Do Kids Not Listen, Or Just Don't Want to Hear?

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Maybe I was the only one, but I don't really think so.

Having more than one child can be like having a hive of bees swarming around your ears on a constant basis - chatter, chatter, chatter - in little high pitched voices.

Squeals can come from delight of surprise, from teasing of siblings, or from "out of nowhere" for apparently no reason at all.

Sometimes these little high pitches get into your head and all you want is some peace and quiet for five minutes. Child chatter keeps the brain waves active and alert to what's going on when you really just want silence.

Monica was the middle child of seven children in her family. I learned a lesson in control from this babysitter, whose parents obviously found a way to get their kids to listen.

My husband and I would hire Monica to watch our four children while we spent the day out in our boat. Sometimes we'd have a rendezvous with other couples, anchoring in a small inlet for a week-end getaway.

My kids loved Monica and would ask for her as their babysitter. They were always glad to see her and always had a hug for her when she went back home.

Consistently, when my husband and I came home from a night or week-end out, the house was orderly; the children were clean and happy.

I asked her one day how she did it, time after time; of dealing with four young children, under the age of six.

Laughing, her reply was, "We play and have a good time while you're gone. When it's time for you to come home, I blow a whistle and line them up. That's when it's time to put everything back together again."

Monica's solution was simple. She had a routine that worked which she learned from her own parents.

This is the importance of dealing with children who don't want to listen. You must have a system; some type of plan you can implement when necessary. They, in turn, may use it with their own kids.

Coaches use whistles to gather their players into a quiet orderly group. Whistles were blown in old town squares as a sign the train was coming in. It's a way of getting attention from one who's in authority.

Now, I don't necessarily advocate the use of whistles to the point of having the parent represent a military official. That's a bit stern. I used to ring a bell to get the attention of my little ones to come in for supper. The neighbors heard it, I'm sure, but no one ever complained because my children had learned to be orderly and obedient (at least to a satisfactory degree).

Often children don't listen because they're just too busy in their heads thinking of all the activities they want to pursue. It's more fun thinking about fun things than listening for your parent's voice!

Maureen
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Maureen Amberg is an author, entrepreneur and children’s advocate for MEA Online Edge Inc., with emphasis on the self esteem and positive inner confidence of children; including teenagers.  Caring for Kids is my current life focus.  I strive to be kind, tranquil, serene, and compassionate.  Hopefully, this translates into peaceful, calm and helpful.

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Is it Depression or Low Self Esteem

Only a doctor can diagnose true depression, but I want you to know that it does exist in children!  A common belief is that, it is more common in teenagers. The truth is that any age is subject to depression.

 

Depression is not the same as being in a bad mood or feeling "down".  Constant gloominess, seeming to not be able to carry out simple tasks, oversleeping, or not being able to sleep, disinterest in normal activities, doing poorly in school, anger, sadness, extreme weight gain or loss, lack of energy, withdrawal from friends and family, change in appearance, alcohol and/or drug use, aggressiveness, and more...............all of these are serious areas of concern.  A licensed psychologist can make an accurate diagnosis.

 

Statistics have shown that depression can lead children to attempt to harm  themselves.  If a child suffers from true depression, it is vital to get them professional help as soon as possible.

 

If it is found that your child simply has a poor self concept or low self esteem, I am here to help you learn how to boost his or her confidence by simple day to day actions.

 

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By being confident and kind, {!name_fix}  We'll do this together!  Kids self-esteem is critical to their success in life.

 

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Maureen

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Childrens Anxiety

A little TLC can go a long way toward easing anxiety in children

It is an unfortunate but very real fact that stress and anxiety in children¹ is a common problem in today's fast-paced, high-tech, activity-packed society. If your child is experiencing stress and anxiety, try these simple but effective ways to alleviate anxiety in children.
Don’t dismiss her feelings. Telling your child not to worry about her fears may only make her feel like she’s doing something wrong by feeling anxious. Let her know it’s okay to feel bad about something, and encourage her to share her emotions and thoughts.
Listen. You know how enormously comforting it can be just to have someone listen when something’s bothering you. Do the same thing for your child. If he doesn’t feel like talking, let him know you are there for him. Just be by his side and remind him that you love him and support him.
Offer comfort and distraction. Try to do something she enjoys, like playing a favorite game or cuddling in your lap and having you read to her, just as you did when she was younger. When the chips are down, even a 10-year-old will appreciate a good dose of parent TLC.
Get him outside. Exercise can boost mood, so get him moving. Even if it’s just for a walk around the block, fresh air and physical activity may be just what he needs to lift his spirits and give him a new perspective on things.
Stick to routines. Balance out any changes by trying to maintain as much of her regular routine as possible. Try to stick to her regular bedtime and mealtimes, if possible.
Keep your child healthy. Make sure he’s eating right and getting enough sleep. Not getting enough rest or eating nutritious meals at regular intervals can contribute to your child’s stress. If he feels good, he’ll be better equipped to work through whatever is bothering him.
Avoid overscheduling. Soccer, karate, baseball, music lessons, playdates the list of extracurricular activities kids can take on is endless. But too many activities can easily lead to stress and anxiety in children. Just as grownups need some downtime after work and on weekends, children also need some quiet time alone to decompress.
Limit your child's exposure to upsetting news or stories². If your child sees or hears upsetting images or accounts of natural disasters such as earthquakes or tsunamis or sees disturbing accounts of violence or terrorism on the news, talk to your child about what's going on. Reassure her that she and the people she loves are not in danger. Talk about the aide that people who are victims of disasters or violence receive from humanitarian groups, and discuss ways that she may help, such as by working with her school to raise money for the victims.
Consult a counselor or your pediatrician. If you suspect that a change in the family such as a new sibling, a move, divorce, or a death of a family member is behind your child's stress and anxiety, seek advice from an expert such as your child's school counselor, your pediatrician, or a child therapist. They can suggest ways to help a child talk about death³, for instance, or help him through any other shift in the family.
Set a calm example. You can set the tone for how stress and anxiety in children and adults is handled in your house. It's virtually impossible to block out stress from our lives in today's high-tech, 24-hour-news-cycle world, but you can do something about how you handle your own stress. And the more you are able to keep things calm and peaceful at home, the less likely it is that anxiety in children will be a problem in your household.

Maureen Amberg is an author, entrepreneur and children’s advocate for MEA Online Edge Inc., with emphasis on the self esteem and positive inner confidence of children; including teenagers.  Caring for Kids is my current life focus.  I strive to be kind, tranquil, serene, and compassionate.  Hopefully, this translates into peaceful, calm and helpful.

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     Baseball, golf, gymnastics, football, tennis, basketball, indoor handball, judo, soccer, wrestling, hockey (field and ice), ice skating, rock climbing, rugby, skiing, archery, sailing, surfing, badminton, ballooning, boxing, horseback riding, canoeing, snowboarding, swimming, table tennis, tae kwan do, volleyball, motor racing, water polo, bungee jumping, bicycling, springboard diving, mountain climbing, curling, polo, fencing, bob sledding, yachting, softball, rowing, shooting, speed skating, ski jumping, cross country skiing, down hill skiing, back packing, cricket, tobogganing, short track (ice) slalom, weight lifting,.  And then there is Track & Field!  including the high jump, pole vault, hurdles, javelin, shot put etc.

     Don't forget reading, cooking, plain old walking, learning a foreign language.  Consider art and music, visiting a museum.  How about learning wood working?  Or knitting, dancing, sewing,.  There is volunteerism in almost any area of interest.  Would your teenager be interested in learning more about a specific religion, or many different ones?  Remember Scouting can be really fun.

The possibilities are endless...truly!

Active kids thrive emotionally and physically.  Interesting extracurricular opportunities help to build confidence in kids of all ages, especially hormone prone teenagers.  Rebuilding a child's confidence and social skills through teamwork and discipline is a GOOD THING.

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Maureen Amberg is an author, entrepreneur and children’s advocate for MEA Online Edge Inc., with emphasis on the self esteem and positive inner confidence of children; including teenagers.  Caring for Kids is my current life focus.  I strive to be kind, tranquil, serene, and compassionate.  Hopefully, this translates into peaceful, calm and helpful.

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Does your teenager often:
lose his temper
argue with adults
refuse to comply with rules and requests
blame others for his mistakes and misbehavior

Is your child often:
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angry and resentful
spiteful and vindictive   

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Maureen Amberg is an author, entrepreneur and children’s advocate for MEA Online Edge Inc., with emphasis on the self esteem and positive inner confidence of children; including teenagers.  Caring for Kids is my current life focus.  I strive to be kind, tranquil, serene, and compassionate.  Hopefully, this translates into peaceful, calm and helpful.

Rude Children - Teach Good Manners

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Burp! Belch! Other obnoxious sounds and smells come from your 12 year old son. You want to die of embarrassment at what people will think of your rude children.  You have certainly tried to teach good manners, but were they even listening?
The problem with teaching tweens or teens manners is that parents frequently do it in a negative or critical way.  It is especially embarrassing to the young person to be corrected or nagged at in public or in front of friends.
Model Good Manners At Home
A young person whose parents treat everyone with respect, kindness and understanding are more likely to use good manners.  Rather than demand your daughter or son use good table manners, show them at home the correct way to hold a fork or pass the potatoes.
When you teach your child about rules of good manners in private and at a neutral (not heated with arguments or family fights) you will find the audience is more receptive.
Good table manners should be modeled at every meal. By establishing rules that govern polite interaction with others, you are teaching them to be aware of the feelings of those they associate with.  Simply be saying, "The rule at the dinner table is to enjoy your food and chew slowly, rather than gulping it down."
Say Thank You and I am Sorry When Necessary
Your child is more likely to be aware of the feelings of others if you praise the good manners and then gently teach to the errors or mistakes.  When you encourage politeness, you are letting them know what the desired behavior is and it gives the positive reinforcement of the character traits, rather than specific tasks or situations.
If you are wrong, apologize. If someone is kind to you, say Thank you.  You child will be much more likely to do what you do, rather than what you say.
It is no fun to have rude children and in order to teach good manners, we need to use the "teachable moments" when they come along.  We want to be proud of the actions and intentions our children display in public and at home.
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Maureen Amberg is an author, entrepreneur and children’s advocate for MEA Online Edge Inc., with emphasis on the self esteem and positive inner confidence of children; including teenagers.  Caring for Kids is my current life focus.  I strive to be kind, tranquil, serene, and compassionate.  Hopefully, this translates into peaceful, calm and helpful.

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A recent study out from San Diego State University says that children and teenagers today are the most anxious and depressed of the last seventy years.
That is not surprising.  Having too many choices is chaos.  Morals and values have been sacrificed in favor of infamy and fortune.  When sports heroes are infamous and rich because they took drugs to increase their performance, that is demoralizing to kids who work hard to aspire to athletic greatness simply by practicing a lot.  When other young people get famous for flaunting drugs and anti-social behavior, it makes it difficult for the kids who simply work hard.
When you have a major Hollywood producer/director putting together a movie to excuse and explain Hitler (in context, he says), you have a generation that has no clear understanding of evil.
When you have military dying in the fields of foreign countries because we are at war with a religious ideology that wants to terminate western civilization, and one of their combatants is caught and tried only as a common criminal, you have a generation that is confused.
When you have a culture that does not support the basic building block of education - the family - we have children turning to equally confused peers and pop culture.
When the people in positions of power, authority and fame turn out to be of little character, you have a generation that doesn’t know what to respect or whom to emulate.
It all matters.
Our kids pay the price.

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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".

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