, and Character in Kids |
| Do you believe in free will, reason, and character? Would you like to know 3 easy questions that develop all three? Inside you’ll find out how building free will and reason lead to character in your kids.
Parenting – Does Free Will Exist?
How would you like to live in total chaos? Some people |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Wed, 30 May 2007 17:41:03 -0400) |
| Goal-Setting for Kids ~ How Positive Pictures Promote Achieving Kids |
| Children Move toward Their Pictures:
The pictures in your child’s mind determine whether she’ll reach for the stars or give up without trying. How can you motivate your child to achieve success? How can you teach her to stamp out negative pictures? Below is a method that’s easy, fun, and bonding. |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:35:25 -0400) |
| Toilet Training |
| When should I start toilet training my child?
Do not start toilet training until both you and your child are ready. You are ready when you are able to devote the time and energy necessary to encourage your child on a daily basis for at least 3 months.
Your child is ready when he or she can signa |
| Author: David Jones |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sun, 01 Jul 2007 09:39:40 -0400) |
| Planning the Budget for Your Child’s Birthday Party |
| Hosting a birthday party can sometimes be stressful especially if you have a limited budget. The job will not be that hard if you only know how to plan for the party especially the budget. In order to make the financing easier for you, there are things that you should always remember. Here are some |
| Author: nisa ch |
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| (Published: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:07:10 -0400) |
| Goal-Setting for Kids ~ 5 Questions for Increasing Positive Self-Talk in Kids |
| Building Character with Goal Setting Words:
"Use the big thinker's vocabulary. Use big, bright, cheerful words. Use words that promise victory, hope, happiness, pleasure, avoid words that create unpleasant images of failure, defeat, grief." ~ David. J. Schwartz, PhD
How can you help your chi |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:26:28 -0400) |
| Rewarding Parenting Tips |
| Do you know what it means to be a good parent? That you try your hardest to do the best for your children. That doesn't mean you'll always get it right!
Parenting comes naturally to most people; however even the most confident parents have questions at some point. This is why we've compiled a l |
| Author: Ben Euporian |
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| (Published: Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:57:57 -0400) |
| The Danger of Treating Teens like Children |
| The age of maturity keeps changing. At one time a child was considered an adult when they reached puberty. Then it was moved to 18 years old. Now, a child can live at home and act like a dependent up until they are 26 without any problem. Adolescence is an artificial extension of childhood; a segmen |
| Author: Matthew Mitchell |
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| (Published: Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:38:42 -0400) |
| Goal Setting for Kids – 1 Parenting Tip and 1 Strategy That Help Kids Accomplish Their Goals |
| Goal setting with pictures fit together like laughter and fun. Both end with feelings of joy and contentment. Yet many grown-ups don’t experience this. They fail to turn their dreams into goals. Don’t let this become your child’s fate. Childhood is the best time to teach your child the tools for set |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:51:57 -0400) |
| Are You Raising an Entitled Child? |
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The conversation around child rearing has turned to overindulgence, self-absorption, and entitlement. Is the generation just now hitting adulthood, overly entitled? Do young people feel that they can lay claim to whatever they fancy? Are parents raising children who feel that they need not earn wh |
| Author: Elena Neitlich |
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| (Published: Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:15:45 -0400) |
| Why Judging is Good not Bad: Critical Thinking and the Role of the Parent |
| Recently some mothers of young children engaged in a discussion about passing judgment. It was unanimous; they would all teach their children that being judgmental of other people is wrong. They would be sure not to model judgmental behavior and they would correct their children if they caught them |
| Author: Elena Neitlich |
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| (Published: Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:49:12 -0400) |
| Goal Setting for Kids – 2 Ways to Create Winning Feelings |
| Building Character in Kids that Develop the Feelings of Joy and Enthusiasm:
"When we accept tough jobs as a challenge. . . and wade into them with joy and enthusiasm, miracles can happen." - Arland Gilbert
Your child becomes a winner when he approaches life with joy and enthusiasm. But when yo |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:24:03 -0400) |
| Ten Smart Organizing Tips for Overwhelmed Parents |
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Parents often feel overwhelmed, frustrated and guilty as they guide their children through the stages of childhood. For most parents, cooking, cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, bath time, bedtime, and potty training are on the shortlist of what they are responsible for daily. It can feel li |
| Author: Elena Neitlich |
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| (Published: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 13:43:44 -0400) |
| Goal-Setting for Kids - 3 Parenting Tips for Building a Champion Character |
| Parenting Advice for Goal-Setting:
"Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something deep inside them - a deep desire, a dream, a vision." Muhammed Ali, an American boxer
Goal-setting is a mental sport. Champions see, sense and say their goals. Why not teach your child |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:53:18 -0400) |
| Social Skills for Kids – 3 Parenting Tips for Ending Potty Talk in Kids |
| Great social skills include good manners. Good manners include proper words. Inside you’ll find 3 parenting tips for ending potty talk including one that builds character with laughter.
This Social Skill Problem is from Jennifer:
Hearty laughter is like sunshine among kids. If you’re a parent |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:13:41 -0400) |
| Bedtime Rituals for Children Eliminate Bedtime Headaches for Parents |
| “I can’t take it anymore!” a young mother’s desperate e-mail pleaded, “it takes anywhere from two to four hours to get my kids to bed at night and I am so tired. Sometimes I sit in their room and cry as I wait for them to fall asleep. What should I do?”
Sleep problems are a tremendous issue to pa |
| Author: Elena Neitlich |
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| (Published: Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:58:30 -0400) |
| 11 Parenting Tips to Help Your Child Succeed at School |
| For most parents, sending children to school is a necessity of childrearing. The goal when parents turn their precious children over to the school, be they toddlers or teenagers, is for kids to be safe, comfortable and ready to learn. Too often, parents feel like separate entities from their child’s |
| Author: Elena Neitlich |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:04:31 -0400) |
| Social Skills for Kids - 3 Parenting Tips for Teaching Respect to Bossy Kids |
| Kids who order their parents lack the necessary experience to be generals. Inside you'll find 3 parenting tips for decreasing bossiness at home, increasing social skills, and building character too.
Parenting Advice - A Social Skills Quote:
"Conversation isn't just crossfire where you shoot an |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:10:56 -0400) |
| Social Skills for Kids ~ How to Handle Bullies without Being a Tattletale! |
| A Quote for Bullied Kids:
“Fear grows in darkness: if you think there’s a bogeyman around, turn on the light.” –Dorothy Thompson
If your child experiences threats, mean teasing, hitting, or kicking help her turn on the light and handle the bully.
This Social Skill Problem Comes from Dave:
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| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:12:47 -0400) |
| Social Skills for Kids ~ How to Stop Your Kids from Buying Friends |
| If your child buys friends, she definitely needs social skills. As the parent, you can coach your child to make true friends with the simple social skills that build character too.
Recently, I received an email from a psychologist who works with kids. She wrote, “One problem I would like to see a |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:56:12 -0400) |
| Teach Your Child Responsibility |
| Responsibility!
As smart “KidSkills” parents, we want our children to grow up to be responsible for themselves. This includes taking
responsibility for their actions, commitments, outcomes, and decisions.
When your child was born, you assumed full responsibility for her. Over t |
| Author: Denny Strecker |
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| (Published: Sat, 27 Oct 2007 02:06:21 -0400) |
| Teach Your Child Responsibility |
| Responsibility!
As smart “KidSkills” parents, we want our children to grow up to be responsible for themselves. This includes taking
responsibility for their actions, commitments, outcomes, and decisions.
When your child was born, you assumed full responsibility for her. Over t |
| Author: Denny Strecker |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:01:35 -0500) |
| Concentration ~ 3 Parenting Tips for Increasing Attention Span in Kids |
| Does your young child lack concentration power? Would you like to increase your child’s attention span? Inside you’ll find 3 parenting tips to help your child focus, learn, and become a better thinker too.
Parenting Request from Hina, a Valued Newsletter Subscriber:
Hina is both a mother and |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:58:11 -0500) |
| How to Coordinate a Nursery |
| There’s nothing more wonderful than planning the nursery for your new baby. If you’ve decided to find out the gender of your baby, you can have the room all ready for him or her when you come home from the hospital.
What kinds of things do you need to create a safe haven and optimal sleep environ |
| Author: Suzette Walker |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sat, 01 Dec 2007 18:34:36 -0500) |
| Building Character in Kids ~ One Self-Esteem Mistake and Three Solutions |
| Are your children self-centered? Are you worried that their self-esteem is on the wrong track? Inside you'll learn 3 parenting tips for increasing self-esteem and decreasing selfishness.
This Parenting Request Comes from a Valued Newsletter Subscriber:
"Dear Jean,
I would like to get some |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:39:55 -0500) |
| How To Love Your Kids |
| Of course we love our kids – they're part of us. They can be funny, cheeky, sweet, loving, polite, giving, peaceful and cuddly, but equally they can be difficult, stubborn, hateful, rude, dishonest, selfish, noisy and demanding. Deep down we know they don't mean it. They're just being kids, but e |
| Author: Rita Offen |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:29:25 -0500) |
| The Family Circus |
| Mother nature equiped us with a maternal/paternal instinct that makes us want to reproduce ourselves but she fell short when it came to equiping us with the necessary skills to take on the huge and difficult task of raising children. Anyone who has had a child remembers how inadequate they felt whe |
| Author: Margaret Kennedy |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:24:56 -0500) |
| Mall Shootings: When Hurt Teenagers Hurt Others |
| Hurt people, hurt people. And if we can help those who hurt, it will stop them from hurting others.
Most young people who go on a rampage and shoot others in malls or schools, do so because of a combination of two things...hopelessness for their current situation, and a sense of abandonment by o |
| Author: Mark Gregston |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:08:39 -0500) |
| Work Ethic a Trait That Every Child Needs to Learn |
| I have never liked to shop while my wife made an avocation out of it. Her regular shopping excursions were stressful enough and by the time the holiday season came around I would usually be a basket case. Why is it that a woman has to look at everything in the store from flatware to underwear or try |
| Author: Terrance Lile (Uncle Terry) |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:26:43 -0500) |
| How Self-Esteem Affirmations Build Character in Your Kids |
| Is your child’s self-esteem low? Are other kids’ opinions of him more important than his own? Is he afraid to try new things? Inside you’ll find my personal story and how self-esteem affirmations can build character in your child.
How Lack of Confidence Fractured My Ribs:
I started skiing in |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:33:12 -0500) |
| Take A Chance! How to Conquer Fear |
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This is one of my favorite articles. It’s by Tom Peters, the author of “In Search of Excellence,” and “Passion for Excellence.”
Risk Taking: Let’s say you were playing poker and you thought you had a decent hand. In fact, you were willing to bet on it! Out of your five poker chips, you bet two |
| Author: Denny Strecker |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:06:14 -0500) |
| Childrens birthday parties have never been easier! |
| Children are becoming much more selective about what they want for their birthday party and parents are finding it difficult to accommodate their children’s expectations.
Birthday party supplies cover everything from decorations, food, party bags, fancy dress costumes and party goods and the select |
| Author: jason edwards |
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| (Published: Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:34:55 -0500) |
| Self-Esteem ~ Chores for Pre-School Kids |
| Do your children care for themselves according to their age and abilities? Would you like to boost their self-esteem and character? Inside you’ll find age-appropriate chores that instill the “I can do it myself” attitude.
Childhood Wisdom:
“When Heidi was 5 her mother decided to give her $1 a |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:28:10 -0500) |
| What Are You Feeding Your Child's Emotional Appetite? |
| Have you noticed that when you’re happy people smile at you? It’s because the way you are feeling on the inside shows on the outside, even if you are not aware of it yourself. What we feel on the inside is projected outwards from us. Likewise, in order to love others and give love to others, we m |
| Author: Rita Offen |
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| (Published: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:32:54 -0500) |
| How To Make Time For Your Family |
| Recently, Prince Andrew was reported as saying “I believe fundamentally that the family is the most important thing in life”. And this belief probably holds true for most people, but like the diet we have every intention on going on, or the cigarettes we have every intention on giving up, we just d |
| Author: Rita Offen |
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| (Published: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:41:33 -0500) |
| Family Life Insurance Are Essentials |
| Imagine, you are the only source of income in your family. Imagine you have responsibility of being a parent also. The question that you should ask yourselves is that do you really care for your family, if you have a life insurance, a family life insurance, we would say yes you are a responsible par |
| Author: Deepti Singh |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:00:16 -0500) |
| Build Self-Esteem with These 10 Chores for Your Children |
| Do you wonder how self-esteem and chores fit together? Do your children play outside, watch TV, or play computer games while you do their tasks? Look inside to learn how giving children a list of chores builds their self-esteem.
Childhood Wisdom:
Amy’s mom was going to clean the car she borrow |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:53:13 -0500) |
| Parenting Process : Challenge or Reward |
| Parenthood is a feeling of completeness. It is a thread woven of memories. Memories of happy and sad times, of pain and of joy. Parenthood is a continuous activity, it is a process in itself. Parenthood process is irreversible. We all take birth, grow up, grow old and finally find peace in God. This |
| Author: Deepti Singh |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:04:36 -0500) |
| Empowering Kids To Try Anything |
| Our children are born with some amazing qualities. They believe they can do anything, and won’t give up until they do, or get what they want. Unfortunately though, through life they pick up messages to the contrary, and their once exuberant confidence may dwindle. But there are ways that parents c |
| Author: Rita Offen |
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| (Published: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:45:11 -0500) |
| Catch Your Child Doing it Right! |
| The other day I saw a father talking to his daughter after she finished her karate class. It was easy to see that he loved his daughter and wanted her to do well… but his desire to see her do well was the very thing that made her feel like a failure - like she couldn’t do anything right. The girl lo |
| Author: Denny Strecker |
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| (Published: Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:54:19 -0500) |
| Self-Esteem - 3 Parenting Tips for Increasing School Performance |
| Is your child’s self-esteem spiraling downward because of grades? Do you feel helpless? Inside find out how being a detective can help you.
Self- Esteem and Childhood Wisdom:
A father asked his son, “How do you like going to school?” His son answered, “Going to school is fine. Coming home is f |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:53:01 -0500) |
| Perseverance The Key To Discipline |
| Many parents suffer the problem which they commonly describe as “he just won’t do as I say”. It is often the case that children will not adhere to our request, need to be reminded time and time again or will not learn, whatever we say or do. When this happens, more often than not, we look predomin |
| Author: Rita Offen |
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| (Published: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:21:45 -0500) |
| Understanding Your Child's Attachment To Personal Possessions |
| When I was 7 years old my family moved from Australia to the UK. Of course, with such a long flight and limited luggage allowed, it was not possible for us to pack and take all our belongings with us, and this included mine. I do not recall much about packing, but when we got to England I remember |
| Author: Rita Offen |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:26:50 -0500) |
| How to Soothe a Colicky Baby |
| As a mother of two colicky babies, I thought some parents or soon to be, might want some tips on how to deal with a colicky baby. If you think you have a colicky baby, don't be afraid to ask family or friends for help. Also, make sure you ask your your pediatrician for suggestions, they can be very |
| Author: Neccia Celli |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:47:47 -0500) |
| Baby Wraps for Babywearing |
| Have you ever heard of babywearing? I know, it sounds like some rite of passage for a secret society, but it’s really a wonderful nurturing way for new parents to bond with their child and give the little one an emotional and physical head-start on life. Whether you are a first-time parent or you |
| Author: David Leonhardt |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:55:57 -0500) |
| Dealing With Your Difficult Teen |
| Even though it may seem the opposite, our teenagers are still sensitive people who need to feel loved and significant. Whatever their behaviour, or how bizarre it may seem, it is how parents deal with it that is important. To be able to be firm and calm, rather than reacting or retaliating at diff |
| Author: Rita Offen |
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| (Published: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:22:01 -0400) |
| Self Esteem Activity – Building Character with Bedtime Stories |
| Would you like a fun way to build self esteem, mind power, and character? Inside you'll discover how bedtime stories create mind power, self esteem, and character. Why not give this self esteem gift to your child every night?
I remember my mother telling me, "Jeanie, you can do anything you put y |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:50:24 -0400) |
| Is Sleep Your New Sex? |
| Let’s face it… kids are EXHAUSTING. And the romantic side of a relationship is often trumped by a need for sleep.
Parents don’t want to talk openly about this topic, but I can assure you that many are experiencing this problem. It’s extremely common for tired parents to opt for sleep over love |
| Author: Terry Carson |
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| (Published: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:15:29 -0400) |
| Self Esteem ~ Building Character with 9 Positive Directions |
| Do you ever regret nagging your children? Do you feel guilty afterwards? Inside you'll discover the secret to positive parenting and getting your kids to cooperate.
A young mother yelled at her son, Sammy, "Don't tease your sister. It's becoming a bad habit."
"No it isn't," replied, Sammy. "It's |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:53:49 -0400) |
| Gestational Diabetes Diet Plan |
| My struggle against gestational diabetes started with pregnancy. I started to control my blood sugar level and maintained a planned diet and exercise to help combat gestational diabetes. I always consumed right amount of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. I always had the same amount of carbohydrates |
| Author: Jane Reynolds |
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| (Published: Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:22:34 -0400) |
| Comments That Parents Love Most |
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Has anyone ever looked at your daughter and commented on how beautiful she is? Have you heard anyone ever say, "she has such beautiful eyes" or "her hair is gorgeous?" Or maybe even someone say how adorable her outfit is? This happens all the time and of course it boosts the eg |
| Author: Amy Shively |
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| (Published: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:05:41 -0400) |
| Kids and thier toys |
| There are two things kids love the most: playing and their toys. Some of the hardest lessons to teach kids relate to having and getting toys and belongings. I think parents have to really be careful when buying “things” too much. One of the main reasons is the degree to which they learn to value wha |
| Author: Mike Adams |
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| (Published: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:03:52 -0400) |
| Why Do Doctors Have Smarter Children? |
| You are probably one of the many who assume that the reason doctors always seem to have smart children is entirely due to good genes. If this is what you think -- you are WRONG!
The answer is that doctors know three important things that most parents don't:
1. How babies' brains develop
2. T |
| Author: Susan Butler |
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| (Published: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:21:56 -0400) |
| 5 Parenting Tips for Young Kids in Trouble |
| Is your sweet child getting in trouble? Do you worry about the kids he plays with? Inside you’ll find 5 parenting tips for helping kids stay out of trouble.
Childhood Wisdom and Big Trouble:
A 10-year-old boy named Joe and his 8-year-old brother, Danny, fought like cats and dogs. The older boy |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
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| (Published: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:41:49 -0400) |
| Organizing is a Matter of Personal Taste and Design |
| An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walk from the stream to the house, the cracked pot ar |
| Author: Marilyn Bohn |
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| (Published: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:38:15 -0400) |
| 3 Parenting Tips for Staying in Love |
| Do you have enough time with your spouse? Do you focus too much attention on your children? Would you like to keep your marriage and your family strong? Inside you’ll find 3 parenting tips for staying in love.
Childhood Wisdom:
Art Linkletter’s TV program “Kids Say the Darndest Things!” filled |
| Author: Jean Tracy, MSS |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 01 May 2008 21:36:15 -0400) |
| If you were starving to death, would you want my help? |
| You have a chance like no others to give a starving child a new lease on life. If you're like me, you will agree that this is a no brainer. If you were starving to death, would you want my help?
What if there was a special arrangement with a very well known charity group that would help with a |
| Author: Brian Colbert |
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| (Published: Thu, 29 May 2008 09:50:37 -0400) |
| Protecting your kids from the Internet |
| FACT - 90% of people are currently at risk from the internet!
This statistic is a terrifying thought particularly as it also applies to our children, but keeping your children safe online can be much easier than you think. All it takes is some good Internet Parenting. By this, I mean a parent th |
| Author: Karen Williams |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 30 May 2008 11:44:24 -0400) |
| Buying A Double Jogging Stroller – What Features To Look For? |
| Years ago, parents found it difficult to leave home with a new baby or a toddler. With the ever increasing improvement in technology and ultra-light weight materials, the jogging stroller has evolved into a must have baby accessory for parents who want to get in some outdoor exercise.
The double |
| Author: Valerie Parson |
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| (Published: Sat, 31 May 2008 18:26:11 -0400) |
| Avoiding The Pains Of Parenting |
| The pains of parenting starts at the time of conception, for the mother, usually involving the father as well. The pain and discomfort will take its toll on the metamorphic changes the body endures throughout pregnancy. With back pain, body parts swelling like a blowfish, hemorrhoids, heartburn an |
| Author: Traci D Watkins |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:42:39 -0400) |
| Monitoring Internet Activity of Your Kids |
| Recently, I discovered the value of monitoring Internet activity of my kids. Just like the rest of you, I had heard the threats of online predators, the peer cyber-bullying and, of course, the ever-so-present teenage immaturity. Because of all of this, I decided to install monitoring software.
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| Author: Paul Brown |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:12:57 -0400) |
| 6 Ways GPS Vehicle Tracking Will Keep Your Teen Drivers Safe This Summer |
| 6 Ways GPS Vehicle Tracking Will Keep Your Teen Drivers Safe This Summer
Concerned about your teenage driver this summer? DriveOK vehicle tracking units will make their time behind the wheel much safer. Here are six ways how.
1. Speed alerts
Log onto DriveOK tracking software and choose a maxim |
| Author: Dannis Bulcao |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:22:31 -0400) |
| An Overview of Babywearing and Baby Carriers |
| Babywearing is rapidly gaining popularity as more and more parents discover the many benefits it has to offer. Babywearing is a convenient, portable, hands free method of transporting your baby with ease, and gives babies a sense of calm, security and trust when they are carried in a sling wrap or b |
| Author: David Leonhardt |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:11:09 -0400) |
| How Secure is Your Home PC? |
| Everyone talks about having a safe and secure PC. The discussion usually centers on Anti-virus protection, Firewalls and a strong browser that will reject pop-ups and other web-based auto-downloads. But I thought of another aspect of security that is almost never talked about: the ability to track h |
| Author: Paul Brown |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:40:04 -0400) |
| Cyberbullying - The Biggest Threat to Kids on the Internet |
| Reports and stories in the media tend to focus on Internet predators when it comes to Internet safety. However, the reality is that the biggest threat our children face is cyberbullying, also known as electronic or online bullying.
A recent survey of 395 students (11 to 19 years old) found that |
| Author: Paul Brown |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:26:35 -0400) |
| Lunch Recipes for Sending the Kids Back to School |
| Today’s parents know that kids need a
nutritional lunch, even at school. But what
exactly to put in—and how much of it—can seem
confusing. “Healthy meals in general should
focus on fruits, vegetables and grains,” says
Mary Ellen Renna, MD, a pediatrician and author of
Growing Up Healthy |
| Author: Kiwi Magazine |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:29:47 -0400) |
| My Father Was My Hero |
| He was scoring points like Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlin combined. I remember that day in the park when I was about five years old. My father played basketball with his buddies and I played in the children's area on the swings - then I moved to the big slide.
It was a really B-I-G slide and |
| Author: Akili Kumasi |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:14:18 -0400) |
| Your New Baby |
| I think we all agree that parenting is not only the most important job we will ever undertake, it is probably the most difficult. There is so much you are expected to know when your little bundle of joy enters the world that it can for many women be quite daunting.
You are taking home a brand |
| Author: Margaret Kennedy |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:07:29 -0400) |
| Real Concerns During Pregnancy |
| There is nothing more stressful than to have something go wrong during pregnancy. It doesn't matter if it is your first time being pregnant or your fourth. There are many things to be concerned about during your pregnancy and it is easier when you know what they are.
Vaginal bleeding
This may |
| Author: Andrew Levin |
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| (Published: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:10:41 -0400) |
| Your Healthy and Happy Pregnancy - Frequently Asked Questions |
| Here's a list of frequently asked question regarding pregnancy. The purpose of this list is to answer your questions, find some new knowledge and avoid future mistakes, and ultimately - have a happy and healthy pregnancy.
What's the best age to have a baby?
Biologically, your twenties should b |
| Author: Andrew Levin |
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| (Published: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:31:34 -0400) |
| Becoming Pregnant - Things You Need to Know |
| Early signs of pregnancy
- A missed period
- Tender or swollen breasts or nipples
- A strange metallic taste in your tongue
- Frequent urination
- Mood swings
- Morning sickness which is nausea and perhaps vomiting
- Unusual tiredness
- Faint and dizziness
- Increase in vaginal discharge
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| Author: Andrew Levin |
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| (Published: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:55:15 -0400) |
| Tips on How to Plan Your Pregnancy - Pregnancy Checklist |
| To give your pregnancy the best possible start, it's wise to prepare ahead. Ideally you and your husband should plan for pregnancy at least three months before you conceive. So here are a few things that you need to ask yourself to better plan your pregnancy.
Are you on the pill?
It's best to |
| Author: Andrew Levin |
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| (Published: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:38:31 -0400) |
| A Different Kind of Drug Dealer....Online Pharmacies. |
| The only thing one is required to do before buying prescription drugs online is to agree to a waiver that clears the web site and everyone who works for it and of course fill in relevant boxes with credit card details.
In a couple of minutes on the Internet, injectable testosterone (with syringe) |
| Author: Adam Jones |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:03:35 -0400) |
| Online Safety Heads Back-to-School |
| August means kids heading back to school! Parents around the country rejoice!
While some kids may have found more time to surf idly online during the summer, very often, parents are able to curtail that time. Now with school back in the picture, kids have the excuse they need to 'legally' be onl |
| Author: Paul Brown |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:38:51 -0400) |
| How to Choose a Baby Monitor? |
| A baby monitor is a very handy equipment for parents to feel at ease when they can't be in the same room as their child. At night you can sleep in another room while still being able to hear or see when your baby wakes to be changed or fed. During the day it can give you the freedom of doing other t |
| Author: Tim Sudarmadi |
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| (Published: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:36:50 -0400) |
| The Answer To Online Safety For Parents: Monitoring Software |
| The online safety issue is as hot as ever. And now with kids back to school, there seems to be a heightened awareness once again. And rightfully so… But what ticks me off to no end is the fact that there is a 100-percent guaranteed foolproof solution to the problem - a clear-cut definite answer for |
| Author: Paul Brown |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:59:10 -0400) |
| A child's four most important lessons |
| There are so many good reasons that our children don't come with manuals, however who hasn't found themselves wishing for the troubleshooting section in the child's owners manual. Though we all know that if there were a basic answer to all questions related to kids we would be raising robots not con |
| Author: Megan Moore |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:09:39 -0400) |
| How Safe Are Your Children? |
| We live in a dangerous world where anything can happen to your children at any given time. While there is a lot of important information on the internet on child safety, there is very little on the use of child protection products such as alarm backpacks or remote monitors . Much of the information |
| Author: Calvin Gipson |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:41:47 -0400) |
| Driving 101: Basic Principles to Keep Your Teen Safe Behind the Wheel |
| Your car can either be a means of transporting you from Point A to Point B, or it can be a lethal weapon. Which it is depends almost entirely on YOU! Many people make bad decisions while driving, but you can protect yourself and your family by making good ones, keeping your eyes open, and teaching |
| Author: Paul J. Meyer |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:19:26 -0400) |
| Rosacea News |
| Human demodex has no intermediate host. It passes its whole life in the hair follicle and sebaceous glands of man. It is bisexual and reproduces through intercourse at the openings of hair follicles, after which it goes back to surrounding hair follicles and sebaceous glands to lay eggs and reproduc |
| Author: Cory Chiarello |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:32:02 -0400) |
| Reactive Attachment Disorder: A New Understanding |
| Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) is a mental health diagnosis listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSMIVTR) under disorders usually first diagnosed in infancy, childhood, or adolescence. RAD was initially introduced to the mental health community some 20 years ago. |
| Author: Heather Forbes |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:10:00 -0500) |
| How To Ensure Internet Safety Of Your Kids: Teach Them How To Be A Responsible CyberCitizen And Monitoring Internet Activity |
| Child Internet safety is huge these days, and rightly so. But there are a lot of folks that claim the issue is being over-hyped and overblown with fear mongering. I don't understand how that can be true. The bottom line is that the 'chip' on the gambling table is your child's safety and life. Why sh |
| Author: Paul Brown |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sun, 09 Nov 2008 10:08:33 -0500) |
| Video Baby Monitor - For Safety and Peace of Mind |
| Video baby monitors, also known as baby cams, are increasingly popular these days. Its capability to keep a closer eye on your baby from a different room brings the most reassurance for many parents. With a video baby monitor, other than having your baby’s sound, you can also see:
- Your baby’s sle |
| Author: Tim Sudarmadi |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:33:43 -0500) |
| The Challenging Yet Rewarding Reality of Natural Parenting |
| Being a parent is one of the most challenging yet rewarding out of all the jobs in the world. Natural Parenting is a never-ending wheel of ups and downs – times filled with utter gladness and excitement and complete unknowing and frustrations. Only a countable few professions bear such diversity as |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:34:49 -0500) |
| The Dynamic Guide to Parenting Teens |
| There is only one thing harder than undergoing the pressure of being a teenager- it is parenting one of your own. The raging hormones, the infamous peer pressure, struggling for independence, searching for an identity, deciding on how much autonomy to grant, how much attitude to tolerate, these are |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:47:46 -0500) |
| Christian Parenting: Train Your Child According To God's Principles |
| Today, our kids are being raised in an environment that is apart from the one we grew up with. A lot of things have already changed and more are even changing – from the mere admission to the internet to more complex technological advancements. It is hard to deny the fact that these factors have als |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:54:26 -0500) |
| The Benefits Of Educational Toys |
| Today it seems like a natural part of life for children to watch TV and play video games all day. However, Unless the television show is an educational show that won't bore the child, or the video game is one that involves a certain degree of strategy, they're not getting too much out of these activ |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:17:05 -0500) |
| Should Boys Play With Dolls? |
| Traditionally speaking, playing with dolls has been considered a girl's pastime. From the 1940s to the 1960s, when dolls were quickly gaining popularity, it was the female children who could be found role-playing in the shoes of their mother or grandmother. Today, more and more people are starting t |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:08:51 -0500) |
| Stuffed Animals And Allergies In Children |
| While children can be born with various allergies, some develop later in life. One such example is a dust mite allergy, which may appear during childhood or the teenage years. Living with a child who has this type of allergy is very challenging, and parents often think that dust-gathering toys, part |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:36:01 -0500) |
| Toy Gun Safety For Children |
| "Bang, bang!" Children love to play cops and robbers, or be a cowboy hero using their toy guns. Some people believe that allowing children to play with toy guns is just harmless fun, while others think that it is a terrible idea. There are valid points on either side, but regardless of the controver |
| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:29:49 -0500) |
| The Holidays are Here! How to Thrive During this Busy Time of Year! |
| The snow is falling here in Michigan, and the winter season has begun to set in. Neighborhoods are buzzing with children sledding down snow covered hills, and families are busily decorating their homes. It really is “beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!”
Before we know it, school winter brea |
| Author: Nicole Beurkens |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:30:25 -0500) |
| Help for the Holiday Hmm’s |
| If your life is anything like mine near the holidays, it’ll probably sound a little like this: “Mom, can I get that for Christmas?” “I’ll put it on your wish list honey.” As the next commercial comes on, “Mom can I get that for Christmas?” “That does look like fun. I’ll put it on your wish list.” Th |
| Author: Nicole Beurkens |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:30:54 -0500) |
| Language Processing |
| Over the course of the last month, I have been doing some renewed thinking on language processing. With this reflection, I have come to realize that I take processing for granted so often that I wonder just how much gets missed on a day to day basis. If we really stop and think about processing and |
| Author: Nicole Beurkens |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:56:56 -0500) |
| Teaching Kids Kindness To Animals |
| Animals should be treated kindly. Children should be taught from an early age to be nice to them. An innocent child might not understand that it is easy to hurt an animal, and they need to be taught. Before you buy them a pet, you can let them practice taking care of a stuffed animal friend first.
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| Author: Victor Epand |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:56:32 -0500) |
| Kids don't come with instructions |
| I'm the kind of guy who can handle just about any kind of project if I have a book that explains how to do it. I've taken on many a chore, with no previous experience, and successfully completed it, using only the information in a book. I have saved the manuals that come with everything I have in th |
| Author: Tom Stabler |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:49:00 -0500) |
| Parenting Thoughts For the New Year: Changing “I Should” to “I Could” |
| The start of a new calendar year tends to be a time for us to reflect on the past year, and also make plans for what we envision in the 12 months ahead. Some people make resolutions, write to-do lists, or set goals for themselves. What often happens with these lists and resolutions, however, is th |
| Author: Nicole Beurkens |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:47:17 -0500) |
| Toddler Sleep Problems - Solved! |
| By the age of three a toddler requires eleven hours of consistent, quality sleep. Toddler sleep problems stand in the way of consistent quality sleep and this can lead to health issues such as a lower immunity, temper tantrums, a slower brain function, and a poor diet, to name a few.
For many |
| Author: The Parent Fairy |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:37:39 -0500) |
| Enduring The Challenges of Single Parenting |
| When people think about having kids, they readily picture a family with a mother and a father collectively as parents. However, for quite an increasing number of children, the reality is that they only have one parent – either a mother or a father alone. Single parenting and raising a child on your |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:39:59 -0500) |
| Step Parenting: Challenging Yet Rewarding Role |
| When two fragmented families join together, there are a lot of issues that mostly concern the kids. Step parenting and building a new family with remnants from the old is tough - tough for the children involved and tougher for the parents who try so hard. You see, step parenting is just like a dance |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:26:44 -0500) |
| The Thing About Single Adoptive Parents |
| The number of single adoptive parents has steadily increased over the years. In fact, it is seen as the latest adoption trend. Being single has never undermined the capacity to rear a child and in some cases is considered to be even better than having both a mother and father. So birthparents can |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:27:36 -0500) |
| What To Consider When Seeking Adoptive Parents |
| Seeking adoptive parents during these times is no longer as daunting as it was in the past decades. There are so many couples today who choose to adopt rather than bear a child of their own. The point is not to encourage parents with unplanned pregnancies to go for adoption but sometimes many unwe |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:28:21 -0500) |
| Shared Parenting Information |
| Shared parenting is a concept, subsequently after a separation or a divorce, to which the biological mother and father, retains a strong parenting role in each of their children’s lives. Although structurally incorrect, a growing number of failed marriages result to this kind of setting.
What is |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:44:03 -0500) |
| Other Children and their Parents |
| The saying, “other people’s children” usually brings to mind how misbehaving other people’s children can be. “Other children’s parents” is a new saying that refers to how other people parent their children. Parents all have different expectations of their children and allow different behaviors.
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| Author: David Riklan |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 02 Mar 2009 01:11:10 -0500) |
| Why You Should Attend A Parenting Skills Training |
| A child’s birth brings forth a mother’s instinctive response to nurture her infant. This all happens spontaneously without any effort to do so. Its how nature prepared all mothers, including lower animals, so that life continues until an infant is ready to fend for his own self. But what if you’r |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 02 Mar 2009 01:14:09 -0500) |
| Improving Parenting Skills For Healthy Children |
| How your child is parented will have an enormous effect on the individual he becomes in the near future. This is mainly the reason why most parents constantly check on their parenting techniques from time to time to see how much they can improve them. Disciplining children using appropriate methods |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 02 Mar 2009 01:25:05 -0500) |
| Parenting Skills Development: Be A Successful Parent |
| Childhood is the time when most influence, most guidance, and most knowledge is needed in order for your children to grow to be successful and respectful children. However, what you do not readily realize is that not all influences, guidance, and knowledge your child receives are good ones. This is |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:52:19 -0500) |
| Disobedience to Parents- How This Sin Gives The Wrong Illustration Of Heavenly Realities |
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When one pulls up to a stop sign what is it that is being communicated to the person? Undoubtedly the obvious communication is that the person must stop. But why? Nothing is said on the sign as to why the person must stop. This is taken as a thing that is supposed to be understood by the dr |
| Author: Gregory DeHart |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:21:14 -0400) |
| Parenting: Know Your Responsibility As a Parent |
| If you are a parent, you probably have received gazillions of suggestions to raise your own kids. Some of them may come from your own parents, your relatives, other parents, and even from experts. These propositions may be as right as it is useful, however, always remember that every parent is diffe |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:21:46 -0400) |
| Be Guided By The 3 Most Effective Parenting Tips |
| A lot people still believe that there are such things as perfect parents – a soft-spoken, gentle, loving mother and a hardworking, firmly disciplined father who raise trouble-free, happy children. However, the truth of the matter is that there is no such thing as perfect parents because there are al |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:22:17 -0400) |
| Time Saving Tips: Get The Most Out Of These Best Sources |
| Time saving tips are quite common in our fast paced world. So common that at times, we don’t exactly take the time to wonder if any of them are actually any good. If you are on the lookout for perfect time saving tips, which aren’t only effective, but also rather easy to apply into one’s daily under |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:00:10 -0400) |
| Online Adoption Registry: Making Inquiry Much Easier and Faster |
| Are you an adopted? Have you placed a child for adoption? Or, do you have a sibling who happens to be an adopted? If you happen to belong in any of these categories and want to find out more about your birth family, then you might need an adoption registry.
But what exactly is an adoption regi |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:01:24 -0400) |
| Adoption Records You Need To Know |
| Thinking for adoption? Well, getting started with searching for the right family member is one of the biggest hurdles you can ever go through life. Finding the right information is no doubt difficult, but this doesn’t mean that there’s no hope for you to find the right child whom you can call as y |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:02:07 -0400) |
| Learn The Adoption Process Before You Make a Decision |
| So you’ve made your final decision to adopt a child? The next thing to do now is to consider the adoption process or know exactly what to do before bringing your new baby home.
The adoption process is pretty simple. As long as you’re sure with your plans and decisions, the rest will just run |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:03:01 -0400) |
| How To Resolve Time Management Problems |
| Doing away with time management problems isn’t exactly as hard as many would think, provided that those dealing with time management problems take heed from the wisdom packed inside two of the most powerful time management books out in bookstores today.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Managing Your |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:04:14 -0400) |
| The Best Time Management Programs Sources |
| These days it pays to apply the simple applications of time management into one’s daily life. As the fast paced world we now live in revolves around the whole aspect of managing one’s own time, time management programs have become popular now, more than ever.
There are a number of resources in w |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:09:16 -0400) |
| The Process Involved In China Adoption Program |
| China is one of the countries in the world where adoption is deemed legal. The country, in fact, has its own adoption program which has long been considered as one of the most reliable and stable adoption programs available in the world. Also, it’s worth noting that the citizens of China have elec |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:10:19 -0400) |
| What Is Child Adoption? |
| Child adoption is basically the process by which a child becomes a member of a new family. In this process the adoptive parents are entitled to handle the rights and responsibilities of biological parents. This means that as they take custody of the child, they are also taking parental responsibil |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:11:11 -0400) |
| Adoption Tax Credit Explained |
| Adoption is a very pricey undertaking that a couple or family could ever take. Because of this, thousands of couples out there who wish to adopt tend to back out from their adoption plans and rather stay hopeless of owning a child whom they can call as their own. To make these couples happy, certa |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:26:21 -0400) |
| How To Find A Perfect Babysitter For Your Child |
| When looking for a babysitter, all parents need someone who is trustworthy and capable of taking care of their children. The easiest way to find such a babysitter is to simply ask around your neighborhood. Ask fellow parents, friends and nearby relatives who they would recommend as a baby sitter. Yo |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:26:45 -0400) |
| Babysitter Training: Making You Adept In Your Babysitting Career |
| Are you ready for babysitting? Caring for children might sound fun but it's never easy. Ask your mom how it was like to take care of you as a toddler. More so, some children simply have difficult personalities or exhibit ill behavior. If you want to possess the qualities of being a good babysitt |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:27:04 -0400) |
| Babysitter Rates: Learn The Minimum Rates For This Sevice |
| So you've overcome the monumental task of looking for a good babysitter agency and a babysitter who will care for your child while you need to be out of the house for a few hours. Unlike nannies, babysitters supposedly only provide childcare for a few hours, and only on appropriate times of the day |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:29:01 -0400) |
| An Available Method of Book Printing for Everyone |
| We all have information to share; however, getting that information to a target market can be challenging. Book printing is an excellent way to share this information, but is often cost prohibitive due to price or minimum quantities that must be ordered. Having a “personal printer” would be an enorm |
| Author: John L. Carlson |
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| (Published: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:29:47 -0400) |
| Reaching the World through Magazine Printing |
| While our most common associations with magazines are as mindless entertainment, printed periodicals have a far more complex range. In reality, magazines run the gamut of the intellectual spectrum. Printed publications can be as lightweight as celebrity gossip rags to being as weighty as medical jou |
| Author: John L. Carlson |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:39:24 -0400) |
| How to Increase Your Kids' Chances of Going to College |
| Starting from the time a child begins to walk and talk they are learning largely from their environment what type of person they will turn out to be. Children learn the most before age five so parents involvement during this time is very vital. Parents have the ability to enhance their childs inte |
| Author: Daina Bennett |
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| (Published: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:42:46 -0400) |
| How to Increase Your Kids' Chances of Going to College |
| Starting from the time a child begins to walk and talk they are learning largely from their environment what type of person they will turn out to be. Children learn the most before age five so parents involvement during this time is very vital. Parents have the ability to enhance their childs inte |
| Author: Daina Bennett |
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| (Published: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:01:55 -0400) |
| Find Adoptive Parents With This Simple Guide |
| Placing your baby for adoption is a life-changing decision. As young birthmothers put it, it’s like losing a limb or a part of oneself. However, being too young to become a mother, being single, and a lack of support can all make a young mother consider adoption and find adoptive parents despite i |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:02:24 -0400) |
| The Story Behind Ethan Chronicles |
| The great nation of America lost more over 600,000 lives during all of the wars they had since 1775; however only throughout the last century, over 3 million people have already died in this great nation’s highways due to traffic accidents. Every 34 minutes one person is murdered; but every 13 minut |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:03:01 -0400) |
| Children In Broken Homes Need Emotional Support: How Can You Help? |
| Studies show that children go through faster recovery when parents decide to have a divorce sooner than prolong a marriage that has ceased to work out. But even if this is the case, it is the children who suffer the emotional brunt associated with a divorce, often leaving permanent emotional scars. |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:10:46 -0400) |
| A Short Review Of Gay Adoption |
| Gay adoption is not a new concept, nor a new trend. Gays and lesbians, in fact, have been adopting for many years; however, it wasn’t realized in the past few decades. It was only recently that gay adoption becomes the common subject of almost every debates and household talks, and perhaps the rea |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:12:05 -0400) |
| What Is Embryo Adoption? - Its Basics |
| Heard about embryo adoption? Well, this concept is actually pretty new. It is believed to have originated from the advent of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedure commonly known as in-vitro fertilization or IVF, which involves the removal of eggs from the ovaries and fertilizing the |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:12:33 -0400) |
| Learn The Effects of Adoption |
| Adoption is an enduring process that bonds birth families, adoptees and adoptive families forever. Just like the other processes that involve family matters, adoption has a number of effects that can be seen in this triad relationship. The adoptive parents, birth parents and of course the adoptee |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:59:11 -0400) |
| What Is Nanny and Its Types |
| Nannies have been around since the early civilizations. Perhaps, the first nannies were those trusted by royalties to take care of their children. Today, the "what is nanny" question encompasses the job description of a nanny as defined by law and as agreed upon by both the nanny and you, as the e |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:00:04 -0400) |
| The Babysitter's Responsibilities |
| Nowadays, a quality babysitter is a real catch. There are perhaps thousands of young people, mostly high school students, who want to land on babysitter job for the weekends or the summer. This flood of babysitters carries both advantages and disadvantages. A babysitter's job is no less different |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:00:35 -0400) |
| Are You Looking For a Temporary Nanny? |
| A temporary nanny is like a nanny to the rescue because usually these are the nannies that you get when you have to attend to something urgent like a business meeting you cannot get out of and other similar emergency situations. A temporary nanny is typically paid by the hour or per diem and the dur |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:50:44 -0400) |
| Some More Advice to Get the Right Baby Furniture |
| It is no doubt that having a baby is the happiest thing in the world though it can be stressful. Having a baby involves coping with many different and difficult tasks. You have to be sure that everything has been provided for, taking into consideration all the necessary baby things. Among those thin |
| Author: Travis Olague |
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| (Published: Wed, 06 May 2009 04:55:44 -0400) |
| Cheap Baby Furniture |
| Good news about the just born baby can be followed by the necessity of buying baby furniture and the last can create some panic. It is general knowledge that baby furniture is not a low price thing and it can indeed turn out to be very expensive. This can make the family budget suffer losses. The id |
| Author: Travis Olague |
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| (Published: Wed, 06 May 2009 06:11:19 -0400) |
| Parenting Classes For Your Parenting Needs |
| Parenting is the toughest job in the world; however there are ways to make the burden lesser and the entire job easier. Today, finding substantial resources, stories, and valuable articles that embark upon providing help to troubled parents are pretty much effortless. There are a lot of people and |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Wed, 06 May 2009 06:14:35 -0400) |
| Parenting Information: How To Discipline Your Child |
| Discipline may be one of the most dreadful words that most parents here about their children. In addition to your grandparents’ and relatives’ opinion and parenting information on how you should discipline your child is the pressure of modern society. The immense significance that is placed on the |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Wed, 06 May 2009 06:15:11 -0400) |
| Anger Management For Your Parenting Help |
| Whether you are concerned about your toddler’s hyperactivity or your teen’s raging adolescent angst, school bullies or back talks, coping up with stress or spending a worry-free afternoon, you will find parenting help 24/7.
Being a parent is the ultimate joy that a couple can have. However, along |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Wed, 06 May 2009 06:15:13 -0400) |
| Anger Management For Your Parenting Help |
| Whether you are concerned about your toddler’s hyperactivity or your teen’s raging adolescent angst, school bullies or back talks, coping up with stress or spending a worry-free afternoon, you will find parenting help 24/7.
Being a parent is the ultimate joy that a couple can have. However, along |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Wed, 06 May 2009 08:48:16 -0400) |
| Is Baby Furniture Essential? |
| Baby's arrival is always the greatest wonder in the world and you are looking forward it, trying to create conditions for the little one. And baby furniture arrives at the right moment. Moreover it is a must. Of course you would like to have all the pieces of baby furniture which can make the nurser |
| Author: Travis Olague |
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| (Published: Sat, 09 May 2009 13:51:26 -0400) |
| Getting Ready To Potty Train |
| Getting Ready to Potty Train? By NaQueen Zaire If you answered yes to this question, then I’m sure you’ve already heard that the average age to start is between 18 and 36 months. With that being said, you also have to take into consideration the mentality of your child. If your child is unable to co |
| Author: NaQueen Zaire |
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| (Published: Tue, 12 May 2009 05:14:38 -0400) |
| Parenting Books: Why People Buy One |
| Looking for parenting books to support you in raising your kids the right way? You are not alone. In fact today, millions, even billions of parents around the world rely for parenting books to give them enlightenment about the stressful yet rewarding life of parenting.
Obtaining parenting informa |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Tue, 12 May 2009 05:15:40 -0400) |
| What To Know More About Parent Training |
| Parent training is the oldest chronicle in the book. For years, it has been used to make parenting a success. Although there are still a small minority of the people that considers parent training ineffective due to its inconsistencies and the traverse of natural parental instincts from those princi |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Mon, 18 May 2009 07:33:41 -0400) |
| The Basics of Transracial Adoption |
| Have you heard about transracial adoption? Well, the concept is very pretty recent, and that holds the idea of joining parents and children of different race in adoptive families. To put it simply, the transracial adoption involves placing a child who is of different race or ethnic group to adopti |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Mon, 18 May 2009 07:35:23 -0400) |
| The Reason Behind Single Parent Adoption |
| In the early days of adoption, singles are often denied to adopt a child. Many of the agencies believe that raising a child in an unnatural environment might affect the child’s mental growth and development. But, many have argued that parenting is a matter of choice. If someone really wants to v |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Mon, 18 May 2009 07:40:42 -0400) |
| Guatemala Adoption Information and Guide |
| Guatemala is one of the most well-known countries in the world that consider adoption as one of the most remarkable processes available. It considers adoption legal mainly for the reason that the number of children being orphaned, abandoned or separated from their parents have dramatically been gro |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Wed, 20 May 2009 15:35:49 -0400) |
| Help Your Child Get Organized For School! |
| Disorganization is the greatest complaint made by teachers and ranks as a very close second complaint from parents (rivaling fights and arguments over homework). Every teacher can tell stories about bright and intelligent students who are failing classes because they lack the organizational skills |
| Author: Susan Kruger |
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| (Published: Sat, 23 May 2009 04:50:58 -0400) |
| Girls Names with Meaning |
| You want to call your anticipated baby girl by a name that signifies something
just as significant and beautiful as she is, but it is oftentimes difficult to
choose. Would it be best to go with a family name, an adored literature character
or maybe by the names definitive meaning?
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| Author: Juan Ruiz |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 25 May 2009 06:39:33 -0400) |
| How To Plan Your Child Safety |
| Many people think that child safety does not need to be worked on or something that can be done in just a matter of clicks. Child safety is every parent’s and guardian’s responsibility. It is a responsibility that demands as much attention and commitment as possible. And it is for this reason spe |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Mon, 25 May 2009 06:40:24 -0400) |
| Child Safety Wristbands: A Child Safety Gadget |
| Why is it that children seem to inherit the skills of the famous Harry Houdini? A few seconds away from your gaze and you realize that they have performed their disappearing act. No wonder some parents resort to putting their children on leashes when they go out. They are not exactly the ones we nor |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 25 May 2009 06:41:01 -0400) |
| Child Safety Tips: Make Your Child As Safe As Possible |
| There can only be too many rules and child safety tips but not a 100% chance of getting a child off any danger zone. Much as we want to keep our children safe 24 hours a day, we can only do as much as hope and pray. Let’s face it, even if we want to be at their sides every time the school bully show |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 29 May 2009 05:25:33 -0400) |
| Ways to Teach Child Safety: A Parent Main Concern |
| Nursery rhymes and “ABC’s” are important things to teach a child. However, that shouldn’t be the parents’ only concern. Long before a child learns to speak, parents should have thought of ways to teach child safety.
Keeping children secure is every parent’s primary concern. Thus, it is very cru |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Fri, 29 May 2009 05:26:11 -0400) |
| Child Safety Gates: A Must At Home |
| By nature, children are playful. Thus, it is downright harsh and unfair to tell them to sit tight during the times that you cannot watch them play. Of course, keeping them on a leash would make the social welfare people come knocking at your door.
It is a good thing that child safety gates have |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Fri, 29 May 2009 05:26:29 -0400) |
| Make Your House A Child-Safe Place By Getting Child Safety Consultants |
| Are you having a hard time figuring out how to make your home as safe as it can be for your child? Do you see yourself making major changes in the house to ensure a child-friendly environment?
Before you make any more unnecessary changes in your house, you might be better off acquiring the help o |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Fri, 29 May 2009 05:26:52 -0400) |
| Things You Need To Learn About Motivational Enhancement Therapy |
| Motivational Enhancement Therapy or MET is one method of psychological therapy that delves into the motivation of an individual for change. Usually, those who undergo Motivational Enhancement Therapy are people with substance dependency such as alcoholics or those with a psychological illness like e |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:43:51 -0400) |
| Tips On Choosing Safe Toys For A Child |
| Millions of adults love and enjoy buying toys for children. However, many of these adults are not aware of the dangers of some toys. They are not even aware that toys regardless of being well-made can cause certain injuries to children, especially to toddlers. Because of this, child safety is not |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:44:23 -0400) |
| Online Shopping For Child Safety Locks |
| Do you have small children in your home who love to explore and discover something new or old in your house? Is your child curious enough to find out what’s inside your cabinets or drawers? If yes, you probably could be looking for child safety locks.
Child safety locks have been around for dec |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:44:41 -0400) |
| Child Safety Net: A Child Safe Internet Browsing |
| Whether we admit it or not, the internet has become more than a source of information for our children. The endless possibilities that the internet can offer are far more exciting than mom’s specialty dish, a trip out of town, or a whole day of shopping.
Your child maybe mumbling about “surfing” |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:41:11 -0400) |
| Corporate Branding Consulting Firms: Advantageous Resources For The Success Of Your Business |
| Professional corporate banding consulting firms serve to guide you as you seek to establish your business. The two things brand consultants can do bring to your business are targeted brand exposure and greater profitability.
You have spent a great deal of your resources – time, energy and money |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:38:43 -0400) |
| Nanny Share: How Does It Work? |
| A nanny share is an arrangement wherein two families share the services of the nanny, including the cost. This setup came into popularity when the number of families with two working parents increased, driving the demand for other options of stay-at-home child care.
If you and a friend are consi |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:39:25 -0400) |
| How To Find Different Types of Nanny Sevices |
| If you need nanny services, the first thing you need to determine is what type of nanny you require. There are various types of nanny services to accommodate the needs of different families. Do you need a nanny who will just take care of your child or someone who will also help with household duties |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:40:05 -0400) |
| Nanny Search Made Easy |
| A nanny search can be a difficult task. Most parents who are conducting a nanny search are not realistic about what it will take to hire a nanny, which is why most of them find a nanny that does not meet their expectations.
Compared to licensed daycare centers, there is no regulating organizatio |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:47:22 -0400) |
| Parenting Resources To Help You In Your Parenting Career |
| At one point or another, parental stress is inevitable. Even if you think that you are the best parent in the world, mishaps and mistakes are still evident and is well expected. Parenting is like learning, it is a continued process of data analysis and retaining the good as well as the bad.
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| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:47:46 -0400) |
| Parenting Education: Your Basic Guide In Your Parental Development |
| Today’s families are bombarded with colossal stresses associated with the complexities of today’s lifestyle. There is this stagnant economy that habitually demands for parents to have two to three jobs, leaving little or no time for effective parenting.
Along with the fact that today’s economy r |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:48:08 -0400) |
| Foster Parenting: Let A Child Experience A Safer Environment |
| A family is supposedly composed of a loving mother, a hardworking father, and happy children. Well, at least this is the idea behind having a family. Although expected to be, families aren’t always that ideal. However, its imperfection and flaws that make them unique and one of a kind. In the real w |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:35:24 -0400) |
| Parenting Skills: Getting Equipped For Parental Challenges |
| Parenting is never easy. Even if you have been parents to a dozen of kids, you may still have a lot to learn, more so for new parents. Depending on the age of your children, you can one by one introduce authority, mentorship, coaching, guidance, and the likes. Always be sure of your role as a parent |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:35:58 -0400) |
| Your Child Safety Around Water Advice and Tips |
| Playing with water can be fun and exciting, especially if you are engaging in water sports. The problem, however, is that water can be dangerous for people of all ages. About 5,000 people drowned in the United States alone every year, and 1,000 of this population are children younger than the age |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:36:18 -0400) |
| Finding Babysitter Jobs To Earn Extra Income |
| If you think you’re ready to babysit, you should tell your parents so they can help you find babysitter jobs. Although there are hundreds of online sites advertising babysitting jobs, your best bet is still through words-of-mouth. Your parents are the most credible people to publicize your readine |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:44:32 -0400) |
| How Necessary To Get a Nanny For Your Child |
| Raising a child is perhaps the biggest challenge for anyone. If you need to balance this with work, you’re up for even a greater challenge. This is why many working parents today choose to entrust their children in the care of a nanny.
Although they are your children, it is also important for th |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:45:02 -0400) |
| You Must Be Aware Of Nanny Salaries |
| Almost all parents have full time jobs these days and taking care of their children as well as their household duties can be a big problem. For this reason, hiring a nanny is their best option.
Working as a nanny can be very profitable if you are well-qualified. Wealth families can afford to be |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:45:28 -0400) |
| Nanny Payroll: Doing It According To Nanny Tax Laws |
| As much as you treat your nanny like family, hiring someone to perform childcare services makes you an employer and the nanny, an employee. In that sense, a nanny payroll is necessary to ensure can pay her income and withholding tax, as the law requires. As an employer, this is your responsibility. |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:19:46 -0400) |
| Authoritarian Parenting: Parenting Children The Military Way |
| Most parents only want the best for their children. However, there are instances when parents can be highly demanding and less responsive to their children's needs, interests and desires. Parenting is seen as a typology, in which specific practices are held insignificant compared with the general |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:20:27 -0400) |
| Attachment Parenting: A Strong Emotional Bond With Parents |
| Attachment parenting is getting a lot of media frenzy these days, but many parents are still unaware of the whole meaning of the term. Attachment parenting was initiated by renowned pediatrician, Dr. William Sears, together with his spouse, Martha – a term that describes a very responsive and nurtu |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:20:49 -0400) |
| Active Parenting Methods That You Must Learn |
| Most parents desire to become good parents because they know how active parenting imparts positive influences on children. The top reason why parents want to become good parents is to help children grow into adults who can impart positive changes in the future society.
Active parenting takes o |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:54:17 -0400) |
| Adoptive Parents And Birthparents: Knowledge About Open Adoptions |
| The number of social workers and adoption professionals who strongly agree the benefits of open adoptions are gradually increasing. An open adoption is thought to yield positive effects on the child and his or her adoptive parents and birthparents. Pieces of relevant information can be freely exch |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:54:39 -0400) |
| Adoptions and How We View It |
| When one speaks of adoptions, varied perceptions will then be heard. Each person feels differently about the subject, more like basing from his or her own personal experiences. In the society today, lots of assumptions are encountered about adoptions that were already around from previous generati |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:55:02 -0400) |
| Things You Need To Learn About Adoption Agency |
| There are approximately 3,000 adoption agencies in the United States and around 100,000 children put up for adoption. At this great number, hundreds of thousands of prospective adoptive parents are still thinking of adopting a child. If you have an unplanned pregnancy and considering of placing yo |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:20:53 -0400) |
| The Single Dadhood: A Friendly Place for Single Fathers |
| So one morning you wake up in a strange place.
The surroundings look familiar, but the setting is off-kilter somehow.
You hear vaguely “The Twilight Zone” theme…
A voice warns, “…there’s a sign post up ahead. You are now entering – the Single Dadhood Zone…”
Welcome, my brothers and others, to |
| Author: Anthony Varrone |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:50:53 -0400) |
| Learning Effective Parenting For Your Parenting Potential |
| Effective parenting technique is a puzzling topic that sometimes burnt out experts, and became a topic of brewing debates. However, developmental psychologists only began to study parenting and its influences on children in the 1920's. Most experts studying the most effective parenting technique r |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:51:26 -0400) |
| Baby Parenting: Instilling Love, Care and Education To Your Child |
| Motherhood is a totally different experience than we you were single and carefree. Many women take a major curve in lifestyle after childbirth and may sometimes feel inadequate in terms of baby parenting. Baby parenting can be a challenge especially for new mothers who are still coping with the po |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:51:48 -0400) |
| Fostering Family Relationships Through Authoritative Parenting |
| There are many parenting styles that parents use on their children, often without consciously adopting it. Since the 1920's, developmental psychologists are on the crusade of studying how a parenting style influences a child's well being that is based on the premise that children imitate their pare |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
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| (Published: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:00:30 -0400) |
| Birth Parents: The Search Of The Real Blood |
| How do you really feel about the family that surrounds you? Are you really happy with them? How come you seem to be agitated, looking for something else? Do you actually feel a little emptiness deep within you?
These are the common questions thrown at adopted children. Typically, they come up |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:01:01 -0400) |
| Sacrifices and Pain Of A Birth Mother |
| A young girl is usually filled with so many dreams. She dreams of a grown-up life, what her Prince Charming will be and she looks forward to walking down the aisle towards the man she will share forever with. She dreams of her own house and her own kids. She thinks of how many children she wants |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:01:23 -0400) |
| The Kind Of Bond That Attachment Parenting Has |
| Attachment parenting is a relatively new parenting technique that has been getting all the attention from both would-be parents and veteran ones. It is a phrase created by a world-renowned pediatrician, William Sears. It is a parenting value that is pretty much based on the attachment theory in deve |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:10:01 -0400) |
| Dad To Be Advice - Survive Pregnancy |
| The key to surviving your wife’s pregnancy is adequate knowledge of pregnancy and strengthening your relationship thru communication. Get your hands into any book about pregnancy. There are a lot of books out there that cater to men dealing with their pregnant wife or girlfriend. I’m not saying you |
| Author: Marcin Szlachcic |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:01:15 -0400) |
| Things That You Will Learn From Online Parenting Classes |
| It is important for parents to realize that being a good parent does not equate to being a good provider of material things. Parenting is a broad topic and employs several schools of thought that are ever changing. A certain method of discipline might be considered acceptable today but may be foun |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:02:10 -0400) |
| Help With Parenting: How To Build Self-esteem To Your Child |
| A high level of self-esteem is crucial to life's accomplishments. Even parents know that, and need to build their own self-esteem as parents. Self-esteem is described as how we feel about ourselves, which directly manifest in people's behavior and social skills. Helping children develop a positiv |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:02:42 -0400) |
| Learning The 4 A’s of Good Parenting |
| Parenting is a full-time responsibility of raising a child from birth up until they have reached adulthood. There is no perfect parenting although there is ideal and good parenting. Good parenting is all about relationship, the better your relationship with your child is, the better your chances are |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:00:10 -0400) |
| Gentle Approach Works Best With Young Children |
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Behavioral problems in young children and how we deal with them as parents is an issue of enormous importance if we are to enjoy a happy and fulfilled family life.
Do it wrong as a parent and you set yourself up for huge problems with the approach of the teen years and beyond.
Parenting is an a |
| Author: Garry Lilley |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:30:03 -0400) |
| Understanding Child Safety: From Pregnancy Until They Grow up |
| What happens to a child basically depends on how the parents or guardians take care of him. The responsibility does not only start when the child is born, but should begin even while he is in the mother’s womb. Understanding child safety is crucial in the proper development of your child.
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| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:30:22 -0400) |
| Maryland Child Safety Seat Laws: Comply Before Hitting The Road |
| Are you living in Maryland? Do you have plans to drive around Maryland with your baby? Before you go out and tour your baby around the state of Maryland, note first that just like the other places in the world, Maryland has its own child safety seat laws. These laws are passed and maintained by t |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:30:37 -0400) |
| Halloween Child Safety: What Parents Should Know |
| People from all over the world often associate Halloween with fun and treats. Parents allow their children to go out and enjoy their trick and treat activities, without thinking about their child’s safety to some degree. The truth is, Halloween is not just about fun and treats. Several reports ha |
| Author: Lucile Taylor |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:52:45 -0400) |
| Bullying Prevention Skills and Techniques for Children |
| Child bullying is a big problem in our schools today. The main difference between child bullying today from the past is the nature of the bullying and the violence that occurs in the aftermath. Cyberbullying is becoming a popular and more destructive form of bullying than traditional bullying. Mo |
| Author: Mark Lakewood, CEO |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:25:15 -0400) |
| Honorable Parenting |
| PARENTING:WHICH ROAD SHOULD I CONTROL TO TAKE TO REAR A RESPECTABLE CHILD?
This can exist an overwhelming task. All during this process, you'll catch by hand thinking and even daydreaming on things like wonderful times spent with your descendant, but you get to place that individual on hold barely |
| Author: Donny Wells |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:16:08 -0400) |
| Why Choose a Baby Gift Basket ? |
| Anyone who has ever attended a baby shower has undoubtedly witnessed the dreaded repeated gift. The eager and expectant mother opens a gift from her well-meaning friend, only to find that she opened another gift exactly like it only a few moments before. Even if the gift is by a different manufactur |
| Author: Patrick Noack |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:18:46 -0400) |
| Mengurangi Stress Bagi Single Parents |
| Anggarkan Uang Anda. Bahkan jika Anda hidup gaji ke gaji seperti kebanyakan dari kita, mengetahui berapa banyak uang pergi ke tempat dapat sangat membantu. Ini memberi Anda kelegaan bahwa tagihan dibayar, dengan merasakan berapa banyak yang bisa Anda pakai uang saku, sekolah foto, ulang tahun hadiah |
| Author: Neo Cyber-Matrix |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:47:37 -0400) |
| Put An End To Bed Wetting |
| STOP BED WETTING
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WHAT TO DO TO PUT AN END TO A CHILD'S BED WETTING
Are you one of the many parents who have those child secrets to keep? Do you have a child who would ask you to promise never to tell anyone of his/her little nightly secret peeing in bed? Are you get |
| Author: Bryan A. Lambert |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:10:47 -0400) |
| Honest Parenting |
| HONEST PARENTING
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WHICH ROAD DO I HAVE TO TAKE TO REAR A GOOD CHILD?
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Not that it's not proper to dream bout your child's future, its just that things happens differently in real life. Not to mention, you have to st |
| Author: Bryan A. Lambert |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:23:05 -0500) |
| Baby Bath Ring: The Best Bathing Solution for Your Toddler |
Is your baby sitting up by himself?
Is that baby tub getting too small for him?
How would you like to discover a fun easy way that you can bathe him?
Wouldn't you want to bathe him without having to break your back trying to hold him?
There's an easy fun and most of al |
| Author: Baby Anywhere |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:13:45 -0500) |
| 10 Fabulous Tips Straight from the Breastfeeding Veterans |
| Most new mothers want to give their infant the best beginning to life as possible. To many mothers, this includes breastfeeding their baby. While the
majority of mothers believe that breastfeeding is the best feeding option and want to give their infant a strong immune system, not all mothers cont |
| Author: Jerry Haney |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:49:04 -0500) |
| Guide to Baby Toy Safety |
| A few simple Top Tips will keep baby safe and provide confidence to Mum & Dad that baby’s toys are safe.
These days’ manufacturers must work to very rigorous requirements and regulations to ensure that child’s toys are safe. Gone are the days of toxic paint and other materials which can cause har |
| Author: Trevor Ginn |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:25:29 -0500) |
| Toddler Tantrums |
| Many new parents get scared when they hear stories about the “terrible twos.” Take heart, though, you will survive the toddler stage. While it’s not always easy to understand the reason behind a tantrum, remember that there is one - your child is struggling to deal with emotions they don't understa |
| Author: Shannon Staples |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:01:52 -0500) |
| Breastfeeding Benefits |
| There has been a big increase in the number of mothers who have chosen to breastfeed their babies in recent years. This isn't surprising, as information about the many benefits of breastfeeding is more easily accessible and more publicized in the news and on the internet. Check out some these breas |
| Author: Shannon Staples |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:32:53 -0500) |
| How to Calm Newborn Nerves |
| Your newborn goes through a lot right after he's born. Whether the birth was natural or assisted, he experiences a great deal of stress as he copes with the abrupt change in the world as he knows it. No wonder he's a little out of sorts those first few weeks.
The first days home with baby can be |
| Author: Shannon Staples |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:16:24 -0500) |
| Baby Potty Training Guide |
| STEP ONE TALKING-- Talk to your child when you change their diaper, “your diaper is wet and now I am putting on a dry diaper” or “your diaper is poopy, now I am putting on a clean diaper“. Always try your very best to keep your child in a dry and clean diaper. Change them every time they soil their |
| Author: Vicky Ol |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:44:25 -0500) |
| Dangers of Medicating Attention Deficit Disorder |
| I have been in the social services field for thirty years. During that time I have seen many new labels for disorders as well as a wide array of new medications that are available to treat various mental health disorders. It seems that different disorders become popular at different times. When a ne |
| Author: Don Washburn |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:06:13 -0500) |
| Your Child Is Not Your “Friend” |
| There is a purely emotional part of the parent/child relationship that is built on affection and esteem. Parents and children are genetically geared to love each other, and it’s a beautiful thing to behold.
But there’s a stage where parenting becomes a functional role, not just an emotional role. |
| Author: Dr Marlene Maheu |
| Directory:Parenting |
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| (Published: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:46:59 -0500) |
| Baby Potty Traning Guide Helpful Tips |
| Another technique in baby potty training that works well is to see if they would like to play with some bubbles. If they say yes, ask them to sit bare bottom on the potty first. Take a large empty 32oz yogurt or cottage cheese container and squirt in some soap then fill it half way with touchable w |
| Author: Vicky O |
| Directory:Parenting |
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