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Articles in Home | Family And Home | Parenting articles Title|Newest|Oldest Playing Safe - Avoiding Toys Made by Children in The Third World  By : Sharon Jacobsen 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? Are You Addicted to Your Children  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Is it possible to be using our children addictively? Anything that we use to get love, avoid pain, and fill up inner emptiness can become an addiction – even our children! If your children are your whole life – if you don’t have a strong spiritual connection with a personal source of love and guidance, as well as other relationships and interests that you are passionate about, you might be using your children to fill an empty place within you. Authoritarian Parenting, Permissive Parenting, or Loving Parenting  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Angie was brought up by rigid, authoritarian parents who kept her on a tight leash. They rarely considered her feelings about anything, showing a complete lack of empathy and compassion for her feelings and desires. If she came home five minutes late from school or from an activity, she was punished. Yelling and hitting were their favorite forms of punishment. Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Demanding children – children who have entitlement issues – seem to be common these days. Like the obnoxious child, Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, who was constantly demanding that her father get her whatever she wanted (“I want an Umpa Lumpa! Get it for me NOW!”), we hear many children today uttering the fairly constant refrain, “I want ….! Give it to me! Get it for me, now!” They seem to be masters at instilling guilt in their parents through phrases such as “It’s not fair!” or “You don’t love me!” or “What about what I want?”, or by getting angry, shutting down or cry The Challenges of Single Parenting  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Single parents have a far greater challenge - they have to be both mother and father to the child. Mothering energy is that energy that nurtures while fathering energy is that energy that protects in the world - that is, earning money, setting boundaries with others, speaking up for oneself. While our society often defines women as the nurturers and men as the protectors, both men and women are capable of both nurturing and protecting in the world. The Courage to Be a Loving Parent  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. It takes great courage to stay loving to ourselves and others when faced with others’ angry and closed behavior. It especially take courage when the people we are dealing with are our own children. Yet unless we have the courage to come up against our children’s anger, resistance, and withdrawal, we will give ourselves up and not take care of ourselves to avoid their uncaring reactions. Putting Some Thought into Your Children's Birthday Gifts  By : giftexpert Giving your children gifts that say “I appreciate who you are” will not only help build a stronger bond between you, but will also teach them to respect themselves and their uniqueness. Empty Nest Syndrome  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Paula’s last child had just gone off to college and Paula was struggling with a deep inner emptiness. While she knew this day was coming, she was not really prepared for the intense hollowness that welled up within. After all, she had a life of her own. Her work as an occupational therapist, which she had gone back to after all her three children were in school, was fulfilling to her. She was fortunate in having been able to schedule her time to be home when her children came home from school so she could take them to their various activities. Is It Okay to Spoil Your Kids  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. We are not giving love to our children when we give them everything they want on the material level. Parents often think they are loving their children when they pile them up with all the toys or activities they desire, but what is the actual result of indulging our children in this way? Love, Food, and Kids  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Forty years ago I became very interested in health and nutrition. I had been a sickly child and I had hated being sick. As a low-energy young adult, I had decided to do something about my health, so after reading some wonderful books on nutrition, I proceeded to completely change what I ate. I started to shop at the only little health food store in Los Angeles – Whole Foods was years away! I threw out all packaged food and ate only natural, fresh organic products – when I could get them. Is Mothering Wearing You Out  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. I always wanted to have children and I was completely thrilled when I had my first child. Nothing, however, prepares a mother for what it’s like to be responsible for a child 24/7. Parenting Starts Before Pregnancy  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Parenting does not start once the child is born. Good parenting starts even before getting pregnant. It starts by caring about what you eat, how much exercise and sleep you get, and by making sure that you are taking responsibility for your feelings of anxiety and stress. Your baby will feel what you feel, so learning how to be in peace and joy before getting pregnant is part of good parenting. Parenting Yourself When You Have Small Children  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. There’s no doubt about it - parenting small children takes a lot of time. So much time that it’s very easy to forget about your child within. Yet you cannot be a really good parent while forgetting about your own feelings, needs and well-being. Parents - Who's Looking Out For You  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. I couldn’t stop thinking about Marcy after my phone session with her. I was really worried about her. Parents - What Kind of Role Model Are You  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Many parents today really try to be better parents than their parents were. They attempt to be there for their children - to listen to them, support them, spend time with them, as well as hold and nurture them. Their children grow up feeling loved and valued by these loving parents, yet often these same children struggle as adults in many areas of their lives. I have numerous clients who tell me that they had wonderful parents who truly loved and nurtured them, yet these clients are struggling with their work, their relationships, or their lives in general. Why is this? Protecting Your Child's Innocence  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. We love our children and we want them to be safe – safe from people who could harm them and destroy their innocence. At the same time we don’t want to scare them and perhaps create timidity or nightmares. How can we protect them without harming them? Seeing The Souls of Your Children  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. At times like this you might want to remember who your children really are. You might want to remember that your children are spiritual beings with eternal souls, who courageously came here to evolve their souls in love through the earthly experience. You might want to remember that they are wonderful, loving, creative beings who are learning how to operate on the planet in their little bodies. Validating vs. Indulging Children's Feelings  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Those of us on a personal growth path don’t want to do the same thing to our children. We want our children to feel safe in expressing their feelings. We want them to know that what they feel matters to us, that their feelings are important to us. The problem is that sometimes children use their feelings to manipulate their parents, and parents sometimes get confused between validating their children’s authentic feelings and indulging the feelings intended to manipulate. Do You Want Your Children to Be Like You  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Do you want your children to be like you? As a parent, it is very important to take a look at what you are role modeling for your children – not only regarding how you treat others, but how you treat yourself. If there are certain values that you want your children to have when they grow up, they are far more likely to have your values if they deeply respect you. Kid Time And Couple Time  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. If the real reason for not spending time together is truly about not enough time, then you need to consider how you can get help, such as hiring a neighborhood teenager, to do some chores or spend some time with young children. Parents, Kids And Time Alone  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Many people grow up not knowing how to be alone with themselves. Because they were either always in front of a TV or being entertained by their parents, they never discovered how to “play by themselves.” Tips For Discreet Breastfeeding In Public  By : Carrie Lauth If you're a new Mom who is nursing your baby you may be nervous about doing so in public. Or perhaps you are disturbed by media reports of women who are harassed for breastfeeding in public and are considering pumping your milk to give your baby when you leave home. Here are some tips for discreet breastfeeding that have worked for many Moms. Hopefully they will help you feel more comfortable nursing in public so you can avoid the inconvenience of pumping and preparing ... How To Potty Train In Two Days  By : Carrie Lauth Ah, potty training! Go to a local bookseller and you will find dozens of books on the subject. Search the Net and there are thousands of websites with information on how to do it stress free. There are even people who are capitalizing on a parent's frustration with potty training by offering to do it for you, for a hefty sum! I honestly can't imagine anything more unseemly than paying someone to teach my child to "go". Ewwww!!! I have successfully potty trained 3 kid... Raising Baby On The Cheap  By : Carrie Lauth Have you ever read those reports on the cost of raising a child? The last time I checked, I was told that it would cost the astronomical figure of $430,470 to raise my baby... and that didn't include college tuition! The people who come up with these figures must not be very creative. Some of the best things you can do for your child are free or very inexpensive. Here are some tips for raising kids on the cheap. 1) Breastfeed You can save roughly $1,000 in formula... The Laid Back Parents Guide To Teaching Your Child To Read  By : Carrie Lauth At first I thought of titling this article "The Lazy Parent's Guide" but then I realized that most parents aren't lazy, but they may have a slightly different philosophy about children and learning. If you're a big reader yourself or if you're homeschooling, you're probably concerned about how to teach your child to read. Reading is one of the most important skills a person can learn, and a great joy in life. My laid-back methods of teaching a child to read: 1) Be a ... Old-Fashioned Ways to Inspire Children  By : Nicole Dean "Walk through any toy store and you will see walls and walls of toys that are loud -- toys that require batteries, have flashing lights, or that look like your child's favorite movie character. What is there for parents who want to raise children with imagination and curiosity? I'll tell you what we do. We choose to fill our houses with the following old-fashioned items. Encouraging Your Child to Write  By : Nicole Dean How in the world do you get your child to write? This is the battle cry of many parents. A lot of imagination, with a little bribery (or praise) is all you need to get your child writing. We'll supply the imagination. The praise and bribery is all up to you. How To Throw The Best Baby Shower In 3 Easy Steps  By : Linda Harrison Here’s a really simple way to throw the best baby shower possible and really wow your friends and family members. Throwing a winning baby shower shouldn’t be more work than it needs to be. However, there are 3 steps to follow to the letter to ensure that the baby shower is special for everyone involved. Sticking to these 3 steps will make sure that your baby shower goes off without a hitch and that you can sleep in peace knowing that you did everything right. 1. Use ballo... Dealing with Parental Stress  By : Trevor Dumbleton One of the biggest problems with having children is the remarkable fact that they tend to be the source of parental stress. This is, obviously, the unique stress that comes from being a parent and having to worry about the fact that your kids are growing up, learning new things, living their lives their own way, and -- all too often -- figuring out things the hard way. In addition, you have to worry about your kids making the right decisions, staying out of trouble, and just generally turning into human beings just like you. Needless to say, this tends to create a lot of parental stress. Parent and Teachers Guide to Child Safety  By : Wayne McDonald Your child’s safety is at risk. Parents and teachers should be prepared for quick, immediate action with the best Public Health Information. Nightmares? Night Terrors? What's the difference?  By : Wendy Owen There is a huge difference between nightmares and night terrors. There is also a difference in the way they are best handled by the parent or carer. How do I know if my Child is Ready to be Potty Trained?  By : Mary Eule Not sure if you or your child is ready for potty training? Learn helpful tips for ensuring successful - and joyful - results. How to Teach Your Children to Beat Stress  By : Art Turner Parents and teachers have the responsibility to model behaviors and teach skills that will enable children to be productive, accepting, healthy, and resilient. There are eight key lessons children should learn that virtually guarantee they will grow up to be resilient and productive adults. Why Parents Need Keylogger Software  By : Michael Ryan Children use computers for homework, surf the web at their leisure and socialize through instant messaging - activities which are often outside direct parental control and by themselves leave little or no record of their occurrence. If parents want to know how their children are using their computer they are faced with either banning a child's access entirely or being physically present at all times. Fortunately, inexpensive and easy-to-use keylogger software is available to solve this problem. My Gay Children - A Parents Perspective  By : Susan Dean Finding out you have gay children is for most of us unsuspecting parents a life changing experience. How much it changes our life depends on many factors. I know personally how it does change your life as I do have gay children. Not Just Parenting: Good Parenting  By : James Monahan As what happens in the past is what influences the future, it is the duty, and moral obligation of the parents to provide good parenting to their children to equip them for the future. The Absentee Parent - Parenting From A Distance  By : Anne Wolski This article aims to give non-custodial parents some ideas on keeping in contact with their children after separation or divorce Breaking Down The Communication Barriers With Your Kids  By : Anne Wolski Just a short article giving ideas on how to keep the communication lines open with your kids Choosing a Safe Babysitter  By : Amanda Baker Hiring a babysitter can be one of the most important choices you have to make for your children. What Is Acne - A Brief Users Guide For Parents, Teens And The Rest Of Us  By : Mark MacKay A brief non-technical explanation of acne and the various types and classifications. Relaxing for Mothers  By : Amanda Baker There's a saying - if Mom's not happy, no one's happy. What Does ADHD Look Like?  By : Angie Dixon Sometimes it's hard to know if your child has ADHD or is just a "normal kid." Below are some symptoms of ADHD, taken according to the National Institutes of Mental Health. If your child fits this profile AND you and your child are having difficulties because of the possible ADHD symptoms, it might be a good idea to see a doctor qualified to diagnose ADHD in children. Talking to Your ADHD Child's Teacher  By : Angie Dixon 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. Does Your Child Daydream Too Much? ADHD and Inattention  By : Angie Dixon Sometimes I think my ADHD son is never in the same world I'm in. And since I have ADHD myself, I'm not sure I'm even in the same world as everyone else! Is Your Child Lazy Or Is It ADHD?  By : Angie Dixon Having grown up with undiagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), I know how it feels to be labeled "lazy" when you're really just fighting ADHD and doing the best you can to fit your ADHD square peg into the round hole of life. ADHD Moms of ADHD Kids--Giving Yourself a Break  By : Angie Dixon 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 our lunches--AGAIN." Homeschool programs could be the best way to educate your children  By : Keily Rice A number of parents and schoolkids moan about the condition of today's schools and colleges. Violence, disciplinary problems and drugs are just a few of the issues that prey on our minds and scare children and students. Is home-schooling better for our kids and just why would that be? 5 Reasons For Parents To Love Audio Books  By : Carrie Lauth Quick pop quiz! How can you accomplish the following things with the push of a button: Help your kids improve their reading skills? Grow their vocabulary? Help them sit quietly (willingly!)? and Entertain them too? Easy- Play audiobooks! That's right Mom and Dad, listening to books on tape provide all these benefits and more. Did you know that for a significant part of their childhood, your kids' intelluctual capacity will be greater than their reading a... Tips For Selecting A Good Day Care  By : Adwina Jackson Selecting a daycare is one of the most important decisions you’ll make before returning to the workforce. Why? The center you choose will ultimately be responsible for your child’s well being and safety the 5-9 hours a day they are left in the care of the center. Whether you are looking for a home child care provider or an official daycare center, there are several things you should keep in mind before signing your children up for care. Location – first and foremo... Common Childhood Illnesses… What To Look For  By : Adwina Jackson Children are very susceptible to illnesses, in part because their immune systems are not fully mature. Breastfeeding of course provides some immunity to common illnesses, but nowadays most children are weaned by the time they are 1 year old. Children also have a habit of exploring the world around them with their mouths and their hands. Anything that comes into contact with their mouth and hands can potentially cause an illness. The good news is that the more your... [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]»	Publish for Free Sign Up For Free Learn More Authors and Writers Submit Articles Submission Guidelines Link to Us Member Login U Publish Store Publishers Article RSS Feeds Link to Us Contact Us More Link to Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service Submission Guidelines Top Authors Popular Articles Article Aids We Recommend SubmitYourArticle iSnare Article Marketer Published.com Article Directories Word Count Utility Search U Publish by: Title Author Keyword

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