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- Mother Nature - by Submitted on May 11, 2015 from Dr. Mona AeyshaOnce upon a time, in the city of Bathgate, Scotland, a full term pregnant girl, poorly dressed, was walking around the streets of the city aimlessly, carelessly but with great passion. She was quite educated, but no work at that very moment had put her in the most vulnerable situation. She had ...
Views: 1616 - I'm Not Sorry! - by Submitted on May 07, 2015 from Maggie SliderI'm not sorry! As my 21/2 year old son sat on his baby sisters head, while having covered it with a blanket, I tried to use the incident as a teachable moment. "We don't sit on anyone, and we don't place anything over their faces" I said calmly. "Your sister won't be able to breathe if you ...
Views: 1207 - Family Checkup - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Maria Khalife“Give out what you most want to come back.” ~ Robin Sharma As a mom, you have the influence to proactively transform your family dynamics. Your instincts and insights are always in-tune with the people you love. If you ever feel that things can be improved, then go for it! Consider doing ...
Views: 1110 - Dear Dr. Romance: My son gets angry, throws things - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am writing to you for your professional opinion regarding my 15 year old son. His behavior overall is good but when he gets angry he throws things swears a lot and just a few minutes ago destroyed my vacuum cleaner in one blow to the floor. I am a single parent about ...
Views: 1197 - Can a Father Be a Role Model for His Daughters? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Matt SweetwoodAs the single and sole parent of my five children for over 18 years now (2 boys and 3 girls), I hoped I would be a natural role model to my boys for the way to grow to be successful men. I wanted my boys to man up as soon as they were old enough. Work hard, be a leader, be kind to everyone, ...
Views: 998 - My Daughter Gets Fingerprinted – The Next Chapter Begins - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Matt SweetwoodThere were several instances over the past 18 or so years as I raised my 5 children as a single parent, where the reality of my kids moving on to their next necessary chapters of life, has suddenly hit me. I had such a moment last week, as I watched my middle daughter Rebecca get fingerprinted ...
Views: 930 - Do You Wanna Fight About It?..... The Difference between Discipline and Punishment! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2015 from Maggie SliderThe definition of discipline as a noun is: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behaviour, and to teach self –control and self-discipline. Other words to describe discipline are training, teaching, direction, instruction, regulation, coach. The definition of punishment as ...
Views: 1054 - We Must Protect Our Youth from Being Lured By ISIS - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanBeing a Muslim author and educator, I have been. Frequently, asked by some of my students about ISIS and why it is becoming a fixture in the media. I attempted to explain to them that ISIS has nothing to do with Islam or its principles in vain. I realized that due to the extensive coverage of ...
Views: 1271 - What are Your Kids’ Favorite Things? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2015 from Sharon BallantineSince this is the 50th anniversary of one of the all time great, positive family movies, The Sound of Music, it seems appropriate to talk about some of your favorite things. More importantly, it’s an opportunity to be sure you know what your kids’ favorite things are. The song “These are a ...
Views: 1415 - Really! Over Praising Leads to Entitlement? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2015 from Maggie SliderReally! Overpraising Leads to Entitlement? In my opinion praising your child has little to do with a sense of entitlement. Always giving into them, giving them what they want and never disagreeing with them, leads to a sense of entitlement. For many parents or caregivers they feel the guilt ...
Views: 894 - What the Heck is Wrong with You? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2015 from Maggie SliderWhat the Heck is Wrong with You? I actually have a smile on my face just thinking about this. I remember the day so clearly like it was yesterday. I can’t remember if it was a day like I had experienced before, but this particular day was pivotal. We were having a barbeque to celebrate our ...
Views: 1079 - How You Can Teach Your Kids To Be Resilient - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2015 from Lisa EdwardsresiliencyMimi Is My Name and Positive Words Are My Game! A few years back I was trying to help one of my grandkids figure out how to ride a scooter. He is the youngest and was getting pretty frustrated because his older cousins could ride one and he couldn't. I actually got on the dang thing ...
Views: 1019 - The American Plague of the 21st Century - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2015 from Lisa EdwardsThere is a plague spreading across our country. It's not ebola, or measles. It can be cured, though the recovery time is long and hard. Parents are passing it to their children. There is an inoculation for it, though many parents don't understand it, and aren't willing to do it. It's name ...
Views: 893 - What You Need to Know About Childproofing Your Home - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2015 from Gladys RuizAbout 2.3 million children are accidentally injured every year and more than 2,500 are killed, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although you may occasionally toss and turn at night worrying about your child being kidnapped by a stranger, the more likely harm for children ...
Views: 752 - Preparation and Support: Key for Longterm Breastfeeding - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2015 from Gladys RuizLike so many aspects of parenting, when it comes to feeding your baby, there are a lot of options, a lot of opinions and a lot to think about. The bottom line is that you as a parent, along with your pediatrician, are most qualified to make the best decision for your child. Having as much ...
Views: 646 - The One Every Parent of a Girl Must Ask Themselves - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Tonya PrinceMemory Lane “No!” “Nobody kisses me! Except my mother, my Grammy, my Aunt Kisha, my LaLa, my Nanny, my Dada, my Gma,” (and the list went on) I knew the list cold. It was a list we agreed on together. See, I am his mother. And, that little four-year-old who was being indignant and ...
Views: 1049 - HOW GOOD PARENTS MISS CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND 5 QUESTIONS TO CHANGE THAT - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2015 from Tonya PrinceHow do good parents miss child sexual abuse? It is simple. By not asking the right questions. One day my son went to a classmate's home for a Halloween costume party. When I picked him up a few hours later I could tell by the ear to ear grin on his face that he had a great time. As we ...
Views: 1162 - The Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Milissa HardingWe live in a world that is very externally focussed, where so many people are looking outwardly for how to make sense of their lives. We often ask ourselves (without even realizing it sometimes), "What's in it for me?", and we find ourselves cautious about committing to things or participating ...
Views: 1315 - The Immunization Debate—Knowledge is the Best Protection - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Gladys RuizLast December an outbreak of measles—which likely started with one infected person at Disneyland—caused an outbreak of the highly contagious illness that spread from California to six other states and Mexico. The incident also sparked a highly controversial debate on vaccinations that has ...
Views: 853 - Adding to the Family: 4 Major Insights into Adoption Law - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2015 from Anica OaksThe choice to adopt is a major event in a couple’s life as they set out on the path to create their own family. Whatever the reason for adoption may be, this process is relatively lengthy and does have a low rate of success if any steps are missed. For prospective parents, here is a look at a ...
Views: 813 - Parents: Precious Blessings in our Life - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2015 from Academy QuranThe Almighty has made our parents the means of giving us life and made them the source of providing us with unparalleled love and a sound upbringing. However, when we grow up, we tend to forget the period of our infancy and childhood and disregard their efforts. What ingratitude can be worse ...
Views: 908 - Robbed of Womanhood: The Silent Pain of Childlessness - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2015 from Christopher EvansChildlessness, or the inability to conceive, is an often unappreciated source of pain amongst much of the general public. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found the number of women aged 15-44 with impaired fecund city (impaired ability to get pregnant or carry a ...
Views: 1459 - Your Difficult Child - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Jason MagillHandling Anger When Your Difficult Child Cannot I believe that if you’re reading this, you care about helping your difficult child. That is one of the biggest steps in the right direction. I’ve seen too many adults that just want their difficult child “fixed”. The reality is that the ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - 12 Common Lies Kids Ever Told Their Parent - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2015 from Anna RodriguezIf you’re a parent of a growing child, maybe you already experienced being lied to by your kid. If you have yet to discover your kid telling a lie, well, you should prepare yourself for it eventually. All children lie. Now, should you be worried about it? Should you question your modern ...
Views: 3163 - Dear Dr. Romance: Are there dating guidelines for single parents? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am an elementary school counselor. If you wouldn't mind, I would like to ask you a question that involves a child of a single parent. This 12 year old boy's father died less than a year ago. His mom has started dating again (I believe this to be too soon). I ...
Views: 1148 - Is Your Child Ready? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2015 from Milissa HardingI have a question for you....and just so you know, the answer is supposed to be "yes", okay? Here's my question: Has your child every had a negative experience in a situation, and you just knew it was going to happen? In other words, you weren't surprised when it happened, maybe you were even ...
Views: 1136 - Dear Dr. Romance: How Do I Stop My Husband's Ex-Wife from Smothering Their Son - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My husband has a son with his ex-wife. He is 12, but she still invites him to sleep in her bed. How old is too old to be sleeping with Mom? I know kids from divorced parents have different issues-- one being how a child should sleep, what ...
Views: 1336 - The "Magic" Jar - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2015 from Milissa HardingGratitude is an attitude of thankfulness, and we can teach our children to choose gratitude each day. Practicing gratitude teaches our children that the world is an abundant place, and there is enough goodness for everyone. Gratitude allows children to focus on what they have in their lives, ...
Views: 1339 - "Cloned" Children - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2015 from Roxana JonesThe social behavior which we systematically reproduce from generation to generation interests me a great deal. When we are born, an adult takes charge of us, because, first, as a species which is not self-sufficient we cannot survive without someone caring for us in the first years of life, and ...
Views: 961 - 3 Powerful Ways To Listen To Your Child - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2015 from Milissa HardingAs a parent, I know how excited you must have been when your child uttered his/her first word. This milestone marked the beginning of lots of talk, right? Perhaps from time to time, though, you imagine what it must be like to carry on a thought in your own mind without the seemingly constant ...
Views: 1076 - Family Dinner Time-My Favorite Time of a Day - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2015 from Lorna YeI grew up in a large family, more exactly, a large extended family. We lived on tight budget, so we could not afford any fancy meals, let alone eating out in a restaurant. Our dinners were always very simple and plain, but I enjoyed every minute of the family dinner time. During that time, ...
Views: 3809 - Tips for Family Communication in 7 1/2 minutes - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2015 from Karen Lindwall-BourgWe rarely hesitate to send our children to public school for 7 1/2 hours every day. After all it is required by law that we educate our children! As a homeschooling family, I admit, we didn't always spend a full 7 1/2 hours in formal educational exercises; but we probably spent more than 7 ...
Views: 1081(2 votes) - 15 Lessons I Learned Best From Playground With My Kids - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2014 from Anna RodriguezI worked before at a playground, encountering different kids. Nevertheless, I loved my job. Their giggles are just so lovely and even in a short span of time, I’ve collected a fair share of musings. Photo courtesy of playgroundquipment.com The playground is vital to a child’s development. ...
Views: 1452 - Dear Dr. Romance: I loved her then and I love her today - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have read several of your comments in articles on the dadsdivorce.com website concerning when to introduce a new girlfriend to your children. I have a unique situation. I have been divorced for over a year two teenage boys. A few months ago a woman I met long ...
Views: 1427 - 6 Steps to Help Build Your Child's Character - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Karleia SteinerOne of the most challenging tasks for parents is to avoid simply forcing patterns of behavior on their children by actually developing the character of their children. There is no easy formula for character development, but here are six steps a parent might consider taking: Step 1: What Kind ...
Views: 1044 - Game Addiction? 5 Smart Ways to Wean Your Child off Video Games - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Karleia SteinerThe jury is out on whether video games are safe for children. Experts agree, however, that too much time spent playing video games can be unhealthy for kids of all ages. In general, you should be worried if your child spends more than 30 hours a week playing video games or if other areas of his ...
Views: 2539 - ***Forming Our Relationships Backwards - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Larry WaldmanThe divorce rate in the U.S. continues to hover around 50 percent and the dissolution incidence when one or both of the parties have been previously married is about 65 percent. This is a national travesty. The amount of emotional angst and money spent, not to mention the extent of trauma ...
Views: 993 - It's Not What You Think - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Sheryl PaulOne the many problems of living in an image-based, superficial culture is that we learn to take life at face value. You have a dream about having sex with someone other than your partner and you latch onto the most obvious interpretation that you secretly want to have sex with someone else. You ...
Views: 1699 - Still Learning - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Sheryl PaulA few weeks ago my family and I spent five days up in the mountains. Overall, it was a lovely vacation, with much laughter, hiking, game-playing, and boating. But for some reason my husband and I were in one those spells when we bumped heads at some point each day. Perhaps it was hormones or ...
Views: 1561 - Anxiety is Not Your Destiny - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2014 from Sheryl Paul“I’m just an anxious person,” I often hear my clients and program members say. The statement underlines a common globalization belief intrinsic to many who struggle with anxiety, which is: I’m anxious, I’ve always been anxious and I’ll always be anxious. In other words, anxiety is just in my ...
Views: 1592 - No Need To Fear - Revitalizing The Empty Nest - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2014 from Harriet Pappenheim"Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers, Blossoming even as we gaze Sunrise, sunset Sunrise, sunset Swiftly fly the years One season following another, Laiden with happiness and tears…" - “Sunrise, Sunset,” Fiddler On The Roof As any parent will know, the moment a child is ...
Views: 1495 - Denial is a River in Egypt, Right? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2014 from Sharon BallantineDenial has gotten a bad reputation in a lot of circles. Most people were raised to be realistic rather than day-dreamers, but we live in a state of denial. This focus on being realistic actually places many limitations on you and focuses on the past rather than the future. If you want to ...
Views: 1286 - Keeping a Curious Child Away from the Dangers of Your Home - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2014 from John AndersonImage Courtesy of Chris&Rhiannon via Flickr, Creative Commons Babies are born with a natural curiosity to figure out how the world works. Because being inquisitive drives the eagerness to explore and discover, the more curious a child is, the more he learns. But parents don’t really have ...
Views: 1312 - Letting Go - A Slightly Different Slant - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2014 from Charlene RashkowWhile it’s all been said many times in a thousand different ways, letting go of something can be very challenging, particularly when it comes to someone you love, whether it be a child, a lover or a friend. I personally had a very difficult “letting go” episode a number of years ago that ...
Views: 1202 - Why Play Is Best For Growing Brains? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2014 from Anna RodriguezWhat is PLAY? Image via Flickr Play is simply a time for kids to use their toys and have fun ... or at least that's how it seems. One day I watched my three children play. My eldest boy, Miggy (7 years old) took out his lego blocks while his younger siblings, Julia and Mikee surrounded him. ...
Views: 1667 - Dear Dr. Romance: I'm a single father of a 6 year old daughter - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I hope you don't mind me writing you but I came across an article that you said: "The best interest of the child also could preclude a mom from gaining custody," says Dr. Tessina. "If a judge doesn't deem that the mother meets the ...
Views: 1400 - A Little Gestural Mistake Proves A Neglect For Someone! - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaConsider the following examples for a while: a. You are on your way and you come across a mother with her sweet toddler child. You start cuddling him/her and ignore the mother totally (no eye contact) b. You meet someone you know on your way, with his or her spouse. For you, the spouse is a ...
Views: 1440 - How to Successfully Discuss the Consequences of Drinking with Your Teen - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2014 from Karleia SteinerIt is a parent’s responsibility to educate their children about the dangers of drunk driving before they hit the road intoxicated. A single conversation can save countless lives, but the talk can be difficult. Here are some tips for persuading them of the undeniable dangers: Stay ...
Views: 849 - ***Why you Can’t Afford to Practice Without an Office Assistant - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2014 from Larry WaldmanFor the past twenty years when I present to mental health providers on how to develop, manage, and market a private practice I always ask members of the audience to raise their hand if they practice without an assistant. Depending on the group and location, typically half or even more of the ...
Views: 1080 - A Request To Parents - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaHow parents introduce their children to others impact on their personalities strongly. There are many examples that may clarify the concept better. Let us consider: A parent is introducing his/her child to his/her relative/friend and says with a smiling face- a. She is too aggressive. ...
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