Though the specifics may differ from time to time, these are ten of the most basic excuses parents make when their children behave badly. “He’s Gifted” – Attributing bad behavior to an enhanced intellectual capacity is a common excuse for some parents, ostensibly because it’s easier to believe that a gifted child is acting out […]
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BY GWEN MORAN Successful family business owners blend often blend good parenting with good business practices. Here are five parenting skills that can help make you a better business owner. 1. Enforce rules. Any parent will tell you that having rules is essential to a well-run household. The same is true for companies. Clearly outline behavioral expectations
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Being a strict parent is good for children – as long as it is done with a little love and affection. A study of teenagers found the painful effects of harsh discipline – such as verbal threats or spanking – are offset by the child’s feeling of being loved. The researchers said being punished is
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Autism awareness helps a mom cope Mom cried for six months when her son was first diagnosed It’s a battle that’s made her stronger. Nicole Hitchcock says her autistic son enriches her as a mother – and as a person. “I feel like I’m a much better human being because this was put in my
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Bringing your new baby home is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life, but it can also be one of the most nerve-wracking. A newborn is so small and vulnerable, it’s not hard to believe that their immune systems aren’t quite developed enough to fight off illnesses. Keeping a newborn healthy is
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Tackling the major developmental milestone that is potty training requires plenty of patience and understanding, even under the best of circumstances. When your child is stubbornly refusing to make the shift from diapers to a potty, however, the strain on a parent’s composure can be almost unbearable. Before you throw in the towel altogether and
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Your child may ask, “Where do babies come from?” And your tween or teen have numerous questions like, “How do I handle the opposite sex?” Or your college student will wonder, “Is this the one?” We just released a new book,10 Questions Your Kids Will Ask About Sex (Harvest House) that cover MANY more than
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By Sierra Filucci, Common Sense Media editor Distracted parenting is a hot topic lately. Some experts are linking the rise in smartphone ownership with a spike in emergency room visits for kids under 5. As a parent of two kids and an avid iPhone user, I can attest to plenty of distracted parenting moments — not something
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When your child is beginning to grow out of his car seat, it’s time to consider graduating him to a booster seat. There are several indicators that the time has arrived to make the transition, but it’s important that you don’t rush the process simply because you’re eager to get him out of a car
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Strategic Mothers Magazine is a publication put together by Emmanuel Ehimika who is the Convener of THE JESUS DREAM (TJD), a Worldwide Christian Prayer Programme for the Unity of the Body of Christ which holds on 30th JUNE each year. Strategic Mothers Magazine has been in existence since 2001 and guess what?… the Magazine is
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