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Gaining a Child's Trust


My daughters and I went to the beach several weeks ago. They were having a blast playing in the freezing cold water as I tiptoed around the waves, trying to keep my feet from becoming frost bitten.

Bullies


Bullies are an ugly but very real part of childhood. There's not much we can do to protect our children from these cruel and brutal kids except teach them how to defend themselves from an otherwise unprovoked attack of the bullying kind.

Handling Failure -- Teaching Kids How to Profit From It


There is nothing pleasant about failure, at least not at the time that it happens! Failure embarrasses us, feels bad, and often costs us money. Little wonder that people avoid failure like the plague.

Learning Disabilities


There are so many learning labels floating around these days ..

Spanking Children


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Results of the Spanking Poll on Rexanne.com: Voters - 233Percentage of readers who do not spank their children: 37%Percentage of readers who spank their children: 62%~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I am completely opposed to spanking.

Potty Training ?To Train or Not to Train?


I have always found the notion of toilet training a toddler to be a bit much. I didn't feel right about pushing my girls to do something I felt would eventually come naturally.

THE NEW SCHOOL VISIT: 5 Things to Look For


Today the little red school house is not what it use to be, and along with changes in how our schools are funded, how they are governed, how teachers teach and how children learn, it's no surprise that many large urban school districts and smaller rural ones are undergoing major modifications. Parents are bombarded with advice from every media venue telling them to look at private education, consider a religious environment, and reminding them that "choice" or charter schools are the way to go.

Choosing a Daycare or Pre-School - Top Ten Safety Tips


When it's time to put your child into a daycare or pre-school, there is some homework involved. Here are the top ten safety tips that are useful when looking for a pre-school or daycare center.

COMMITMENT: Teaching Children the Lessons of a Lifetime


It's been said, time and again, that for a child to learn what is most important, he must be shown the lessons through example, not through words. And, if we are to nurture certain traits within our children, we must first develop those traits in ourselves.

What About Competition? Are Your Kids Ready?


Life is full of competition -- even in childhood. Kids compete for good grades, the attention of their parents and teachers, and even to get picked for 'the right team' in gym class.

Confident Kids : Why Some Parents Should Carry a Health Warning


As a hypnotherapist, I am acutely aware of the power of words. A few well-chosen words can induce hypnosis and help my clients with a wide range of problems.

Weathering Colic for New Parents


A common problem many times facing parents is Colic. Estimates say that between 15-25% of infants are born with Colic.

Children Cooperate When Appreciated


Do you want your child to cooperate with you more?Children are much more likely to cooperate with adults who like being with them and who let them know they are worthwhile. This builds a level of trust and a feeling of safety.

Toxic Chemicals, Are Your Children Being Exposed?


You do what you can to keep your little ones safe and healthy in this world we live in. You put your household cleaners out of reach and make sure the front door is securely locked.

How to Handle Child Tantrums?


Child tantrums are a way for children to express their feelings and thoughts. Child tantrums are common in young children.

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