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Bullying Prevention and Response - 8/13/2010
U.S. Department of Education
Resources for parents, teachers and others interested in dealing with bullying in schools.
U.S. Department of Education
Resources for parents, teachers and others interested in dealing with bullying in schools.
Book Review: Teasing Trouble - 8/12/2010
Donna King, M.A.
Parents, are you beginning to think about preparing your kids for challenging academics as we approach the back-to-school season? Great but there may be another area to consider as you get ready for school: social understanding. Having a few social awareness skills will ensure that our sons and daughters are confident and able to cope with the inevitable group challenges that will come their way.
Donna King, M.A.
Parents, are you beginning to think about preparing your kids for challenging academics as we approach the back-to-school season? Great but there may be another area to consider as you get ready for school: social understanding. Having a few social awareness skills will ensure that our sons and daughters are confident and able to cope with the inevitable group challenges that will come their way.
We’re Going to a Party: noise-induced hearing loss in young children - 7/29/2010
Donna King, M.A.
Infants have highly developed hearing at birth. The newborn’s auditory sense is the most well-developed of the five senses. So it stands to reason that it would be equally vulnerable to trauma. The question is how much is too much and how loud is too loud?
Donna King, M.A.
Infants have highly developed hearing at birth. The newborn’s auditory sense is the most well-developed of the five senses. So it stands to reason that it would be equally vulnerable to trauma. The question is how much is too much and how loud is too loud?
When Young Children Witness Spousal Abuse: A message to parents who suffer - 5/22/2010
Donna King
Did you know that violence perpetrated between married couples is estimated to occur in around 25 percent of homes in the United States? Did you know that violence between married couples is more prevalent in those families with children? About 15.5 million children in our nation are witnessing the emotional, physical, or verbal abuse of one of their parents.
Donna King
Did you know that violence perpetrated between married couples is estimated to occur in around 25 percent of homes in the United States? Did you know that violence between married couples is more prevalent in those families with children? About 15.5 million children in our nation are witnessing the emotional, physical, or verbal abuse of one of their parents.
How to Win "Home of the Year" - 5/15/2010
David Leonhardt
Don't think you'd win a Home-of-the-Year award? Relax. You are not alone.
David Leonhardt
Don't think you'd win a Home-of-the-Year award? Relax. You are not alone.
Brain Development in Adolescence - 12/21/2009
Ramona Hall
Because teens have variations in attention and short-term memory, information and instructions need to be short and clear. Like the rest of us, teens learn best when information is relevant to their current interests.
Ramona Hall
Because teens have variations in attention and short-term memory, information and instructions need to be short and clear. Like the rest of us, teens learn best when information is relevant to their current interests.
Total Development is Whole Child Development - 12/20/2009
Donna King
An unintentional parenting mistake that I encounter time and time again is that of focusing too narrowly on academic achievement. What follows is a story of the emotional outcome of one child whose emotional development was curtailed when her mother negated whole child development.
Donna King
An unintentional parenting mistake that I encounter time and time again is that of focusing too narrowly on academic achievement. What follows is a story of the emotional outcome of one child whose emotional development was curtailed when her mother negated whole child development.
Work Life Balance ~ Can you have it all? - 12/19/2009
Anne Aleckson
Remember the 1980’s when ‘greed was good’ and there was no balance in life? You worked as many hours as you needed to, to have all the things you wanted to have to prove your social status and keep up with the neighbors. Enter the "Balance Era". Can we still have it all AND a balanced life?
Anne Aleckson
Remember the 1980’s when ‘greed was good’ and there was no balance in life? You worked as many hours as you needed to, to have all the things you wanted to have to prove your social status and keep up with the neighbors. Enter the "Balance Era". Can we still have it all AND a balanced life?
A Christmas Awakening - 12/19/2009
Anne Aleckson
Although we tend to think of it as a most joyous time, the Christmas holiday can bring up difficult emotions. Find comfort as Anne Aleckson shares her inspirational story of trauma and divorce to triumph at Christmas.
Anne Aleckson
Although we tend to think of it as a most joyous time, the Christmas holiday can bring up difficult emotions. Find comfort as Anne Aleckson shares her inspirational story of trauma and divorce to triumph at Christmas.
Three Parent Styles - 12/13/2009
Joseph Then
There are no quick, how-to manuals or rules to parenting. People generally just learn as they go. It helps, however to know a bit about parenting style while making those tough decisions we all must make while guiding our children.
Joseph Then
There are no quick, how-to manuals or rules to parenting. People generally just learn as they go. It helps, however to know a bit about parenting style while making those tough decisions we all must make while guiding our children.
B is for Behold - 12/13/2009
Donna King
Just the other day my 7 year old exhibited what to me seemed to be socially unacceptable behavior. She told a friend that she would not be playing with her on this particular day. We were at the park and upon seeing her friend she, in the most matter-of-fact way, stated: “Maggie, I’m not playing with you today.”
Donna King
Just the other day my 7 year old exhibited what to me seemed to be socially unacceptable behavior. She told a friend that she would not be playing with her on this particular day. We were at the park and upon seeing her friend she, in the most matter-of-fact way, stated: “Maggie, I’m not playing with you today.”
Christmas Toys for Teens and Pre-teens - 12/12/2009
Alison Bennett
An almost impossible task - finding a Christmas toy for a teen which will help them develop skills. Or even get them to speak!
Alison Bennett
An almost impossible task - finding a Christmas toy for a teen which will help them develop skills. Or even get them to speak!
A is for Alone: An alphabetical journey for single parents - 12/12/2009
Donna King
I need support! I need guidance! Do you ever feel so overwhelmed you just don’t know where to begin? Being a single parent can bring on the kind of stress that dual parent families just do not understand.
Donna King
I need support! I need guidance! Do you ever feel so overwhelmed you just don’t know where to begin? Being a single parent can bring on the kind of stress that dual parent families just do not understand.
Activities to Get Kids Moving - 10/12/2009
Donna King
If you want healthy kids, you've got be be a healthy parent. Here are some fun ways to get started.
Donna King
If you want healthy kids, you've got be be a healthy parent. Here are some fun ways to get started.
THE PILL PARADOX - 10/11/2009
Paul Raeburn
Are antidepressants killing teens, or saving their lives? A father searches for answers.
Paul Raeburn
Are antidepressants killing teens, or saving their lives? A father searches for answers.
Help! My Toddler is Destroying my House - 10/9/2009
Donna King
When the house is quiet and there are toddlers involved...watch out. Tips for dealing with toddler destruction found here.
Donna King
When the house is quiet and there are toddlers involved...watch out. Tips for dealing with toddler destruction found here.
No way. It’s MINE!: Preschoolers and Sharing - 10/7/2009
Donna King
It's an age-old question. How to get little ones to share. Read on for insight on this touchy subject.
Donna King
It's an age-old question. How to get little ones to share. Read on for insight on this touchy subject.
CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT BURNS AND SCALDS IN CHILDREN 0 - 4 YEARS - 10/6/2009
Phyllis Agran
California Chapter 4, American Academy of Pediatrics launches its Burn Prevention Campaign in Orange County
Phyllis Agran
California Chapter 4, American Academy of Pediatrics launches its Burn Prevention Campaign in Orange County
Never Lie to Your Mother (Humor) - 10/4/2009
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Factors Affecting Compatibility of Couples - 5/23/2009
Sean Clarke
Factors Affecting Compatibility of Couples
Sean Clarke
Factors Affecting Compatibility of Couples
I Want It Now! —Children's Wants and Needs - 5/23/2009
Patty Wipfler
It's a big part of parenting
Patty Wipfler
It's a big part of parenting
Fathers Are Primary Parents! - 5/23/2009
Patty Wipfler
Children love their Daddies! Your children love to hear your voice, to see you come in the door, to sit next to you at the table, and to play with you as long as you can possibly play.
Patty Wipfler
Children love their Daddies! Your children love to hear your voice, to see you come in the door, to sit next to you at the table, and to play with you as long as you can possibly play.
Do Children Manipulate Their Parents? - 5/23/2009
Patty Wipfler
“Silly question!” you might exclaim. “Of course children manipulate their parents! My children do it all the time, and it drives me crazy!”
Patty Wipfler
“Silly question!” you might exclaim. “Of course children manipulate their parents! My children do it all the time, and it drives me crazy!”
