- Raising An Indigo Child By : Naya Lionsong
These points are taken directly from the website below, but I expanded on them a bit to give you a better understanding from the point of view from an adult indigo. Respect them.Indigo's live strictly..
- Alone-And Upset - Fearing For My Future - A Little "Angel Boy" Taught Me The Amazing Power Of A Hug By : Patricia Hubbard
Sometimes life can stink because of all the irritating, aggravating, painful events that occur. If we could run away and hide, just pull the covers over our head and hibernate, everything would be f..
- When You Stop Trying to Gain Control You Actually Get it By : Tracy Tresidder
Why is it that as our children move into the teenage
years we, as parents, often try to pull in the reins
and take more control? We often use one of the
Seven Deadly Habits, as described b..
- Emotionally Disconnected Teens: Bringing Them Back Into The Family Fold By : Crista Cowan
Many of us have them. Some of us were them. And few of us know how to handle them. They are never home. Or they are always home but locked in their room. They are rude and sarcastic. They are disrespe..
- Learning To Listen So Your Child Or Teen Will Talk By : Wouter Van Der Hall
It almost sounds like magic, doesnt it?It isnt as hard as you may think.
One of the problems is that most of us are getting a shorter and short attention span, with all the changes in how media, mo..
- Moving House With Children By : Kathryn Burns
Moving House with ChildrenWhen moving house, don't forget to take the children's needs into account.Its very easy to forget about children's needs during a house move, as you'll be so wr..
- What is ADHD? By : Margaret Tye
Hyperactive Attention Deficit Disorder is a much misunderstood condition, generally of young children up to early school years, though it is now evident that it can be carried on into adulthood if not..
- Life Lessons: Just Say Yes! By : Aaron Lazar
Last night, per our usual routine, my two little buddies came upstairs to play with me.Grandsons are precious. Theyre inspirational. Hysterical. Adorable. And they keep me humble.All day Id toiled und..
- Establishing Good Sleep Patterns in Children By : Michael Grose
There has been a great deal of research about teenagers and sleep lately (much of it in the US), which has fascinating implications for parents of children of all ages. However it seems sleep problems..
- Wow! What Are These Kids Doing? (Not Watching Much Television) By : Francine Larson
I just got a call from my grandchildren in West Palm Beach Florida. Mikaela, 10 and Alayna, 8 are thankfully involved in their horseback riding lessons. When they are not riding the horses, Barley a..
- Adoption from China By : Katarina Bader
Adopting a child from China is one of the most popular options for the childless couple nowadays. After all, there are so many children born in China that are unwanted. This has a lot to do with the g..
- Being A Single Parent - The Opportunity Of A Lifetime By : Trevor Kugler
How many times have you heard how difficult being a single parent is? You hear it all the time, right? Well, I'm a single parent and I feel honored and privileged to be one. In fact I consider it t..
- Are You a Happy Mom? By : Amber Lipson
With days filled with diaper changes, feedings, playdates, potty training, homework and mountains of laundry, being a Happy Mom is something Moms rarely have time to contemplate. We surveyed a group o..
- My 3-Year Old Daughter Saved My Life By : Trevor Kugler
It's a funny thing. If you had asked me four years ago if I wanted kids, I would have told you that I didn't. I would have just assumed leave-having kids to someone else. Then, out of what seemed l..
- 10 Proven Steps To Talk To Your Kids So They Will Listen By : Tracy Tresidder
What is the problem?
A client asked me how to talk to her 14 year old son when she knew that something was bothering him but he wouldn't open up. Let's begin with some basic biology. Boy's brains a..
- Parents Can Be Reading Role Models By : Reed Markham
The famous Walt Disney wrote: There is more treasure in books than in all the
pirates loot on Treasure Island . . . and best of all, you can enjoy these riches every day
of your life. Educat..
- Raising a Son to be a Man By : Laura Matthews
My son just came out different. My daughter, that sweet little girl who made every plaything a companion and sat quietly studying catalog pictures for hours, was my first child, and I have to say I go..
- Discipline Or Punishment? Does Grounding Really Work With Teenagers? By : Tracy Tresidder
In order to better understand the difference between discipline, and punishment lets evaluate them.Disciplining is about teaching your teen right from wrong in a positive way with a definite emphasis ..
- Why Attachment Parenting So Important To Baby And How You Can Do It Right? By : Smith Tan
Any new parent who has their first baby will understand that a baby desires to be loved and cared for 24/7. This shows that human are emotional creatures that needs love in order to survive. That is w..
- Mothers Make the Difference By : Paul Davis
Many mothers made the difference in my life.Though my mom got pregnant unexpectedly when she was yet young, she did the right thing and had me. I had pneumonia when I was born and had to sleep in an ..
- Do Not Forget To Buy Your Wife A Present On Mothers Day By : Steve Hill
In this article I am going to tell the tale of Mothers Day 2006 in my household. It was a day that I will never forget, a day where I thought the world had gone mad. I learnt a lesson that day, that l..
- TrustworthinessA Characteristic of Great Value By : Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD
Trustworthiness is sometimes misunderstood as a personal value. The majority of people believe themselves to be trustworthy, yet, their behavior does not match their belief. Generally people believe..
- The Magic Within By : Cheyenne Black
Gnomes live behind waterfalls. Fairies dance in my garden. In my dreams Im a fairy named Blue. That flash of light was a glimpse of Faery magic.Its so easy today to find kids who know all about realit..
- How Can Parents Control What Their Kids Are Doing on the Internet At All Times? By : Lena Abler
It used to be that we had to only teach our children about the dangers of predators on the streets, at parks, at malls, etc. It is imperative that we now teach our children about the predators right ..
- Fruit Recipes That Kids Love By : Christine Steendahl
Fruit is the perfect after school healthy snack for kids. Fruit is colorful and fun to eat. Getting kids to eat fruit is easy when we allow them to create their own fruit treats. The healthful sn..
- Unstoppable Me By : Michelle Morovaty
Dear Loved Ones,Good day to you all beautiful beings of light. I love you. I love you. I love you.Today I would like to inform you all of a magnificent children's book by Dr. Wayne Dyer titled "Unstop..
- Kid's Breakfast Meals By : Christine Steendahl
Breakfast is an essential part of a healthful lifestyle. Breakfast is especially important for kids who need lots of vitamins and mineral to start their day. These breakfast recipes are simple to pr..
- Open Adoption: Trusting Strangers For The Sake Of A Child By : Patricia Dischler
You know that game that counselors like to make you play, where you stand with your back to someone, close your eyes, and fall backwards trusting the person will catch you and not let you fall? This ..
- Maternally Yours By : Lexi Jewlgia
A majority of women claim to feel sheer happiness the first time they hear the words, "you're pregnant." I, on the other hand was filled with anxiety and fear. It wasn't that I didn't want a baby; it ..
- Tips For Busy Moms And Dads By : Abdul Hakeem
Parenting is as much a learning business for us as traveling through childhood is for our children.Parenting is one of the most difficult jobs that nature has provided us with. Being a parent means no..
- Coping With Those Terrible Twos And Troublesome Threes By : Mary Loewen
The parenting of toddlers can both be very pleasurable as well as challenging at the same time. What you need is lots of endurance and heaps of tolerance. Not only is your toddler full of energy, you ..
- Childhood InnocenseAnd Other Myths By : Cindy Jaynes
If youre under the impression that little girls are all as innocent as they appear, you might want to consider the possibility that the sugar and spice myth was most likely conceived by someone who ne..
- 10 Personal Safety Tips For College Students By : Donna Biasi
Have you taught your child Street Smarts
Have you taught your kids to really pay attention?
Are you really sure they listened to you?
We have all heard stories about kids going to college a..
- Boys Are Different - Trust Me! By : Cindy Jaynes
Im sure its no secret to anyone that child-raising skills are largely acquired from our own childhood experiences. However, being reared in a loving and somewhat normal home, does not necessarily prep..
- Fun Indoor Kids Games and Activities: Help for the Housebound Parent By : Jennifer Hull
So, the storm has hit and you're stuck indoors with small children. They're bouncing off the walls. You're going bananas.You'd play Candyland but the pieces are missing. Anyway the kids say they'd rat..
- Guiding And Guarding Our Children In A 24/7 Marketing World By : Wouter Van Der Hall
You are what you eat
Philosophers and scientists are equally clear about it.
They also show us also that you are what you think.Do you feel free in your choice of food?
Or are you eating w..
- I Hope She's Got Her Dime By : Cindy Jaynes
Fathers of the world listen up. The daughter you have so valiantly protected from spiders, vicious dogs, their brothers and their mother for so many years will one day grow up. You will then be called..
- How To Be A Great Divorced Dad, Even If You're Totally Clueless Today By : Cam Caudle
About a year and a half ago my marriage started to go down the toilet. Well, if I'm being honest, it was going downhill long before that, but that's about the time things started to really hit the fa..
- How to Be Sure Your Kid Survives Prom Night By : Maryann Rosenthal
Like driving a car and going off to college, attending a high school prom is one of lifes defining moments on the road to adulthood. You probably still recall your own excitement at attending your own..
- How To Prepare Children For School By : Robyn Whyte
Here are the answers that should help shore up your concerns and make the transition from home to school easier.What should I do first?Fill in the forms. In addition, also take your child for allergy..
- Audio Books, Parenting and Unfortunate Events: Skillful Strategies By : Annie Meyer
One of the most unfortunate, unforgettable and miserable events for parents and kids alike is a long boring road trip. Kids can't read to themselves because they are too young or get carsick. Parents ..
- Step Parenting And The Problems Of Sharing Authority By : Donald Saunders
Step parenting brings its own special problems as the new step parent is often caught in the middle between the biological parent and the children. Just how much of a problem you will encounter depend..
- 5 Secrets for Raising a Responsible Teenage Driver By : Maryann Rosenthal
When actor Jake Gyllenhaal was sixteen, his parents allowed actor and professional race car driver Paul Newman to take him out on the track for a driving lesson hed never forget. While the boy sat tra..
- Ethics Of Genetic Testing By : Rich Fuller
Genetic testing is becoming increasingly popular both for testing paternity and family history as well as diagnostic genetic testing but what are the ethics of genetic testing? In this article we will..
- What Every Parent Should Know About Alcohol and The Teenage Brain By : Tracy Tresidder
We hear cases of it all the time. Teenagers who have been experimenting with alcohol, sometimes have horrendous, harmful consequences both physically and mentally. What many parents may not be aware o..
- Looking Back at Life (Part 2 of 4) By : Stacey Shearer
My parents told me that when I was little I begged them for a little brother or sister so that I would have someone around that I could play with and be entertained by. I really wanted a sister, howe..
- Looking Back at Life (Part 3 of 4) By : Stacey Shearer
One of the biggest life lessons I learned, from my parents, was to never give up and pursue your dreams. My dad graduated from college when I was around four years old. I remember going to his gradu..
- Looking Back at Life (Part 4 of 4) By : Stacey Shearer
Faith and religion have always been a major part of my family. My parents sacrificed so much just so my brother and I could attend a Christian school and be surrounded with godly teachers and receive..
- Looking Back at Life (Part 1 of 4) By : Stacey Shearer
My full name is Stacey and I am currently twenty one years old. I was born on October 25th, 1985 at 10:04 am. Ever since my mother told me the time of my birth, I have watched the clock in order to ..
- A Hug Goes A Long Way By : Linda Meckler
Do you like to be hugged? Do you hug your children? Do you hug your lover? Do you hug your parents? Do you hug your dog? Do you hug your friends? If you answered yes or not to any of these questions, ..
- Challenging Your Preschooler's Mind By : Susanne Myers
Think of your preschoolers mind as a sponge, just waiting to expand as your child learns. While structured learning doesnt start until Kindergarten, the years leading up to this are just as important ..
- Who's The Parent You Or Your Child? By : Clark Thomas
It is quite fascinating today when I see some parents letting their child or children tell them (the parent) what they want to do or what theyre going to do. Or even what they wont do. Do you let your..
- Parenting Strategy: Ending the Power Struggle By : Janie Jenkins
Do You Feel You are in a Parenting Power Struggle?One parenting tip can change your life from difficulty into joy. Reap the joy that comes from applying power that results in struggle. Childr..
- Single Parent Support Systems (8 of 9) By : Stacey Shearer
A single Christian parent must balance work and family while incorporating spirituality into their lives. While single parenting is on the rise in society, some churches and religious organizations d..
- Single Parent Support Systems (9 of 9) By : Stacey Shearer
Single working parents, in the end, have 'developed flexibility, interpersonal techniques, inner resources, control of time, and leadership to manage a household, hold a job, and still have time for a..
- Single Parent Support Systems (7 of 9) By : Stacey Shearer
When a single mother or father, or any person, is looking for a counselor there are several things they should be aware of when deciding on a person. A single parent should find how comfortable they f..
- Working When You Have Children? By : Eric Hartwell
I have had the luxury of being able to have had time at home especially when both of my children were little. Most of my time was spent doing things with them, playing with friends' children, toddler ..
- Single Parent Support Systems (4 of 9) By : Stacey Shearer
Single parents welcome the assistance of friends perhaps because they feel they can return the favor sooner and easier than that of other family members. Single mothers appear to divide their social ..
- Single Parent Support Systems (5 of 9) By : Stacey Shearer
Times are tough these days. However, the Federal government has put into place a variety of helpful programs for the single parent household. Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Wom..
- Single Parent Support Systems (6 of 9) By : Stacey Shearer
Counseling is an excellent way of gaining support as a single parent. 'Counseling...can help you see your single parenthood as an opportunity to grow and to resolve problems and fears' (Atlas, 1984)...
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