Creating A Fan Club
Saturday, April 19th, 2008One of the big mistakes people make is trying to build a great career and life on their own, without any help from others.
In the world there are two distinct groups of people.
Those that fight their way through life, and those that sail through life, riding over the rough seas - with help from their friends.
When you see someone truly successful in life or in business they will undoubtedly have a very strong network or fan club around them.
Parents - Sibling Rivalry, What An Opportunity
Monday, April 14th, 2008No, I haven’t gone off the deep end. And yes, battling brothers and sisters can be a real pain. But sibling rivalry can also be a terrific training ground for teaching good problem solving, if you know what to do.
Being an effective problem solver is one of life’s great skills.
By making good problem solving a part of your children’s skills, you will help increase their confidence, self-esteem, and wise decision making. They will get along better with friends, do better in school. And, for you, this makes being a parent a lot easier and more enjoyable.
Leave Our Kids Alone
Saturday, April 5th, 2008A report published by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the University of New Hampshire revealed that of a sample of children & teens who use the Internet:
1 in 5 children - Solicited for sex in the past year.
1 in 33 children - Aggressively solicited sexual, meaning that the child was threatened, asked to meet, called on the phone, or received mail or gifts.
1 in 4 children - Exposed to photos of people having sex, even though about 1/3 of households reported using “Internet blocking software.”
The Meaning Of Committment
Thursday, March 27th, 2008Now that the school year is back in full swing and everyone has settled into their new classes, moms and dads the world over will be badgered to let their children join this team or that club or some organization. While getting involved is important for many reasons, it is also important that your child understands what his or her commitment to each team, club or organization means.
Healthy Weight Control For Children - Habits To Help Your Child Lose Weight The Healthy Way
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008Approximately twenty-five percent of children and teenagers in the United Sates are obese. In spite of the significant adverse effects that obesity can have on health, many parents find dealing with obesity in childhood difficult and figure it can be dealt with later. Childhood weight problems often carry over into adulthood, leading to chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Worse, these formerly adult diseases are now increasingly being found in some children and adolescents.
