I recently read a blog about teaching Etiquette for Children that I would like to share. I feel that etiquette, or manners, has dwindled over the last many years by adults and kids, alike. However, I think that being polite, greeting people appropriately and making a good first impression are all still very important to not only teach our kids, but continue to model ourselves.
“5 Simple Etiquette...
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Tags: child, children, Communication, etiquette, etiquette for children, Family, kids, manners, Parenting, parents, polite, respect
Kids experience a lot of problems with ADHD…some inadvertently caused by their parents. Now, don’t get me wrong…these are well-meaning parents. These are the ones who come into my office and immediately let me know in no uncertain terms, “I’m not putting my kid on drugs.” Well, that’s actually OK—because I don’t prescribe medication. But what I will do is thoroughly evaluate...
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In order to motivate and teach kids to read, the National Education Association has designated March 2, Dr. Seuss’ Birthday, as “Read Across America Day.”
So, I thought it would be only fitting that I wrote my own little Seuss-like poem to illustrate my on-going support to all parents and teachers dedicated to teach kids to read:
Want to teach kids to read…
Whose books do you use?
Try the...
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Are your kids texting, gaming and listening to music all the time? Well, a NY mom finally said, “Enough!” and actually unplugged her 3 teenagers for not a day, a week or a month…but for six months! She not only stopped her kids texting, video gaming and iPod listening, but also all Internet, TV and cell phones!
Amazing thing started to happen. They started eating meals together, playing cards,...
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Parenting Resolutions for the New Year
Kids are From Krypton, Parents are from Pluto: Radio Series Update: January 6, 2011
With the start of the New Year, I have had many parents voice a desire to be a better parent in this New Year of 2011. What do I say? I tell them that they are already good parents! If they weren’t, they wouldn’t care about doing it better!
So, to help...
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More than two is a crowd!
Dear Dr. Vicki:
We share a bed with our kids. We have a 7 yrs. old girl, a 3 yrs. old boy and a 1 yr. old boy. What bothers me is that our 3 yrs. old boy exhibits some sexual acts. Is it alright? We make love as discrete as possible but we are not sure if they had seen what we’ve done. Are the scenes such as love making seen by babies will register to their mind unconsciously?...
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Tags: child, Child Development, children, families, Family, family bed, kid, kids, kids sleeping with parents, marital relationship, marriage, self-calming
Cat and Mouse
If you are like many parents, you probably have some concern about your children searching the Internet. Well, here is an article I just read by Bo Minnow, to help you with this dilemma:
“Talk about a search engine and the first thing that will click in the minds of many is Google. Well some are fans to Yahoo and Bing but would you really recommend the use of these internet...
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KIDS ARE FROM KRYPTON, PARENTS ARE FROM PLUTO: Radio update Dec. 30, 2010: A new year means a blank calendar. WOW! Just think of all the possibilities. Look at all the blank days! You have the power, at this very moment, to determine what your new year will look like! As you think about filling in your calendar, do you have a feeling of enthusiasm and excitement? Or of dread and resignation? ...
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Welcome 2011
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
Good-bye 20010—Hello 2011
Now is the time to reflect on the lessons of the past year, and yet put the past in the past. The past is over. There is nothing you can do about it. But today, and every day, is a chance to write in your book called Opportunity, and fill in the blank pages with your own words—of ideas, dreams, goals and emotions. ...
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‘TWAS THE NIGHT OF THANKSGIVING
‘Twas the night of Thanksgiving, but I just couldn’t sleep.
I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep.
The leftovers beckoned–the dark meat and white,
but I fought the temptation with all of my might.
Tossing and turning with anticipation,
the thought of a snack became infatuation.
So, I raced to the kitchen, flung open the door
and gazed...
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