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Coping With Shy Children

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:39:52 +0000

If you have a shy child, it can be hard to know how to deal with him or her, especially if you have other children who are more confident. Luckily, there are some easy ways to cope with having a sh…

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Are You A Competitive Parent?

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:39:52 +0000

We all know at least one parent who seems to live his life through his children. No matter what the situation, his children will always be more attractive, smarter and more well rounded than anyone…

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Staying Together for the Kids’ Sake

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:39:51 +0000

At marriages seminars, I am frequently asked if it is beneficial to stay together in a marriage for the children’s sake. Is it better for the kids to have both parents in the same house even if the…

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Your Children, Your Family Rules

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:39:51 +0000

If you and your husband are going on a couples-only get-away this summer, there’s a lot to do.

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Only one in seven parents sees smacking children as ‘very high risk’

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:12:46 +0000

Just one in seven parents sees smacking as a “very high risk” to children, according to a survey.

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How to Develop and Promote Healthy Eating Habits in Your Children

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:39:51 +0000

Develop healthy eating habits in your children from infancy. There are many things you can do to accomplish this feat.

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Fathers must not leave all parenting and household tasks to mothers, book claims

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:40:01 +0000

Fathers must not leave all parenting and household tasks to mothers, according to a new book that claims half of all relationships suffer following the birth of a baby.

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Smacking ban delays caused by ‘unwelcome government intrusion’, Europe says

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:02:40 +0000

Labour’s “unwelcome” intervention into family affairs was to blame for the delay in the complete ban of the practice, the Council of Europe warned.

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1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12

Ron Kerr — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:49:27 +0000

Addressing the task of disciplining children ages 2 through 12 without arguing, yelling, or spanking, this program offers easy-to-follow steps to immediately manage troublesome behavior with reason, patience, and compassion. Parents and teachers learn how to encourage and respect children's growing independence with 10 strategies for building self-esteem. Also discussed are the three most important qualities for parents or teachers to exhibit in order to foster competence in kids. Tips are included on how to prevent homework arguments, make mealtimes more enjoyable, conduct effective family meetings, and encourage children to start doing their household chores. This award-winning program discusses the importance of establishing and maintaining a home or classroom with fair and consistent discipline. This revised edition includes suggestions on how to avoid over-parenting, build children's social skills, and apply the program within mental health agencies and classrooms.

Virtual parenting: A valuable tool or a dangerous web?

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:16:03 +0000

Christopher Middleton looks at research on virtual parenting.