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Coping With Teen Bullying By : In the past, bullying was perceived as a fact of life and that kids should learn to just deal with it. Nowadays, a new problem arises as teens and even young children are resorting to violence against others to release their stress and tensions brought on by the bullying they endure. In some of these cases, the children have resorted to suicide because they don’t feel there’s any other way to deal with what they’re feeling. Here’s how you can help: Watch your child’s be... America's Youth Drowning In Happiness By : When it comes to our children’s happiness, less is more. That’s the surprising perspective of one Chicago psychologist concerned about the rising rates of youth depression and anxiety. “Millions of well-intentioned parents have made life harder for their children by shielding the kids from every kind of unhappiness,” according to Aaron Cooper, Ph.D., co-author of a new book on the dangers when parents make happiness the most important thing. “These parents try to soften... Poynt Contest Could Help Pay Your Mortgage By : As the sub-prime mortgage crises continues to imperil the beleaguered US economy, North American homeowners may get some relief, from an unlikely source, online. Calgary based, Multiplied Media Corporation, [TSX-V: MMC] has designed a promotion to market their local search service, Poynt and help struggling homeowners make their mortgage payments at the same time. It's generous, and ingenious; it's a game with real prizes. In their persistent search for 'early adopters' the e... Mom Guilt - How To Stop It By : Mommy guilt is one of the most common feelings mothers go through at some time. Moms will feel guilt for not being able to provide the very best for their children. This makes them see themselves as inferior at being a parent as other moms. Just remember that you are not alone. There are many other moms who go through the same thing. Here are some ways to help combat the mommy guilt before it takes over your self esteem. Be nice to yourself – Every mom has experienced a mo... Helping Teens Deal With Peer Pressure By : Parents spend a lot of time teaching their kids right from wrong. They show them what they think is right and hope they can keep their children from falling for negative peer pressure. Even though we work hard at raising our children to do what’s right, they will still make mistakes along the way. It’s not feasible to expect them not to make mistakes, but we can still help them learn to stay on track by utilizing some techniques to avoid peer pressure. Some children will b... Setting Boundaries For Your Kids By : A two year tries to touch something you’ve told him a hundred times is off-limits. A ten year old goes beyond the perimeters you’ve set for her in the neighborhood. A sixteen year old stays out a half hour past his curfew. No matter what age your kids are, the boundaries you set for them are bound to be tested. As the parent, the reasons for these restrictions are obvious. You don’t want your toddler to touch an outlet because he might get hurt. You prohibit your ten-year-... Video Security And Your Teens By : Teens are too old to be babysat, but they still need your parental guidance. You have to know what they are up to and who their friends are. If you think that you have no problem with your teens because they are glued to the computer all day, you better beware. There's online mischief you'll never know about, unless you have your video security extended to their rooms. Teens and the Dangers Lurking in the Net Young people are spending more time on their PCs. First, they... Homework: A Mother's Day Tribute By : Susan Kruger As Mother's Day approaches and "spring fever" is settling in, I thought it would be appropriate to reflect on the significant roles that mothers (and fathers) play in homework. As a young student, I had my share of homework arguments with my mom. As an adult, I have become more and more appreciative of the tenacity my mother had to put up with me and my frustration towards homework. I have also discovered a few things I wish she could have understood when I was crying over... Superman Birthday Party Ideas By : Superman is arguably the super hero of all super heros, so naturally any boy would want to celebrate his birthday Superman style. Whip a Superman Birthday Party faster than Clark Kent can find a phone booth to change in. These decorating tips, menu ideas and party games will keep to to party theme while still being just as easy as any other birthday party planning. Invitations Idea #1 - Find clip art of the Superman logo (Big S on his chest). Make a note card invitation... Parenting Advice - 8 Ways To Grow Healthy Children By : Parenting can have it's highs and lows throughout childhood development. Keep in mind that as the parent, you are the single most important factor in determining how your children grow up. This article will help show you a couple ways to grow healthier children. 1) Be a positive role model. If you are practicing healthy habits, it tends to be a lot easier to convince your children to do the same. Keep in mind that children tend to repeat actions that they see their role mo... Potty Training-a Simple 4 Step Formula For Initiating Toilet Training By : “I’m so done with diapers!” groans a mother as she looks at the high price tag on the jumbo pack of diapers. “Is it time for my child to start potty training?” Potty training is a big milestone for children. But how do parents know when to start? Intuition, expectations, common sense and observation play key roles in initiating potty training. Step #1-Create a Parent/Child Team Potty training is a combined effort between parent and child. Some parents may assume that... Spring Into Action With The Whole Family! By : Finally, after months of being cooped up indoors, Spring is on the horizon! Fresh air, sunshine, warmer temperatures…the chance for my kids to run and play outside to release the pent-up energy they’ve been storing up all winter. More than that, though, I welcome the opportunity to take off a few added “winter” pounds. I’m ashamed to say that a half-inch of dust has settled on the treadmill. The gloomy winter days just haven’t provided much motivation to hop on and start... Technology Togetherness By : We all have special recollections from our childhoods of special times spent with our families – making forts, cooking together, playing board games. Some memories are quirky, some silly, and some sentimental. Although those moments are long past, the memories linger. And now that we’re parents ourselves, we want to create the same kinds of memories for our kids. Unfortunately, the easy and carefree days we remember from our own youth seem to have transformed into busy and... Developing Godly Friendships By : When my husband and I rededicated our lives to the Lord fourteen years ago, a strange thing happened. We stopped going to bars. I quit smoking. We got our swearing under control. Because the Holy Spirit was now living on the inside of us, the non-God-honoring things we did before didn’t appeal to us anymore. Something else happened that stung a little: the friends we hung around with suddenly viewed us as “boring.” As a result, they started calling less frequently. When we... Gender Prediction With The Chinese Birth Calendar By : Zhang Xiao Hong The Chinese Birth Calendar is such an amazing discovery that it is still used widely across the world as a way to predict the sex of your expected baby. Although there are many ways to predict the sex of your child with rapidly increasing knowledge in the field of science, such as the use of modern ultrasound systems, the Chinese Birth Chart has been said to be as accurate as 99%. Given that the age of the Chinese Birth Calendar is truly unknown, it is still an accurate tool ... Why Should You Cloth Diaper Your Baby? By : Why go the extra step when diapering your baby? Don’t parents have enough things to worry about? Those are two excellent questions. But what if I changed them up a bit and asked them this way: Would you take an extra step if it were healthier for your baby, the environment and your pocketbook? What if you never had to worry about running out of diapers and needing to make a middle of the night diaper run? When first introduced to the idea of cloth diapering, I didn’t... Top Three Mistakes Parents Make When Dealing With Separation Anxiety By : Saying goodbye is one of the most difficult tasks that people learn in life. Learning to handle separation is an emotionally difficult task that begins in infancy. Too often, parents and caregivers mishandle the child’s transition between them, and the child is left feeling scared and abandoned. “Maybe mommy isn’t ever coming back.” Failing to provide the necessary support that children need, to separate well, may have a negative effect on the child’s future relationships.... Baby Gift Sets - Teach Your Child The Value Of Caring By : You should teach your kids the value of 'caring'. And you must be able to raise kids that genuinely empathize with the people around them. Sad to say, this goal is not too easy to accomplish anymore, not when there is too much violence and apathy in these modern times, and not when you can't totally shield your child from the negative influence of the media. But don't get discouraged just yet. Every child is hardwired to care for other people. You only need to tap this inn... Baby Gifts - Bond With Your Baby For A Better Tomorrow By : Bonding with your baby should be a natural process. But this is all that it is sometimes, a 'should be'. Attachment does not always come naturally between parent and child. Some parents do have to exert conscious efforts to bond with their children. And exert extra efforts you must. It is during a person's infancy that the development of attachment is most important. It is important to note that what you do today holds important implications on the person that your baby is... Quality Parenting By : When you raise a child, you are creating the future. Not just his or her future, but everyone's future. The results of your parenting will ripple and spread through the years, affecting thousands, and eventually millions of people. If you want the future to be better than the present, then you had better learn the principles of quality and how they apply to being a parent, for that is all that quality is: making things better. No matter how good or not-so-good parent you a... The Five Senses Of Bonding With Your Baby By : I didn’t fully comprehend the need - or the satisfaction that came with it - to bond with my child until he was born and I held him for the very first time. But although the bonding began that day in the delivery room, it didn’t end there. The parent-baby bonding process takes time. But that process will probably be one of the most rewarding times your life. The moments when your baby stops crying when he sees you walk around the corner, smiles at you for the first time, a... There Is Strength In A Herd By : Timothy L. Carver I once was asked to speak to a group of teenage boys about the importance of families. I am a high school religion teacher and often speak to teens. But this assignment made me nervous because I knew it was a topic the boys weren't excited to hear. Minutes before speaking I had an unusual experience. A visual image came to my mind as though someone had turned on a television set in my brain. I clearly saw a scene you might see on the Discovery Channel -- it was a lion scat... Children And Chores – Do You Delegate? By : A few generations ago, children were commonly expected to help around the house. When society was mainly based on agricultural endeavors, children were expected to help around the farm as well. Our society has changed and so has our expectation of our children. Learning to delegate household chores to children can benefit both the children and the parents. Let’s admit it, mom and dad work hard all day. Facing household chores in the evening can take away time that should b... Here’s How To Help Boost Your Teens Self Esteem By : Many people suffer from self-esteem issues. Teens are often more effected by esteem issues. They are going through changes, both physically and mentally. This can radically effect how they view them selves and their capabilities. Self-esteem is more than how a teen views their appearance. It is how they view themselves as a whole. It could be how they see themselves in academics, sports or performance based activities. Doing well in these areas can build self-esteem, but m... Helping Your Teen To Overcome Depression By : Statistics on teenagers suffering from depression and other mental ailments are alarming. Various studies suggest that 1 in 4 teens suffer from some sort of mental illness. Teenage mental illness, to include depression, can have dire consequences. Teenage suicide is on the rise. It is the third leading cause of death in the age bracket of 15 to 24 years. Dealing with depression in teens is an important step in reducing these numbers in our society. Many things can lead to ... Family Time - The Glue That Holds Families Together By : With our busy life styles, finding family time can be hard. Most homes these days are two income homes. Kids are booked with activities from school to church to sports. The older the children are, the harder it seems to schedule family time with everyone in one place. Family time is an important bonding time. It helps parents stay in touch with what is going on in their kid’s lives. It helps the children bond with each other and their parents. It is a significant element ... Become Your Child’s First Teacher for Giving Excellent Morals and Education? By : Neelima Reddy Parents are the first teachers to children, from where they learn excellent morals and education. For ensuring proper development of your child, you need to get involved in your child education, attend parent’s meeting regularly, get involved in child activities, and also become your child’s advocate. How To Survive Grocery Shopping With Kids In Tow By : “Before kids I used to happily peruse the supermarket aisles, slowly selecting interesting new items, scrutinizing labels and creating a few evening meals in my head as I shopped. Now I have two small kids and my creative shopping days are over. I run through the store and I am lucky if I get half of the essentials that I need to get through the week,” writes a frustrated mom when asked about her biggest daily stressors. With small children in tow, visits to the supermarke... Children And Fundraising – How To Get Your Child Involved By : Veronica Scott Many of us experienced school fundraisers as kids. We had the task of going door to door selling chocolate bars, magazine subscriptions, wrapping paper and more to raise money for our schools or activities. While we still have fundraisers, the methods of fundraising have changed. Going door to door is quickly becoming outdated and the focus for methods has shifted drastically. As a parent, you might find yourself still working in fundraisers. It’s a fine line between ma... Talking With Kids About Illness By : I asked the doctors, "So how do I talk to my children about their illness? What do I tell them when they ask questions about how long they'll live?" And they said, "Treat it just like when kids ask questions about sex- answer them on a 'need-to-know basis'." "Okay," I thought, "I can do that." I figured that my kids are young so I'll have plenty of time to figure it out. But then, as we were driving down the road one day, a question came out of the blue: "Mommy, how does ...
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