Divorce is Tough – Even Tougher on Teens! We all know divorce is tough on families. Everyone is affected, especially the children. In most cases, the older the children, the more complex the reaction and more difficult the adaptation. There are many reasons why.Older children have a longer history in the former family unit, regardless of how healthy or toxic it has been. Perhaps they remember better times when Mom and Dad...more
Teens Taking Sides, A Painful Consequence of Divorce I received the following question which poses many challenges related to divorce and parenting. While there is never a one-size-fits all answer to relationship questions, I'm sharing my response with you as a perspective worth considering. This may be useful to initiate conversations with your former spouse and children or for discussion with a therapist or divorce coach if you...more
Five Ways to Keep Connected with Your Kids after Divorce Divorce is a time for disconnect. It's not uncommon for you to feel alone, rejected and insecure in the months following your divorce. So can your children. It is important for you to strengthen your bond with your children during this time of transition – whether you are living with them or apart.Children want to know they are still loved, valued and cared about. Show them, tell them and keep in close communication with them – during the happy times and the sad ones. They need to know they have a safe place to turn, a shoulder to cry on and a non-judgmental ear when they need it. If divorce has been tough on you – remember it's even tougher on them – whether they confide that to you or not.Here are five important ways to reinforce your connection with the children you love.1. Connect through notes: If you're living together, slip a note in your child's lunch box or notebook every few days. A quick joke, cartoon, reminder about a special event ahead or just a warm "I Love You!" will let them know they're on your mind and in your heart. If you're not spending time together, send an email note or a quick...more
Depression in Children - Is It Ver Common ? Recently depression has been recognized as one of the psychological ailments that need proper treatment to cure. People from all age groups suffer from that, yet it is hard to believe that children suffer from it too.Depression among children usually goes unnoticed or unrecognized because...more
Children's Desks – Popular Choices And Styles For Children's Desks If you are looking for children's desks you may have more options than you think. You can find some very interesting choices that will allow your child to be able to get good use out of and will enjoy having in their room.When looking for children's desks...more
Obese Kids Need Parents Help When fast food is cheap and parents are busy to many of us go for the foods kids love. Even TV programs geared for kids watching are full of fast food or junk food ads. They then ask, beg, even through fits so they can go out to eat the junk. This is where the parent should be more disciplined and prepares a good healthy meal at home.With 30 to 40% of our kids being obese or overweight they are looking at a very unhealthy adult life. Cancers, kidney problems, diabetes, heart problems, and more long term health issues. Overweight or obesity is becoming an alarming expense. Airlines are charging more for heavy people. Fuel economy of vehicles is lowered when carrying more weight.While insurance companies so far do not offer much of anything for weight control issues. We can do a lot for ourselves at no cost to anyone. Learning new ways to eat, chewing food more is a factor to getting more out of a little amount of food. Picking fresh fruit or veggies instead of that sugar covered doughnut for a snack. Limit candy bars or any other sweet treat to one a day.Most chronic illnesses are by far worse in overweight people than in people that are...more
Bipolar Disorder in Children: Parents, Know What to Do Bipolar depression affects thousands of children all over the world, but not all of them get the right kind of help. A lot of parents misinterpret this type of depression as usual...more
Essential Information To Select The Gender Of Your Baby Pregnancy - How To Select The Gender Of Your Child You may well have a baby, or this could be your first, the only thing you know is you truly want a baby girl. What are your...more
Boy or Girl - Choose The Gender of Your Baby Before Conception - Boy or Girl Many different techniques for conceiving a baby girl (or boy!) have been around for a long while. From old wives tales to ancient herbal remedies, the human...more
Easter Gift Ideas For Kids That Will Leave Them Hopping For Joy When Easter rolls around, happiness and fun are always expected. And when you have fantastic ideas for great gifts for all the kids that are totally cool, it makes Easter...more
What are the Benefits and Drawbacks Of Cell Phones and Kids? There are plenty of things both in favour of and against cell phones and kids this was not even a consideration a few years ago. As a mother to an 11 year old boy I...more
Kids' Birthday Party Themes About the most exciting and fun parties for kids are using kid's birthday party themes kids can relate to. As you may notice, kids are more attracted to themed birthday parties, especially since...more