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The Basics of Discipline
(Wed Oct 21st, 2009, by Emilio Maldonado)
Disciplining a child is one of the most important, yet difficult, roles of being a parent. Effective discipline teaches a child to be self-disciplined later in life. It helps your child grow up to be happy and well-adjusted. Effective and positiv... |
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Why Children Lie
(Wed Oct 21st, 2009, by Emilio Maldonado)
Honesty and dishonesty are learned in the home. Parents are often concerned when their child or adolescent lies.Young children often make up stories and tell tall tales. This is normal activity because they enjoy hearing stories and making up stories... |
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Your Child's Eating Habits
(Wed Oct 21st, 2009, by Emilio Maldonado)
Toddlers can be fussy eaters who refuses to try a new food at least half of the time. Approximately half of all toddlers fit this description, so it is no wonder that food issues are a source of stress for parents. Establishing healthy eating pattern... |
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Teaching Your Child Not to Interrupt
(Wed Oct 21st, 2009, by Emilio Maldonado)
Trying to teach your child not to interrupt can sometimes be an exercise in frustration. Telling them there's a time to interrupt (in case of a fire) and a time to not interrupt (boredom) isn't enough. But putting these principles into practice is ... |
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Educating Your Child
(Wed Oct 21st, 2009, by Emilio Maldonado)
Learning is one of the most entertaining times for a parent. Learning is also a very memorable time for children. When teaching children, it is very important that they have fun while they are learning. In this article, we will expound on some of the... |
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The Importance of Family Time
(Wed Oct 21st, 2009, by Emilio Maldonado)
In today's busy world, work, household chores and social activities all put a strain on your time with your child. But as you well know, it's imperative that you spend quality time together. It helps strengthen the bond between parent and child, and ... |
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Setting the Rules
(Wed Oct 21st, 2009, by Emilio Maldonado)
We all know as parents that discussing and negotiating the rules with our children is never easy. Children are all very different, and what might need to be a rule for one, may not even be an issue for another. That being said, there are many par... |
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Teen Suicide Warning Signs
(Wed Oct 21st, 2009, by Emilio Maldonado)
As a parent, it is very important that you understand that suicide is one of the leading causes of death in teenagers. Concerns of suicide cross the mind of many parents, while other parents never even consider it. Usually, when suicide takes the lif... |
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Your Child's Emotional Development
(Wed Oct 21st, 2009, by Emilio Maldonado)
In our effort to balance very full and hectic lives with our families and our jobs, we may have been neglecting an all-important facet of our child's life: their emotional well-being. The first three years of a child's life is a critical time for... |
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How to Actively Listen to your Child
(Wed Oct 21st, 2009, by Emilio Maldonado)
Communicating with our children can be a difficult task at times. We feel like they're not listening to us; they feel like we're not listening to them. Good listening and communications skills are essential to successful parenting. Your child's... |
