Lyme arthritis signs or symptoms which occur among children are the following: discomfort, swelling and firmness of the knees; fever; as well as a rise in the erythrocyte sedimentation level.Lyme ailment if not addressed early enough can lead to lyme arthritis disorder. This specific ailment is caused by the illness-carrying deer tick. It can threaten all age groups and gender, but young children, particularly boys from 5 to 19 years old, are...more
The summer holidays are landmarks in a child's life. Even though the warm weather, fun and freedom gives summer a truly special feel, enhancing your kids summer experience with great summer holiday decorations will enhance their creativity, give them opportunities to spend quality time and gives them great memories. Decorative Pinwheels-These lively summertime decorations are sure to brighten up your yard. Making your own pinwheels is a...more
Children can act out in inappropriate ways when they don't know how to problem-solve. It's a mechanism by which they have learned to cope and they use it to make someone else solve the problem for them. James Lehman's Total Transformation program aids us parents in giving our children the tools needed to solve their own problems. They will be taking responsibility and be more accountable then.Here are three of these techniques that can give you a firm idea of how simplistic and realistic these tools are in turning things around and quickly.1. Make direct statements. Be straightforward in telling the child what you want, be firm and clear, then walk away. Don't be worried that you seem powerless here. You have placed the responsibility and accountability for his actions squarely on his shoulders and that is powerful!2. Disconnect. Stop communication with the child if they're being abusive or disrespectful. Make it a power vacuum, and you'll be amazed how fast things change. This is one that we've started using and I can't believe how good it works. Communication should not resume until the child takes responsibility for their behavior.3. Make...more
3 Strategies To Teach Your Children How To Problem Solve Children can act out in inappropriate ways when they don't know how to problem-solve. It's a mechanism by which they have learned to cope and they use it to make someone else solve the problem for them. James Lehman's Total Transformation program aids us parents in...more
Call All The Parents You Know Your Teen Is Hanging With:I fully understand that people all want our way of life under wraps and that we don't wish to uncover ourself with other people. We're exclusive and hesitant to let others into our way of life. But in the interests of you teenager you have to get in touch with those...more
3 Steps to Loving Your Inner Child Did you know there is a child within you who has a free and fun loving spirit?She loves to play just for play's sake and laughs out loud from her belly because it feels so very good. She enjoys creating, has a wonderful imagination and a sense of awe and wonder.This child believes in magic and miracles. She also believes in a friendly world where she can receive anything for no reason, including all the love she desires.As adults, the essence of this free child is in every one of us. The sad truth is, that somewhere along the way, most of us have been wounded and today, we don't always live from this place of creativity, love and freedom. This same child within has a wounded aspect as well. This wounded child has been taught the world isn't so safe after all. She has perfected the skill of manipulating others to get what she needs. She does this by using one of the following techniques:Being the good girl and turning on her charmThrowing a tantrum or pouting Withdrawing and isolating herself, hoping others will come searching for her Pretending to be sick, hurt or needyDo any of these sound familiar?As an adult,...more
Dealing with defiant teens can be frustrating. You want the best for your child, but how do you guide him in the right direction when he's obviously off track? And how do you know when a teen is just going through a phase or when...more
3 Steps To Having A Better Relationship With Your Teen - From A Parenting Ebook A parenting ebook can teach us many things. Getting through to teenagers is probably one of the hardest things to do. It takes a lot of patience. Below you will...more
Are you looking for simple face painting designs for kids? As you may already know, face paint ideas can vary from complex designs with lots of colors and advanced brush strokes, to easy simple styles that you can easily paint - even with zero...more
3 Simple Childhood Obesity Factors The growing rate of obesity is alarming information which is why parents are looking for childhood obesity factors. Many parents are getting worried about their children becoming obese the reason why they...more
If you are living in New York and wanting to find a way to entertain your child for their party consider hiring a kid's comedy magician. When you look for a good comedy magician for your kids party it can drive you to distraction. There is so...more
3 Reasons Why It Is Important To Encourage Your Child To Bike It is becoming increasing difficult to get kids to play outdoors with the advent of computer games and many hours of entertaining kids programme on TV. As parents, it is our...more