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Friday, May 24, 2013
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21. Extracurricular Activities: When to Say When
[MOMS]
When it comes to raising well-rounded children, extracurricular activities play a huge role in keeping your kids in line. According to one education consultant, participation in school activities, sports and community clubs and organizations during the middle school years has a positive effect on at-risk teens who might drop out in high school. In addition to fostering positive character traits in children, it also creates a school... Read More
When it comes to raising well-rounded children, extracurricular activities play a huge role in keeping your kids in line. According to one education consultant, participation in school activities, sports and community clubs and organizations during the middle school years has a positive effect on at-risk teens who might drop out in high school. In addition to fostering positive character traits in children, it also creates a school... Read More
22. How Do You Encourage Self Confidence in Girls?
[MOMS]
Several studies show that girls' self-esteem and self-confidence tends to decline after about age nine as girls enter puberty . How do you encourage self confidence and increase self esteem during these early years? There are things that can be done. This article will review some of those things. ... Read More
Several studies show that girls' self-esteem and self-confidence tends to decline after about age nine as girls enter puberty . How do you encourage self confidence and increase self esteem during these early years? There are things that can be done. This article will review some of those things. ... Read More
23. 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
24. 5 Ways to Get Lazy Dads to Help More!
[MOMS]
Being a parent can be chaotic enough, but having a spouse who's reluctant to help with the kids and chores can really up the stress meter. Dividing chores and responsibilities is one of the challenges of living with a partner, and not surprisingly, it's one of the things couples bicker about the most. While most of us are far from perfect domestic goddesses, we usually get the job done. Meanwhile, our men are more likely to shirk... Read More
Being a parent can be chaotic enough, but having a spouse who's reluctant to help with the kids and chores can really up the stress meter. Dividing chores and responsibilities is one of the challenges of living with a partner, and not surprisingly, it's one of the things couples bicker about the most. While most of us are far from perfect domestic goddesses, we usually get the job done. Meanwhile, our men are more likely to shirk... Read More
25. 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
26. 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
27. 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
28. Tweens: What to Expect
[MOMS]
Bridging the gap from childhood to adolescence can be rough for a lot of kids - and their parents. As a parent, you never know what sort of outburst or frightening revelation is going to erupt from your hormonal, emotional tween. But your tween is still your child - and it's important to be as available as ever for them. Some of the pitfalls of "tween-hood" are fitting in (or not) with peers and social groups; peer pressure... Read More
Bridging the gap from childhood to adolescence can be rough for a lot of kids - and their parents. As a parent, you never know what sort of outburst or frightening revelation is going to erupt from your hormonal, emotional tween. But your tween is still your child - and it's important to be as available as ever for them. Some of the pitfalls of "tween-hood" are fitting in (or not) with peers and social groups; peer pressure... Read More
29. Oh, Brother: Dealing with Sibling Rivalry
[MOMS]
It may start with your 2-year-old clandestinely pinching his newborn sister...but sibling rivalry can last for years when it goes unchecked. When they're small, squabbles about toys, personal space and competitions for affection seem to spark rivalry. When a toy dispute arises, resist the urge to intervene every time. Siblings who try to solve conflicts peacefully among themselves tend to bicker less than those who constantly run to... Read More
It may start with your 2-year-old clandestinely pinching his newborn sister...but sibling rivalry can last for years when it goes unchecked. When they're small, squabbles about toys, personal space and competitions for affection seem to spark rivalry. When a toy dispute arises, resist the urge to intervene every time. Siblings who try to solve conflicts peacefully among themselves tend to bicker less than those who constantly run to... Read More
30. Just Say No... and Mean It
[MOMS]
No means no, even when you're saying it to your child. For many parents, no quickly turns to maybe or even yes once they're bombarded by cries, whines and pouts. At the time it might seem easier to give up and give in than deal with the fallout, but in reality, look at the message that you're sending for your child. They'll quickly become in tune with the fact that pitching a fit will always get them what they want. {relatedarticles}The... Read More
No means no, even when you're saying it to your child. For many parents, no quickly turns to maybe or even yes once they're bombarded by cries, whines and pouts. At the time it might seem easier to give up and give in than deal with the fallout, but in reality, look at the message that you're sending for your child. They'll quickly become in tune with the fact that pitching a fit will always get them what they want. {relatedarticles}The... Read More
