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Teens at Risk Online

29. August 2011

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Seeking Emotional Support Online Can Put Teens at Risk Written by John Mak An Emotional Time The teenage years are incredibly complicated. Teens are dealing with changes in their bodies, hormones, and emotions. Relationships have taken on new levels of complexity and sometimes can be overwhelming. School is more difficult and some teens may feel [...]

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Namaste

17. May 2011

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Guest Author Misty Cox I am a jack of all trades in the homemaking with children department.  I have given birth in a hospital, on a birthing stool, at home in bed, and in a huge soft birthing tub.   Our kids have done public school, charter schools, online schools, and all-out home school.  I have [...]

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The power of validation~

25. January 2011

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As we focus on strengths everywhere around us, our self-confidence and feelings of worth are seen. When we focus on the good around us we’ll see our situations improve! See the positive! Recognize accomplishments everywhere! Respect everyone! Choose to see the good in yourself and others then watch what comes back to you! Enjoy the [...]

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Building Self-Esteem is FUN!

30. May 2010

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Parenting is hard, but does it all have to be work? NO! With a positive attitude and a little imagination, there are plenty of fun things that can help boost your child’s self-esteem. Here’s just a small list to get your creative juices flowing. 1. Sing loving songs to your child. 2. Sit with your baby [...]

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How Our Self-Esteem Affects Our Children

1. May 2010

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“One filled with joy preaches without preaching.” –Mother Theresa Mother Theresa’s adage could go on to say, “One filled with guilt preaches without preaching, one filled with low self-worth preaches without preaching, fill in the blank…it works for just about anything you struggle with. How we present ourselves to the world is important. And it [...]

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The Birthing of Self-Esteem in Your Children

21. April 2010

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Your child’s self-esteem is off and running before he learns to walk! Most authorities agree that the self-esteem begins to form at birth. But what does that mean to a parent who got a late start? To re-word a popular cliche: The best time to start building your child’s self-esteem is the day she’s born. [...]

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Our Children Are Stuck With Us

14. April 2010

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I’m a parent of eight children. They are “stuck” with me, just as I am “stuck” with them. However, it wasn’t until my second adopted child was a teenager that the term “stuck with us” became a family expression. When my teenage daughter, like many teens, didn’t like the family rules, she wanted to move [...]

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USE ENCOURAGING WORDS With Your Kids

2. March 2010

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Encouragement: Building Confidence and Feelings of Worth 1. Encouragement is the process of focusing on your children’s assets and strengths in order to build their self-confidence and feelings of worth. 2. Focus on what is good about the child or the situation. See the positive! 3. Accept your children as they are. Don’t make your love [...]

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Eliminating Clutter

5. February 2010

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Clutter: A confusing or disorderly state or collection. When in doubt, throw it out! Nothing can have as liberating an effect on your life. Put it to the test: Do I need it? Do I want it? Do I like it? Do I have room for it? If you haven’t used/worn it in 6 months, [...]

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Eliminating Verbal Clutter

2. February 2010

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When my kids brought home the common “shut-ups” it was harmless at first. When it turned into an angry demand directed at a sibling I put into practice what my friend, Tracy suggested. SHUT UP BUCKS. Whoever said shut up had to pay the receiver $1. It only took once. We all want our kids [...]

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