Children & the Scary Sights & Sounds of Halloween by J Gardener As autumn approaches, the signs of Halloween are everywhere. Nowadays, by late August, merchants are already gearing up for one of the most lucrative retailing seasons of the whole year. And, it's no longer just about kids trick-or-treating on one night in late October-Halloween is now an occasion whose celebration spans weeks and generations, with parties, Author's Biography: ... Single Parent Dating by Cheryl Ashbrook Many people find dating as a single parent tough, but it can also be a daunting prospect dating a single parent! However, by following a few simple guidelines, you can make the relationship with your new partner and their kids a fulfilling and successful one. You need to be able to accept your partner as part of a family deal. For them dating as a single parent will be tricky at times and the children will need to come first. However, dont be too disappointed when plans come unstuck because ... Oral Sex the Casual Sex by Terrance Lile (Uncle Terry) For many years, guys and gals have been having sexual intercourse. When two people have had sex, their intimacy will take them to the next level. While oral sex, both fellatio and cunnilingus was once considered a higher form of intimacy and part of intercourse, it is much different today. In recent years, oral sex is expected among couples, regardless of age. After all, who are we kidding? Oral sex is not about relationships anymore. The blowjob has become as common as a kiss on the cheek. Inst ... Bedtime!...But Mom I'm Not Tired! by J Gardener We all remember how we felt, growing up, when Mom called out, Author's Biography: ... Is your Young Child Ready for the Computer? by J Gardener In less than two decades, home computers have become a necessary part of life for most people. In the twenty-first century, computer literacy is as important as reading itself. We all remember how daunting the computer seemed, the first time we clicked a mouse. Most parents of young children today touched their first computer as teens, and have no first-hand experience regarding the right age at which to begin training their own children in computer usage. But a parent can't help feeling a c ... Helping Children Cope with the Death of a Pet by J Gardener The death of a pet can be a traumatic experience for the whole family. For a young child, it can also be confusing-it's often the first time a child must deal with such loss. In many cases, the pet has been with the family since before the child's birth, so he or she has grown up with the pet as a real part of the family. Children tend to relate to pets as playmates, so the loss, to a child, is often the loss of a best friend. But while it's a sad time in a family's life, it can also be an ... Focus On Teen Strengths: Turn What You Love about Your Teen Into a Strong and Lasting Friendship by Bercedeh Stark Focus On Teen Strengths: Turn What You Love about Your Teen Into a Strong and Lasting Friendship Oh, that Emma, thinks Mum. I can’t believe her. She’s only 15 and all she does is play video games. She used to be so active. Now she won’t try out for sports or join a club at school… She won’t even come to dinner. I practically have to yank her off the computer or she’ll starve. I’m so frustrated. Emma makes me feel like a rotten mum. It’s hard to feel good about teens when they act up or sh ... Choosing the Right Childcare Provider by J Gardener Family life in the twenty-first century presents challenges our parents and grandparents never imagined. With the preponderence of two-career marriages, and a growing number of single-parent households, no longer is it a foregone conclusion that a mother will automatically be her pre-school child's primary daytime caregiver. Fortunately for parents today, the child daycare industry has grown exponentially in the past couple of decades. In most cities and towns, families generally have a wid ... Dealing With Tantrums by Tom Takihi As parents, most of us wish that our children will grow up to be smart, responsible and loving individuals. So, we always find ways to boost their intelligence quotient or IQ. This we do by providing them educational toys and books and sending them to the best school to develop their mental skills and abilities. However, apart from intelligence, it is of utmost importance also that we help build their emotional intelligence or what we now term “EQ.” The home, as in the case of developing IQ, is ... Financial Management by John Reimann There's a new concept on financial management for students. Parents are loving it, and so are students. It's helping families teach their children how to become financially literate. Not an easy task. This new development is a pre-paid card that is much like a debit card. It's PIN-based, and when endorsed by and bearing the logo of a major credit card carrier, such as MasterCard or VISA, it can be accepted by the myriad businesses, restaurants and shops around the globe that accept those card ... Family Time Takes a Backseat by J Gardener If it's Thursday, it must be soccer. Or ballet. Or piano, voice, religious school, jiu-jitsu, or t-ball. Or is that Wednesday? Between school and all the available extracurricular activities today, kids-even very young ones-can seem busier than their working parents. Of course, we all want our children to have every advantage we can give them, and so many of the activities which used to be offered in school have been eliminated by budget cuts. And, gone are the days of kids jumping on th ... I Don't Want To Go To School by J Gardener It's something you might hear on the first day of pre-school, or out of the blue, after months or years of uneventful school attendance. Most children-especially younger ones-enjoy going to school. The daily comraderie of their classmates, the joy of filling their eager minds with new information, and the structure of the regimen itself are all aspects of the educational experience which most children look forward to. Yet, at one time or another, many parents are faced with the problem of ... Are You Raising a Little Monster? by J Gardener You used to look at them with disdain; in the grocery store, at family gatherings, at church, in restaurants- Author's Biography: ... To TV or not to TV by J Gardener Most parents start out, resolved to be more enlightened than their peers, when it comes to their children and television. You did-you planned to substitute reading, physical activity, and family projects for that electronic addiction you grew up with. Now, you realize, it was almost an impossible dream. Just look at the statistics, according to The Sourcebook for Teaching Science (http://www.csun.edu/science/health/docs/tv&health.html) : Average number of minutes per week parents spend in ... Being a Daddy & Livin' the Dream by J Gardener A few years ago (it seems like a lifetime ago, now) you were in your prime, physically and personally. You and your wife wanted a family, so you figured, it's now or never, right? You were in your prime, professionally, too, climbing that career ladder surely and steadily. Soon enough, it was 2.2 kids and a great job with a future-you were livin' the dream. One child's a toddler now, the other just started first-grade, your wife's fantasizing about getting back to her career-and you've just b ... Hey, Dad - It's a Girl! Now What? by J Gardener You knew what was coming and you had time to prepare. What more could a guy ask for? You got over the initial panic- Author's Biography: ... Just Wait Till Your Father Gets Home! by J Gardener Since the days of the Neanderthal, these six words have been spoken with a solemn undercurrent of doom, always meant to portend a terrifying fate, always meant to stop children in their misbehaving tracks, and fill their imaginations with horrible visions of Dad-unleashed from all restraints of human decency-visiting an unmerciful Armageddon down upon his unruly offspring, until they beg for mercy, and promise never, ever to do anything wrong, ever, ever again! Eventually, in most families, t ... Mom, He's Just a Boy! by J Gardener When you were pregnant, everyone asked you, Author's Biography: ... She'll Always Be Daddy's Little Girl by J Gardener She's your precious angel, a perfect piece of porcelain, crafted from your own miraculous DNA, and you're determined that nary a tiny crack will ever mar this rare treasure. At first glance, you may appear mild-mannered, but let even a hint of a threat-either physical or mental-appear in the same zip code as your baby girl, and you will let loose your inner Godzilla, reigning destruction down upon any and all who dare to come near her. You're the Dad. You've seen it in your daughter's eyes, ... Assuming That Your Move To A New Country Will Go Smoothly Without A Action Plan, Is A Recipe For Disaster by Bercedeh Stark Smoothly Without A Action Plan, Is A Recipe For Disaster If you just landed a new posting or job, or moved to a new environment in a completely foreign country, are you adjusting well to all the changes? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with what you have to learn in order to feel at home? Is your spouse suffering with the changes, leaving you feeling like you can’t help because of your travel schedule? In my work as a coach working with people in transition, I ... Finding The Perfect Baby Shoes by Morgan Hamilton I find it amusing when I see how much effort parents put into baby clothing, when the fact is that babies are not fashion conscious creatures. Of course they will cry if they feel uncomfortable with their clothing, but all you really have to do is distract them with something shiny, and they will start to giggle just as cheerily as ever. Even so, baby shoes are a major concern for parents these days. They will pay for all kinds of baby shoes, including baby sneakers, and small ballet shoes, as i ... Yes, Your Child is Perfect - Can We Change the Subject? by J Gardener Something's happened to your friends. It's been slow in coming, and it's taken you a while to notice, but something is definitely wrong. You used to be able to plan lunches or dinners or weekend get-togethers, but now your friends are always… unavailable. Even after you had your child, you swore that parenthood wouldn't stop you from preserving those relationships, that you'd be close to your friends, forever. So, what is it? You've kept your promise, but they're the ones who never seem to ... Santa -I Want a Puppy by J Gardener Uh-oh. The holidays are fast approaching, your child is at the age where she knows what it means, and she's already making wish-lists. And the wish you feared the most is the one at the top. She wants, she craves, she'll die if she doesn't get-a Christmas puppy! Whatever fears you harbored about preparing for the Magical Morning just got magnified, ten-fold. As if your life isn't hectic enough, your angel now wants to add an eating-pooping-barking machine to the household. You want to pl ... Some Sound Advice About Babies and Sleeping by Morgan Hamilton Contrary to common belief, babies and sleeping do not go hand in hand. This is true, even though it may come as a surprise to many expecting parents. It is normal to think that all a baby does is eat, sleep, and soil diapers. Well, let me tell you that nothing could be further from the truth. It may seem as if the 18 hours of sleep that your newborn infant is getting is slipping through your fingers. There are two major elements to babies and sleeping. The first is the baby’s rest, and then t ... Could your child have Autism by Amy Mckinstry AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS Autism is a lifelong neurological disorder that primarily strikes males. Communication and social interactions are severely impaired for persons with autism. Unable to learn from the natural environment as most children do, the child with autism generally shows little interest in the world or people around him. Although some chil dren with autism develop normal and even advanced skills, most exhibit a wide range of behavioral problems. Autism, in reality, is a life ... | ||||||
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