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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Single mother sanity savers pt. 1
- Being a single mother is no easy task. I know. I was a single mother of two children less than six months ago, so I can say with some authority that being a single mother is a beast. It can drive you crazy if you let it. The insanity is not just that you have to raise children alone and be mother and father. The craziness gets worse when you add a full-time job, not enough money, societal pressure...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Exams cause stress for parents too
- When it comes to exams, or indeed any academic work, parents feel that they should be encouraging their teen to try hard and do well. The problem is that in trying to achieve this, many parents end up causing stress either for themselves, their teen or both.So what causes this stress? Basically, it boils down to one key belief; a belief held by many parents and one that is reinforced by mos...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The metamorphosis of the brain: raising your child to be a brainiac
- The human brain never actually stops developing. Beginning formation in early prenatal life (just 3 weeks after conception), the brain's development is a lifelong endevour, endlessly under construction, constantly reshaping and redefining itself based on everyday life and the types of stimulation that we provide for it.When children receive loving care from a parent, neural connections are ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A quiz for parents: what are they really learning?
- Picture this. Your child comes home with a special assignment from school. He's very excited about it and puts in a lot of time to perfect it. He's thrilled with the result and can't wait to take it to school.A few days later, he comes through the door, picks a fight with a younger sibling and bursts into tears. Finally, he manages to tell you that the project he was so proud of was 'unacce...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - If at first they dont succeed - what a great opportunity!
- When kids try new things, sometimes it's a 'fit' and sometimes a struggle.So what's a parent to do when they find that a child is floundering in a new activity? What if your son is in over his head? Or your daughter is not doing as well as either of you had hoped? What if they even fail outright?Often, they're tempted to give up. Just to quit. And with the busy schedule facing most f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - You goofed? hip, hip, hooray!
- Certainly we all want our children to excel. But it takes most kids years to find their strengths; if they don't try everything that comes their way --from kickball to spelling bees-- how will they discover their passions?One thing that parents can model is to value 'effort' and 'risk'. Kids whose parents praise things like 'trying,' 'giving their best effort' and 'finishing what they've st...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why wont my teens clean their room?
- Have you ever had this struggle with your teens? Did you get to the results that you were looking for? Did moving toward those results create an unexpected rift between you and your teen? Parents complain to me that when their teens won't do their chores and, as a result, they punish their teens, there is conflict and a damaged relationship. Parents say that they don't want their relationship with...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to talk to your kids about suicide: new study says it may make them less likely to consider it!
- This year alone, 1,600 teenagers aged 15 to 19 will die from committing suicide. Suicide among kids, once a rarity, is now a growing concern in America, and it appears that one of the best ways to keep your kids from doing it is to be a nosy parent.In other words, simply talking to your kids about suicide may make them less likely to consider it, according to a study in the April 2005 Journ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Summer marks the time to remember active supervision around family swimming pools
- LOS ANGELES (May 19, 2005) - With Memorial Day weekend, and summer fast approaching, EMS, first responders, and water safety advocates, are bracing for the unthinkable ? the unfortunate drowning accidents in backyard swimming pools that annually claim the lives of nearly 500 children under the age of five, and an estimated 2,800 "near-drowning" incidents.1The Centers for Disease C...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to live with your teenagers untidy room
- 'Whose room is it anyway?'If you have a teenager, you're no doubt familiar with the warcry of independence:'It's my room and I should be allowed to do as I please.'You hear the aggrieved voice, but for the life of you, you can't see beyondthe unmade bedthe piles of discarded clothingthe litter of booksmagazines...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Putting your child to bed
- Are you glad for the chance to put your child to bed? Is this a great time for you and your kids or is it serious business? Is it a time in your day you look forward to, or do you have to grit your teeth to face the struggle? Bedtime is a terrific opportunity for us and our children. Spending just a few minutes with each of our children at bedtime can offer us the chance to really connect with the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Help! my kids dont listen to me
- Does this sound familiar? Have your kids not listened to you when you wanted them to? This is one of the most common issues that parents bring to me seeking help and support. Parents tell me that instead of listening to them, their kids sometimes ignore them, walk away, don't do what they are told, laugh at them, turn up the radio or TV, talk back to them or give them the silent treatment. Parents...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Winning the whining war
- Jason Meridith's two-year old son whines when he wants more juice. Brenda Kreuger's eight-year old daughter whines about having to take piano lessons. Connie Gustufson's daughter whines about not getting enough playing time on the softball team. Each parent finds the whining annoying, but is unsure what to do about it. In each case, the parent and the child could be helped by the following guideli...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Your kids career - whose choice?
- A strange thing happened to me today. Or more precisely, a strange thought occurred. You see, my eldest son helped me install a new kitchen. He was the expert handyman. Me? Well, I was the 'gofor'. "Dad, could you go for this?" "Dad, will you go for that . . ."And you know, it took me back to my childhood. I used to stand by MY dad's side, helping him mend this and build that. What a pride ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - My sons deployment
- One of the most difficult struggles in life for a parent is the struggle that occurs when the parent is attempting to keep their child safe and the child is attempting to explore the world and find their place in it, often times not in the safest manner.A discussion of Inside Out cannot occur without me sharing some of my own personal struggles with the concept. Today is one of those days. ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Banishing bedtime blues
- "My son won't go to bed at night without a struggle. He keeps getting up with all kinds of excuses. It doesn't seem to matter what we tell him. Nothing works. What do you recommend?"This question was posed by a concerned parent in the middle of a fifteen-minute question and answer period following one of my Parent Talk System presentations. I knew a five-minute response to this importa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Nothing like a mothers love
- Travel is a common theme in my life -- probably started with the family vacation we took every year when I was young. But in all my travels, I have seen another universal theme, a common symbol of unity, love and Peace.Mom. She's got the big love. From Ethiopia to Seattle, mothers protect us ? the offspring. When we grow up, we may leave her house to build our own, and her cooking to add mo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Diaper bags for dads - papas got a brand new bag
- Today's dads are more hands-on than ever before and their involvement is being rewarded with parenting gear designed with men in mind. Many items that have typically been designed for the maternal side of the parental equation are now being introduced in masculine styles, colors, and fabrics, including diaper bags, baby carriers, and strollers.For many parents a diaper bag is such an essent...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Educational toys - how do parents choose the best toys for their child
- The choices are mind numbing. Walk into any toy store or the toy section of any department store and there are shelves and tiers of toys labeled 'educational toys'. There are books, games, dolls and the list just goes on and on. It includes everything from an infant's building blocks to Leapfrog interactive games. The sheer variety is overwhelming. How does a parent or a grandparent choose the bes...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Working moms: too busy for your children?
- 17 Quick Ways to Strengthen the Bonds of LoveOn Mother's Day, we celebrate the most important job on the planet.Most moms appreciate being acknowledged, but many still feel overwhelmed by the pressures of daily life. They would like to fit more time with their children into their busy schedules, but don't know how.The solution may be easier than you imagine.The m...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Things to teach your teenage driver
- Is it hard to communicate with your teenager about issues in his or her life? Regardless of the communication problems, there are two issues you need to discuss with them: driving and insurance. The following are four things to teach your teenage driver.1. Driving is a privilege, not a right.From a state's viewpoint, they will not hesitate to suspend or revoke a driver's license if t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Childrens books and educational toys - can they still be fun and have educational value
- It was no contest. Given a choice between a ball and a book, my son would never have cracked a book binding. Giving him educational toys was a lot like giving him medicine. He didn't want any part of either one. Fortunately, things have changed a great deal in the 20-odd years since he was a youngster. Educational toys, just like children's medicines have come a long way. Children's medicines tast...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Develop your childs genius - right brain/left brain coordination
- No matter how old your children are, you have an immense power to affect their growth, development and success in life. By actively pursuing activities that contribute to the better development of their brain, you provide them with an advantage over all other kids, and increase their chances to be successful in life. By doing that, you also make sure they will have plenty of experiences of success...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Five easy steps to picking the perfect baby name
- One of the few decisions you'll make during pregnancy that will, in fact, last throughout your child's lifetime is the choice of your baby's name. (Unlike, for example, your choice of stroller or whether to use Lamaze or hypnosis to ease labor pains.) To choose the best name for your baby, follow these simple tips:1. Don't try to please other people.Everyone from your in-laws to the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stay at home mom you need to raise cowboys
- Now I know that is not how the song goes, I have had cousins from central Texas drag me to Gilley's to listen to that song live and they sang every word without missing a beat. So no emails about the title, please.This kind of cowboy would make his stay at home mom proud of him anyway you look for what he has done in the digital world. He is a digital cowboy and his name is Dwayne Hendricks...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Career education: does not mean the 6 year college plan
- Researching career education uncovered the following shocking statistic: The average college student takes 5.3 years to earn a 4-year Bachelor's degree. Other data included that college retention is mediocre at best with a national average around 50%. In Indiana, research reveals that for every 100 ninth grade students, only 21 will graduate with a bachelor's degree within 6 years. Read more about...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sometimes our childrens questions answer our own
- I was changing Ford's diaper the other day when he asked, "Mom, will we always have Tanner?"Tanner is the family dog, and at twelve-years old, her health is quickly deteriorating."No, Ford," I said gently, "we won't always have Tanner. She is old, and she won't always be with us.""But if she's not with us," he asked, "who will have ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - When time out dont work
- Joey steps away from his time out chair "I won't sit!" His mother is frustrated and throws her hands in the air..Time out is just not working for this mom. Many kids do not respond to time out so what do parents do???- Let the discipline reflect the behaviorSome children respond well to discipline that is structured around what they did wrong. An example of this is a child ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pay attention! its your most important job
- Anyone can become a parent; there are no tests or interviews to pass. Children can become parents, mentally disabled people ? it's even possible to become a parent while in a coma!When my mother, who is a truly great parent still, became a mom the first time, she was 19 and had very little experience with children. The hospital gave her 1 piece of paper with instructions and sent her on her...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A dads thoughts on dads day
- 21 Reasons I Love Being A DadWhat you will read in the next five to eight minutes will not qualify as one of the top ten professionally written articles of the year: guaranteed.But you will read this, guaranteed: thoughts created on Father's Day from a guy who loves being a dad.21 REASONS I LOVE BEING A DAD... AND AN OLDER ONE AT THATI love the privilege of seeking to i...