1,637 articles on "parent"

Labeling is Disabling: Achieving Congruent Communication

Labeling is Disabling: Achieving Congruent Communication by: Azriel Winnett A small town, somewhere in the world, was managed by a town council of seven or eight members. The council normally met once a week. One member - let's call him Bil...

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A Night Out For Mom & Dad

A Night Out For Mom & Dad by: Jennifer Shryock Is your babysitter watching the kids and your k9 family member? It is Saturday night and you have planned for a babysitter to entertain and care for your children while you have a date with your spo...

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I’m Sorry! Blame-Game or Accountability?

I’m Sorry! Blame-Game or Accountability? by: Sharon Ellison A powerful tool for health as we approach the new year can be to focus on giving and/or receiving only real apologies when we want to heal a rift with a family member, friend, or co-w...

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The Mystery and Charm of the Tooth Fairy

The legend and myth of the Tooth Fairy is a delightful part of our modern family culture. Kids dream about receiving a special gift or money from this charming, magical fairy. Adults fondly remember the Tooth Fairy as a wonderful childhood fantasy of...

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Educating Your Children: The Home Schooling Option

Educating Your Children: The Home Schooling Option by: Colin P An ever growing number of thoughtful parents are concerned about the status of public schools in many cites across North America. At the same time, a good number of families are stru...

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Are You Teaching Your Kids Table Manners?

First of all what are table manners? Different cultures dictate table manners, which guidelines are set for what is acceptable and not acceptable during mealtimes. Standards for following these guidelines are determined by each family within their h...

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Gifted Children: Do You Have A Gifted Child?

Gifted children are those kids whose talents, skills, potentials and abilities are so superior and exceptional that they set the child apart from their peers. Gifted children are often initially observed and identified when they excel in school, yet ...

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The Top 10 Tips on Hiring a Babysitter

Top 10 Tips on Hiring a Babysitter by: Dr. Clare Albright1. Encourage your babysitter by keeping their favorite foods/snacks on hand.Write a thank you card to your babysitters a couple of times a year. Experienced parents always say, "When ...

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What Divorce Parenting Practices is Best Appropriate for Toddlers

Toddlers, toddlers, toddlers! Very young, seems don't understand what is happening yet their development may be affected by parental divorce. During the first three years of life, children grow quickly and become mobile, learn language, begin to...

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Mommy & Baby: Styles Of Parenting

Mommy & Baby: Styles Of Parenting by: Kirsten Hawkins As a parent, you have the opportunity to set the tone in your home based on the style of parenting you choose. You can choose child-centered parenting or family-centered parenting—the diffe...

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