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Parenting: Turning Fearful Kids into Confident Children - - Jean Tracy
Parents, do your children love trying new things? Are they confident? Or do they hide under a blanket of fear? Today we'll look at 5 common fears, a story, and a solution. 5 Common Fears 1. Kids fear failing so unless tasks are easy they give up. 2. Kids fear bugs so they jump and... Submitted 100 days 21 hours ago.

Close Protection Services (No Bullet Catching – Just Child Preparation Studies) - MKDS
When CPS is mentioned in any conversation the listener assumes that it means Criminal Prosecution Services (The Prosecution in Law Courts), until they see the blank look on my face which indicates that they are mistaken by their assumption. With no other reference in mind they ask with such an... Submitted 118 days 4 hours ago.

Turning Common Interactions Into Meaningful Social Skill Lessons for a Child With Autism - - Connie Hammer
Do you have a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who is challenged socially? Do you realize that you don't have to rely on the professionals who provide services to your child to enhance their social skills. Social skill groups and classes led by experts in the field are extremely... Submitted 137 days ago.

New York Pediatricians Recommend Reading With Your Kids - - The Old Gray Mare
A great many pediatricians are recommending that parents read to their young children and with their children every day. It is their consensus that reading aloud with kids is a terrific way to interest them in books and also to get them ready for the school days ahead of them. At each physical... Submitted 137 days 16 hours ago.

The Great Hunt - - Chris Cole
The China Berry tree limbs would sway with occasional March wind gusts. Sometimes the wind gusts were so strong it caused the tree limbs to bend down, as if the tree was picking up its lost berries; like a distraught mother finding her wayward toddler. I can still smell the freshly mowed lawn... Submitted 164 days 22 hours ago.

7 Steps To Talk To Your Kids So They Will Listen - - Tracy Tresidder
Let's begin with some basic biology. Boy's brains are wired slightly differently to girl's brains. Within a girl's brain, a lot more sharing goes on between the right and left hemispheres. This means that emotions registering on one side of the brain are partially processed on the other side... Submitted 172 days 13 hours ago.

Positive Psychology in Parenting - - Tracy Tresidder
Having recently returned from the Second Australian Positive Psychology in Education Symposium I am buoyed by the passion and commitment of the educators, psychologist, counsellors, coaches and practitioners that attended. This article will focus on some of the key takeaways from the Symposium... Submitted 174 days 13 hours ago.

Coping With Overwhelm As a Parent of a Child With Autism - - Connie Hammer
Your son with Asperger's is refusing to go to school. Your sensory sensitive daughter is constantly testing your patience when it comes to mealtime. Your six year old with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is throwing tantrums like clockwork. Your four-year-old child with PDD is not... Submitted 185 days 19 hours ago.

School Anxiety: A Common Issue for Children with Autism - - Connie Hammer
The start to a new school year can be riddled with anxiety for any child. When you think of your first days at school, I am sure your memories are mixed with some years having a better start to the school year then others. Going to a new school or having a new teacher in the same building can... Submitted 200 days 2 hours ago.

Character Building Tips for Parents of Kids Who Whine - - Jean Tracy
If your kids whine, and drive you crazy, are your nerves raw with irritation? I know whining is one of the worst sounds ever. If you want relief and want to build character too, read on. Imagine your child whining. Hear her squeaky tone. See her droopy pitiful face. Feel the guilt for not... Submitted 238 days 22 hours ago.

Here's to You, Mrs. Openheimer - - Dave Potchak
Here's to You, Mrs. Openheimer Without a doubt, I owe much about my character and how I act today to Mrs. Openheimer, who lived in my home town of Beaverdale, PA. Please don’t bother trying to do a genealogy hunt for her because I’m sure you won’t find anything about her in... Submitted 239 days 8 hours ago.

A Father's Influence - Jesus Villalobos
No one can replace a father's influence in a child's life. It will either build a child up to become a better man or cast him down to become a seeker who throughout his life will search to replace what should have been bestowed upon him by his own father. Thank God for giving me a man whom I... Submitted 240 days 23 hours ago.

Life After Baby Changes Your Perspective - - Gabriella Gometra
Having a new baby in the house has been wonderful and at the same time has completely changed my life. I recently left my little one at home for the evening to join some of my girlfriends for a night out. It had been more than a year since I had gone out without the baby and even longer since... Submitted 330 days 7 hours ago.

How Discussions, Quotes, and Compliments Build Character in Kids - - Jean Tracy
If quotes and compliments could help raise strong children with powerful characters, would you use them? If discussions about right and wrong boosted a peaceful conscience, would you hold them? Read on to find out how. How Character Weakens: Imagine a kid named Calvin respecting his popular... Submitted 336 days 2 hours ago.

Helping Kids Control Negative Thoughts - - Kathy Slattengren
Who will criticize your children the most as they grow up? They will! It is their own negative self-talk that they will hear most often. Everyone’s mind produces a steady stream of thoughts. When these thoughts turn negative, fear, doubt and frustration quickly sets in. Stopping negative... Submitted 364 days 21 hours ago.

When is Your Child Ready for a Cell Phone; My Personal Dilemma - - Steven Rogers
Ok, so it has been a while since I have written anything. In my defense, I have been busy. We are about to have a baby boy (due sometime the end of March) and we have moved into a new house. Anyone who has done either of these can attest to my lack of writing time. We have had an issue with... Submitted 1 year ago.

Abortion, In My Personal Opinion - - Sydney Harrell
For the most part, I find the idea of abortion horrifying. In my own personal opinion, I think abortion should only be allowed if the pregnant woman has been raped, is impregnated by a relative, or the child has some sort of disease that will cause it pain all of it's life. Otherwise, the baby... Submitted 1 year 25 days ago.

Children Watch, Listen & Learn What They Live - Krystal Kuehn
Ever wonder why people are the way they are or where they learned to be a certain way? We cannot discount the influence of upbringing, peers, environment and genetics. Although we have very limited or no control over some of the things that shape our children, we can do our part to make a... Submitted 1 year 28 days ago.

Improving Self Confidence in Children - - Cindy Jett
As parents, we want our children to like themselves and to exhibit confidence in their pursuits. It makes for a happier child, and a more successful adult. The good news is that self confidence is markedly influenced by a child’s life experiences, and therefore can be shaped and improved.... Submitted 1 year 29 days ago.

Tips For Helping Children to Make Friends - - Cindy Jett
Through friendships with peers, children learn important social skills, such as give and take, cooperation, loyalty, trust, how to help others and how to be helped. If your child is out of the social mix, he may be missing some of these important experiences. The good news is that there are... Submitted 1 year 29 days ago.

Parents Be Aware: FBI Issues Startling Statistics of Cyber Dangers - Joel Hendon
Approximately six years ago, FBI Special Agent Jim Lewis of the Miami office, approached a co-worker, Community Outreach Specialist Jeff Green concerning his desire to start a program to be able to inform school children about internet safety. Lewis had seen how easily young kids could be... Submitted 1 year 31 days ago.

Looking For More Quality Time With Kids? Try This 5 Minute Idea. - - Lorin Young
Spending quality time with kids is a goal for all of us, but by the end of the day, I'm pretty beat. Sometimes I feel like I coast through my entire day without really connecting with my kids. Our bedtime routine involves some reading time, a reward chart review, and I've recently added something... Submitted 1 year 38 days ago.

An Attitude of Gratitude - Tracy Tresidder
"A felt sense of wonder, thankfulness & appreciation for life" Robert Emmons Gratitude is one of those things that we wish the teenagers of today showed more of. Often, as parents, we forget to express our own gratitude for the people and things we have in our lives that make it so special.... Submitted 1 year 59 days ago.

Help Children Find Heroes and Build Character Traits - Judy H. Wright
Do your children know your heroes and mentors? Why do you admire them? There is very little correlation between good grades and success in life. Are you surprised? I was certainly amazed to find that of the valedictorians and the "C" or even "D" student years later, it was not academics that... Submitted 1 year 91 days ago.

Happiness And Motherhood: Help For Moms In search Of Optimum Happiness - - Tanna Phares
How to be happy always as a mother? This article is a resource for moms looking to increase their happiness index. I discuss sound and unique parent tips and advice for creating a world of maximized happiness as a mother. Here is one technique we can implement as we strive to be happy moms. ... Submitted 1 year 128 days ago.