AHEAD: Keeping tabs on children 'isn't pestering, it's parenting' - thepaper2…

30 Nov 2006 at 6:09pm

AHEAD: Keeping tabs on children 'isn't pestering, it's parenting '
thepaper24-7.com - 1 hour ago
…. Parenting is not a democracy, and it shouldn't be, according to many parenting experts. In the end, it's not pestering, it's parenting .. ….

In a Day Packed With Spit-Ups, Sippy Cups and Spazz Outs, NYC Parenting Compa…

30 Nov 2006 at 1:08pm

It’s a fact: Most parents of kids five andunder are exhausted and not at their best. Perhaps they cruised throughtheir baby’s first year on pure adrenaline. But, immediately followingthat first birthday party, utter fatigue sets in. Case in point: Twentypercent of new moms leave the house with mismatched shoes, according to arecent survey conducted by Parenting magazine. So, before Elmo can

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I just read an intersting fact that the US Consumer Product Safety commission estimates that about 165 thousand kids 14 and under will be injured or trearted this year for toy related injuries. As a parent of two young boys, one 4 1/2 and the other 5 months it made me think about the toys we have and are planning on getting our kids this holiday season . Toy safety will definitely be on my mind this year. In doing a little research here are some quick tips to remember: Read More

I ran across this recipe that is sure to delight with the kids this holiday season. Chocolate covered spoons!

Plastic spoons get dressed up just by adding a little chocolate! Take a bag of chocolate chips and melt it in the microwave cooking at half power in 30 second increments. Add a little bit of shortening (1 teaspoon to each cup of chips) if you want the chocolate to work better.

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Parenting Early Intervention Project Manager - Guardian Unlimited

28 Nov 2006 at 6:03am

Parenting Early Intervention Project Manager
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 4 hours ago
…. developing an ambitious strategy for parental engagement, which is designed to ensure that children can benefit from confident, positive parenting from birth ….

Lawyer: Parenting techniques will be issue in caged kids trial today (News Jo…

28 Nov 2006 at 7:05am

NORWALK (AP) - Discipline and parenting techniques will be a key issue in the trial of adoptive parents accused of locking some of their 11 special-needs children in cages, a defense attorney said.

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This weeks Carnival of Family Life is being hosted by www.beagooddad.com. First of all, for those that don’t know, what exactly is a blog carnival? Basically it is a place where bloggers can get together who same a common interest. We, for example, joined the carnival of family life. Once a week articles relating to families and parenting are submitted and the person hosting the carnival will make a short commatary with a link to the article.

For our readers here at More4kids going to a blog carnival is a great way to get a lot of good information from a variety of people. In this weeks carnival, topics include everthing from  Toddler stocking stuffer ideas to   Crafting for the Anti-Crafter: A Toddler Matching Game

One article we found particulary interesting was Reward Charts for Deserving Children, by Hsien-Hsien Lei, PhD. It is definitely on our ‘must read’ list for this week.

Finally, here at More4kids we presented our own article Establishing Communication in the Younger Years  which deals with communicating with very young children and the importance of non-verbal communication and cues in the early years when a child is first learning to talk and understand. At this age the child may find it difficult to grasp what we as parents are trying to say. For me, this was the most frustrating time with our first child and this gives some ideas to help us with our second child.

Enjoy the Carnival!

by Stacey Schifferdecker

Have you see the big inflatable decorations that pop up in people yards now? Pumpkins at Halloween, Uncle Sam on the Fourth of July, snowmen at Christmas, etc. If you drive by our yard in December, you’ll see an 8-foot-tall inflatable snowman. But walk around the back of friendly Frosty and you see his duct tape “band-aids,” covering the gashes from last winter when someone spiked him. On our quiet, peaceful little street, poor Frosty was the victim of vandalism wrought by someone who doesn’t respect other people’s property.

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As parents it is important to understand our childs temperment and personality. It helps with the interaction with our children. A child that may naturally be shy for example, we may want to gently pull them out of their shell and be understanding when they need their ‘alone’ time. It is also important to understand that each child is different, and as such needs to be treated and interacted with a bit differently. Here is some good background information on temperment and personality. Read More

Parenting: Dad's overseas absence calls for compassion - Sacramento Bee

25 Nov 2006 at 3:13am

Parenting : Dad's overseas absence calls for compassion
Sacramento Bee,  USA - 2 hours ago
Q: I have an 8-year-old daughter who is an only child. My husband is in the military and left recently for duty in the Middle East. ….

Calls for changes to co-parenting laws (News Interactive)

24 Nov 2006 at 2:06am

A HARROWING account of a woman’s struggle to escape her abusive husband has sparked calls from NSW Premier Morris Iemma for changes to co-parenting laws for separated parents.

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Sitting here on Thanksgiving I am thinking about all I have to be grateful for. While my health is much to be desired, God has blessed me with a great family. A Mother I love dearly, a sister and her family, and my own family. Thinking about some of the special times with my own family I dug up some pictures of my sons first birthday. I can’t believe it was only 3 and a half years ago. Time really flys!

"Umm, what is this?"  

"Whatever this is it is good stuff!"

"What, no more?!"

 Your got to love them!! We all have a lot to be grateful for. From our family to yours happy Thanksgiving!!

Head to head: Parenting classes - BBC News

21 Nov 2006 at 9:59am

24dash.com Head to head: Parenting classes
BBC News, UK - 17 hours ago
…. Basically, the evidence clearly shows that if you run proper, effective parenting programmes and parenting courses, things like the Incredible Years which has ….
?4m pledged for parenting classes Politics.co.uk
State supernannies to help struggling parents Guardian Unlimited
Blair to hire 'supernannies' to curb kids People’s Daily Online
Independent - Telegraph.co.uk
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Head to head: Parenting classes (BBC News)

21 Nov 2006 at 10:07am

Two experts give their views on whether parenting classes can help tackle children’s anti-social behaviour.

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There can be nothing more devistating to a teen than having problems with acne. It can be a major blow to your childs self-esteem and confidence. As parents we may not feel it is a bit deal, but for a teen it can be a cause of major embarrasement and can effect how they interact socially. In my early teens I had a real bad time with acne and became more introverted because of that. Parents can help by understanding what your teen is going through, understanding some of the causes of acne and some treatments that will help your child. If your childs acne becomes a major concern you should contact your local health care professional or demotologist who can recommend more agressive treatments and therapies.  Below is a general overview of acne and some things that may help.

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As a parent, do you take for granted, like I did, that children will automatically listen to you? I learned some wonderful tips for coaching children to listen from a savvy veteran teacher who took me under her wing. When she showed me how to control a rowdy class of twenty-five first graders, I was determined to try the same techniques at home. Teaching children to listen actively involves all of their senses and engages their attention to their world.

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Poll: Bullying linked to bad parenting - The Daily Yomiuri

18 Nov 2006 at 1:34pm

Poll: Bullying linked to bad parenting
The Daily Yomiuri, Japan - 19 hours ago
Sixty-five percent of people believe that bullying at school, which is suspected to have driven some children to commit suicide, is caused by parents failing ….

County parenting classes available (The News-Review)

17 Nov 2006 at 3:07pm

The News-Review Parents looking to take a parenting class will have a couple more options next year with the Douglas County Early Childhood Planning Coalition.

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Asthma in children is a very common condition. In fact it is becoming more and more prevalent. In recent times, its severity has greatly increased. Even though a lot of continuous research into the subject has been undertaken, and in spite of new developments in pharmacological agents having emerged, it is still one of the foremost causes that requires emergency care. It also may be one of the main causes why children miss school, and it can make children feel a sense of morbidity, disablement and even results, sometimes, in mortality.

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