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Raising Children with a Joy Ethic - RR
Dorothy AtallaWhen I was raising two young sons in the 1970s, I wanted them to enjoy a stimulating environment. I knew no caretaker would feel passionate about my children’s development, as I certainly did. It would be up to me to make a home environment that was as beautiful, nourishing, and stimulating...
( added 245 days 11 hours ago.)
Need an Effective Way to Handle Toddler Tantrums? - RR
Liz McGowenToday at the mall, a little girl really raised the roof. She kicked, screamed, ran away and nearly ran out the door. As a parent with my own three girls in tow, I really felt for the girl's mom. She was young, and it was clear that she had no idea what to do as the behavior unfolded. Me? I just...
( added 3 years 184 days ago.)
To the Max... -
Ken MossmanI don't remember his name... at least not his last name...
I can see him clear as day. Leathery, sun-baked face, chapped lips pulling on a cigarette, crows feet peeking out from behind mirror sun-glasses. I can't recall whether he was German, Austrian or Swiss. Some folks would argue about...
( added 3 years 191 days ago.)
How is Child Support Calculated? -
Simone Spence
Q: What factors are considered into child support calculation?
Each state has its own method of calculating child support. In most states the calculated amount will depend on the incomes of both parents which is called the Income Shares formula or the income of absent parent alone which is...
( added 255 days 10 hours ago.)
Helping Young Children Deal with Feelings - RR
Ursula Ansbach“You’re not the boss of me! I won’t go clean my room right now!" “That’s the blue blouse. I want the red one!" “This sphaghetti looks like somebody else already ate it!" “She hit me first. I never touched her once!" “I hate this dumb place and I never want to go back here again."
Sound...
( added 1 year 90 days ago.)
Look Into Their Eyes -
Laura Barney
One very simple way to fill your child’s love cup……look at them when you talk to them.
I remember when my boys were little, I would always want to be sure they were listening when I told them something. And to do that, I would lightly touch their chin and turn their face toward mine and...
( added 1 year 106 days ago.)
How Can You Say No To This Face? -
Laura Barney
Some of our kids are endowed with special powers. Powers of persuasion, powers of influencing, powers to see solutions where seemingly non-existent, and powers of perseverance against all odds. These are not necessarily bad things. They can be very useful as adults and are usually possessed by...
( added 1 year 106 days ago.)
I Feel Like I Am Friends With My Teenager -
Karen VincentOver the years, I have heard from parents the phrase, "I want my teenager to feel comfortable coming to me with anything". This is great and important so that teens feel comfortable talking to their parents if they are ever in trouble or in need of advice. I do not see this as a problem at all...
( added 1 year 307 days ago.)
Life as a Stay at Home Mom - You Really Think Its' an Easy Job? - RR
Pallas DameI'm a stay at home mom, by choice.. left my professional career a little over 2.5 years ago when our first little boy was born. It was a really difficult transition for me when I left my 'day job' :) for a 24*7 , not always that glamorous job at home. I spent months trying to get into a rhythm of...
( added 1 year 335 days ago.)
Emotional Affair -
Norman CsarniEmotions have always been a critical element in human beings. They function as warning signals. When you are wounded, you feel pain. Pain tells you that there is something wrong in your body. Without the painful emotion, you would not notice your wound. You would leave your wound untreated and...
( added 2 years 42 days ago.)
Essentials for Bathroom Child Proofing -
Samantha WhiteThe bathroom can be a very risky place for babies, because the large space and water easily attracts them. Normally, traditional bathrooms including its height, the doorknobs, bathtubs and sinks were specifically designed with adults in mind. There are several potential hazards in the bathroom...
( added 2 years 101 days ago.)
Teen Fashion Trends: With Mud Flaps At The Back -
Eva-Maria SalikhovaLast week, sitting at an old family friend's cafe chatting about this and that, my friend (just over 50) noticed a teen walking past on their way out.
"How can boys like that?"
"Like what?" I asked
"That long hair with mud flaps at the back?!" he exclaimed
I couldn't stop...
( added 2 years 109 days ago.)
10 Tips on Choosing Safe Toys for Children - RR
Eugen Lisov(2)One of your main concerns as a parent is your child's safety. Making sure that he's got safe environment to grow in is essential for a great childhood.
Toys play an essential role in a kid's development, so it's important that you make sure they are both education but also that they pose no...
( added 2 years 135 days ago.)
Helping the Sensitive Child at Bathtime - RR
Nancy PeskeSome kids love bath time and enjoy splashing in the tub and playing with their favorite floating toys. But other children dread bathing. For these sensitive kids, the water is always either too hot or too cold, or frighteningly intense as it sprays out of the showerhead. They may be agitated by...
( added 2 years 142 days ago.)
How To Wean A Nursing Toddler Naturally -
Annette Simmons(1)
There is nothing more wonderful than a mother who is
willing and able to nurse her baby. Aside from the emotional and
physical benefits breast milk provides, nursing strengthens the mother-
child connection, creates lasting memories and develops independent
young bodies.
This is all...
( added 2 years 220 days ago.)
A Journey Through Infant Development: The Seventh Month - RR
Michelle VanderHeide, BSWIt's been another wonderful month with my son. Each month I see him increasing his desire for independence. There is already an instinctive attitude of "I can do it!" With this attitude comes frustration, perseverance, and ultimately a sense of growing competence. Allowing him to go through the...
( added 3 years 13 days ago.)
Chores for Kids - Simple Ways to Get Kids to do Chores -
Samantha Buck(1)Teaching kids to do household chores is an important part of helping them learn to be independent. Kids who are actively involved in helping run a household learn self-confidence and self-respect. Children come to realize that certain jobs depend on them. They gain a sense of responsibility, and...
( added 3 years 20 days ago.)
Sexual Chemistry - Do You Have It? -
Chandra Alexander(6)Is sexual chemistry missing from your relationship? If you are always longing for something you don't have, don't beat yourself up. Wanting this connection is both natural and normal.
1. Chemistry bypasses the brain. It is not about what you think but what you feel.
Ahhh...
( added 3 years 85 days ago.)
Pregnant Mom, Sassy Kid - Dangerous Parenting Situation! - RR
Melinda McAlindon(6)When I was pregnant with my third child, my girls were 2 and 3. We did everything. I was overly energetic and perhaps a little crazy from the hormones. I always tried to dress in non-pregnancy dresses, and, being quite petite, I always wore heels. Yes, even nine months pregnant, I had on shoes...
( added 4 years 2 days ago.)
Co-Sleeping Benefits for Breastfeeding Mothers -
Sheri LynnSo many breastfeeding mothers today are so concerned about getting their babies to sleep in their own beds that they miss the great benefits that co-sleeping can provide. By sleeping near your baby, you both get into similar sleep cycles. If you put your baby in a separate room, the baby wakes up...
( added 4 years 25 days ago.)
Life was tuff after WW 2. -
Joy"Post Traumatic Stress Disorder" unknown in those years.
Where to start? I would like to point out, that I have outlined my total childhood experience, for no other reason, then to make you aware, that "War" leave's one with a legacy for life, that cannot, ever be changed, no matter what...
( added 4 years 98 days ago.)
Sports and Your Child’s E.Q. (Emotional Quotient) -
Dr. Peter PierroLittle Gena isn't sure about kicking that soccer ball but Dad keeps motivating her, "Go do it -- that's a good girl!" and she really does want Dad to think she's a good girl. Besides that her Dad looks so happy when she is playing his game (Oh, I'm sorry) her game."
Darla is quite a good...
( added 4 years 103 days ago.)
Prince or Princess - What Determines the Baby Gender? - RR
Estelle Petersen(45)
Whilst there are many couples out there who are lucky enough to conceive the correct gender they always wanted, and others who just do not have luck on their side. Some couples will keep on trying to complete their family just to end up with another child of the same gender. What determines...
( added 121 days 13 hours ago.)
Sure-fire Ways To Help You Have a Baby Girl. - RR
Estelle Petersen(45)If you want to choose the gender of your child, it may seem so impossible, especially if you are not engaging in genetic manipulation. But don't worry there are many techniques available that can increase your likelihood of you conceiving the gender of your choice.
There is certainly no 100%...
( added 125 days 13 hours ago.)
Discouraged Parents—Take Heart—God Changes People -
Scott Turansky(3)
Every once in a while, after hearing us teach a parenting seminar, a distressed parent will come up and say, “I never knew this information before. Is it too late? I think I’ve ruined my kids.” One parent recently asked that question and I (Scott) said, “How old are your...
( added 194 days 10 hours ago.)
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