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What Are Reasonable Expectations of a Child?

To have reasonable expectations of our children is an important aspect of wise parenting. Reasonable expectations leave room for a child to be a child but understand they are on the road to learning to be a mature adult. Often I see parents who try to hold their children to a much higher standard than the child is able to accomplish or just the opposite, ask almost nothing from the child. Many parents who were forced to work hard as a child, either because of financial reasons or over-strict parents have vowed that their children will be allowed to just be ?kids? and enjoy life. May I tell you that there is a happy medium?

What is Child Sexual Abuse?

What is child sexual abuse? Any sexual activity that is imposed on a child by an adult or an adolescent is a sexual assault and abuse of the power of one person over another. This also includes experiences of child to child, teen to child, teen to teen, if there is an age difference of four or more years.

What is Incest?

Incest is sexual activity, ranging from fondling to intercourse, between family members who aren?t married to one another. State laws vary regarding the type of sexual activity and also on what constitutes the type of kinship that indicates incest rather than just sexual abuse.

Work Before Play

Many families, ours included, have learned that breakfast is eaten after we are dressed and have made our beds. Dressing and making a bed somehow only takes five minutes when done before breakfast and take forever if done after breakfast. If it is your child's job to see that the pets are fed and watered, he should be required to do that before he sits down to eat. Wise parents establish a time line for when you expect the job done. For instance, a phrase like, "By the time I take you to your baseball game," or, "Before you can turn on the TV," lets them know what you expect. That way the kids know the ground rules and they are measurable. If the task is not done within the time frame, they recognize there will be consequences, either natural or logical

The Secret, Unconscious Game Children and Parents Play Where No One Wins!

Did you know there's a game children and parents play all the time and yet, neither of them knows about it? This article discusses this unconscious, no-win game children play with their unknowing parents; how points get scored; why the game isn?t a good thing to play, and how parents can stop the game.

Parents Need to Vent Anger! Try These 4 Steps to Serenity

Parents are losing their self-control to anger. A friend called me today and told me a very troubling story. She told me on a T.V. news program she heard of a mother who was driving with her four year old child. The mother became angry with her child and couldn?t cope anymore with her child?s misbehaving. Finally the mother abruptly braked, stopping the car on a busy highway. She pulled over to the side of the highway, opened the door and pushed her child out of the car, slammed the door and just drove away! Luckily, someone saw this poor kid on the side of the highway, stopped and spoke to the child, had the police come by and the mother was eventually found. Unbelievable ? dropping your child off on a busy highway because you can?t cope with a four year old?s misbehaving or with your own anger!

Lets Pretend

Children explore the world around them and learn through pretend play. With so many passive activities like watching TV and playing video games, we sometimes need to encourage our children to pretend play. Here are a few suggestions on how to get those creative juices flowing for both you and your child.

Helping Your Child Cope With A Long-Term Illness

All children will likely have many different health problems during infancy and childhood: the flu, chicken pox, broken bones, stitches, ear infections, to name a few. For most children, these problems are mild ? they come and go without incident and with little disruption in a child?s daily life or routine. A chronic long-term medical problem is different and often doesn?t come alone, as children with serious medical illnesses are at risk of developing associated emotional problems. Learning to live with a chronic medical condition can be very challenging for a child, for parents, and for siblings and friends, and can lead to feelings of anger, fear and depression.

March of the Penguins - A Fun Learnig Tool

Everyone loves penguins. And now, everyone has a chance to see how penguins live in the highly entertaining documentary March of the Penguins. No need to tell the kids it?s educational.

A Chart for Everything

For every season, check, check, check,There is a chart, check, check, check, And a chart can replace some of your nagging. A chart for chores,A chart for grades.A chart for homework,A chart for hygiene.A chart for tracking tv.A chart for everything....I used to spend all of my seasons nagging. The song at our home used to sound like this:"Ron, did you brush your teeth? Joe, is your snack in your bookbag? Mike, are your gymclothes ready? Ash, have you done your reading log? Ron, did you finish your math? Ron, did you vacuum the living room? Joe, did you do your social studies? Joe, is the trash at the street? Mike, did you clean the bathroom? Ash, are the dishes put away? Ron, did you brush your teeth..."We had no time of silence and no time of peace. The constant sound of my voice annoyed ME, and I know it annoyed my kids. Multiply four kids, eight daily responsibilities, about three reminders per task, and I was averaging close to 100 nags per day. Since we posted the chart, I only have to ask, "Is your chart done?" Even on bad days, nagging is only a fraction of what it was before.During school, we have chores for daily work and charts for weekend work. In the summer we have a chore chart and a very popular television spreadsheet. The boys make their own charts for homework and grades. I also have charts for me; keeping up with what is required of me is hard to remember.Charts can be prepared on a spreadsheet or word document with chores and tasks written. Visual learners may benefit from charts generated using pictures. Whatever the method, charts can provide a tangible reminder that will make the difference between a task being completed, left hanging, or forgotten.Give every season a chart, and you may discover that it will help you find more time, including a time to speak of something besides chores and homework! We have an Excel spreadsheet with examples of different types of charts that I'd be happy to send you. Send an email to goaskmom AT goaskmom.com and request this free resource.

Parenting Your Teenager: Truth or Lie?

Attention all parents of teen-agers. Here is an important, groundbreaking and even shocking bulletin for you:

Why Fathers Are Such a Necessary Component in the Raising of Their Children.

The first year of a child?s life is the most crucial time for Dad?s to be present and loving and hugging his child. According to clinicians in the first year of birth babies relate to behaviors not language.

Over-Indulgence And Over-Attentiveness - Two Dangers Parents Must Avoid!

We're all familiar with the over-indulgent parent. Butthere's another parenting practice that can be equallyharmful: over-attentiveness.

Watch Your Language! - How Parents Can Help Kids Help Themselves

'I felt great until I walked into the classroom - then itall went wrong!'

Getting Through to Your Teenager

Have you ever watched your teenager make a mistake (that you?ve made yourself) after you?ve warned them at least a thousand times? Is there anything more frustrating as a parent?

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Media Mogul Tommy Mottola Finds New Star in EEBEE

media to enhance the development of our child. When I came across eebee, I knew that this was parenting 2.0 at its best, and would be an integral part of enhancing our baby's learning.' eebee DVDs, books and products are available at Barnes & Noble

Trying to change a broken record

Mias to get from my parents to our house. (Christine Schirato is Our Towns assistant editor. She welcomes parenting tips and stories at christines@ourtownonline.biz.) The Blog " Excavation " Fences " Fertilizer " " Fountains " Garden Tools " Landscaping

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Parenting Tip of the Day: Watch the sugar 2 days

This article is part of National's Holiday Guide Though I'm writing this with the holidays in mind, this is actually a good tip for any time - watch the amount of sugar your family ingests. According to the American Dietetic Association, the average

Media Mogul Tommy Mottola Finds New Star in EEBEE

media to enhance the development of our child. When I came across eebee, I knew that this was parenting 2.0 at its best, and would be an integral part of enhancing our baby's learning.'eebee DVDs, books and products are available at Barnes & Noble and FAO

Movie helps spotlight marriage ministries

children. In addition to encouraging couples to find ministries they can do together, churches can offer marriage and parenting classes and joint family activities that demonstrate that they value families, he said. They also can offer marriage

Media Mogul Tommy Mottola Finds New Star in EEBEE

Joost Adds 11 New Content Partners to Library

leading digital media studio develops, markets and distributes high-quality original web video networks and series, including the DadLabs parenting video network, The Green House green living network and the hit comic book comedy Kyle Piccolo. These

Media Mogul Tommy Mottola Finds New Star in EEBEE

Couple named adoptive family of the year

be without us,' she said. 'I'd love to see more people open their homes.' Foster and adoptive parenting is open to people in good physical and mental health, who are at least 21 years old, and are interested in opening their homes and hearts to a child.

The childcare factory

only available to the mother of the child, society confuses gender equality. Not only is the opportunity of parenting stolen away from fathers, but additional pressure is placed on mothers to take advantage of the leave on offer - shifting a decision

How to Tell Kids Santa's Sack Will Be Smaller

all the little families have to help out and spend less too. Even Santa has less. Brenda Nixon, parenting speaker and author of 'The Birth to Five Book: Confident Childrearing Right from the Start,' cautions against revealing too much detail. Be honest,

Favorite charities

Rieckencommunity leader and a former City Council member 'The Little Lambs Store program, which rewards parents for good parenting skills, is my favorite charity. Parents earn vouchers (to exchange) for basic baby items, such as diapers, wipes, safety

Marriage proposal got Keir Kurinsky a bride and a business, Sillycone Inc.

to specialty gift distributors. 'Their efforts helped my product get into several publications, including Better Homes and Gardens, Parenting magazine, Rachel Ray's magazine and Family Circle.' His mother, Cathy Kurinsky, is not surprised at his success.

The comfort and joy of the present

their own. Wise, experienced foster parents consistently point out that the path to success in every type of parenting is to observe and gain an understanding of a child's basic nature, his or her style in approaching life and responding to the world.

The Homeless Utilization Report

preventative action that serves to enable younger generations to prepare for life as adults, like the expansion of parenting education seminars and health care services. These kids arent being properly screened or treated, she said. They may not be

8-year-old has started kicking her daddy

violence or abuse of any kind, it's Mom and Dad's job to support each other's parenting efforts. That includes reinforcing visitation. If you can't do it, 50/50 custody is not for this child. East Bay residents Jann Blackstone-Ford, Psy. D., and her

Chief Sizer Doesn't Deny Public Safety Concerns In Portland Hope Meadows Social Experiment

and psychologists. Foster parents have rigorous continuing education and involvement with these professionals. They have extensive successful foster parenting experience. Hundreds of well-meaning people who believe that foster children 'just need a

iPod sales predicted to tumble even as shortages occur

Apple may have expected. Even in a rough economy, the iPod remains a practical gift?the buzz in my parenting circles is very iPod-centric. The highest demand comes for children newly arrived at middle- and high-school age. For many families, an iPod

Agony aunt takes tour of centre in Hemlington

to discuss the issues that affect them and we try to meet their needs - whether it's parenting advice, health support or a more specific concern, such as stopping smoking. 'The mums are fantastic and really enjoyed Denise's visit, taking full advantage

Prison Babies

data shows that 'the [co-habitation] of inmate mothers [and] their newborns can provide a positive environment that supports parenting and child development. However, the implications of our research show that mothers need supportive resources.' These

Buyer beware!

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Cathy Nappa of Liverpool is not new to parenting! She has three children, so when it comes to avoiding toys that are a potential hazard, Nappa knows what to do. 'I just normally go on the internet. I look up any research I can get, but

The CPS Chronicles: Abandoning kids at the park

sister getting even sloppy-drunker or your uncle in a huff. So what better place than our very own parenting blog? Okay folks, put on your righteousness hats (mine is ) and take your corners, because it's on. My stance on the park is simple. I believe

Prevention Services announces winter programs

Support Services, is pleased to announce its winter schedule of educational programs. Prevention Services staff have expertise in parenting, divorce adjustment and stress management. They provide services to individuals, families, businesses and

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Twins - Double The Trouble Or Double The Pleasure? Both!If You're Having Twins..is it double the headache, or double the joy? Probably both! Bring On The Music To Help Your Child Learn Faster And More EffectivelyDo you remember how you first learned the alphabet? I am quite sure that the majority of us learnt it by singing the ABC Song: 'ABCDEFG-HIJKLMNOP-QRS-TUV-WXY-and-Z...' The Science of Mother LoveA growing body of scientific evidence shows that the way babies are cared for by their mothers will determine not only their emotional development, but the biological development of the child's brain and central nervous system as well. The nature of love, and how the capacity to love develops, has become the subject of scientific study over the last decade. New data is emerging from a multitude of disciplines including neurology, psychology, biology, ethology, anthropology and neurocardiology. Something scientific disciplines find in common when putting love under the microscope is that in addition to shaping the brains of infants, mother's love acts as a template for love itself and has far reaching effects on her child's ability to love throughout life. Is a Mothers Love, Medicine?Minus all meningitis thoughts. The flu symptons were strong. Headache, burning fever and sore throat. So what does any natural mother do when their offspring takes ill. They smother him or her with a lot of TLC and would walk to the ends of the earth just to take away the pain and suffering. The Safest Stuffed Toys for the Kids on your Gift ListAlthough it's hard to say when the first stuffed dogs appeared, I would guess that it was soon after dogs were domesticated. We do know that as long as there have been children, there have been dolls, rattles, miniature weapons, and hand-made animals. Anthropologists have found evidence of toys dating back to the earliest records of human life. Identifying Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in the Classroom: Eight Things Teachers ShouldAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the phrase that is used to describe children who have significant problems with high levels of distractibility or inattention, impulsiveness, and often with excessive motor activity levels. There may be deficits in attention and impulse control without hyperactivity being present. In fact, recent studies indicate that as many as 40% of the ADD kids may not be hyperactive.� Your Company Vehicle is a Portable Bill Board; A word of advice on children passengersChild Safety Restraints and children in work vehicles Healthy Eating Alone Is Not The AnswerAlong with eating healthier we need to be more active. The two go hand in hand. Healthy eating + physical activity = a healthier mind and body. How Much Water are You Wasting?Are you being smart about water conservation? Do you consider yourself an environmentally conscious person? Well, how do you wash your car? Do you do it in your driveway? If you wash your car in your driveway with a garden hose and shut-off nozzle, you will use five gallons of water to fill your soap bucket to get suds. You will then wet down your car for two minutes or more, soap your car and then rinse the car for four minutes or more. If the garden hose has 60 PSI of pressure or more it puts out a minimum of ten gallons of water per minute (GPM). The total amount of water usage is as follows: Life Lessons Learned in My UnderwearFor several years now, I've told the following story as a keynote presentation when I do speaking engagements: Diet Sodas And How They Can Affect KidsMany of us have grown up drinking caffeinated diet sodas as an alternative to sugary regular sodas. We figure this is a better choice rather than loading our and our children's bodies with large quantities of sugar. Whilst diet sodas do help us avoid a sugar overload (which can lead to weight gain) we should also be aware of the effects of caffeine contained in many cola flavored diet sodas. Clean Kid Syndrome - Does Your Child Suffer from it?The learning and development of Australian kids is under threat because they're not playing outdoors, engaging in constructive, creative play. Parenting: The Road I ChoseTripping over the shoes and toys that seem to clutter my living room floor on a constant basis, just seems to be part of the game of parenting. I realize it doesn't have to be that way. I could spend my time picking up after the little hon-yocks, and screaming at them to do their chores, but it's more fun my way. (I never know where I'm going to land.) A Dangerous EnvironmentThe internet is a dangerous place for your children. Don't even begin to believe that your child is safe. There are more dangers than you can possibly imagine waiting to lure children to their doom. You had better be aware of what's happening and take steps to shield them from the danger ... if you don't, your child's sanity and safety are at serious risk. My Dads SecretsFrom the book Spider's Night on the Boom Scolding: One of Communications Tools of Last Resort(Excerpted from Jim Rohn's 2004 Weekend Leadership Event) Role Models for Your TeenBy the time your children reach their teens, there is only a limited amount of time left to influence them and get them started in life in the right direction. How NOT to Motivate Your Children and StudentsChaim Ginott was a schoolteacher whose ideas and observations helped to bring about a near revolution in the way teachers interact with their young charges. Learning Responsibility is a Lifelong ProcessLearning responsibility is an ever widening and lifelongprocess. The Ten Things That Successful Parents Do1. They are leaders as well as parents. They don't rely on the schools, the government, television, the movies or music to teach their children values and the difference between right and wrong. They do it themselves.

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