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Using Self Talk to Manage Your Anger |
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Written by Better Kidz
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Friday, 10 October 2008 |
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Raising children is the toughest, most demanding, most rewarding job in the world. But the fact is, conflict comes with the territory. It's a natural part of living with one another. As parents we have a choise. We can either allow conflict to make family life just miserable, or we can use it ... use it to learn, to grow, to figure. out how to live together with mutual respect. When we use our conflict resolution skills, we are teaching our children how we really can have peace at home. |
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Never Too Young: Talking to Our Children About Sex |
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Written by Bright Horizon
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Friday, 25 April 2008 |
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According to the Center for Effective Parenting, Children begin to develop an awareness of their own bodies and an interest in sexuality at an early age. This is a normal process.
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Written by Elizabeth Pantley*
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Tuesday, 03 July 2007 |
I know my kid's going to grow up to be a lawyer! He argues whenever he's asked to do something. He debates his rights when he's asked to stop doing something. He pleads his case when I tell him he can't do something. He disputes every rule I create. How can I put an end to this?
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Effective Praise: Applaud the Effort, Not Just the Outcome |
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Written by Better Kidz
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Friday, 08 June 2007 |
All children carry unique pictures of themselves, shaped in large measure by messages communicated by significant people, especially parents. A child is not born with a self-image; a self-image is learned through experiences beginning from birth.
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Five Steps to Raising a Money-Smart Kid |
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Written by Teri Cettina*
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Wednesday, 23 May 2007 |
My older daughter, Sophie, and I have a pretty good routine going at the mall. She understands that most stores are like museums: She can "ooh" and "ahh" at stuff, but she usually can't take it home. On one particular day recently, though, Sophie's willpower was at a low point. She really wanted a stuffed animal, a favorite character from a movie. After several minutes of listening to her pleas, I finally said I didn't have the money. "OK, Mom," she said thoughtfully. "Then could you just pay for it with that silver card in your wallet?" |
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