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Being a parent is hard work! I don't care if you are mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, foster parents, guardians, or siblings. Whether direct or indirect, and whether we want to or not -- we all have a role in the parenting process.
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Childhood Obesity
Children and Being Shy
Moms on Overload -- Finding Time for You
Teaching Babies to Read
Articles We love our children and there is a fine line between looking out for children's weight and damaging their self-esteem. Childhood obesity is also not always a result of parental oversight. We are bombarded by food everywhere we look, and when a child loves food, it's easy to want to make them happy -- not to mention the fact that we don't really know what they eat at school and daycare. Sometimes it's just hard to add it all up. So, here are a few ways to tackle the obesity issue with a gentle hand and with love... click here ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have a rather shy child. In public she is perfectly behaved and absolutely mortified when too much attention is called to her. At home, however, she is my most active and devious little devil. Funny, smart, and the heart of our family. Yet, it never fails -- when she gets a new coach, a new teacher, or simply just meets anyone new, she closes up into her shell and disappears. And that's fine for her, until they say, "oh, (gentle pause) are you shy?"
Here are a few things to think about before you confront a shy child... from a child's perspective... read on ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Childhood Obesity -- Tackling the Problem with Love
"Don't Call Me Shy" -- A Child's Perspective on Being Labeled
Moms on Overload -- How to Find Time for You
It is very easy to get lost in the daily grind -- especially if you have a family to take care of. The sad thing is, when you put everyone ahead of yourself, you are the one who ultimately suffers. If may not be apparent at first, but it begins to wear on you in many ways. Here is how to make sure you find some guilt-free personal time, just when you need it. Click here for more...
Babies and Reading...
Have you seen the commercials about teaching your baby to read? Whether you want to ensure you have a child prodigy or you just want to be a good parent and are looking for something to stimulate your child, this is a helpful program that can only benefit them.
The results are pretty amazing. Check it out for yourself!
