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Parenting Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:08:34 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 You Want Whaaat??? http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1236:you-want-whaaat&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 Not too long ago my teenage daughter approached me with a very special request... one that not every father gets from his loving daughter. I was sitting in front of the TV after a hard day at work an... Parenting Thu, 15 Dec 2005 13:28:52 +0100 Top Ten Journal Writing Tips for Preteen and Teen Girls http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1:top-ten-journal-writing-tips-for-preteen-and-teen-girls&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 Daily journal writing is an excellent tool of self-expression and self-discovery for preteen and teen girls. The best way to get them interested in journal writing is to encourage the free expression of their uniqueness and creativity. Let them break the rules of grammar, use embellishments, or create a theme journal. Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Success in School for Your Child http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2:success-in-school-for-your-child&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 All parents want their children to do well at school, this article shows you what you can do to support and encourage them. Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Sweeten Someone's Childhood http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3:sweeten-someones-childhood&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 Tips for creating wondrous and lasting memories of a sweet childhood for the children whose lives you touch. Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Why Your Child's School Needs an AED http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4:why-your-childs-school-needs-an-aed&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 Every year, seemingly healthy children suddenly die from heart failure. Automated external defibrillators are an affordable and highly effective device that could save many of them. Learn why every school should have have one of these amazing devices. Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 If You Love Me-Set Me a Limit http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5:if-you-love-me-set-me-a-limit&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 It is a psychological fact of life that children are looking for limits, guidelines and boundaries for their behavior. Children any age experiment, test and seek to discover what the world has to offer and how what they do affects themselves and their surroundings. Although children protest loudly when limits are set, without boundaries they feel out of control. Without limits, appropriate impulse control does not develop. If children are unable to find limits, they continue to push, becoming anx... Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 It http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6:its-okay-to-seek-help-parenting-your-children&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 Raising a family can be one of the most rewarding and frustrating jobs a person undertakes. Most parents aren Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Adopted Children - Do they Have the Right to Know? http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7:adopted-children-do-they-have-the-right-to-know&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 Do adoptees have the right to know and find their birth parents? Yes a touchy area do deal with for parents. Yet, much more difficult for the child. And longer lasting percussions. <p>Learn from one childs experience. Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Social Skills Training: Rejection - Tune In to Help Your Kids Tune Up their Group Acceptance Skills http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8:social-skills-training-rejection-tune-in-to-help-your-kids-tune-up-their-group-acceptance-skills&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 The popular kids seem to Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Parenting: Mom-isms from My Mom http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9:parenting-mom-isms-from-my-mom&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 All parents have -isms that they like to repeat over and over. Here are a few of my mom's that I remember. Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Parenting: Dad-isms from My Dad http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10:parenting-dad-isms-from-my-dad&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 All parents have -isms that they like to repeat over and over. Here are a few of my Dad's that I remember. Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Facts about Success Programs for Kids (Part 3) http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11:facts-about-success-programs-for-kids-part-3&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 A child Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Five Tips for Handling ADHD In Your Family http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12:five-tips-for-handling-adhd-in-your-family&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 Having more than one child is a challenge. Okay, having one child is a challenge, having two or more is a monumental challenge. When one of those children (or more than one) has ADHD, the challenge multiplies exponentially. Below are some tips for handling ADHD in the family. Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Parenting Teenagers: 7 Easy Steps http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13:parenting-teenagers-7-easy-steps&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 Teens; Some days you just want to lock them in a closet until they grow up. Other days, you just want to hug them. Chances are, your teen would not allow you to do either one, most of the time. But,you can survive those teen years, with a few tips from a mom who has been there. Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Talking to Your ADHD Child's Teacher http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14:talking-to-your-adhd-childs-teacher&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 If your child has ADHD, talking to his teacher may be the most important thing you can do to help him function more effectively at school in spite of his ADHD, and maybe even because of the ADHD. Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Frugal Winter Fun with Kids http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15:frugal-winter-fun-with-kids&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 Winter is upon us. The kids get cabin fever quickly when their outside free time is limited. You Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 ADHD Moms of ADHD Kids--Giving Yourself a Break http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16:adhd-moms-of-adhd-kids-giving-yourself-a-break&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 Do you have ADHD? Are you a mom? Does one or more of your children have ADHD? I just want to give you a hug and say, "You poor thing. I know exactly how you feel." I know about the teachers sending notes home that your ADHD child didn't return a paper because you forgot to sign it. I know about missing important deadlines, like signing your ADHD child up for the Gifted and Talented program, because you forgot to check his backpack. I know about the non-ADHD child saying, "Mom, you forgot to pack ... Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Facts about Success Programs for Kids (Part 1) http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=17:facts-about-success-programs-for-kids-part-1&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 What is the importance of an early childhood success program? What is a good success program for kids? When should my child start a success program? Can Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Meta Patterns & Genius - A Simple Game To Increase A Child's Intelligence http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18:meta-patterns-a-genius-a-simple-game-to-increase-a-childs-intelligence&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 A simple game any child can learn which will help the child "think like a leader" and be able to grow up to "see the bigger picture" from Dr Silvia Hartmann. Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Facts about Success Programs for Kids (Part 2) http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19:facts-about-success-programs-for-kids-part-2&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 Many parents have the best of intentions, but end up over handling their son Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Talking with Your Child's Teacher http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=20:talking-with-your-childs-teacher--5-tips-for-success&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 Five useful tips in establishing a valuable relationship with your child's teacher. Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 The Value Of Jigsaw Puzzles For Very Young Children http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=21:the-value-of-jigsaw-puzzles-for-very-young-children&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 Jigsaw puzzles have a lot of educational value for children of all ages. This is because to do a jigsaw requires a child to use several different aspects of the thinking process. Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Family Meetings: Kids Discuss the D Word http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=22:family-meetings-kids-discuss-the-d-word&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 Many of our children face the one thing they fear most, divorce. Find out their 5 most painful problems and how Family Meetings can help. Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Kids and Healthful Foods: Impossible? http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23:kids-and-healthful-foods-impossible&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 How can you teach your children about healthful eating? Children learn about food best by seeing the adults around them eat in a healthy way. Meals should not be a battleground. Keep junk out of the house, offer lots of choices, and don't make an issue over food likes and dislikes. Read on for lots of helpful tips. Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Parenting Tips: Curfew, Control, and Management http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24:parenting-tips-curfew-control-and-management&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 How do you handle curfew in your house? Here are some suggestions for a management appoach to handling the curfew issue. Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Parenting Tips: The Purpose of Parenting http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=25:parenting-tips-the-purpose-of-parenting&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 So just what is the purpose of parenting? Read on for a few ideas and how to apply them in your own family. Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Parenting Tips: Enough Rope to Grow Yourself http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26:parenting-tips-enough-rope-to-grow-yourself&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 Here's a great way to handle the curfew issue with your teens. See how many parenting tips and strategies you can use in your own family. Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Parenting Tips: Struggles to Win Make Both Sides Lose http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=27:parenting-tips-struggles-to-win-make-both-sides-lose&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 How do you handle power struggles with your teenagers? Here's a few suggestions for both sides. Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Parenting Tips: The Parent-Teen Struggle http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=28:parenting-tips-the-parent-teen-struggle&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 Here is a four step solution to the traditional parent-teen struggle. Discover how to use these strategies in your own family. Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100 Ensure Your Child's Success in Math - 10 Great Ways! http://joomla15-source.ijoomlademo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=29:ensure-your-childs-success-in-math-10-great-ways&catid=1:parenting&Itemid=340 In today Parenting Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100