1,369 articles related to "parenting"

Relaxation Couldn't Be Simpler

Relaxation Couldn't Be Simpler by: Kim Beardsmore Many people use their sofa and TV to help them 'switch off and relax'. In reality, television programs can suspend you n stress for yours, with depressing or thrilling storylines, ...

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How To Improve Motivation In Children

There can be many reasons that a child displays a lack of motivation. He may be afraid of failure, he may not enjoy the task at hand or feel it is irrelevant, his negative thinking may be an obstacle, or he may be overwhelmed by the process of settin...

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Discover The Different Types of Autism

I had to learn many things about the different types of autism, due to the disorder of my brother. One thing I did learn and maybe you have heard the term Pervasive Development Disorder, which is a term used to describe the many different types of au...

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Getting Rid Of Four Traps That Ensnare Working Mums

Hands up if you've found yourself agonising over how best to discipline your child or compared yourself to all the other mothers in your Mothers and Toddlers playgroup. The good news is - you're not alone! The bad news is that while questio...

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Baby Monitors - Things You Need to Know

Being a parent is stressful enough. The responsibility of looking after a young baby can sometimes be overwhelming. I know because I'm speaking from experience! Thankfully in this day and age, there are devices that can help ensure your baby is ...

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Feeling Inadequate to Cope With Your Autistic Child?

You received the unexpected news that your child is now diagnosed with autism. You are stunned, shocked. Do you feel you are inadequate, to cope with this news? These feelings you have are normal. Do not allow them to have power over you, or let them...

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Really Good News About Your Children’s Video Games

Really Good News About Your Children’s Video Games by: Marc PrenskyResearch published by University of Rochester neuroscientists C. Shawn Green and Daphne Bavelier has grabbed national attention for suggesting that playing “action” video a...

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Dyslexia: Is the Shoe Perhaps on the Wrong Foot?

exia: Is the Shoe Perhaps on the Wrong Foot? by: Susan du Plessis Reading is the most important skill that a child must acquire at school, because one must learn to read to be able to read to learn. The implication of this is that the child who ...

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Improving Spelling With Games

Improving Spelling With Games by: Steve Hall You got it! You can do just about any type of learning for a child or an individual learning a second language through the use of various computer games. You are sure to find something that will fit w...

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Families That Hit Pine Cones Together Stay Together

Families That Hit Pine Cones Together Stay Together by: Duane Shinn It is said that families that pray together stay together. I think it’s almost equally true that families that play together stay together. If play time is the glue of family ...

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