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Author :: Elizabeth Tucker  |
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| Article Title :: When A Parent Is Deployed |
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| When a parent is deployed with the military it can be very traumatic for the children left behind. Having things for them
to do, that makes them feel a part of the family and helping the parent who is gone, is really important.Here is a list of things you can plan that should help ease the pain of having mom or dad gone.We all have happy and sad feelings about our parent leaving. It is important that we talk about them with our families. Have the child (children) make two lists. One with YOUR HAPPY FEELINGS and one with YOUR SAD FEELINGS. Sit down and discuss these lists and explain the feelings that they don't understand or answer questions.Get a map and place it (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Dr. Charles Sophy |
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| Article Title :: 5 Tips For Talking To Your Children About What They See In The News |
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| Mommy (Daddy), Why do those people want to hurt everyone?Last week, the world was shaken by another terrorist attack. Hot on the heels of the Live 8 benefits and in the middle of the G8 Summit, bombs exploded in London. Adults around the globe were glued to CNN and spent time discussing their feelings about the event around the water cooler at work, with their partners at home or in online discussion groups and e-mails. Collectively, we reached out and were comforted and reassured by the words of Prime Minister Tony Blair and other world leaders.Many adults, however, do not realize how many kids are exposed to the same news. Older children may read the newspaper o (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Jason Katzenback |
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| Article Title :: Picky Eater - Fighting the Good Fight |
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| Often, the struggle at dinnertime with your picky eater is not
so much about food as it is about control. As children become
more independent, conflicts can arise as they carefully
scrutinize what goes into their mouths. The more you push, the
more they resist with the outcome resulting in tears and
frustration.During one of these scenarios, it is not surprising to see picky
eater dissolve into hysterics when faced with a tiny lima bean
or hear unpleasant gagging sounds after your seven-year-old
sniffs the aromatic lemon sauce poured over the baked fish.
Then, as the parents become upset, blowing things out of
proportion, generally things become worse.Instead, you will nee (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Eileen Gallo |
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| Article Title :: The Financially Intelligent Parent: 8 Steps to Raising Successful, Generous, Responsible Children |
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| What you say and do about money has a profound influence on your child. There are money moments every day that you can use to teach your children important skills and lessons about life. But what to say or do isn't always obvious. Is it a good idea to pay for chores or grades? How do you help your child develop a work ethic? How do you structure an allowance to help your child learn to make choices? Why is involving your children in charity so important? Eileen and Jon Gallo, experts in the fields of children, psychology and money, provide parents with eight key behaviors that will help them raise financially responsible children:1. Encourage a work ethicWork ethic is a lear (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Curtis Graham |
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| Article Title :: How Do Campers Protect Their Children? |
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| Oh yes you have! Suddenly, “Where’s Bobby?” You instantly realize that he is not where he is supposed to be—where you told him to stay! Little kids, and even older ones, just don’t behave like they used to. Has anyone noticed that?Since corporeal punishment of children has departed the scene, parents are left with the ominous job of establishing rules for their kids to follow using verbal communication techniques, as apposed to grandpa's "back-of-the-hand" coersion.Kids learn how to manipulate parents from day one. This incredible talent allows them to keep stretching the leash, not realizing that parents know best. If they only had the ability at a very early (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Jeannine Schenewerk |
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| Article Title :: Personal Honor |
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| There are moments in a parent’s or grandparent’s life, when they receive validation for the way they are living, or, have lived, that life. These moments are usually quiet ones, with no fanfare celebrating the occasion. Yet, the importance of these moments has no equal. To those of us who have given of our time, our love, our care, ourselves, they are of far greater private, personal significance, than can be stated.A few years ago, I found myself in a personally trying situation. It was during this period that I was paid what I feel will be the finest compliment I shall ever receive. It concerned my conduct during this time. My eldest daughter remarked that she believed me to (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Donna L. Miller - |
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| Article Title :: Playing An Active Role In Your Children's Homeschooling |
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| Homeschooling is an option that many parents choose when they feel that, for whatever reason, their child will not be getting the best education in a public or private school system. Homeschooling allows for a variety of curriculum and teaching techniques to be applied that suit your child's particular needs - often that is unlikely to happen in a large classroom setting. One of the benefits - and also one of the difficulties - in homeschooling is the extreme amount of flexibility it affords. In order to homeschool successfully, it is important that you understand, and decide how to handle this conundrum.
While there are many benefits to homeschooling, it also requires disciplin (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Annette Yen - |
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| Article Title :: Teddy Bear Tea Party - Start The Tradition Now! |
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| Children of all ages love stuffed teddy bears and for good reason! They're cuddly, warm, and cute and they don't make a mess on your living room floor before guests arrive! The joy a stuffed animal can bring to a child is a wonderful and amazing thing and I believe every child should have at least one favorite bear in her lifetime.
Now, combine this great love of all things fluffy with a little girl's tea party and you have the makings of the grandest event of the year for your daughter. The Teddy Bear Tea Party!
There are several ways you can create this memory-filled event for your little one. Obviously the two main elements must be accounted for... the tea and th (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Nicole Dean - |
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| Article Title :: Work At Home Moms And Stress |
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| How stressed are you really? Take this quiz to find out. Mark as many of the items below that you identify with.
_ Calgon! Take me away!
What would you give for a vacation right now? If you named a body part, then you’re feeling too stressed.
_ I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.
Is this how you feel in the morning when the alarm goes off?
_ Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz…oh what a relief it is.
Are you experiencing stomach aches, headaches, or other physical signs of stress?
_ Take my kids, please!
Are you enjoying your children, or are you ready to sell them on eBay?
_ To the Moon, Alice!
Is you (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Robb Ksiazek |
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| Article Title :: Financially Stable Kids – Prepared for College |
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| We are all familiar with the stories that most students have when they finally get through those last days of college. Their financial states are in ruins, with accumulated credit card debt along with the student loans. Grants and scholarships are indeed blessings, but the reality is that students cannot possibly survive on financial aid alone.Most parents would love to send their kids to school. Unfortunately, many parents just do not have the funds necessary to pay for tuition, books, housing, and all the hidden costs that come with college. This does not mean your kids should stay away from college. It simply means that the financial planning starts now.There are som (read full article) |
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