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5 Steps To Raising Optimistic Children |
| I had just completed a session with 17-year old Julie who suffered from severe depression. Julie believed she was a total failure and would never be able to change anything in her life. Julie also felt all her shortcomings were her own fault. Where,... |
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Twins: Getting Out and About |
| One of the most frustrating things Ive found about being the mother of twins is that getting out of the house alone with them can be very difficult. Ive often longingly thought back to my leisurely outings with my first child and wished life were st... |
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Painful Lessons from the Maternity Ward |
| Whoever dubbed New York, New York "the city that never sleeps" should visit The Maternity Ward. My recent visit included a drop-in on several screenings of "A Star Is Born" at the late-show theatre, right near Mama's Breast (all night milk bar) and... |
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5 Ways To Help Your Kids Do Math |
| Uh oh. Your kids arrive home with their school reports and it's poor marks from the math department. Now what do you do? You may not be a math teacher, but thankfully there are ways you can help your kids improve their grades. Studies have shown tha... |
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Marriages May End But Families Are Forever |
| It was at that time when our marriage was falling apart and we completely hated each other when we needed to work constructively as parents, as our childs world was crumbling too. I have been divorced for over five years now and have a beautiful ele... |
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Spelling Games |
| The following spelling games can be used by parents to reinforce spelling in children: SPELLING GAME 1: USE BOARD GAMES, SUCH AS MONOPOLY Play any game that is normally played with dice with the child -- Monopoly, for example. The parent can continu... |
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Responding to Criticism Without Being Defensive |
| In an actual war, to be attacked means to have our survival threatened. Thus, we might chose between surrender, withdrawal, or counterattack. When we feel attacked (criticized or judged) by others in conversation, we often move into that same kind o... |
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Easy Tips To Keeping Kids Quiet While Youre On The Phone |
| One of the easiest ways to get into the telecommuting industry is to get a phone job. These phone jobs are more readily available than other telecommuting jobs and usually pay pretty well. When you first start working on the phone from home, keeping... |
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They Should Have Beat Me More - The Cycle Of Physical Abuse |
| In December, 2005, I conducted a two-day workshop with men who had recently been released from prison for domestic violence. With the men were their wives, as well as the father of a batterer who was still in prison. The father, Douglas, sat in fron... |
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Parents - Experience A Childs Playful Heart |
| Playtime between a parent and a child creates a deep emotional bond. Its the bond that sets the path for joyful, creative, cooperative times by being together. Adults seem to shun fun and games in their daily lives. As adults, we often get so caught... |
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Parents Need to Vent Anger! 4 Steps to Serenity |
| Parents are losing their self-control to their own anger. A friend called me today and told me a very troubling story. She had seen on a T.V. news program the story of a mother driving with her four-year-old child. The mother became angry with her c... |
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Transitioning From Bassinet To Crib |
| If your baby has been sleeping in your room in a bassinet, you may have some concerns about moving her to her own room and her crib. But, dont worry; you will probably both sleep better once the transition is complete. Most babies are ready to move... |
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Get Out of Jail Free: Stop Being Defensive |
| When Marcus and Sally first met they immediately felt like kindred spirits. Marcus was generally warm and open. But as their relationship continued, Sally noticed that sometimes when he was upset he had trouble talking. When she asked Marcus what wa... |
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Im Sorry! Blame-Game or Accountability? |
| A powerful tool for health as we approach the new year can be to focus on giving and/or receiving only real apologies when we want to heal a rift with a family member, friend, or co-worker. We hear apologies all the time, but I dont think many of th... |
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How Children Learn |
| Nurture and Teach The single most important thing caregivers can do for a child is provide a nurturing environment. By doing this, we influence childrens brain development and their ability to learn. Introducing nurtured children to learning opportu... |
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Most Important Decision of a Lifetime - What to Name Your Baby |
| Most people don't know the meaning of their name, but most names do have meanings. You should at least find out the meanings of your favorite choices before giving one of them to your child. The meaning of your child's name probably won't greatly af... |
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Five Tips for Successful Grandparenting |
| 1. Boundaries are necessary for control and safety. All children need and must learn to respect boundaries. Being clear about expectations before an activity begins frees you and the child to enjoy the event and ensures the safety of everyone involv... |
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A Covert Marketing Tool For Parent Buyers The Kiddie Ride |
| Choosy mothers choose Jif. But what do choosy kids choose? "Automobiles and electronics," says Mark Snyder, senior vice president of brand management for Holiday Inn. "Children very much get to participate in making those purchasing decisions." Let'... |
