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Joined EzineArticles on Apr 2, 2008 A Radical New Approach to Reduce BULLYING!
Kids and Teens • Published: August 30, 2011
With the new school year having started, as parents we want to prepare our kids to get back into "learning and growing mode" and to start the new school year on the right foot. But the truth is for tens of thousands, and perhaps even millions of kids the new school year is an extremely stressful time. Last year more than 160,000 children stayed home from school every day because of emotional/physical stress, fear and anxiety and unfortunately that number is expected to be even higher this school year.
How to Forgive Your (Seemingly) Unforgivable Ex - A Huge Gift to Yourself and Your Kids
Relationships: Divorce • Published: March 24, 2011
The topic of forgiveness is a difficult and uneasy one to talk about, and definitely one of those "easier said than done" things to actually accomplish. I know this because not only have I studied the "science of forgiveness" and the huge benefits of it but I have also found myself having to "walk the walk."
I'm an Ex-Husband, Not and Ex-Parent!
Home and Family: Fatherhood • Published: February 18, 2011
I felt compelled to write this after after watching a very intriguing series on A&E called Beyond Scared Straight. I remember a program when I was young simply called Scared Straight and had the same principle. This program brings young people at risk of "falling through the cracks" (10 to 18 years old) into prisons where they are exposed to real life behind bars. I watched it with my twelve year old son and he noticed a common theme among the kids in the program. About 80% said they didn't have their dad in their life.
Parents, Are Your Kids in the Race?
Kids and Teens • Published: January 21, 2011
The race I am referring to is the Race to Nowhere! Earlier this week I had the pleasure of attending a screening of the film Race to Nowhere hosted by The Bixby School in Boulder Colorado. In attendance were parents, teachers and even a few school administrators and it was clear during a discussion period after the film that this was an huge wake-up call for all of us. If you are a parent of a child of any age, watching this documentary film will do your child a great service. In fact, it may just change their life.
Stress - How It Effects a Child's Brain
Kids and Teens • Published: January 8, 2011
We are all aware of the negative physical and psychological health effects of stress. Heart disease, high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, depression and anxiety among many other ailments are all silent killers brought on by stress, and our children are not immune from its dangerous effects. Stress in childhood also reduces a child's ability to learn.
Sara Palin's Daughter - Cyber-Bullying With Gay Slur?
Home and Family: Parenting • Published: November 30, 2010
First, I must make it clear this is not a politically motivated article because the issue I am discussing here crosses all political, socio-economic, racial, gender, age, city, county, state and country border lines. Bullying is a global issue, not just an "American thing" or a political issue because of the person involved.
The Secret to Joyful Parenting and Happy Children
Home and Family: Parenting • Published: November 1, 2010
Your commitment to making parenting a more joyful experience and happier kids your priority will reap benefits that last a lifetime and create a ripple effect that can change the world. Our children represent 100% of our future and it is up to us, their parents, to give them the guidance, support and inspiration to live the amazing life they deserve.
Thought + Emotion = Energy - Teaching Your Kids How to Manage Their Emotional Energy
Kids and Teens • Published: September 1, 2010
"The whole universe operates from energy that is ascending and descending." Ascending and descending energy is something we can physically feel when it is happening and it happens many times throughout our day, every day.
Thinking Happy - A Skill to Teach Our Kids
Home and Family: Parenting • Published: May 10, 2010
Thinking happy thoughts at will is a skill that we can learn and teach our children, and certainly one we should teach them, after all happiness is what every parent wishes for their child right? But how do we instill habits of happy thinking in ourselves and our kids? But first, does your child's happiness make your "To Do List" and is it a priority?
Kids and Divorce - Moms and Dads Make the Difference
Relationships: Divorce • Published: April 27, 2010
We meet someone special, we fall in love, we marry with the intention to be husband and wife for our lifetime, we start a family and become parents who wish for a life of happiness for our children. We put the best interests of our kids and our family above anything else.
How to Get Your Kids to Do What You WANT With Ease!
Home and Family: Parenting • Published: February 4, 2010
5 Tips to get your kids to do what you want them to without manipulation, bribery or threats. It's a lot easier and more fun than you might think.
6 Ways to Be a Happy Super Model Parent
Home and Family: Parenting • Published: January 15, 2010
There is no such thing as a "perfect" parent though most of us try to be the best mom or dad we can be. Just as we tend to model the parenting habits of our parents, our children too will model themselves based on who they see in us.
Character Education is Personal Growth For Kids
Kids and Teens • Published: December 30, 2009
The message about how to live a life without excuses, doubts, fears and to its absolute fullest has been blasted loud and clear for all of us to hear for a very long time. The global hit movie The Secret, the onslaught of Personal Life Coaches, Wealth Building Warrior intensive weekend retreats and self-help books, videos, web-casts and live seminars generate around $15 billion per years in revenue, just in America alone.
Happiness Is - Teaching Our Kids About Kindness
Kids and Teens • Published: April 16, 2009
As parents and teachers we can inspire and motivate our children through our own behavior and conscious choice to be the best people we can be.
Emotional Fitness For the Whole Family
Health and Fitness • Published: April 15, 2009
How practicing emotional fitness exercises as a family can benefit every family member of the for a lifetime. And in turn benefit the entire world.
A Call to Action - A Case of Optimism For Our Children's Future
Kids and Teens • Published: April 1, 2009
Until our kids are grown and gone, we clean up after them. When our kids make a mess, we clean it up, when they get in trouble and we bail them out, and if our kids need our help we are there for them. Now the tables have turned and it just does not seem fair that we leave such a mess that our kids are not only paying for now, but will be cleaning it up for the better part of their lives.
An Exercise in Happiness For Kids
Kids and Teens • Published: February 11, 2009
Research over the past few years on the topic of raising resilient, self-confident and optimistic children provides me with great confidence that these statistics can, and will be turned around substantially. Scientific evidence of the benefits of happiness exercises is mounting, and these benefits include, but are not limited to longer life, fewer illnesses, and stronger interpersonal relationships, academic and professional success, higher levels of positive emotion and life satisfaction and lower levels of depression and stress.
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