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- A New Idea For Kid's Party Parties: Hiring A Caricaturist Can Make Your Kid's Party A Real Blast! By Valentine Powell
There's a new trend for party entertainment. It seems as though Caricature art is the way to go. Parents are seeking out artist to come to their kid's birthday parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvah's, Cummunion and Halloween parties. Businesses are catching the trend too. Caricaturist can be seen a trade shows, promtional parties, business picnics and all types of corporate events.Its easy to see why this type of entertainment has caught on. Simply put--It's fun!Caricaturist 'draw a crowd'and create excite…
- Parenting Strategies That Produce Healthy Children By Donny Lowy
Parenting strategies can help produce energetic, intelligent, and positive children.Many parents who research and then apply proven parenting strategies have found that they are quite effective at helping them raise their children.While I’m not a parent yet myself, I can tell you that by observing my parents, and other successful parents, I can see that there are shared parenting strategies that are being used.Many of these parenting strategies can be attributed to common sense, or tradition, …
- Teach Children The Skills Of Optimism By Michael Grose
Optimists do better academically, socially and enjoy better health than pessimists.Helping your child look on the bright side is a significant life skill to develop. When children think that can succeed they are more likely to give things a try. In other word, if they think THEY CAN, THEY WILL.Optimists look at the flip side of negative events for some good, some hope and some reason to be positive. It means having a strong self-belief and confidence to deal with situations.Experts in the area…
- Sharing Books with Children By Sherry Frewerd
One of my first memories of childhood is that of my mother reading Dr. Seuss books to me in a big brown recliner in our living room. That memory brings with it sounds and smells and a general feeling of safety and comfort that never fades, even after all these years. Naturally, one of the first memories I have of my own first born child is sitting in a big chair and reading Little Golden Books to him.Sharing books and reading with my children is as natural as giving them baths and making their…
- A Mother's Dilemma On Preschool Homework By Ai Lian Lim
Homework for preschoolers... what is your response to this practice? Well, let me first clarify what kind of homework I am referring to. It's the kind that requires a child to copy numerous pages of alphabets or words. And if the child is learning mandarin, it would be copying pages of chinese characters. With regards to this controversial issue, there seems to be 3 kinds of parents:
Parents that laugh at the idea of preschool homework. They say it is absurd and unnecessary. Repetitive writi…
- “Mommy, I Can’t Sleep!”: Sleep Disturbance in Children By Dr. Charles Sophy
Oh Please, Don't Say Maybe!!!!Are you often a participant in an unraveling parent-child interaction? Well you’re not alone. Interactions between parents and their children often transgress before our eyes.All children's first years should be filled with verbal stimulation to build language and literacy skills. Each day should be full of discovery and offer opportunities to gain new skills and learn new concepts. Talking to your children openly and honestly and encouraging verbal interaction…
- Getting to Know Your Baby: Baby's Ninth Month Guide By Michelle Higgins
It has been nine months since you first held your bundle of joy in your hands! However the once squirming bundle has undergone a dramatic change. For one, it is no longer squirming but almost running! Welcome to your baby's ninth month.Look mamma I can standIn baby's ninth month, he is getting closer to walking all by himself. He can crawl up the stairs (dangerous!) and is cruising too. Your baby at this stage is trying to learn how to stand up from a sitting position. You might be amused to s…
- Moms Need Me Time By Jennifer Houck
Moms are so busy with being a mom; they forget to take out time for themselves. Rest and Relaxation are two things for sure a mom needs to make sure they put into their daily schedule. This not only rejuvenates a mom, but also makes for a saner mom.You know for yourself, if a mom is angry, upset, or tired, then the whole house is all in frenzy. Moms are for the most part in charge of making the house go smooth. We are either changing diapers, cooking meals, helping with homework, or spending m…
- Useful Jogger Stroller Accessories By Attila Himer
There are many useful jogger stroller accessories out on the market today. Whether you are using your jogger stroller out in the hot sun, in the middle of winter or in a highly buggy area you will be able to find jogger stroller accessories to fit almost any situation.Your child’s skin is very sensitive to the sun’s harmful rays. It is very important to be able to provide UV protection for your little one. You might want to consider purchasing a canopy for your jogger stroller. The canopy …
- Silvia Johnson and the Cool Parenting Movement in America By Timothy Crawford
Being a parent is the hardest job you’ll never get a paycheck for. In fact, I think before you can become a parent you should take a Parenting Equivalency Test (P.E.T.). After all, parenting is the most important job on the planet, ironically anyone can be a parent, but everyone isn’t qualified to parent. Many parents can’t put together a cohesive thought let alone teach their kids how to succeed. I think its high-time the United States Government starts issuing parental licenses. If you can’t…
- Developing a Fantastic Relationship with Your Child By Dr. Debby Hirschhorn, Ph.D.
Here's a scene: A parent "might suddenly grab a happliy playing child and shower him with excited hugs and kisses without warning." What's wrong with this picture?I would say that, simply, the parent is not in synch with
the child in the case described above. The parent is not on the
same page. Yes, parents have to move over to their child's
page to be "on the same page", not the other way around, starting in infancy. Parents who have no history of being treated with any sensitivity at all …
- Buying for Baby By Michelle Higgins
Well, what else can be as exciting for proud parents-to-be than the first glimpse of their bundle of joy? Shopping for baby of course. Here is some help to start your baby-shopping adventure.Buy a car safety seat. It's the law!You need to buy an approved car safety seat before your baby arrives. Your precious newborn has to be safe and cozy on his first car ride from the hospital to home. Some hospitals insist on you purchasing a car seat before they let you take baby home.Shop for a soft-pad…
- Homeschooling --- A Superior Education For Your Child By Joel Turtel
Home-schooling provides children with a superior education. Parents can quickly teach most kids the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic using excellent, creative, learn-to-read, or learn-math books, programs, or computer learning software. Once children become proficient readers, they can then study subjects they love in greater depth. If a child needs help on a special subject, parents can occasionally call in a tutor.Many studies confirm that home-schooled kids learn more, learn bette…
- Who Are You When the Professional In You Meets Baby? By Norma Schmidt
Are you a professional?Notice how the questions differs from, "Do you have a profession?"To enter a profession, you invested an enormous amount of time, energy and money. Then you put great effort into earning the respect of clients and colleagues. Now you continually sharpen and update your professional skills.Your profession has become a major part of your identity. Your profession is a key source -- maybe even the main source -- of meaning and purpose in your life. You feel good when others…
- Parenting Problem? 5 Simple Things That Will Help By Derrick Pizur
What is a parenting problem?Parenting is a tough job, we all know that. Parents face many situations that they are not familiar how to deal with. Is the child’s fault? Of course not. We as a society are quick to place blame on the problem teenagers, yet often times if we examine the situation closely it is truly the parents that are the problem.CommunicationParents and children need to communicate with one another before a problem occurs. Your child should know that they can come and talk …
- A Man and His Baby By Ieuan Dolby
When a couple steps forth with a baby in tow everything in life is stable and normal. People hold open doors, hard shopkeepers “chuck” and go all gooey before catching themselves and generally life is an easy ride. But gentlemen, when he who dares to step-out with a baby in tow (minus the wife) life becomes a series of obstacles that never ceases to surprise.I don’t mean a trip to the corner shop, “no siree”! I mean a fully-fledged trip into town, pram, milk bottles and spare nappies to boot! …
- Saying No To Our Children By Russell Turner
Saying no to our children is not always easy or pleasant. Sometimes it is very hard work and we don’t want to face the struggle. Most of us at some time will find ourselves saying yes when we know we should have said no. Some people almost never say no. The funny thing is though, the more I am prepared to say no, and mean it, and enforce it, the less I have to say it. Children get the message. We have to say no to our diabetic children often enough, for health reasons, that you would think we …
- Parenting Your Teenger: You Know You Are Growing Up When By Jeff Herring
It happened today in my office. I kid that had been going at it with her mom over every single issue said the magic words:"It's been a pretty good week, I got some things done even though my mom was bugging me to do it."One of the clearest signs of a maturing teenager is when they can do somthing even though their parents want them to or even suggested it.Rebellion gets oldOf course the rebellious stage gets old for parents. But did you know it gets old for the teenager too?When every issue be…
- Unique Baby Names By Michael Barrows
What’s in a name? Er…well, everything, really! Of course your little bundle of joy is the sweetest, most beautiful thing you have ever seen and you want to choose a name that reflects his/her individuality, spirituality, uniqueness and all-round special-ness.But wait a minute!Remember that the unique baby name you choose will help define junior’s life - how they are viewed and accepted - for many, many years. What sounds cute and original for a 5-year-old, may not sound so funky for a 15-year…
- Teenage Dating vs. Courtship (part 2 of 2) By Angie Lewis
What exactly is courtship? Courtship is young men and women seeking each other out for the purpose of finding a spouse. It is a sexually abstinent friendship that through the courting process bonds two people together while they both grow and learn to honor, respect, and love each other.The courting process involves the parents on both sides and the parents must approve and bless the courtship.In essence, courtship is a word that has been applied to describe the biblical basis for the relation…
- Screaming Kids Driving You Nuts? Four Rules to Help You Keep Your Sanity! By Michelle Shelton
Often I will hear parents say, "I just ignore Jr. when he has a fit or screams."Though there may be times when this is appropriate it is not appropriate when Jr. is less than 5 years of age! Why? Because your child needs to receive training in proper and acceptable behavior. Screaming to get your own way is not proper or acceptable! If your child is screaming to get something, there are reasons he is doing this and I caution you, you may not like them!First, your child has been taught to screa…
- Why Won't My Teens Clean Their Room? By Orly Szerman
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 their teens to suffer. They say that they understand that discipline and order is needed in their…
- Types of Schools for Troubled Teens By Kent Pinkerton
It can be difficult on all family members to have a teen move to a boarding facility. As a result, many parents choose to take their troubled teen to an alternative school. In these day schools, the troubled teen stays in a highly structured school during the day and then returns home at night. This may be a viable alternative for teens who are just beginning to spiral, but alternative day schools are not appropriate for teens who have serious behavioral problems that are exacerbated by relat…
- Social Skills and Your Challenging Loved Ones: 10 Tips For Working with Your Own Emotions By Ellen Mossman-Glazer
Keep these tips close to you as a guide where and whenever you are interacting with others. Wait for the magic to show up when you practice them with your children and the very challenging people in your life!1. Know your feelings - and how strong they may be - before you get into action with your challenging people.2. Make behavior decisions that you will feel proud of. Your style will be their style. "They" learn by watching you and listening to you.3. Know what others are feeling. Understan…
- Your Child’s Self-Esteem is in The Cards By Susan Howson
Research has shown that the present generation of children worldwide is demonstrating more social-emotional challenges (from low self-esteem to depression) than ever before. Families, schools, recreation programs etc. are recognizing that it is critical our children be taught positive values like caring about others and oneself, behaving responsibly, recognizing and managing emotions and developing positive relationships.Parents can use a variety of tools, such as affirmation cards, to encour…
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