1. Kids, Internet Safety and Protection

    Kids Internet safety and protection. Here are a few guidelines to keeping your kids safe while online, using the internet. ·  Keep your home computer in an open place.Children have less opportunity to do unsafe activities if the computer is in a living room, den, kitchen, or ot…Read More

  2. -PARENTING POINTS-

    Parenting Points; Hurrying, Stress, Children & Teens Hurried children will become highly stressed teenagers, and highly stressed teenagers may become emotionally troubled adults. The hurriedness comes from not having enough time to do all that needs to be done. Their days are…Read More

  3. Children and Values

     CHILDREN  AND VALUES; Teaching your children values~ How? Your role model teaches more than words can ever teach. Your communication style and the relationships you develop with your spouse and children will provide the way to teach your children. Specific methods will vary wi…Read More

  4. -PARENTING POINTS-

    The ABC’s of Attachment As described by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. See book review; Parenting From The Inside Out. Attunement-Aligning your own internal state with those of your children. Often accomplished by the contingent sharing of nonverbal signals, trust increases. Balance-yo…Read More

  5. -PARENTING POINTS-

    Comfort your child Apologize if your behavior is inappropriate Practice good self-care Become attuned to your child so he/she attaches well; //www.linkedin.com/news?viewArticle=&articleID=5582162179534098454&gid=1449207&type=member&item=98907003&articleURL=htt…Read More

  6. Good Parenting

    There are many important principles to use in Good Parenting. In this article I am focusing on principles related to Attachment Styles. In the book Parenting Inside Out, Dr. Dan Siegel teaches us a great deal about becoming better parents, developing healthy attachment and teachi…Read More

  7. -PARENTING POINTS-

    Managing Stress Identify what we are responsible for, focus on these 5 areas and strive to let go of concerns that are out of your hands. What you think, feel, say, do and need. Under this umbrella, let’s explore our spiritual, physical and emotional lives. 1. Spiritual-Involve…Read More

  8. -PARENTING POINTS-

    If you suspect or know that your child is being victimized, abused or bullied,  here are some pointers you may consider://www.cnn.com/2012/10/23/health/bullying-suicidal-thoughts/index.html?hpt=he_c2 Let your child know that it is okay to feel afraid, upset, and anxious – your…Read More

  9. Crucial needs of children

    CRUCIAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN; Need to Feel Respected Treat children with courtesy, consideration, and esteem. Treating children as individuals with respect, this teaches them how to treat others well. When children are treated without respect, they often think that something is wron…Read More

  10. -PARENTING POINTS-

    This book is a great resource for those planning to have children, and for parents. The authors contend that how you make sense of your childhood experiences has a profound effect on how you parent your own children. As a result of reading this book, parents who had difficult chi…Read More

  11. PARENTING POINTS; Bonding with Children

    Dads and Moms, do you step away from your chores/TV/computer to PLAY WITH your children? Bonding with children is crucial to good relationships. Time invested is the best way to show your love. This should take place every day. Understand that the development of trust in children…Read More

  12. Children’s self image

    Children's self image; Parents, your child or teen's entire sense of value is based on what they see in YOUR FACE when you first see them. Does your expression convey affection or irritation? Do you communicate appreciation or dislike? Dads and Moms, do you know your child become…Read More