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Monday, January 11, 2010
The Deepest Desires of your Heart
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Maureen is an author,entrepreneur and children's advocate for MEA Online Edge Inc., with emphasis on the self esteem and self confidence of children; including teenagers. Caring for Kids is my current life focus. I strive to be tranquil, serene, and compassionate. Hopefully, this translates into "peaceful and calm".
I also care about each and one of you and wish you an awesome life!
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Your Heart's Desire Click
You are here to achieve something important in your life. Do you dream of living a life of fun, excitement, and helpfulness?
Well, here's how to make that dream YOUR reality.
Maureen is an author,entrepreneur and children's advocate for MEA Online Edge Inc., with emphasis on the self esteem and self confidence of children; including teenagers. Caring for Kids is my current life focus. I strive to be tranquil, serene, and compassionate. Hopefully, this translates into "peaceful and calm".
I also care about each and one of you and wish you an awesome life!
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Friday, January 8, 2010
Talk to your children
Take time to talk to your children! Take time to listen to what they have to say. Encourage them to speak out, about anything. They will learn how to develop communication/language skills. Sitting down to eat together is an excellent time for conversation. Of course, putting food on the table that builds healthy bodies, is an additional benefit. Using the dinner time to reconnect, catch up on how everyone feels, and to establish family values. Talk about the news of the day. Tell them what you think. Do they have an opinion? Events going on in the neighborhood?
This is a time to help them learn what is acceptable and what is not. Keep the lines of communication open into the teen years by talking and listening over the early years (a small secret to always keep in mind).
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Always caring for kids,
Maureen
This is a time to help them learn what is acceptable and what is not. Keep the lines of communication open into the teen years by talking and listening over the early years (a small secret to always keep in mind).
Take a look at this information.............optional only, but really helpful.
Talking To Toddlers: Dealing With The Terrible Twos And Beyond.
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Always caring for kids,
Maureen
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
How to Regain Control of your Child
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Are you tired of your child having so little respect for you and the things that you say?
Are you tired of giving in to your child's requests just so you can avoid a temper-tantrum melt-down?
Have you finally had enough of the fights and the yelling and the arguments that go nowhere and do no good?
Do you feel like you have completely lost control?
Here is the 1 Simple System that will give you your control back and CHANGE YOUR KID'S ATTITUDE!
Always caring for kids,
Maureen
KidsEdgeOnSelfEsteem.com
Are you tired of your child having so little respect for you and the things that you say?
Are you tired of giving in to your child's requests just so you can avoid a temper-tantrum melt-down?
Have you finally had enough of the fights and the yelling and the arguments that go nowhere and do no good?
Do you feel like you have completely lost control?
Here is the 1 Simple System that will give you your control back and CHANGE YOUR KID'S ATTITUDE!
Always caring for kids,
Maureen
KidsEdgeOnSelfEsteem.com
Healthy Self Esteem in kids
When you build healthy self-esteem in children and teens, parents and others help to ensure that kids grow up to become independent, self-sufficient adults, as opposed to children who grow up believing the world owes them everything they want. But be careful not to handicap kids by making their lives EASY.
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Maureen
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Always caring for kids,
Maureen
Parenting is more about attitude than approach.
Parenting is more about attitude than approach.
As you read Parenting with an Attitude.....21 Questions Successful Parents Ask Themselves , you will find that this book takes a somewhat different approach to parenting than do many books that are on the market today. Most address goals and expectations for parenting that certainly do merit our consideration. And usually they are written to endorse a particular approach to accomplishing those goals and expectations.
The goal and purpose of what you read here, however, is not to suggest or endorse any particular approach we parents can employ in order to persuade, coerce, bribe-or if all else fails-force our kids to do and be what we want them to do and be. Certainly we want them to be respectful of others, to be responsible, polite, ambitious, helpful around the house, and much more.
Of course it is the desire and responsibility of any dedicated parent to help develop a healthy and well balanced self-esteem in their kids, and to encourage them to grow up to be adults who have a sane and reasonable view of what they have to offer. And to do all of this, having an approach that is effective is necessary.
Hear what Dr. Laura
has to say about
Parenting with an Attitude
But the purpose of what you will read here is to guide you as a parent to assess and evaluate what attitudes you have toward your kids, and to see how those attitudes are either helping you to be a successful parent, or interfering with your efforts.
As an author, therapist, and dad to two wonderful girls, I have found that it is only as we look closely at our own attitudes that we are then able to “design” great and healthy kids. So here you will be encouraged to look at yourself and your role as a parent to your kids. As you do, your self-assessment will likely help fine tune your attitudes, and in so doing, you will be more equipped to choose the most effective parenting approaches. To help you evaluate your parenting attitudes, the first section of Parenting with an Attitude.....21 Questions Successful Parents Ask Themselves suggests 21 questions for you to consider.
AVOIDING ANGER IN KIDS
A common and recurring characteristic I have found in my work with kids over the years is anger. Often, it is unresolved anger that lies behind the self-defeating symptoms that plague so many kids today. Anger in kids is often a natural outcome when we parents use punishment rather than discipline, and parental power rather than the all-important parental authority.
Most parents would agree that to avoid provoking their kids to anger is indeed an important goal. But most would also be quick to add that it is next to impossible to avoid anger altogether. As a responsible parent-so the explanation goes-they have rules, expectations, and standards to which they hold their kids accountable. Inevitably and regularly, they say, their kids become angry in response to their restrictions and expectations.
And I would agree. Not only is avoiding anger in our kids next to impossible, it might even be argued that to do so entirely would require our consistently giving in to them in order to avoid their anger. And even then, eventually they would become angry because we failed to keep them safe and responsible by limiting them. So, avoiding anger in our kids at all costs is not only an impossibility, it is not an option any responsible parent would consider.
The anger in kids we must strive to avoid is the anger that is created when consistently we parents use power rather than authority, and punishment rather than discipline to shape and influence them. The differences between power and authority, as well as punishment and discipline will be clarified in my book.
Maureen is an author,entrepreneur and children's advocate for MEA Online Edge Inc., with emphasis on the self esteem and self confidence of children; including teenagers. Caring for Kids is my current life focus. I strive to be tranquil, serene, and compassionate. Hopefully, this translates into "peaceful and calm".
Talking To Toddlers: Dealing With The Terrible Twos And Beyond.
CHECK THIS! Click Here!
As you read Parenting with an Attitude.....21 Questions Successful Parents Ask Themselves , you will find that this book takes a somewhat different approach to parenting than do many books that are on the market today. Most address goals and expectations for parenting that certainly do merit our consideration. And usually they are written to endorse a particular approach to accomplishing those goals and expectations.
The goal and purpose of what you read here, however, is not to suggest or endorse any particular approach we parents can employ in order to persuade, coerce, bribe-or if all else fails-force our kids to do and be what we want them to do and be. Certainly we want them to be respectful of others, to be responsible, polite, ambitious, helpful around the house, and much more.
Of course it is the desire and responsibility of any dedicated parent to help develop a healthy and well balanced self-esteem in their kids, and to encourage them to grow up to be adults who have a sane and reasonable view of what they have to offer. And to do all of this, having an approach that is effective is necessary.
Hear what Dr. Laura
has to say about
Parenting with an Attitude
But the purpose of what you will read here is to guide you as a parent to assess and evaluate what attitudes you have toward your kids, and to see how those attitudes are either helping you to be a successful parent, or interfering with your efforts.
As an author, therapist, and dad to two wonderful girls, I have found that it is only as we look closely at our own attitudes that we are then able to “design” great and healthy kids. So here you will be encouraged to look at yourself and your role as a parent to your kids. As you do, your self-assessment will likely help fine tune your attitudes, and in so doing, you will be more equipped to choose the most effective parenting approaches. To help you evaluate your parenting attitudes, the first section of Parenting with an Attitude.....21 Questions Successful Parents Ask Themselves suggests 21 questions for you to consider.
AVOIDING ANGER IN KIDS
A common and recurring characteristic I have found in my work with kids over the years is anger. Often, it is unresolved anger that lies behind the self-defeating symptoms that plague so many kids today. Anger in kids is often a natural outcome when we parents use punishment rather than discipline, and parental power rather than the all-important parental authority.
Most parents would agree that to avoid provoking their kids to anger is indeed an important goal. But most would also be quick to add that it is next to impossible to avoid anger altogether. As a responsible parent-so the explanation goes-they have rules, expectations, and standards to which they hold their kids accountable. Inevitably and regularly, they say, their kids become angry in response to their restrictions and expectations.
And I would agree. Not only is avoiding anger in our kids next to impossible, it might even be argued that to do so entirely would require our consistently giving in to them in order to avoid their anger. And even then, eventually they would become angry because we failed to keep them safe and responsible by limiting them. So, avoiding anger in our kids at all costs is not only an impossibility, it is not an option any responsible parent would consider.
The anger in kids we must strive to avoid is the anger that is created when consistently we parents use power rather than authority, and punishment rather than discipline to shape and influence them. The differences between power and authority, as well as punishment and discipline will be clarified in my book.
Maureen is an author,entrepreneur and children's advocate for MEA Online Edge Inc., with emphasis on the self esteem and self confidence of children; including teenagers. Caring for Kids is my current life focus. I strive to be tranquil, serene, and compassionate. Hopefully, this translates into "peaceful and calm".
Talking To Toddlers: Dealing With The Terrible Twos And Beyond.
CHECK THIS! Click Here!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Building Self-Esteem in Young Children
Self-esteem is built at a very young age. Self-esteem shows your child's attitudes and behaviour towards other people. When your child is a baby and reaches a certain milestone, it gives him a sense of achievement, which builds his self-esteem and makes him confident. Self-esteem is built in the early years of a child. Self-esteem affects your child's confidence and encourages him to move to the next milestone. Your praise will go a long way in building your child's self-esteem. Praise and encourage your child when ever he has achieved anything. Love also plays a big part in self-esteem. Parents who show their love to their child will have a confident child where as a child who has not been shown a lot of affection and love will have low self-esteem.
Do not show affection or give in when your child misbehaves or is having a tantrum. Make sure both you and your partner are consistent in this. That way, your child will begin to understand that he can not have his way, and misbehaving or throwing a tantrum is not going to get him anywhere. Show your child how to respect and be kind to others through your own examples. Young children are like a sponge, they soak in everything around them. So talk kindly to your child so he understands the value of talking nicely and kindly to others.
Show your child how to share his things with his siblings and friends. Playing with other young children will encourage social interaction and sharing. If he is not at a nursery try to join a mother and toddler group or invite friends around who have other young children. All these actions will help your child to interact with other children and built his self-esteem.
Maureen is an author,entrepreneur and children's advocate for MEA Online Edge Inc., with emphasis on the self esteem and self confidence of children; including teenagers. Caring for Kids is my current life focus. I strive to be tranquil, serene, and compassionate. Hopefully, this translates into "peaceful and calm".
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Do not show affection or give in when your child misbehaves or is having a tantrum. Make sure both you and your partner are consistent in this. That way, your child will begin to understand that he can not have his way, and misbehaving or throwing a tantrum is not going to get him anywhere. Show your child how to respect and be kind to others through your own examples. Young children are like a sponge, they soak in everything around them. So talk kindly to your child so he understands the value of talking nicely and kindly to others.
Show your child how to share his things with his siblings and friends. Playing with other young children will encourage social interaction and sharing. If he is not at a nursery try to join a mother and toddler group or invite friends around who have other young children. All these actions will help your child to interact with other children and built his self-esteem.
Maureen is an author,entrepreneur and children's advocate for MEA Online Edge Inc., with emphasis on the self esteem and self confidence of children; including teenagers. Caring for Kids is my current life focus. I strive to be tranquil, serene, and compassionate. Hopefully, this translates into "peaceful and calm".
CHECK this site and comment! http://www.kidsedgeonselfesteem.com
Sham.S has been writing articles for nearly two years. Her latest website is about childrens shopping carts where you can find the best deals on little shopping carts that you are looking for.
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Saturday, January 2, 2010
3 Tips For Dealing With Problem Behavior in Kids
When is problem behavior something to be concerned about and when is it just a phase that your child is going through? In this article, you'll learn the difference between the two along with some strategies to get your child back on track.
Although all children go through phases during which they are moody, somewhat rebellious and difficult in general, bad behavior becomes problematic when it is chronic. When your child's demands and disruptions constantly interfere with everyone else's sense of peace and happiness in your home, then you have a problem on your hands. When you have tried numerous ways to reach your child with no results, then you need to act fast. This is because it's important to stop problem behavior before it turns into a character style-a way of relating to or alienating others.
The attempts to change a child's behavior is called behavior modification. These techniques are designed to create observable changes in behavior. When your child's patterns change, then he has learned a new way of responding to what happens in his world.
3 Behavior Modification Tips for Parents
1. Be consistent. Don't punish a behavior one time and then let it go the next time. Your child needs to know that the rules are the rules and they are in place to keep him safe and ensure that everyone in the household respects the person and belongings of each other.
2. When your child has a bad attitude, keep your focus on his behavior. A bad attitude cannot be changed because it is a feeling inside, but behavior is made up of external actions that you can see. If you find yourself yelling about your child's attitude, stop. Put your focus on his actions and how they get him into trouble and harm others.
3. Although it may be difficult for you, let your child suffer the natural consequences of his actions. This alone can turn problem behavior around. Many of today's well-meaning parents make the mistake of rescuing their kids from the consequences of their actions. When you do this, instead of learning to take responsibility for what he does, your child learns that you will rescue him. For instance, if a child fails to turn an assignment in when it is due, let him get a bad grade, rather than calling the teacher and trying to make excuses for him. Let kids learn the lesson that there is a connection between what they do and what they get in life.
If you have tried these steps or other techniques and your child or teen is still chronically disrespectful or defiant, then get help and do it fast. The studies are clear: this kind of behavior usually does not get better on its own, in fact, it can even turn into criminal behavior. Getting your child help now can turn him around. One of the best ways to do this is with behavior modification techniques.
You can take your child to a good therapist or to use an at-home program designed specifically to turn around problem behavior. Although a therapist can be quite effective and is usually trained in these techniques, the at-home program is highly recommended because it teaches you the techniques that will turn your kid around, rather than paying a third party to do so. This way, you'll learn what works with your child and increase your skill as a parent.
Best of all, as problem behavior is replaced with a sense of accomplishment and personal responsibility, your child or teen will credit you with helping to turn his life around.
Laura Ramirez is an advocate who helps troubled kids get their lives back on track with an at-home behavioral modification program like Total Transformation which was developed by a therapist who was once a troubled teen himself.
She is also the award-winning author of the parenting book, Keepers of the Children: Native American Wisdom and Parenting which teaches parents how to raise kids to develop their strengths and lead fulfilling, productive lives.
Maureen is an author,entrepreneur and children's advocate for MEA Online Edge Inc., with emphasis on the self esteem and self confidence of children; including teenagers. Caring for Kids is my current life focus. I strive to be tranquil, serene, and compassionate. Hopefully, this translates into "peaceful and calm".
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Laura_Ramirez
Although all children go through phases during which they are moody, somewhat rebellious and difficult in general, bad behavior becomes problematic when it is chronic. When your child's demands and disruptions constantly interfere with everyone else's sense of peace and happiness in your home, then you have a problem on your hands. When you have tried numerous ways to reach your child with no results, then you need to act fast. This is because it's important to stop problem behavior before it turns into a character style-a way of relating to or alienating others.
The attempts to change a child's behavior is called behavior modification. These techniques are designed to create observable changes in behavior. When your child's patterns change, then he has learned a new way of responding to what happens in his world.
3 Behavior Modification Tips for Parents
1. Be consistent. Don't punish a behavior one time and then let it go the next time. Your child needs to know that the rules are the rules and they are in place to keep him safe and ensure that everyone in the household respects the person and belongings of each other.
2. When your child has a bad attitude, keep your focus on his behavior. A bad attitude cannot be changed because it is a feeling inside, but behavior is made up of external actions that you can see. If you find yourself yelling about your child's attitude, stop. Put your focus on his actions and how they get him into trouble and harm others.
3. Although it may be difficult for you, let your child suffer the natural consequences of his actions. This alone can turn problem behavior around. Many of today's well-meaning parents make the mistake of rescuing their kids from the consequences of their actions. When you do this, instead of learning to take responsibility for what he does, your child learns that you will rescue him. For instance, if a child fails to turn an assignment in when it is due, let him get a bad grade, rather than calling the teacher and trying to make excuses for him. Let kids learn the lesson that there is a connection between what they do and what they get in life.
If you have tried these steps or other techniques and your child or teen is still chronically disrespectful or defiant, then get help and do it fast. The studies are clear: this kind of behavior usually does not get better on its own, in fact, it can even turn into criminal behavior. Getting your child help now can turn him around. One of the best ways to do this is with behavior modification techniques.
You can take your child to a good therapist or to use an at-home program designed specifically to turn around problem behavior. Although a therapist can be quite effective and is usually trained in these techniques, the at-home program is highly recommended because it teaches you the techniques that will turn your kid around, rather than paying a third party to do so. This way, you'll learn what works with your child and increase your skill as a parent.
Best of all, as problem behavior is replaced with a sense of accomplishment and personal responsibility, your child or teen will credit you with helping to turn his life around.
Laura Ramirez is an advocate who helps troubled kids get their lives back on track with an at-home behavioral modification program like Total Transformation which was developed by a therapist who was once a troubled teen himself.
She is also the award-winning author of the parenting book, Keepers of the Children: Native American Wisdom and Parenting which teaches parents how to raise kids to develop their strengths and lead fulfilling, productive lives.
Maureen is an author,entrepreneur and children's advocate for MEA Online Edge Inc., with emphasis on the self esteem and self confidence of children; including teenagers. Caring for Kids is my current life focus. I strive to be tranquil, serene, and compassionate. Hopefully, this translates into "peaceful and calm".
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Laura_Ramirez
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