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The Right Tool for the JobVisual-spatial learners are the delightful little darlings (and big darlings, too, seems you can’t outgrow this) in our lives who crave for time with such joys as building, painting, drawing, daydreaming, dancing, music making, and letting their creative imaginations soar. They struggle to find the time or inclination to put their clothes away, maintain some degree of organization (at least what passes as organization in the rest of the free world), and you can forget altogether about punctuality. They have the most incredible, “A-Ha!” moments of discovery, invention and problem solving, but the skills of managing a time schedule or showing their work may absolutely elude them. They march to their own drummer and virtually nothing you do will convince them it may be offbeat. This is an E-Ticket Ride! The Rollercoaster that is Parenting Gifted ChildrenIf you’ve just learned (likely confirming your deepest intuition) that your child is, in fact, gifted, you’ve just found yourself on one of the most thrilling rollercoasters of parenting. A ride fraught with anticipation and anxiety, valid concern and moments of sheer bravado—this is an E-ticket ride! Chores For Your ChildrenChildren should be taught responsibility. You can teach your children to be responsible by giving them chores to do. Birthday Party Theme Packages Effectively Bundle Birthday Party Supplies and DecorationsBirthyday party theme packages are sets of supplies and decorations that are vivid, affordable and easy to deploy. Theme packages contain all of the supplies and decorations necessary for throwing a great birthday party for your child. Making Time CountChildren are a gift from God, a gift that cannot ever be matched. Do your children feel your love always? Does your Child Struggle in School? You Can Get Extra Help for FreePerhaps your child is struggling academically; perhaps behaviorally. You know, either way, that extra help is in order or your child will suffer long-term consequences. A referral to the IEP Team may be your solution. Asperger's Syndrome and Unequal Reaction to PainAs Parents, Teachers and Professionals of children with Asperger’s Syndrome we are all familiar with the enigma of their unequal reaction to pain and injury. A stubbed toe or paper cut may set off a pain response (crying, screaming, and sobbing) such as is equalled by the loss of a limb; yet a burst ear drum or broken limb may go seemingly unnoticed. The Art Of ParentingParenting children and teens takes courage, committment and patience. Are you up for the challege? A Happy Family Begins with TrustNo matter how you think your family works, kids and adults both care about the decision making process. In order for there to be buy-in, peace and support in your family the decision process must ultimately be perceived as fair Parents Taking an Active Role in Child's EducationWe have got to 'step up to the plate' when it comes to our child's/children's education!As a divorced mother of 2, I decided early on that I would take an active role in my children's education.Don't allow your child to be 'left behind' -teach them all that YOU can teach them and they will latch on to the rest! Curbing Maladaptive Behavior in SchoolDoes your child exhibit behavioral difficulties in school? Are you tired of those phone calls home? If so, your child may need a Behavioral Intervention Plan. Our Daughter's BoyfriendIt was a big night when our daughter brought her first official boyfriend around for dinner. Kids Games: Video Games SelectionDrawing a line between what is right and what is wrong is the responsibility by parents to their children. This also goes with what type of movies and television shows the children should watch and what are not. Five Ways to Combat Peer Pressure on KidsAs children move toward adolescence the need to fit in with and identify with a group of peers outside their family becomes even stronger.While the increased influence of peers is a normal part of development they can sometimes use some help to resist the pressure to conform that’s placed on them. Keeping Kids Away From Electonic ScreensThe biggest factor affecting children’s play habits is the revolution in sedentary entertainment options- television, computers and video games. There are ways to limit the amount of screens that children watch. Combatting Children's Pester PowerChildren place a great deal of pressure on each other to acquire the latest fashion item, toy or foodstuff. Invariably, it is parents who are the butt of this pressure as children turn to them to fund their consumer-driven lifestyles. Goth KidsYour kid is attracted to Goth. What is it and should you be worried? Spiritual Parenting: A Journey Deep into Your HeartWhat does spiritual parenting entail? This article discusses the benefits of spiritual parenting for child and parent. Single Parenting: Effects of Single Parenting and Tips for SuccessSingle parents can function both as mom and dad. An inspirational article that gives important tips for single parents. Parenting Style: Is Your Parenting Style Reactive Or Responsive?Explores the different parenting styles and their weaknesses. Proposes a new style based on connection and caring. Foster Parenting - Three Tips for Foster ParentsFoster parenting is a challenging, yet rewarding job. This article offers tips to help parents understand the unique needs of their foster child, so they can create a relationship based on love and trust. Martial Arts for Children - A Note to Parents About Motivation Problems and Child DevelopmentOften parents of children in martial arts, or other educational activities, experience resistence from their child that may appear as though the child doesn't want to do it anymore. The parent's frustration turns to confusion as the child's resistence turns to excitement when they're actual in class. Why is this? Tapping Your Child's Inner MotivationThis article addresses some practical concerns raised by parents in response to my suggestion that praising too much is actually counter-productive while trying to motivate our children. "But if I stop giving my children praise and rewards they won’t be motivated to do anything!" Children's Playhouses Are Back!Somewhere in our busy lives, we often forget one of the most important factors in child development, play time! Investing in a children's playhouse can help expand their creativity, cognitive growth and IQ. Praise: Can Too Much Damage a Child's Self-Esteem?When we step in too quickly and too often with praise, the
path to the child’s internal source of validation may become overgrown with weeds and hard to find. He or she may lose sight of the satisfaction of accomplishment for its own sake, and become dependent upon validation from ‘out there’. Surviving the Step FamilyTo survive and have a successful marriage is no easy task. Stir in children from a previous marriage, ex-spouses, ex-in-laws, and the extra baggage from previous relationships and you will realize just how different the family is. Bad Mama BluesMaybe people don’t get up and dress their babies in kilts in order to practice their jigs. But maybe they do. And this is what I fear. Frumpy MamaWherein I lament the fact that I have become frumpy and quite frankly, less than fashionable. I blame the baby, as we all do. Parental Controls - Everyone Wants Their children to be Safe OnlineSince children of all ages use the Internet, there are a lot of parental control software packages available to help parents make sure their children have a safe, fun and enriching experience online, while limiting access to some features of the Internet.Records: 931-959 from 959