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81. How to Offer Children Choices Within Limits
[DIET&FITNESS]
Choices are the best tool for preventing and stopping power struggles and rebellion. There are a few ways that parents can run into problems, however, so here are a few guidelines for using choices effectively. - Don't give a choice if there is no choice. "Do you want to take your medicine?" sounds like the child has a choice. Instead, say "You need to take this medicine" Do you want chewable or liquid?" Or "Do you want to take it before or... Read More
Choices are the best tool for preventing and stopping power struggles and rebellion. There are a few ways that parents can run into problems, however, so here are a few guidelines for using choices effectively. - Don't give a choice if there is no choice. "Do you want to take your medicine?" sounds like the child has a choice. Instead, say "You need to take this medicine" Do you want chewable or liquid?" Or "Do you want to take it before or... Read More
82. Ways for Teens to Earn Money This Summer
[MOMS]
It's summer, and the buck stops here for many teens. The break is the perfect opportunity for teens to get their feet wet in becoming gainfully employed. In addition to getting workplace experience, the income can also ease the burden on Mom and Dad's purse. Although summer jobs were a dime a dozen decades ago, it's not as easy for young adults to land a summer gig with job market being as saturated by unemployed adults. Positions such... Read More
It's summer, and the buck stops here for many teens. The break is the perfect opportunity for teens to get their feet wet in becoming gainfully employed. In addition to getting workplace experience, the income can also ease the burden on Mom and Dad's purse. Although summer jobs were a dime a dozen decades ago, it's not as easy for young adults to land a summer gig with job market being as saturated by unemployed adults. Positions such... Read More
83. Is Your Child Overscheduled?
[MOMS]
Let's face it; we live in a busy world. Despite modern conveniences and advances in technology, it seems that today's families are busier than ever. We try to squeeze in as much as we can in a day under the assumption that the more we get done, the happier we'll be. {relatedarticles} The reality, however, is that busyness can cause stress and health problems. Our bodies need to work but they also need time to rest. Being... Read More
Let's face it; we live in a busy world. Despite modern conveniences and advances in technology, it seems that today's families are busier than ever. We try to squeeze in as much as we can in a day under the assumption that the more we get done, the happier we'll be. {relatedarticles} The reality, however, is that busyness can cause stress and health problems. Our bodies need to work but they also need time to rest. Being... Read More
84. Mad at Dad: Are You Angry with Your Spouse?
[MOMS]
Living with your husband or partner might seem like you have another child in the house. You nag about dirty laundry left all over, his unkempt appearance and his shoddy parenting skills. It sounds like a sitcom, but many women are not laughing. {relatedarticles}In fact, a survey done by Parenting magazine found that the majority of moms feel a surprising amount of anger when it comes to their spouses. Moms who have children under... Read More
Living with your husband or partner might seem like you have another child in the house. You nag about dirty laundry left all over, his unkempt appearance and his shoddy parenting skills. It sounds like a sitcom, but many women are not laughing. {relatedarticles}In fact, a survey done by Parenting magazine found that the majority of moms feel a surprising amount of anger when it comes to their spouses. Moms who have children under... Read More
85. Deciphering Teens' Drug Slang
[MOMS]
In the age of texting, e-mail, Facebook and other forms of communication that teens have available, it can be hard for parents to keep up with all those cryptic abbreviations. But your child's life might depend on you deciphering them. Would you know what "robotripping on DXM" would mean? Or why April 20 is significant to kids who use drugs? Many of today's parents were raised in the era of Just Say No, and while schools still teach that... Read More
In the age of texting, e-mail, Facebook and other forms of communication that teens have available, it can be hard for parents to keep up with all those cryptic abbreviations. But your child's life might depend on you deciphering them. Would you know what "robotripping on DXM" would mean? Or why April 20 is significant to kids who use drugs? Many of today's parents were raised in the era of Just Say No, and while schools still teach that... Read More
86. Baby Talk: Teaching Baby Sign Language
[MOMS]
Do you ever wish your baby could say something besides "goo goo" and "ga ga"? Well, she can if you start teaching sign language early. In the months before baby can tell you whether she's tired, hot, hungry or sick, baby sign language can fill that void in communication. You can start as early as you want, signing to baby as you feed, diaper, dress and put her to bed. Very basic signs for "food," "diaper," "drink" and various family... Read More
Do you ever wish your baby could say something besides "goo goo" and "ga ga"? Well, she can if you start teaching sign language early. In the months before baby can tell you whether she's tired, hot, hungry or sick, baby sign language can fill that void in communication. You can start as early as you want, signing to baby as you feed, diaper, dress and put her to bed. Very basic signs for "food," "diaper," "drink" and various family... Read More
87. Kids Say the Meanest Things
[MOMS]
You might be so focused on helping your child soothe her hurt feelings that you may not even see the day coming when she hurts yours. Inevitably, at some point, your child will utter those awful words - "I hate you," "You're the worst mommy ever" or something equally hurtful. And while it's tempting to retaliate with a snarky reply or simply tears, there are better ways to discourage kids from saying disrespectful things to you, your... Read More
You might be so focused on helping your child soothe her hurt feelings that you may not even see the day coming when she hurts yours. Inevitably, at some point, your child will utter those awful words - "I hate you," "You're the worst mommy ever" or something equally hurtful. And while it's tempting to retaliate with a snarky reply or simply tears, there are better ways to discourage kids from saying disrespectful things to you, your... Read More
88. Volunteering as a Family
[MOMS]
Volunteering is a great opportunity to promote family togetherness while doing something good for your community. Many volunteer activities can be fun, educational, great sources of exercise, or all of the above! It's also a great opportunity to teach your children the value of helping others and making a positive impact on their community. Many high schools and college scholarships now include volunteer hours as a requirement,... Read More
Volunteering is a great opportunity to promote family togetherness while doing something good for your community. Many volunteer activities can be fun, educational, great sources of exercise, or all of the above! It's also a great opportunity to teach your children the value of helping others and making a positive impact on their community. Many high schools and college scholarships now include volunteer hours as a requirement,... Read More
89. Clothes Call: Here Comes the Stain Again
[MOMS]
Come clean already. Do you struggle with laundry? In a perfect world, we could afford to have everybody's clothes dry cleaned on a weekly basis. Unfortunately, those costs can add up over time. That doesn't mean you can't handle with care yourself. It's a delicate situation -- so follow these tried-and-true tips for keeping you and your kids' clothes in tip-top shape and warding off those super stains. If you get a spill on an article of... Read More
Come clean already. Do you struggle with laundry? In a perfect world, we could afford to have everybody's clothes dry cleaned on a weekly basis. Unfortunately, those costs can add up over time. That doesn't mean you can't handle with care yourself. It's a delicate situation -- so follow these tried-and-true tips for keeping you and your kids' clothes in tip-top shape and warding off those super stains. If you get a spill on an article of... Read More
90. Penalty Box: Does The Crime Fit the Punishment?
[MOMS]
You wouldn't give someone the death penalty for running a red light, and the same rule of thumb should apply to your children's wrongdoings. At the end of the day, you want to make sure the crime fits the punishment. {relatedarticles}For example, you don't want to ground your 5-year-old child to his room for a week for hitting a sibling. You need to find a proper way of penalizing the child. Everybody handles things differently. But the... Read More
You wouldn't give someone the death penalty for running a red light, and the same rule of thumb should apply to your children's wrongdoings. At the end of the day, you want to make sure the crime fits the punishment. {relatedarticles}For example, you don't want to ground your 5-year-old child to his room for a week for hitting a sibling. You need to find a proper way of penalizing the child. Everybody handles things differently. But the... Read More
