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- 7 Powerful Ways to Show Love to Children By Steve Brunkhorst
Our children are our most important legacy to the world. However, our love is our most important legacy to our children. Here are seven ways to show love that will help children build sturdy foundations for the future.1. Spend Time with Your Children.Time is the most loving gift we can give to our children. It allows for the mutual exchange of ideas, emotions, actions, and words that help our children develop and learn to communicate.Enjoy a toddler's tea parties as well as a teen's ball games…
- The Neurology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Part One By Douglas Cowan, Psy.D.
What is Happening in the brain of children, teens, and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?The most recent models describing what is happening in the brains of people with Attention Deficit Disorder suggest that several areas of the brain may be affected by the disorder. These impacted areas include the frontal lobes, the inhibitory mechanisms of the cortex, the limbic system, and the reticular activating system. Each of these areas of the brain is associated with specific fun…
- Parenting: The Road I Chose By Jan Verhoeff
Tripping over the shoes and toys that seem to clutter my living room floor on a constant basis, just seems to be part of the game of parenting. I realize it doesn't have to be that way. I could spend my time picking up after the little hon-yocks, and screaming at them to do their chores, but it's more fun my way. (I never know where I'm going to land.)A night of walking over hot wheels and leggos has special meaning for me, and I doubt I will ever forget the night of the little tykes tractor s…
- Reading, Writing, 'Rithmetic -- and Recess! By Rae Pica
Recess has begun disappearing in states all around the country. The reason is the increasing emphasis on “academics” and the mistaken belief that recess detracts from time that could be better spent studying. According to some estimates, 40% of schools have already eliminated recess or are considering the idea. Some cities have abolished recess completely and are building new elementary schools without playgrounds!But does recess detract from children’s studies? What does the research say?…
- Having It All: A Mother’s Thoughts About Balance By Michele Acosta
I am an 80s child. My teenage years were spent in the midst of the Cold War, punk rock, and hair-sprayed hair. I was lucky enough to have parents who raised me to believe that I could accomplish anything I wanted if I worked hard enough. I was unlucky enough to spend my formative years brainwashed into thinking that I could "have it all."I imagined myself one day adeptly juggling kids (who were perfect), a home (that was also perfect), and a career (at which I was perfect). No one told me—or t…
- Parent/Child Power Struggles: Who Needs It? By Karen Alonge
Here's a quick tip to help you avert a power struggle with your child. (come to think of it, this tip works with adults, too!)Don't tell them what they need to do! Tell them what you want them to do. It sounds subtle, but it's very significant. Let's listen in on a conversation.MOM: Son, you need to clean your roomSON: No I don't. It looks fine.And the battle begins. What red-blooded kid could accept you telling him what he needs without protest? Especially if he happens to be at the …
- The Real Dangers to Kids Online and How to Avoid Them: Top 5 Internet Safety Tips By Joshua Finer
The Real Dangers to Kids Online and How to Avoid ThemDid you know1 out of 5 kids has been sexually solicited online1 out of 4 kids has been sent a picture of naked people or people having sex onlinethat May 21, 2002 there was the first death of a child linked directly to an Internet Predator?Parents' biggest concern about the Internet used to be pornography, but there is definitely a greater fear today.You have probably taught your child not to talk to strangers, and in many situations, they w…
- Developing A Healthy Self Esteem In Your Child By Brook Noel
Children with healthy self-esteems try hard in school, get along well with others, hold a "can-do" attitude about life, and feel positive about their environment. They can accept ups and downs graciously. The opposite is true of children who suffer from low self-esteems. These children compare themselves to others and never feel they have done well enough. They are frustrated easily and fear risk and challenge. Children with low self-esteems can easily fall prey to peer pressure, eating disord…
- A Legacy For Dakota By Vaughn Pascal
Have you heard the song; "I Hope You Dance"? It is by Lee Ann Womak. I love that song. When I hear it, it always reminds me of my son, Dakota.
It is an older song, but I still hear it occasionally.
Some of the things she sings about, are wishes every mother has for her child.She sang this for her two daughters, and it really touches my heart.
Some of the lines are, "I hope you never settle for the path of least resistance, loving might be a mistake but its worth taking, don't let some hell …
- Is Your Child Ready For an Allowance? By Heidi Hoff
Children think money grows on trees. Maybe not literally, but they sure think there is a never-ending supply of it. They see you at the grocery store pushing a cart overflowing with the week's groceries; you hand the cashier a piece of plastic and suddenly it's all yours. People come to the door asking for money to support a charity and it magically appears from the bottom of your purse as if you were pulling a rabbit from a hat. Instead of "mama" or "dada", "checkbook" might have been your ch…
- Diagnosing ADHD in Your Child, an Introduction By Douglas Cowan, Psy.D.
Everyone in a private practice setting who works with children or adults is going to have their own opinion on how Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - ADD or ADHD - should be diagnosed. Some clinics take the perspective that "more is good," and will recommend a large battery of tests, often costing many thousands of dollars. Other clinics, typically with hurried physicians, will simply give a brief rating scales to the parents and then make a quick diagnosis and prescribe treatment, usu…
- Encourage Your Children Potential By Your Modeling By Alvin Poh Hee Kwang
All responsible parents would want to support their children, find ways to encourage their potential, help them be more, discover their hidden gifts and help them reach for the stars.There are a lot of things that parents need to do in order to achieve the above things and we all know that the parenting journey will not be a breeze. However whatever is worth doing, it is worth doing well, especially they are for the benefits of our children, isn't it?However, I notice one common thing among ma…
- Managing Your Stepfamily By Garrett Coan
If you are a member of a stepfamily, you know how difficult it can be to integrate all of the new members and adjust to the new boundaries and rules. The following ideas may help you make a successful transition during this challenging process.Have patience. Establishing new families takes time. Just because you love your new partner, it is unrealistic to think that you will automatically love his or her children. It is equally unrealistic to expect that your new partner’s children will instan…
- So, My Child Has Been Recommended for Testing - What Do I Do Now? By Sandy Gauvin
You’ve just received a call from your child's teacher. As your blood pounds in your ears, you hear her explain how she has noticed your child having difficulty with some academic subject in school. Your child is not understanding math or reading the way the other children do. So she would like your permission to proceed with testing to find out what exactly is causing the problem.
So what do you do next?
The first thing is, Don't panic. This referral for testing simply means that she's as…
- Elephants and Teenagers By Rachel Lower
Something eerily familiar happened in KwaZulu-Natal's Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park in Africa recently.The adult elephants were taken away and the orphaned youngsters were left to fend for themselves.The youngsters started the path to sexual maturity. The young boys were going into lengthy 'musths', as a dog would go into heat, much longer than a normal elephant in a normal setting.The boys ganged together. They started raping and killing white rhinos, an endangered species. They were displaying extr…
- Car Wash Fundraiser Preparation By Lance Winslow
Are you considering a car wash fundraiser for your group? We all no it is getting harder and harder to raise the funds for non-profit groups these days. Especially kids groups such as youth groups, sports teams, high school bands and scouts. Now more than ever it is important that we take special care to mentor our youth. One of the most important things you need to do to insure a successful car wash fundraiser is to pay special attention to the pre-planning preparation.As with almost anything…
- Video Game Censorship Here to Stay? Unlikely By Barry Nagassar
Video game censorship is a hot topic amongst gamers, those who purchase games, and those who wish to curtail the rise in violent video games. A recent wave of legislation has placed this topic front and center in the video gaming industry. Many states are banning offensive games; some countries are even preventing the sale of x-rated video games. Although legislators have good intentions when it comes to controlling the substance kids see on the game screen, it’s still hotly contested whether …
- Single Parenting: How The Challenge Of Single Parenting Affects Your Decision To Divorce By Karl Augustine
Single parenting has seemingly become an acceptable norm which is unfortunate. According to the US Census Bureau, there were over 20 million single parents in the United States in the year 2000. That's a staggering statistic, certainly the worldwide number of people who are challenged with single parenting is exponentially higher.When making a divorce decision and you have children, its natural to wonder about the challenges of single parenting and how it will affect your children. You may hav…
- Sometimes Our Children's Questions Answer Our Own By Sarah Smiley
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 her?”Ever since I became a mother 4 years ago, I’ve been preparing myself for the tough questions—Why am I here? Where do babies come from? Who shot JFK?—but I admi…
- I'm a Father, Doesn't Anyone Care? By Mark Brandenburg
The snow was getting heavier with each lift of the shovel. My back ached, and I was chilled to the bone.I’d had enough for one day.I entered the house and heard the sounds of voices engaged in a friendly game of cards. My wife and kids were sprawled out on the floor of the family room, and they were oblivious to my arrival. “Hi guys!” I yelled. There was no answer. “Hi there!” I tried again. “You can’t use that card!” I heard my daughter shriek.Then the thoughts started to come. “I’m invisible…
- Pipe Down! By Aaron Lazar
Life is funny.My twenty-year-old daughter, Melanie, has a her new summer job as a nanny for three small children. She’s an aspiring operatic soprano who was whisked off to a rich suburb near Manhattan the day after her finals had ended at the Eastman School of Music. Her mother and I miss her dreadfully. Thank God for our Family Talk Plan!Last night, she called home and as we discussed my upcoming book signing at Borders, she called out, “You two need to pipe down and go to sleep! I don’t…
- Different Parenting Styles By George Wilder
When I finally decided to get married, it was the greatest moment in my life. My wife had two children from a previous marriage. We dated for a entire year before getting married and I never questioned her style of parenting. I had no children at the time. My thoughts at the were, if a person has small children, obviously they knew much more about parent than I did. A few months into the marriage, I long discovered that my wife's children needed a new direction very badly.Her children took adv…
- Got To, Get To – Change The Way Your Family Thinks By Lindsay Small
I recently heard a story that has literally changed the way
that I, and my family, think about life. The story is as
follows:There was once a high-powered woman in her 30s who ran her
own company and was massively successful in business. Yet
every single day, at 10am, she visited her elderly mother,
who was in an old peoples’ home. When asked if she could
attend meetings at that time, she would reply, “I’m sorry,
I’ve got to visit my mother”. She sometimes resented the
commitment and was occas…
- 8 Tips To Save On Child Care Costs By Jeffrey Strain
Child care costs are are one of the most expensive costs associated with going back to work. Finding ways to cut down on child care costs without sacrificing quality child care is a top priority for all working parents. Here are a few ideas that can help trim your child care costs without sacrificing child care quality:See if your employer has a child care flexible spending account. This is a special account that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq-kw87.html - crea…
- Educating a Grasshopper By Valerie Hasara
Are you familiar with Aesop's fable "the Ants and the Grasshopper" as retold by Disney? A grasshopper unconcerned that winter is coming fiddles and plays through his day. He tries to convince some of the worker ants to stop and enjoy the beauty of summer. Fate is realized in winter, the grasshopper starving and cold collapses at the door of the ant colony. The ants, being board with winter, see a use for his cheerful fiddling and take him in. The grasshopper "earns his keep" by entertai…
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