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- Kids Spanked Over The Knee-Good Idea Or Bad? By Kelly Nault
When we are in the “deep end” of parenting—at the end of our rope—we will grasp
at the first thing we think of to stop our child’s misbehavior. When our kids
are pushing every button we have (and even some we didn’t know we had), spanking
kids over the knee may seem like a good idea to get them to REALLY learn from
their mistakes. But does it work?
No doubt about it, spanking can interrupt misbehavior you don’t like. If you are
a mom who has ever yelled, spanked or punished your child, …
- Pregnancy and Excercising - 6 Reasons to Excercise During Pregnancy By Criss White
Everyone knows that exercise is good for your health. Exercising during pregnancy can have additional benefits. Generally, exercise should be light, especially during the first few weeks of pregnancy while your body adjusts to the changes. Heavy exercise can divert blood flow from crucial areas and most women that exercise regularly should tone down their workouts during pregnancy.Walking, swimming, and yoga are two popular exercise activities suitable for pregnant women. Other forms of exerci…
- ADHD: A Dialogue With a Non-Believer, Part Five By Douglas Cowan, Psy.D.
Dear Sir,
It was with some interest that I read the article What You Should Know About Attention Deficit Disorder by Edward W. after having it handed to me by a member of our church. There were elements of the article that were insightful, helpful, and needed to be said in a public forum, especially the discussion of the moral and spiritual dimensions of behavior. For this part of the article I applaud Mr. W.
However, Mr. W's discussion on the physiological/biological aspects of ADD ADHD was…
- 13 Ways to Spend Time with Your Teenage Daughter By Rachel Paxton
The older my daughter gets the more it's sinking in that I don't have much time left to spend with her! She's turning 16 in a couple of months, and I know I won't be seeing her much after she gets her driver's license.It's hard to find things to do with your teenage daughter. You might be busy, they might have better things to do...I encourage you not to let this time slip away from you. Our interests may be very different from theirs, but there's always things you can do to bridge the gap.If …
- Pick Your Fights With Your Teenager Wisely By Fern Kuhn
I know as a single parent or even with 2 parents, it is hard raising a teenage girl or a boy.I noticed throughout my son's teenage life, his emotions were different than mine. There is a difference between girls and boy. The book that came out I think in the 1980's - Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus really made sense. If you haven't read that book, you could get the book or tapes and just get an idea of how we are different.For me, I don't fight very often with my son. He is more mel…
- Ten Helpful Little Tips For New Parents By Danielle Hollister
The Greatest Gifts in Life, which are always created for free, but never come with instructional guide, are your children. The following suggestions may help any new parents feeling blessed by the birth of their first baby, but also feeling overwhelmed by this wondrous experience.
1 - You cannot love, hug, kiss, cuddle, or hold your newborn too much. He needs your affection to feel safe in a world that's all new to him.
2 - This tiny person is totally dependent on you for everything in his…
- How Effective Is EEG Neurofeedback Training in Treating the Symptoms of ADHD? By Douglas Cowan, Psy.D.
Many research studies have shown the overall effectiveness of stimulant medication, such as Ritalin and Dexedrine in their various forms, in treating the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders in children, teens, and adults. Even though stimulants are not the only effective option in the treatment of the disorder, stimulants may be a good choice, and their use should be discussed with your physician.
Below is a chart showing the effectiveness of EEG Biofeedback, or Neurofeedbac…
- Maximizing Your ADHD Child's Performance in School. By Douglas Cowan, Psy.D.
As a parent there are lots of things that you can do to help your child with ADHD succeed in school, with friends, and in life. Here are some tips for you that just may help you in your ongoing efforts to help your child. Since we know that ultimately it is the parent's responsibility to make sure that the special needs of his/her ADHD child are met, and not the teacher's responsibility, or the school's, or the President's, we need to do what it takes daily to raise our kids. But let's make su…
- Celebrating Life with Children in September By Susie Cortright
Here are ten simple pleasures you can enjoy with your children this month.1. Ask your child to read a book to you. Younger children can look at the pictures and describe
what’s going on in the book. Older children can read a current chapter in the book they are reading.2. Make a Back-to-School time capsule with each child. This is a great tradition for the first week
of school. Over the years, you’ll have an album of memories that really tells a story. Here are
instructions and ideas on thi…
- Develop Your Child's Genius: Training Your Child for Success By Esther Andrews
This time, I would like to talk about a subject that is appropriate for every age group out there. Even we, parents, can benefit from this, we can develop success skills together with our children.Sometimes you see people (of all ages) that are successful at everything they do. Whatever they touch, whatever they attempt, success is theirs. Others, who are also successful, have to struggle and work much harder to achieve success, and yet others, even though they are smart and hard workers, don'…
- More Water, Not Less, Will Help End Bedwetting By G Jones
Children are notoriously bad at drinking enough liquids. They are so
busy playing they sometimes 'forget' to drink. Sometimes, children
seem like camels - able to go for ages without having a drink.
Obviously, when they are thirsty they will rush indoors for a drink.
But often they look for sugary, caffeine-laden drinks which are great
for quenching thirst, but do little for the body's fluid levels.That's because the caffeine in many drinks leads to extra urination.
The result is that more liq…
- Children Need Roots and Wings By Pat Downing
"Good parents give their children Roots and Wings." --Jonas SalkThe first time I heard this quote, it made me think. The two sound contradictory - roots and wings: one to tie us to the ground and the other to enable us to fly away.As I thought about it, however, I realized that, in fact, it clearly summed up the two primary responsibilities we have as parents: to provide a safe, nurturing environment in which our children can grow, and to prepare them for the time when they will "leave the …
- Inattentive ADHD: Just Like Winnie the Pooh By Douglas Cowan, Psy.D.
Winnie the Pooh is the classic picture of Inattentive ADHD. In other works we have called this "Space Cadet" style ADHD. These are people that suffer from "brain fog" as they go through their day. Although Pooh is very lovable and kind, he is also inattentive, sluggish, slow-moving, unmotivated. He is a classic daydreamer.
People with this type of ADHD are often easily distracted, and have problems staying focused on boring tasks, like homework or cleaning. Their ability to pay attention to a…
- Parents - Create An Emotionally Healthy Connection With Your Child By Linda Milo
“I could have helped you if I would have known, I‘m your mother. I protect you against everybody in this world. I never thought to protect you from yourself.” This was a headline in a local newspaper. Her daughter had committed suicide the night before. The mother involved must be going crazy with grief as she thought she knew her child so well. But sometimes we don’t and sometimes we get caught off guard by believing that we do.Creating a loving emotional connection with your child start…
- 7 Ways to Know Your Child By Marilynn McLachlan
How well do you really know your child?There is so much information at our fingertips to learn more about a child’s
personality, ‘behaviorisms’ and intelligence. Of course, we want to be the best
parent we can, and so we read all the information. And some of it is great! Take
the four different temperaments . . . I can see my child in one, but then I turn the
page and I see him in another temperament – it all depends on the day or even the
time of day!I used to spend a lot of time look…
- First Year With Twins - A Father’s Point Of View By Dan Brunkow
People always ask my wife and I: “How did you ever do it with two babies? I just can’t imagine it”. My answer is always the same…we just do. We just do what needs to be done. Yes, it’s hard. Yes, it’s exhausting. Yes, it’s stressful. But we find a way to get the things done that need to be done. That’s really the key, is finding a way that works for you and your spouse. I’ve listed some things in this article that have worked for us, maybe you can use some of the same things to help y…
- Helping Your Children Develop Their Self-Discipline By Etienne Gibbs
We want our children to do the right thing, especially when they are out with their friends. We want to believe in them, but somehow, we don't feel certain that they would.Have you ever asked yourself why you feel and act that way? Maybe the answer lies in the fact that, although you intend to, you rarely teach them how to develop their self-discipline. Or maybe it is because your parents never taught you how to develop yours.Well, it's never too late to learn. Here are fourteen principles to …
- The Truth About Motherhood By Marie Roker
What is the mystery of motherhood? I know that when I was pregnant, experienced mothers could not stop giving me advice on taking care of newborns, delivery expectations and child care solutions. Yet, no mother ever told me how dreadful post partum depression could be, how much my world would change, how one person can bring so much to my life. I am taking this opportunity to share with expectant and first time mothers the truth about motherhood:You will never love another being as much as yo…
- Games Of The Past Meet The Present By Brandie Valenzuela
Recently, our family had the opportunity to care for sisters' children for a couple days, when she and her husband traveled to a bed and breakfast for some much need rest and relaxation. They don't have a chance to get away that often, so I was more than happy to help them out for this little getaway. And, well, I would hope that she would do the same thing for me.Once I agreed to taking care of her children, reality set in. My sister has six children, and while the youngest wouldn't be stayin…
- Potty Training Caveats- Don't Start Too Soon By Avid Amiri
The First Reason: For one thing, child development experts are concerned that previous generations of parents were putting too much pressure on their children to potty train early. Children were often being punished for not learning to use the toilet.Another Reason: Behind the delayed potty training are disposable diapers. Disposable diapers are more absorbent than cloth diapers and less uncomfortable for a child when soiled or wet. They are more convenient for parents who want to get away fro…
- Pet Loss Can Be Just As Devastating! By Frank McGinty
'And all because of a damned cat! It's only a cat, for God's
sake!'I'll never forget the wracking sobs of the girl sitting
before me, and the disbelief on the face of the mother who
uttered these words.I was a Guidance Counsellor in a city high school, and the
girl's performance had slumped in recent weeks. Her mother
couldn't believe it might possibly be related to the loss of
the girl's pet cat.It became obvious that there wasn't much of a bond between
mother and daughter. So over the years …
- Successful Childhood Learning Starts with Reading Aloud By Brent Sitton
Popular theory in the world of education has long been that a young child is an empty slate, just waiting to have information poured into them. That theory has promoted the idea that learning by rote will make a child smarter, and thus more likely to succeed. But studies of the last fifteen years or so have turned such thinking on its ear – the new thought behind early childhood development is not to shove a book under their noses and say “learn,” rather, it’s to show your child how to learn, …
- Parents/Teens and Money – 5 Ideas for Keeping the Peace By Nicole Soltau
Children and teenagers are relentlessly bombarded with merchandise that entices. It can be difficult to find contentment when a newer, better, faster gizmo of the moment hits the market every day. What's a parent to do?First, try to put yourself in your child's shoes. The pressure to fit in and to belong is particularly strong for young people. Part of that belonging involves having the latest “it” item or article of clothing. It makes sense that you feel frustrated at times. Perhaps you've ev…
- Parenting Just Right - The Number One Secret By Jean Tracy
Our number one secret is a simple formula that will help you parent Just Right. You’ll be in control of your emotions, proud of your behavior, and pleased with your child’s reactions. Let’s find out how.I remember a young father who took his 6-year old daughter for a walk. His daughter skipped and sang as they headed six blocks downhill. When they turned around to head uphill, she screamed. She whined. She cried. She demanded that her daddy carry her on his shoulders. He told her firmly, “I do…
- Vehicle Safety - Following Simple Vehicle Safety Tips Can Reduce Auto Accidents and Injuries By Derrick Pizur
Child Car Seat Safety:We know you love your children, but so many people do not follow these simple car seat safety principles. By following these easy steps you can ensure your child is completely safe in your car.
Just to get one thing straight, there is no one best child car safety seat. The best car safety seat is determined by various factors that you as the parent need to take into consideration. The seat needs to fit your child’s height and weight, as well as be able to fit properly in…
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