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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Moms - get more energy now
- Let's be honest! When it comes to parenting, men expect their wives or partners to do the lion's share.There are signs that we're moving toward a more enlightened age in which ALL parents play their part.But in the meantime, let's concentrate on some help for tired moms.Apparently the number one question mothers ask their doctors is, "How can I get more energy?"Fatigue ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Parenting confidence - who needs it?
- It used to strike me as odd - but really, it makes perfect sense.If you are a regular flier, or have flown recently, you'll know what I mean. The 'plane is taxiing along for take off and the cabin crew are going through the pre-flight safety routine.The odd bit I'm referring to is when they tell you what to do with the oxygen masks in the event of the cabin losing pressure. Now, all ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - In defense of the jelly bean
- Should a parent give a child a tangible reward when he or she has behaved properly or performed some important task such as doing homework, or helping around the house? Understandably, many parents are hesitant to use incentives, such as prizes, or food treats, to influence their children, especially considering the negative comments by some, but not all, contemporary parenting experts. For many p...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Trip, trip, trip... here is your night visitor again!
- Night Visits From Your ChildIn the middle of the night you hear, trip, trip, trip and your bedroom door opens. It's not hard to imagine who it is and when you feel your little one climbing into your bed, you are sure.Rest assured, this behavior is both common and healthy. Your toddler or preschooler is searching for comfort and security and you are the one in his or her mind t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Moral armors irrational parenting, part ii
- Handing Down Malignancy.Children may begin bright and eager to face the world, but are often inundated with the conditioning of their fear-ridden predecessors speaking of lost dreams-taken by no one in particular. Their guardians appear learned, but seem not to damn the worst traits in men. In facing life's greatest question, venturing into their future lives based solely on the hopes of an...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Back to school success tips
- Q. With the school year just beginning, what can we do as parents to help make this a successful year for our teen-ager and our family?A. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to make this a successful school year, not just for your teen, but for the whole family as well.In general, the first thing to keep in mind is that parents and teens have a very different notion about t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Parenting your teenager: 3 more dangerous myths
- MYTH: If you have not parented as well as you would have liked up until now, it's too late to try anything different.REALITY: This is one of those seductive little lies that sounds so close to the truth.But it's not.Even if you gave up being in charge of your kids long ago, it's still not too late to parent in a different way.They won't like it at first, but you don't n...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Parenting your teenager: 4 dangerous myths
- MYTH: All teens have to rebel, and the teen years will be miserable years for a family.REALITY: Teens do have to separate from their parents and families. That's good - otherwise kids would be living at home when they are 35.They do, however, have to earn the privilege of being in charge.MYTH: Once teens rebel, you have lost them forever.REALITY: This is the fear of eve...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Parenting your teenager: 7 tips for back to school success
- Blink. That's all we did, blink, and summer is ending and a new school year is beginning.Parents have mixed emotions. Relief that the kids are going back and dread that another school year, and the battles that come with it, is right around the corner.Here are tips for a successful school year for students and parents.Tips for StudentsGet a good start. If you start out ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Parenting your teenager: how to build trust
- ``Mom, can I go to the mall with my friend Jenny?''``No, not after you came home late last night.''``Well, everyone else gets to.''``I don't care what everybody else gets to do; you can't.''``You just don't trust me.''``You've got to earn it.''``I have.''``No, you haven't.''``Have, too.''``Have not.''SLAM! Etc.If the abov...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Where is your homework, lisa?
- Is Homework Really That Important?Dear Friends,I no longer teach in public schools, but for what seems like 100 years, I did. During my long career, I did the best I knew how to do at the time, based on where I was in life, and what I had learned about teaching.In parenting and teaching both, however, we sometimes learn things too late. If only I could go back, I would do many...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Would you hire this teacher?
- Imagine you were the principal of the school that your child would be attending. Imagine that you were authorized to pick out which teachers to hire.Who would you pick? Let's look at some of the applicants.Would you hire someone to teach your children if she had not graduated from high school or college?Would you want someone to teach your children who used four-letter words p...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Moral armors irrational parenting, part i
- "If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is "God is crying." And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is, "Probably because of something you did.""-Jack HandeyMy view on parenting holds one key premise in mind: that every decent parent should assure that upon leaving the nest, their kids can fly! So herein lies a crit...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 6 ways to communicate clearly with your teen
- How would you like to have a closer relationship with your teen again?Your ability to communicate effectively with your teen is one of the most precious skills you can develop to achieve this goal.When we think of communication, we tend to think only of the way we can express ourselves. This is certainly important, but listening is the single most crucial of all communication skills....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The secret to keeping kids interested on family vacations
- Vacations and trips are great family events, but how do you keep kids interested and busy during the down times? Have them keep journals of the trips and their impressions.Writing JournalsTake a minute to give some consideration to your most recent family vacation. Where there periods of time when you wished you kids would pay more attention to what was going on? Its natural for kids...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Honey i can?t afford the kids
- Sex has a lot to answer for ? babies usually ? which then with time and much financial investment grow up to be beautiful mutations of their parents. Yet as the family absorbs more money as it grows, the need for financial planning and protection becomes more important. So, where do you start and how do you move your finances forward?First of all there are "The Considerations":...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Childhood obesity & parents healthy food confusion
- Many parents struggle to know which foods are healthy for their children. When they are able to opt for healthy choices, about two-thirds struggle to get their children to eat healthily, a poll of nearly 800 parents found. Developing Patient Partnerships (DPP), which commissioned the survey, said that parents need more support to tackle the growing problem of childhood obesity. Childhood obesity h...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lifebooks: every adopted child needs one
- Information is gold when you are adopted. Every tiny piece is precious, whether it's a photo or quote from the orphanage staff. LifeBooks help put all the information pieces together in a way that helps your child make sense of, and ultimately feel good, about his/her history.People often ask me, "What is a LifeBook?" I will respond, "It's the best gift you can ever give an a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Helpful tips for the adoptive grandparent
- Few things are more completely enjoyable than becoming a grandparent. Grandchildren are one of life's joys, whether they come by birth or via adoption. All grandchildren are loved equally and are equally lovable.When a new family member is adopted, share your excitement. Share snapshots. Exclaim about the traits that make this child a prodigy! And know that adoption brings some unique chall...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Parenting your teenager: when is it ok to quit?
- Q. My daughter is a junior in high school and has played an instrument and/or played in band all her life. Now all of a sudden she wants to quit lessons and quit band. Is this normal or a warning sign of something bad? Should we let her quit?A. There are times when wanting to drop something that has been a big part of your life can indicate a problem in need of immediate attention. If there...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Parenting your teenager: driving and having a car is a privilege, not a right
- Q. My teenage son is turning 16 early next year and he's already lobbying us for a new car. He says all his friends are getting new cars, that he deserves one because it's his right when he turns 16, and he won't drive what he calls a POS car. Do you think he is trying to manipulate us, and what do you think we should do? And since he won't tell us what a POS car is, do you know?A. What to ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Camp injuries- 7 things you must know
- WHEN AN INJURY HAPPENS AT CAMP, HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:The call you never want to hear is made to your home?"Your son was injured in the dining room?he fell through a window?" "Your daughter was burned with hot coffee in the dining area?" "Your child was hit in the head with a baseball?" "Some kids were horsing around and your son ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to foster an environment for successful communications with your child
- As parents, we strive to address all of the questions asked by our children. If we don't have the answer, or don't like the question, we would never think of ignoring the child. We do not accept improper communication as acceptable behavior. Most parents, however, are quick to excuse or overlook the behavior of their child when he / she reacts the same way and are often left wondering when the lin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Helping your kids handle divorce
- Every year over one million parents have to talk to their kids about divorce. For each parent, the discussions differ, but the goals of the discussions are universal: to openly and honestly reassure your child of your love.Divorce is painful and traumatic for all involved ? spouses and children alike. We all happily begin our lives together full of shared hopes and dreams and committed to a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - ?i?m overwhelmed? -- 5 tips on how parents can take control of their lives
- Are you feeling overwhelmed being a parent? Do you want to feel more relaxed and empowered raising your child? Working parents, stay-at-home parents, visiting parents ? it doesn't matter which one you are because these days almost every parent feels overwhelmed by their daily day. Parents every day experience anxiety, stress and despondency because they feel as if they are losing control of their ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Give your child life skills for a lifetime
- Many parents struggle with solutions to put their child on the fast track to success, and one such solution is not usually far from home. It is your local martial arts school.How will martial arts change your child's life? The difference could be, as simple as, keeping your child away from peer pressure that leads to drug abuse. Although, the answer is much deeper, martial arts will give an...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Parenting your teenager: 4 traps to avoid
- 4 traps to avoidTrap 1 - Parents need to realize the trap that is being set when your kids ask,"Well, why can't I (fill in the blank)?"Many well-intentioned parents then proceed to give a well-reasoned response and then wonder why the kids blow up and don't accept it.Here's a response I believe a parent will never get:"Thank you for that explanation Mom and Dad. ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Parenting your teenager: are sleep overs with the opposite sex ok?
- Q. Our 17-year-old son wants us to let his girlfriend spend the night at our house in his room. He has two beds since his older brother left for college. He says nothing will happen and lots of his friends' parents allow this. Should we try it and see how it works?A. You're kidding, right?Let me ask that in a slightly different way:You are kidding, right?Unfortunately, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Parenting your teenager: how to end the curfew battle
- Q. Things have been relatively calm and OK with our 16-year-old son so far. Now all of a sudden, there is a huge battle about curfew. He wants to stay out later and later, and we don't think he is ready. How do we set appropriate curfew in our house?A. Here are a few basic principles on which you and your teen can build:*Curfew is for the convenience of the parents, not the teens. Pa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Let your children name the new baby
- Choosing a baby name is an important job, so make your children feel important by letting them help you name the new baby. After all, you're not the only one who's having a baby - your whole family is ! Use the process of naming the baby as an opportunity to get your other children involved in and excited about their new brother or sister, and make the process fun. Try a little humor, with wild li...