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Do Teens Have Life too Easy?

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:12:51 +0000

Times have changed a lot since we were young and teens and we had different challenges growing up. In our day there were no computers for writing papers, or cell phones to use for an emergency, or dishwasher to clean the dishes. Many teens think they are entitled and don’t need to be responsible for anything.. Where does this behavior come from? Our role as parents is to teach our children responsibility and independence so that they can eventually make it on their own in the world. Times are different and some things may be easier now than in the past, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t need to take an active role in helping out the family.

The Pros and Cons of the Family Bed

admin — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:28:54 +0000

I don’t think there is one answer to the question of whether a parent should choose a family bed or not. There are pros and cons to both sides. The pros are that you get more bonding time with your children. When they are babies it makes a it a lot easier if the mother is nursing, the baby is more accessible. Children have been known to sleep better when in bed with their parents. Parents can run into problems when it’s time to transition their child into their own bed. Sleeping alone in their own bed can teach them to self-soothe and learn to fall asleep on their own. The parents’ relationship may suffer if the children sleep in bed with them. It’s really a personal choice of whether or not to have your kids sleep in bed with you.

Preparing Your Children for Adulthood

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:52:34 +0000

Many parents are so very focused on the tasks when their children are very young. Changing the diapers, feeding, potty training. Parents need to remember that their children will grow to adulthood and you want them to become productive, capable and competent people. It’s never to early to prepare children for adulthood. Parents need to remember that they are the most important role model for their children. You must live the same moral code that you are trying to teach them if you want them to be honest and trustworthy. They can’t have a strong work ethic if you cannot fulfill your own job responsibilities. To achieve the outcome that you desire, every day create the experiences with the end result of adulthood in mind.

Parents Spend More Time WIth Their Kids

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:51:40 +0000

I’ve been reading articles on the internet about how more and more parents are spending more time with their children. It seems that the current recession has helped that. Many families have had to cut back on activities that their children are involved in because money is tight. AT first parents were worried about having to cut back, but ultimately it has allowed them more time with their children. Parents are not feeling obligated to try and provide every little things for their children, which is good for both the parents and the kids. They find what’s more important the time and not the stuff.

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

admin — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:52:51 +0000

This month is the time to bring awareness to this issue. Many wear blue ribbons in memory of children that have died as a result of abuse and for those who have worked to prevent it. Some ways you can get involved with your community is by offering support to friends and family if they are in need and becoming aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and/or neglect. This is a shared responsibility for everyone and working together we are stronger and do right by our children.

Low Self-Control in Children Can Lead to Obesity

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:52:07 +0000

This article talks about a study done at the University of Michigan where researchers had kids wait for a certain amount of time before eating sweet treats. If they waited the delegated 7 minutes they could have a large portion of it. If they could not wait they were asked to ring a bell for the examiner to come back and they then could have a smaller portion. They tested 805 children and 47% failed the test. Their tests showed that those who could not wait were 29% more likely to be overweight by age 11. First try healthier snacks if your child is hungry. Or try limiting their eating to mostly meal times instead of letting them snack all day long.

Trusting Your Children

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:41:08 +0000

It may be tough when your kids get older to not want to know about every little detail of their lives. You have known every detail since they were small having to tend to their every need. It’s important for kids to have their privacy as they get older. You want them to become capable people, but respectful too. You want them to come to you when they are in trouble or are having problems. Letting them have their own time and space is important for their future. They need to become independent, that doesn’t mean they won’t come to you. Moat likely they will come to you and share what’s going on with them, because you gave them the space they needed.

Parents teaching Their Kids to Drive

admin — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:40:19 +0000

Now that driver training isn’t in most schools anymore, many parents are taking on the job of teaching their kids to drive. The reasons range from not being able to afford a class, to being able to learn with an online class. Many families can’t fit the driving academy class into their schedules or it’s too expensive. Some insurance companies will cover the cost of driving education. The benefit of parents teaching their kids, is the time spent. There are more opportunities for kids to learn when they can just ask their parent to teach them. Also parents will have first hand experience of how well they are learning.

Sleeping Issues, Not Just for Babies

admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:17:47 +0000

The Washington Post has a good article in the parenting section about parent that struggle with the sleeping issues of their children. It offers some solutions for bed wetting, night waking and not being to fall asleep without them. Parents shouldn’t feel discouraged considering about 25-40% of children have sleeping problems. Check it out, it may be helpful for any sleep issues your children may face.

Kids Smoking Risk Related to R-Rated Movies?

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:16:35 +0000

In Massachusetts, there was a study done on 1200 kids. Researches were trying to determine if children that are able to watch R-rated movies are more likely to smoke than those that are not. Even though it seems that those kids that watched the R-rated movies are more prone to smoke they can’t say for sure that it’s because of the movies themselves. Other factors come into play like if they had access to cigarettes, or if smoking was allowed in the home. It seems that parents need to pay a bit more attention to what their kids are watching and who they spend there time with. Parents may want to talk with their children about the effects of smoking as well.