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Things to consider before becomming a parent?
Posted on October 11, 2008 by Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte DMFTRaising the Next Generation
Posted on October 6, 2008 by David BrookeIs there any work harder, more satisfying, aggravating, bewildering and important than raising kids? I think not. It's a huge, long-term, scary project, and worth thinking about a good deal. I read somewhere that we only prepare for what we think is important, so let's prepare for this most important endeavor.
Enhance Your Child Creativity with Building Toys and Construction Sets
Posted on October 1, 2008 by Marina NeimanBuilding toys can do excellent things for the motor reflexes of a young boy or girl, and the child you have in mind will be happy to play with toys that will actually allow to them to build and create.
Expose Your Children to Their Own Creativity with Properly Selected Art Easels
Posted on September 20, 2008 by Marina NeimanA proper easel or comfortable art table will encourage your child to use art more frequently than if they didn't have a special area dedicated to it. Through art experimentation, your child can develop his or her creativity. Art can help your child express themselves as they try to figure out who they are and what they are capable of.
Animal Marionettes and Hand Puppets Help Get Proper Attention from Your Child
Posted on September 12, 2008 by Marina NeimanHand puppets have been enticing children for as long as we can all remember. A small child's face will light up when they see the puppet talking to them as they believe that magic is happening. Puppets are great tool for parents to use to help their children learn valuable lessons. A child will be more apt to sit and listen to a puppet has to say, versus what a parent has to say.
Achieving Effective Learning Habits: 5 Ways to Help Your Child Think About Thinking
Posted on September 2, 2008 by Samantha DickingtonProviding your child with a full and thriving education is one the most important facets you will face in raising a healthy and successful individual. And it is equally important to instill this culture of education into their everyday thinking. Rather than teaching them specific study methods, actually enhancing a child's awareness of what it takes to be successful involves their ability to, “think about thinking" otherwise known as metacognition.
Real Parenting Advice For Single Fathers and Single Mothers
Posted on August 16, 2008 by Randy HoughBeing a single father or single mother presents unique challenges. Here is some parenting advice from the trenches.
S.O.A.R.® Study Skills Book Review
Posted on August 16, 2008 by Bonnie Jo DavisA veteran book reviewer tackles the S.O.A.R. Study Skills book to discover how parents can eliminate homework fights and painlessly teach good study habits to learners of all ages.
Operation Clean - Winning the War on a Messy House
Posted on August 7, 2008 by David BrooksI don't know about you but with three young kids at home my house is nearly impossible to keep clean. Almost everything is stained, dirty and or in some state of disrepair all the time. The following is my over-the-top, crazy-reactionary plan to take back the clean.
Parental control today's issue
Posted on August 2, 2008 by Amplusnet TeamThe parental control software has become a growing industry during the past few years.
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5 Safety First Baby Stroller and Products Explored
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Jesse RosatoWhen a baby is born, there are a lot of items that parents can use to help make their lives easier, but also make the lives of their babies more comfortable. There are so many different types of items, and different companies to consider, and this may seem overwhelming to some parents at first. For years, the safety first company has been a trusted name when it comes to products for babies. From the safety first baby stroller to the safety first car seats, this company knows that you need to ...
SUMMER VISITATION IN STEPFAMILIES: Making Memories. . . or Surviving Mayhem
Posted on July 14, 2008 by Susan Wisdom, LPCSummer is here! That means spending more time with stepchildren who are out of school on summer break. For many stepcouples it means an extended visit from children who live elsewhere the rest of the year. Here are some tips for stepcouples and stepparents to make the most of their time together this summer Now's the time to prepare your heart and your home!
Helping Teenagers To Cope With Wearing Braces
Posted on June 21, 2008 by Donald SaundersMost parents want their children to grow up with a perfect white smile and this often means wearing braces as a teenager. But getting your child to accept braces may not be all that easy.
Gifts for the Dad to Be
Posted on November 5, 2008 by mark dallyThe giving of gifts has always been the best way we humans spread our love and affection to those people we care about. A unique gift idea is a parenting DVD which will certainly build the confidence of any man expecting a newborn baby.
Parenting: What Praise Helps and What Praise Harms?
Posted on November 10, 2008 by Margaret Paul, Ph.D.Astounding research shows that praising children for their abilities actually lowers their level of achievement, while praising them for their effort actually increases their IQ!
How to Bond With Your Kids and be Cool at the Same Time
Posted on November 19, 2008 by gaviSharing Music with the kids is a great family activity that even teens will want to be part of. This humerous piece explores how music transcends the generation gap.
Cognitive Therapy for Troubled Teens
Posted on December 30, 2008 by Mark_PetersonCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapy based on modifying cognitions, assumptions, beliefs and behaviors, with the aim of influencing disturbed emotions. The general approach, developed out of behavior modification, Cognitive Therapy has become widely used to treat various kinds of behaviors in adolescents including mood disorders and anxiety disorders.
6 Ways To Strengthen The Relationship With Your Child
Posted on January 29, 2009 by David W RentzeSometimes dealing with our children is right in front of us. This article will remind you of 6 ways to strengthen your relationship with your child and give you help in dealing with their school work.If we only knew now what we knew then! This article is for young parents or parents looking for additional information and resources to have a better relationship with your children. It was written by a parent who looks back on his 40 years of parenting.
Developing Co Parenting Skills: Working Together to Raise Happy Kids
Posted on June 1, 2009 by Laura Doerflinger, MS, LMHCParenting skills vary much like personalities. The differences can be as subtle as the setting of bedtimes to as serious as choosing consequences for bad behavior. The bottom line is adults have a number of motivations for parenting. This parenting article offers advice on developing a strong co-parent relationship based on mutual understanding, trust and the common goal of raising happy kids.
Father
Posted on May 25, 2009 by Aura MirchandaniFather is a term that refers to either natural, biological male parents of children, the social father of a child or as a title given to priests in Orthodox Christian and Roman Catholic churches, as well as in several other Christian denominations. In either usage case, the term father generally evokes thoughts of a protecting male figure that leads, teaches or cares for a person or group of people. The most common usage of the word father applies to fathers of children, whether biological fa
