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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
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11. Bad Behavior - Is it just a Phase?
[MOMS]
A typical issue that parents face is dealing with their children's behaviors. Let's say you are a parent of a five year old child that has just started school. She was a polite, considerate, and helpful young lady at home and in front of her teachers. However, her behavior has become inappropriate at home as it includes talking back, swearing, and discussing sex in general terms. She learned these behaviors from other children at her... Read More
A typical issue that parents face is dealing with their children's behaviors. Let's say you are a parent of a five year old child that has just started school. She was a polite, considerate, and helpful young lady at home and in front of her teachers. However, her behavior has become inappropriate at home as it includes talking back, swearing, and discussing sex in general terms. She learned these behaviors from other children at her... Read More
12. Nice and Slow-Cooked: Easy Crockpot Ideas
[MOMS]
There's nothing more comforting than having dinner prepared by lunchtime. While it may sound extremely ambitious, it's actually the work of the oh-so-convenient slow cooker. Anybody who owns a crockpot can attest to the convenience of having the slow cooker do all of the hard work for you. We've got so many recipes that can be made in so little time. From pulled chicken to chunky chili, the possibilities are endless. Here are just a few... Read More
There's nothing more comforting than having dinner prepared by lunchtime. While it may sound extremely ambitious, it's actually the work of the oh-so-convenient slow cooker. Anybody who owns a crockpot can attest to the convenience of having the slow cooker do all of the hard work for you. We've got so many recipes that can be made in so little time. From pulled chicken to chunky chili, the possibilities are endless. Here are just a few... Read More
13. Is It Okay to Spoil Your Kids?
[MOMS]
None of us want "spoiled" kids - kids who are bratty, self-centered, demanding, inconsiderate. So, what spoils children and what doesn't? When I was raising my children, I was often told that I would spoil them if I didn't let them cry - if I held them a lot. Fortunately, I didn't believe this nonsense. You can't... Read More
None of us want "spoiled" kids - kids who are bratty, self-centered, demanding, inconsiderate. So, what spoils children and what doesn't? When I was raising my children, I was often told that I would spoil them if I didn't let them cry - if I held them a lot. Fortunately, I didn't believe this nonsense. You can't... Read More
14. Revealed! 10 Guilt Traps for Moms
[MOMS]
It's not fair that guilt became so intertwined with motherhood, but almost every mother suffers from maternal guilt about something she does or does not do. In our culture, motherhood is so loaded with expectations of perfection that it's impossible to live up to the standard. That doesn't mean we don't try, or that we don't feel lousy when we fail. It's time for a wake-up call. When you dissect the top guilt... Read More
It's not fair that guilt became so intertwined with motherhood, but almost every mother suffers from maternal guilt about something she does or does not do. In our culture, motherhood is so loaded with expectations of perfection that it's impossible to live up to the standard. That doesn't mean we don't try, or that we don't feel lousy when we fail. It's time for a wake-up call. When you dissect the top guilt... Read More
15. Connecting With Your Pre-teen and Teenager
[MOMS]
As the parent of a teen, you may long for the days when you could hold your child on your lap and they were eager to talk, laugh, and play with you. Those days may be long gone, but you can still find ways to connect with your teen. Here are a few tips to make process easier. Talk About Your Past Experiences If your teen is having a problem, they may think they are the only one in the world who has ever had that... Read More
As the parent of a teen, you may long for the days when you could hold your child on your lap and they were eager to talk, laugh, and play with you. Those days may be long gone, but you can still find ways to connect with your teen. Here are a few tips to make process easier. Talk About Your Past Experiences If your teen is having a problem, they may think they are the only one in the world who has ever had that... Read More
16. 8 Ways to Make Learning Fun
[MOMS]
Helping your child to learn can be a challenge. While learning requires creative thinking, much of learning consists of rote memorization. Remember going over and over those times tables? Kids get bored easily. Your challenge is to find ways to make learning fun. {relatedarticles} #1 - Make Learning Practical Fractions can be the bane of many... Read More
Helping your child to learn can be a challenge. While learning requires creative thinking, much of learning consists of rote memorization. Remember going over and over those times tables? Kids get bored easily. Your challenge is to find ways to make learning fun. {relatedarticles} #1 - Make Learning Practical Fractions can be the bane of many... Read More
17. 10 Simple Tips to Make Children Become Smarter
[MOMS]
A supportive situation fosters numerous aspects of intelligence. The following 10 easy ways to stimulate intelligence in children will provide an "enriched environment" for brain growth. {relatedarticles} One: Love and Self-Esteem Improve Educational Performance In a extensive series of experiments, Prescott Lecky, an American educational researcher, found a high correlation between low self-esteem and learning... Read More
A supportive situation fosters numerous aspects of intelligence. The following 10 easy ways to stimulate intelligence in children will provide an "enriched environment" for brain growth. {relatedarticles} One: Love and Self-Esteem Improve Educational Performance In a extensive series of experiments, Prescott Lecky, an American educational researcher, found a high correlation between low self-esteem and learning... Read More
18. How Much Does a New Baby Cost?
[MOMS]
Many potential parents feel they're ready to take on the responsibility of raising a child, but the majority of new parents vastly underestimate the real costs associated with bringing up baby. A Redbook survey says up to 41 percent of new parents believed that in hindsight, they weren't as financially prepared to have a baby as they thought. One expense those parents failed to budget for were those involving the child's... Read More
Many potential parents feel they're ready to take on the responsibility of raising a child, but the majority of new parents vastly underestimate the real costs associated with bringing up baby. A Redbook survey says up to 41 percent of new parents believed that in hindsight, they weren't as financially prepared to have a baby as they thought. One expense those parents failed to budget for were those involving the child's... Read More
19. Do You Know How to Have a Yard Sale?
[MOMS]
If you're ready to do some spring cleaning or just tired of a potential avalanche every time you open the hall closet, it may be time to consider a yard sale. You don't need to invest a huge amount of time and effort, just a few hours for the actual event, and a bit of pre-planning a month or two in advance. Decide on a Date and Start Planning! Your first decision needs to be when you'll hold your yard... Read More
If you're ready to do some spring cleaning or just tired of a potential avalanche every time you open the hall closet, it may be time to consider a yard sale. You don't need to invest a huge amount of time and effort, just a few hours for the actual event, and a bit of pre-planning a month or two in advance. Decide on a Date and Start Planning! Your first decision needs to be when you'll hold your yard... Read More
20. Get Rejuvenated: Pamper Yourself in 10 Minutes
[MOMS]
Having at least some me-time everyday is important. But between kids, jobs, errands, maintaining a household and the other 10,000 things we do everyday, finding that time can be difficult, to say the least. Fortunately, almost all of us (if we really tried) could find 10 minutes somewhere in our busy day to do something great just for us, but what can you do in 10 minutes? As it turns out, quite a lot. {relatedarticles} ... Read More
Having at least some me-time everyday is important. But between kids, jobs, errands, maintaining a household and the other 10,000 things we do everyday, finding that time can be difficult, to say the least. Fortunately, almost all of us (if we really tried) could find 10 minutes somewhere in our busy day to do something great just for us, but what can you do in 10 minutes? As it turns out, quite a lot. {relatedarticles} ... Read More
