Parenting Articles
136: Summer Sponges Minds of Children Soak Up Knowledge
The time is upon us parents, teachers and care givers. We have the charming challenge of keeping the troops happy. Most of us know that there is a probable decline in cognitive development in our children during the summers if in traditional school settings. In fact, the latest report from a professor of Duke University states that most children
137: Superhero Birthday Party Ideas for Super Kid s Birthday Parties
The superhero birthday party idea is a great all round fun kid's birthday party theme suitable for both boys and girls. Dressing up is not a problem, finding superman capes or bat girl masks could not be easier. Kid's birthday party games are simple to create and adjust a little to go just right with the superhero theme birthday party idea.
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138: Teaching Children In Love Part 1
Children are a joy and an incredible gift. If you teach with respect and love they will act in kind. See the beauty and the gentleness of children and go out of your way to engage a child or to take a few minutes to play with them and encourage them. Children are hungry to please you; hungry to be nurtured and to have someone genuinely like them
139: Teaching Children In Love Part 2
You can't impart any wisdom to them. The key is getting their attention, their respect, their curiosity, and getting past their defenses and ego, in a way that catches them off guard, but they still feel safe.
Honesty: As much as possible try to speak clearly and very honestly with each of them. If you take your time and choose the right w
140: Teaching Your First-Grader His Spelling Words
First-graders will have an enjoyable time learning to spell simple words. These words should be selected based on a first-grader's mental abilities. First-graders have a short attention span and limited memory capability so it is important to keep the words short so they can easily memorize them.
For their initial attempts at spelling, I have s
141: Teen Parenting Advice For The Ages
You've often heard the expression when children reach their teen years that "it's payback time." Parents who caused angst to their own parents during these formulative years are now having to deal with teenagers themselves. While it may cause a chuckle or two in some conversations, the reality is, it's often times a serious and frustrating time and
142: The First Moments Of Your Baby s Life
During pregnancy you sit for hours and imagine how your baby is going to look like and how will he or she feel the first time you are going to hold him. You wonder how birth for him is. How a normal baby looks, how will he react in is first hours of life. Let's answer some of these questions.
1. What does birth mean for the baby?
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143: The History Of The Ragdoll
Dolls have been a cherished part of cultures worldwide for centuries and possibly throughout all of human civilization. As toys or as collectibles, dolls are beautiful and charming companions for all ages. The earliest known dolls were made of raw, natural materials like clay, sticks, and even leaves and corn husks. The first commercially produc
144: The Power of Providing Choices
When I tell other parents that I have never said "No" to my 13 year old son, they always shudder and wonder what a horribly spoiled child I have. Actually, I have a very respectful, responsible and mature 13 year old who understands the importance of making personal decisions.
It all started when he was just about a year old. I would ask him
145: The Significance of Parenting Class Online
Parenting is indeed a very difficult profession. It starts from the time that your baby was born until the time that your child has grown up. A responsible parent knows how to hold on a child's emotion and understand what is going through their minds. Also, a good parent should be able to teach their children how to become better persons when they
146: The Top 5 Fairy Tale Princesses Of All Time
Every little girl dreams of becoming a princess, and today, there is plenty of inspiration. From the magical world of Walt Disney, to the Pink Princess Barbie, little girls have plenty of role models to choose from when they daydream about becoming a princess.
Some of the most popular princesses include the one's mentioned in fairy tales. Ma
147: The Truth About Giving Advice
All of us want to help, protect, and shield our children from life's daily disappointments. How can we give constructive advice, to a child, without being remembered as one of their worst critics? Any negative comment we make has a "ripple effect" and can turn into long-term hostility.
Unfortunately, some adults will criticize a child far too of
148: The Truth About Stranger Danger
Stranger Danger is a phrase is so pervasive in our culture that it has become part of the lexicon. Well-intentioned adults perpetuate this misguided message, and the media often uses it as a slogan. A recent case illustrates how literal children may be when given a specific message. The child in this case may have evaded his rescuers, because he ha
149: The Way We Talk To Kids Is So Simple Yet Effective
The words that we choose to use when talking to our kids need some thought and consideration. These words are highly influential and shape our kids attitudes, thoughts and feelings about their surroundings. Why then as parents, teachers or carers should we not at least stop and reflect on how we deliver our messages?
Children learn how to thin
150: Tips For Buying And Installing A Swing Set In Your Backyard
Children are not playing outside as much as they did many years ago. Now they are too busy playing video games, watching television, or surfing the internet. Many years ago you could see kids out playing in their front yards or riding their bikes down the street. Now it seems that nothing is available to grab a kid's attention long enough to kee
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