The Do\’s And Dont\’s Of Caring For Your Child During A Divorce

Jul 23rd, 2008 by Addy | 0

When a couple has children, the last thing they usually think of is the chance that one day they will divorce and have to raise their children separately. But, of course, sometimes this does happen, and as a parent there are certain essential steps you can take to make it easier for them, and for yourself.

First, you should remember and constantly remind your child that it is not their fault you are getting a divorce. Children want to please their parents, and often place the blame for a parent’s divorce on themselves. This is unhealthy, and is known to cause depression and anger in children if it is not crystal clear to them that they are not responsible for the divorce.


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The Third Major Principle of Quality For Parents

Jul 13th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Description: Deciding how much time to spend with your child, and how to spend it, comes with the territory of parenthood. This article is about the underlying principle that can help you solve this problem.

The Third Major Principle of quality depends on the first two Major Principles of quality; by using all three, you are well on your way to being an excellent parent. First, you have a Quality Attitude: you try to make things around you better than they have been, and you try to do whatever you are doing better than you did it before. Second, you have recognized that when someone criticizes you, when he or she makes fun of you, either you are succeeding, or they just criticize everything and everyone anyway. Now you are ready for the Third Major Principle of quality.


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Stop Worrying and Help Your Child Concentrate - In Three Easy Steps

Jul 12th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Be honest - are you one of those parents who worry about their child’s apparent inability to concentratee Are you constantly asking, does he or she have ADHDe Are they doomed to failure and a life of disrupting otherse This may come as a surprise, but many schools in the western world are seeing a fall in the concentration levels of their students, especially those in the younger age-groups. So you’re not alone.

Here are three steps you can take to tackle the problem.


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The Easiest Way to Help Your Child Concentrate

Jul 12th, 2008 by Addy | 0

There must be some reason why some children are better at concentration than others, wouldn’t you agreee

Well . . . in reality there are lots of reasons, but by giving this question just a little thought you can go a long way toward helping your child improve.

Even if she is quite young, you can explain what concentration is. Show her examples of concentration in action. You see it all the time in sporting activities, musical performances, and even when people are switching off to relax and ‘chill’.


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The Benefits of an Air Purifier in a Child\’s Room

Jun 29th, 2008 by Addy | 0

“We have a ten month old daughter who has slept very well from an early age,” says P. Cade McDonald, founder and CEO of achooallergy.com. “One of the factors I attribute to this is the air purifier we placed in her room.”

Air purifiers not only eliminate allergens, odors, and toxic chemicals, but they also produce white noise (because of their internal fans). This white noise drowns out other disturbing background noises and creates a calming, soothing environment.


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Are You Enmeshed With Your Childrene

Jun 29th, 2008 by Addy | 0

The Encarta World English Dictionary defines “enmesh” as “to entangle somebody or something in something from which it is difficult to be extricated or separated.”

Are you entangled with your children in a way that is limiting both you and your childrene

Parents may enmesh with children when they want control over their children and they want their children to take responsibility for them. By over-involving themselves in their children’s lives, they hope to tie their children to them in such a way that their children feel guilty over their parent’s pain and responsible for it.


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Alcohol and the Pregnant Woman

Jun 29th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Given all the research that’s been done on the subject, and all the warnings and public service announcements, it’s an amazing yet disturbing fact: Hundreds of pregnant women continue to consume alcohol, despite what they know this could do to the child. So let’s say it one more time: There is no amount of alcohol that is safe to drink when you’re pregnant!


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Getting Started With Child Adoption

Jun 3rd, 2008 by Addy | 0

Adopting a child is a major turning point in a couple’s life, which is why knowing where to begin the adoption process can be quite difficult. Adoption allows your family to grow, expand, and become whole, but it’s important to begin the journey properly and carry out a lot of research before you jump in head first.

There are so many choices when it comes to adoptions, such as international adoption, so it’s prudent to take it slowly and examine all your choices, and the needs of your family, before you make a final decision and start filling out paperwork.


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So You Want To Start A Day Care Businesse

May 28th, 2008 by Addy | 0

If you love children and want to earn some extra money, starting a daycare is a great way to earn a small income and have the flexibility of working from your own home. If you want to find out how to start a daycare, read on. This article will give you plenty of practical tips you can use to start your own business.


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What\’s Her Type? Keys To Understanding Your Child

May 26th, 2008 by Addy | 0

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