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Parents, Teach Thought-stopping! Fix Crooked Thinking Caps As parents and teachers, sometimes we want to praise, at other times we need to rebuke. Either way, how do we put our point across with maximum effectiveness? Adults entrusted with the character training of children have few weapons in their armory as powerful as praise. Just how powerful, we all know from our own experience. If we don't use this tool as much as we should, it's probably because we haven't trained ourselves to recognize opportunities to do so. It's a skill that must be learned, like any other. But a weapon that's not controlled is, of course, an instrument of destruction. Praise is not something to be administered haphazardly. On the contrary, it has to be perfectly targeted. And the most eff...(related: Parenting)
Does your child pout, blame and brood? Does he gripe, groan, and grumble? Do you worry about your child's attitude? If so, maybe your child's thinking cap is crooked. If it is, you can help. First, understand what's going haywire under that cap. Second, learn how too many crooked thoughts create crummy thinking habits. Third, teach your child how to straighten his thinking cap and grow into a person of character.Does your child look, talk, and, feel sad? Perhaps you said "No" to watching TV, or didn't buy a toy she wanted, or you had to cancel a fun event. It's perfectly OK for your child to feel sad. It's not OK when your child broods and feels deeply depres...(related: Parenting)
Parents ? The No Child Left Behind Law Wont Do Much For Your Child
Past experience with federal education programs predicts that the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) act will also fail parents whose children are doing poorly in school. The federal government has spent over $120 billion on Title 1 programs for low-income students since 1965. Yet the literacy rates for these children today are appalling, and the achievement gap between low-income children and their peers has not closed.If the U.S. Department of Education wants to give real choice to parents, they should not be tinkering wit...(related: Parenting)
Parents: You Can Do Something About Professional Sports Ethics
Most of us can agree that there is a lack of ethics standards within professional sports today. The fact that many of today's sports heroes are ethical is a stroke of luck. The fact is - many sports superstars are good people, but what about the "bad apples" that shame their sport, teammates, communities, fans, and team owners?Many children look up to professional players as role models. They copy the actions of their "super heroes," even down to drug abuse, trash talking, steroid use, bad attitudes, and getting away with crimes.Some sports heroes don't like to sign autographs, disrespect the fans, and do not feel it is part of their job to be a good role model. They were ...(related: Parenting)
Parents --- Your Childrens Report Card May Be Rigged
Under the "No Child Left Behind Act," public schools whose students consistently fail standardized tests can be shut down. To protect their jobs, teachers and principals are now under intense pressure to cheat - to fudge test scores and report cards to fool parents and school administrators.Myron Lieberman, author and former high-school teacher, listed some of the ways public schools can "cheat" in his book "Public Education: an Aut...(related: Parenting)
Parents/teens And Money ? 5 Ideas For Keeping The Peace
Children and teenagers are relentlessly bombarded with merchandise that entices. It can be difficult to find contentment when a newer, better, faster gizmo of the moment hits the market every day. What's a parent to do?<...(related: Parenting)
Partnering With Your Daycare Or Preschool
For the most positive daycare experience for your child, partner with your childcare center and make a ...(related: Parenting)
Patterns For Plus Size Children
Plus size children and overweight children need patterns and clothing that fit THEIR "larger than average" measurements. Sadly, neither ready made clothing nor commercial patterns address the real issue of children's measurements.After interviewing countless dozens of mothers, grandmothers, and sewing ...(related: Parenting)
Pay Attention! Its Your Most Important Job
Anyone can become a parent; there are no tests or interviews to pass. Children can become parents, mentally disabled people ? it's even possible to become a parent while in a coma!When my mother, who is a truly great parent still, became a mom the first time, she was 19 and had very little experience with children. The hospital gave her 1 piece of paper with instructions and sent her on her way. Dolls come with more instructions than that!We sometimes take for granted all the information at our fingertips today that didn't exist as recently as 30 years ago. When I was a baby, if it w...(related: Parenting)
Peer Pressure - Five Ways To Help Teenagers Beat Peer Influence
Young people generally want to fit in to their various social groups so peer approval is a significant driver for their behaviour. For a young person resisting peer influence can mean isolation or instant ostracising so it sometimes takes great strength of will to refuse to follow the crowd.It is important for parents to understand the value of peer groups for young people and also remember that peers can be positive influences.While the increased influence of peers is a normal part of a young person's develop...(related: Parenting)
People Of The Century By Dan Rather
Dan Rather made a significant and tactical error and got involved in politics where he should not have gone. I personally and millions ...(related: Parenting)
Personal Honor
There are moments in a parent's or grandparent's life, when they receive validation for the way they are living, or, have lived, that life. These moments are usually quiet ones, with no fanfare celebrating the occasion. Yet, the importance of these moments has no equal. To those of us who have given of our time, our love, our care, ourselves, they are of far greater private, personal significance, than can be stated.A few years ago, I found myself in a personally trying situation. It was during this period that I was paid what I feel will be the finest compliment I shall ever receive. It concerned my conduct during this time. My eldest daughter remarked that she believed me to be the most honorabl...(related: Parenting)
Personal Responsibility: What It Means And Whose Job Is It?
"How many times do I have to tell you to clean your room?" Why should a child keep his room neat? Many children say they don't care whether it is neat or dirty, so why should it matter to anyone else? Unless it is a health or safety hazard, or things are getting lost and broken? Then comes the age old question, "What is nea...(related: Parenting)
Pet Loss Can Be Just As Devastating!
'And all because of a damned cat! It's only a cat, for God'ssake!'I'll never forget the wracking sobs of the girl sittingbefore me, and the disbelief on the face of the mother whouttered these words.I was a Guidance Counsellor in a city high school, and thegirl's performance had slumped in recent weeks. Her mothercouldn't believe it might possibly be related to the loss ofthe girl's pet cat.It became obvious that there wasn't much of a bond betweenmother and daughter. So over the years the girl's need toreceive and GIVE affection had been transferred to her cat.Now that the cat had passed on, the girl was devastated.What made matters worse was her mother's total lack ofinsight.Studies carried out by veterinary associations in the UKsuggest that most k...(related: Parenting)
Pg Rating Isnt What It Used To Be
If there are any parents reading this who are thinking of taking their under-10 year olds to see the PG rated Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, please read the following from a ScreenIt.com review:Rated PG, the film contains a handful of mild expletives; some non-explicit, but sexually related dialogue; one teen who sexually pursues her soccer coach nonstop until he finally can't resist anymore and they apparently have sex (off-camera, after some making out, and she feels empty afterwards)...I have not read the books this movie is based on...(related: Parenting)
Pick Your Fights With Your Teenager Wisely
I know as a single parent or even with 2 parents, it is hard raising a teenage girl or a boy.I noticed throughout my son's teenage life, his emotions were different than mine. There is a difference between...(related: Parenting)
Picky Eater - Fighting The Good Fight
Often, the struggle at dinnertime with your picky eater is notso much about food as it is about control. As children becomemore independent, conflicts can arise as they carefullyscrutinize wh...(related: Parenting)
Picky Eater Kid Nutritional Guidelines
Although many children are picky eaters at some stage in their lives, the experts say not to worry. Unless you are feeding him or her chips and cookies three times each day, these children will most likely meet their weekly nutritional quotas.However, if you are concerned about their developmental progress, make an appointment with their pediatrician for confirmation. In the meantime, you may want to include a multivitamin in your child's daily diet to balance his intake of nutrients.Instead of looking at what types of food your child is eating meal-by-meal or even day-by-day, round out the picture by looking at your child's diet week-by-week.Most children do not eat...(related: Parenting)
Picky Eater Syndrome
'Picky Eater' is a label coined to describe the phenomenon that someone has discerning taste preferences different from their parents or others. These discerning taste preferences are dictated by their blood and body type. It is important for parents to accept and model the 'real' purpose of food. Quite simply, food serves two purposes-growth/repair of worn tissue and fuel for the body to run on. The number of calories needed per day is based on body structure, height and level of activity.If a child is fed on demand from birth and then offered solid foods on demand consistent for their blood and body type, the child will in time eat all the fo...(related: Parenting)
Picky Eaters - Successful Strategies Part 1
What is in a name?The answer is everything!Jo J. of Victoria, Texas said that her son was a very pickyeater between the ages of four and six and refused to eat manyof the dishes she made, until she discovered the art of renamingrecipes."One evening I discovered that he would eat ANYTHING he thoughtmight be on the diet of the characters of his favorite TV showat the time, 'The Young Riders.' Oh, yeah," Jo says, "The Kid'sBeans, Teaspoon's Favorite Casserole, Young Riders' Skillet, andmany others became sudden favorites of my picky eater son. Tothis day, he still enjo...(related: Parenting)
Picky Eaters - The Dawn Of Understanding
"In general my children refuse to eat anything that hasn'tdanced on television." (Erma Bombeck, 1927-1996)Once upon a time not so very long ago, you probably envisionedthat your children would be good, healthy eaters while growingup. Naturally, they would like everything you placed beforethem on the dinner table, and would beg for seconds andsometimes thirds. However, because you are reading thisarticle, that lovely bubble has most likely popped anddisintegrated into the mess you may find yourself cleaning offthe floor, table, or wherever your delicious entrees happen toland thanks to your picky eaters.Keeping up with your child's picky eating preferences can befrustrating, especial...(related: Parenting)
Pieces Of Time And Pivotal Moments
Life is comprised of pieces of time sprinkled with pivotal moments. Sometimes these moments have immediate impact. Other times, they are slow to manifest and reveal their importance. But if yo...(related: Parenting)
Pipe Down!
Life is funny.My twenty-year-old daughter, Melanie, has a her new summer job as a nanny for three small children. She's an aspiring operatic soprano who was whisked off to a rich suburb near Manhattan the day after her finals had ended at the Eastman School of Music. Her mother and I miss her dreadfully. Thank God for our Family Talk Plan!Last night, she called home and as we discussed my upcoming book signing at Borders, she called out, "You two need to pipe down and go to sleep! I don't want to hear one more peep out of you!"I doubled over with laughter. The tears streamed down my cheeks. The tone and emphasis was identica...(related: Parenting)
Plane Trip With Kids
Though you can cover even very long distances by car if you have the guts to, as soon as it comes to crossing water, you'll have to stick to a plane. The equation is the same as usual: limited space + long time of inactivity = whiny, annoying children.The big difference towards a car is that when you're on a plane, you can't just stop and let your children run around a bit, and you even have to share it with a lot of other people (who probably want to ...(related: Parenting)
Planning The Ultimate Kid Birthday Party
Child Party Planning Guideline #1)Pick the ThemeYour child is going to look forward to their birthday months before it arrives. Starting from their last birthday and after every friend's birthday they attend through the year, they will continuously ask the same question, "Is it my birthday tomorrow?" Let them know how important their birthday is and make sure they are apart of the planning process. Start by choosing their birthday theme with them.Every child is different, including siblings. You'll want to choose a theme that is unique to what your child is currently involved ...(related: Parenting)
Play The Ball, Not The Man!
Playful Parenting - More Than Just Fun And Games
Early childhood educators have called play "children's work". Many parents believe their children should be doing something mor...(related: Parenting)
Playground Pettiness
Recently I took my two children to a popular new park in the area. It's abeautiful new playground, all wood, divided into different areas of play fordifferent age groups. It's wonderful for me as well, as my children can playat age appropriate areas and I can see/interact with both of them at thesame time. This is what makes it our entire family's favorite playground, aswell that for many other families in the area.When we arrived at the park this part...(related: Parenting)
Playing Safe
Do you really want your child to enjoy playing with a toy that was made on the other side of the world by people who are no more than children themselves, and paid 30 cents an hour - a paltry sum that can barely sustain them? Unfortunately, all too often, that's exactly what you're doing.I'm not suggesting that anybody who does this is uncaring and selfish - when we buy these toys it's usually because we don't know any better. After all, the big toy manufacturers are hardly going to tell us, are they?ManufactureSo why is this allowed to go on? How can the toy giants get away with it?Quite easily. Thanks to the way these factories are monitored, owners are warned of insp...(related: Parenting)
Poker Parenting: 4 Ways Poker Skills Produce Parenting Thrills
Even as a busy parent, I'm sure you've seen a poker show on TV or at least heard your friends or relatives talking about it. You might e...(related: Parenting)
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The Post-holiday Blues In Stepfamilies
In stepfamilies, big holiday expectations can lead to big disappointment--and post-holiday blues, says Susan Wisdom, a licensed professional counselor and co-author of "Stepcoupling."As a stepmom, I know about expectations. Every year, just before the holidays, I start thinking about how to recreate Christmas Eve at my grandmother's house. In her big two-story home, my family and I crowded into her dining room and kitchen with about two dozen relatives. We munched on turkey, cranberries and dressing, then topped off the meal with my grandma's home-made cookies. With my 14 siblings and cousins, I played board g...(related: Parenting)
Unschooling - The Benefits Of Home Based Education
Home schooling benefits children. As a parent, I feel it is important to provide the best opportunities available to my children. Through a process of home educating known as 'unschooling' and eclectic educational styles my children have opportunities that are unavailable through traditional means of education. I believe it is important to create leaders through individualized training and development.A...(related: Parenting)
After The Driving School
If you visit search engines you can find several resources to assist you on this subject. Try searching on the phrase "parents with teen drivers". Alternatively we have tried to make this easy for you if you visit our news page on this very topic.A few resources on the web for parents are:Parent-Teen ContractYou might also consider using a driving safety contract between you and your teen. This is an agreement that your child signs, in which he agrees to be a safe driver by following all restrictions you have imposed or risk losing his driving privileges. An example of this can be found at:http://www.ipromiseprogram.com/Talk It OutWork...(related: Parenting)
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