If I Hurt You, Then I'm Sorry by Skye Thomas This statement has stopped many a war in my house. My oldest two children are two years apart in age and would fight about everything and nothing when they were little. One would anger the other and then deny that it ever happened. One would accidentally harm the other during play and not want to accept responsibility for the other's anger. Seldom did a day pass by that one of them wasn't screaming at the other for some horrible crime. It never failed when I would be brought in to mediate, they' ... Scorpio's Child by Skye Thomas Scorpios get a lot of bad press. They're vindictive, mean, and obsessed with sex. That's not really fair. Scorpio rules the house of sharing. They are the stewards of sharing money, resources, love, and yes sharing each other's bodies. It is their deepest most spiritual need to be completely connected, loved, and sharing from the depth of their soul. It's from this place that they are so easily hurt. Wounded Scorpios are a force to be reckoned with and yes, they're famously ruthless and cruel. H ... Mommy...Daddy...is there really a Santa Claus? by Mark Bulleit Is there really a Santa Claus? Any parent who hasn't been faced with this question most likely will at some point. But how do you answer this? No one wants to crush a child's dreams of Santa and holiday magic. Some kids, like me, are crushed at school when they hear from a classmate that they found all their presents under their parents' bed, thus, proving there really is no Santa. Then, reasoning sets in, which is about the time they begin to wonder why they have been told this fairy tale all t ... What You Should Know About Scholarships by Maria Estarellas When it's time to go to college, the word scholarship is confusing for both students and parents. We automatically think about student loans, FAFSA, tuition and fees, EFC, grants, and work study. But what we don't realize is that knowing more about the scholarship process could save us thousands of dollars when trying to cover the cost of our kids' education. Scholarships are free money given away by the government, private institutions and organizations, charitable foundations, schools, univers ... 4 Tips for Taking Great Baby Pictures - Even If You're Not a Professional by Alexis Dawes When my daughter Layla was born I had a hard time putting the camera down. And apparently I wasn't the only one. The cashier at the photo developing shop told me that new parents comprised a fairly sizable chunk of their business. We can't help it! Babies are such beautiful creatures that you want to capture every new movement and every fleeting smile that comes along. (Even if that smile is attached to a smelly gas bubble!) However the problem many parents have is that their lack of good phot ... Making the Holidays More Meaningful by Debbie Milam Have the holidays become too commercial for you? Are you feeling empty and unfulfilled during this time of the year? This year by making some simple changes you and your children can truly make the holidays more meaningful. Teach gratitude during the holidays: Gratitude should not only be for the material presents but for the little blessings in their lives. Begin to have your children tell you each day three things that they are grateful for. This helps children understand the true meaning of t ... The Most Powerful Question a Parent Can Ask… by Neil Millar The question I have for you drives right to the heart of the matter. It could alter that tired, haggard feeling you have at the end of a day or weekend. It could alter the life of your children for the better and the life of their future partner. More than that, it could even alter your community, because once I’ve told you the question and you’ve seen how powerful it is you’ll want to share it with your brother, sister, neighbours and friends. Before I ask you my question I want to set the sce ... Six Steps to Raising Financially Responsible Teens by Crystal Paine In today’s money-driven society, teens are constantly bombarded by magazines, television ads, and peer pressure which make them feel less than ideal if they do not wear the latest clothing style and drive a “cool” car. Briefly visit your local mall and you will observe multitudes of young people who shop as if credit cards have no maximum spending limit. With all this push for extravagance, is it even possible to raise your teens with money sense and save them from making serious financial mista ... Just Say Know by La Dena Logan Throw it away. Grab another one. Doesn’t get much better than that. Quick, easy, cheap and convenient. At first anyway. Maybe you are wondering what I am rambling on about. I’m talking about a product that’s very high in demand by the general public, it is so popular, that average hard working folks spend gazillions of dollars a year just to use it. What I don’t understand is why? Why do hard working folks spend so much money on a throw-away product and panic when they run out of it? Run to the ... Help! My Kids are Overweight! by Diana Keuilian Identify the Problem and Find a Solution to your Child’s Weight Gain. If you have recently found yourself fretting over your child’s waistline, you are not alone. The youth of today are fatter than ever before, and parents are starting to panic. Why are our kids so big, and what should we do about it? Childhood obesity has been described as an epidemic. It puts our children’s health at risk, making them more susceptible to problems involving their cardiovascular systems, endocrine systems, and ... Homebased Network Marketing Mlm by Adrian Austin Homebased Network Marketing Mlm has three qualities: control of time and money, continual salary, and steady growth which multiplies. By trying to control your time, you can reap from your downline's efforts. A downline is a group of people you recruit to sell your product, and you get a percentage of their sales. With residual income from the downline, you can get more free time for yourself. You can be a business owner with less expenses than a brick and mortar business. If your salary is accr ... Work at Home Jobs and the Internet by Adrian Austin People with work at home jobs should use the Internet to maximize their businesses. The first necessary Internet tool is a website. You can market and sell just about any product or service via a website. How do you get a website? There are sites that provide website hosting services. They may be free or not. With a free host, you usually have to let them place advertisements on your site; you don't have any say in the advertising content. So if you opt to go with a free host, see what kind of a ... The Courage to Be a Loving Parent by Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Most of us really don’t like it when someone is angry at us. We don’t like it when people go into resistance to helping us when we need help, instead of caring about us. We don’t like it when people withdraw from us, disconnecting from us and shutting us out. We don’t like it when people make demands on us and do not respect our right or need to say no. Many of us will do almost anything to avoid the soul loneliness and pain we feel when people treat us in angry, resistant, demanding and uncarin ... Children, Entitlement and God by Erika Chopich, Ph.D. “Setting the alarm on Sunday mornings is inhuman…..God should know that!” Those were my adolescent thoughts every weekend when my parents forced me to church. “I can get more out of my headphones and the Beatles.” It was this way as far back as I can remember. Early Sunday school, then later Bible studies, liturgies in another language, all culminating in a weekly teen rebellion against God and my parents. I really hated my parents (especially my Mother) for forcing religion on me. “Besides, I d ... Stuffed Toys that are Suitable and Safe. by Carolyn Schweitzer Adorable stuffed dogs are a favorite gift for dog lovers. Learn what to look for and what to Avoid. Although 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. Play is universal and cross-cultural. Though it may ... Baby Names - Choosing Trendy or Traditional by Barbara Freedman-De Vito Lists of baby names are always fun to look at, whether you're seeking a name for your soon-to-be-born baby boy or baby girl, wondering about the popularity of your own first name, or just curious about what baby names are currently hot. What I find particularly interesting is tracking the popularity of baby names over the decades. In looking through U.S. government baby name lists from 1880 to the present, some amusing patterns emerge, particularly in regards to baby names for girls. ... Why A Father is Not A Dad by Brian Maloney It can be said that any man who procreates is a father, whether present in that child’s life or not. While this is technically true, it really takes a man to be a dad! There is nothing more insulting than a cavalier man thinking he has every right in the world to see the child he helped to create, but was never there for him or her. It is as if he or she is obligated to him like that of a debt. As a child of a broken home and now as a father myself, I know the purest definition o ... Are You Chasing Dollars or Your Kids? by Brian Maloney Striking a perfect balance between work and home today can be difficult task for most of us. However, do you ever wonder if your spending too much time chasing money and not enough with your children? Everything in moderation right? Haven’t we been told this countless times and yet still we tend to find ourselves constantly plunging into excess. It seems that we always do too much of one thing for the sacrifice of many others and therefore, seemingly neglect many times the more imp ... How to Help Your Child be Successful in Kindergarten by Tina O'Block Your child’s first year of school should be a fun and exciting time. Children who are comfortable with and prepared for this first school experience are more likely to have rewarding and productive years, and therefore associate positive feelings with education. Since parents are children’s first and most important teachers, you can play a key role in preparing your children for a successful school experience by pre-exposing them to key concepts they will experience in school. This can be don ... Baby Safety Checklist - Protecting your Baby by Alli Ross When bringing home your new baby, there are so many things to do in order to get ready. Making your home a safe haven for your new little one is one of the most important things you will do to get ready. Each room contains its own set of dangers. Below is a baby safety checklist to ensure that every room in your house is baby friendly. General Safety Tips: ___ Place child-resistant covers on all electrical outlets. ___ Install safety gates at the top and bottom of the stairs. ___ Do ... If Not SEX, then What? by Charlotte Williams Teens today are sent so many messages about sex. Just say No. Safe Sex. Abstinence. Keep your legs closed. Wait until you're married. Keep your pants up. Just do It. Many of them simply want an outlet for their youthful energy. The following list provides 25 activities a teenager or young adult can do as an alternative to engaging in sexual activity. Top 25 things Teens can do other than Sex 25. Visit the Library 24. Go see a funny movie 23. (: Send ... Tips for Naming Your Baby by Richard Wassell Your baby's name reflects how you picture your baby as an adult. If you imagine that he may become an athletic person, you might select a name, which reflects physical strength and athleticism. Consider the sound of the name Select a name, which blends properly with the last and middle name. What's the nickname? Everyone's going to want to shorten Bartholomew or Branbas. So if you're not wild about Bart or Barney, keep looking. Be careful about Unisex names. The combination of fi ... Baby Room Themes: Fun Ideas Your Baby Will Love by Alli Ross Decorating a nursery for your new baby can be a fun and exciting experience. It will be the first place for your baby to dream, to experience, and to grow. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Location. Calm surroundings are critical to a newborn's development. Avoid room's that are close to a busy street, where there could be more noise. Will the baby's room be on the same floor as your bedroom ? This makes it more convenient to monitor your baby. However, you can always opt for an audio ... Parents Play A Big Role in Kids’ Science Fair Success by Madeline Binder Madeline Binder, MS.Ed, MS Human Services Couseling http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com http://www.super-science-fair-projects.net Parents Play A Big Role in Kids’ Science Fair Success 6 Ways Mom, Dad Can Coach, Cheerlead Science Fair Projects and Parents go hand in hand. According to a recent Canadian study by the Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair, children who are coached by their parents perform better at science fairs, receive higher marks for their projects, enjoy t ... Chinese Pregnancy by Wong Yee Lee Traditionally in China, when once people got married, they would immediately get ready for having a baby. That is why symbolic things such as dolls or lotus seeds would be put on the beds of the newly weds on their wedding day so as to bring in the meaning of having a baby as soon as possible. When once a married woman becomes pregnant, things for the baby will start to be prepared. Prams, cot, baby clothes, etc will be readily prepared to welcome the arrival of the new born. From now on, ... | ||||||
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