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Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Blackmail

Family decision-making is an intriguing phenomenon. Many factors become part of the decision-making process. Emotions play an important part in this activity. Parents and children each use emotions to steer decisions favorable way to themselves.
Jeffrey D. Murrah, LPCJune 01, 2004

Birthday Party Recipes - 5 Tips For The Perfect Princess Party Menu

You're ready... your princess has invited the belles of the ball to the finest Princess Birthday Party of the year. You've purchased decorations, planned a few games and have some lovely take home gifts for your guests.
Annette YenFebruary 02, 2006

Free Baby Shower Games

Described below are many baby shower games that will spruce up any baby shower.ABC'sHave each person write down each letter of the alphabet. Everyone has to name something that has to do with a baby for each letter.
GranMammaFebruary 15, 2005

Baby Sleep Tips - The Ferber Method

One of the most important things in getting you baby to sleep properly is for your baby to learn to sleep on his or her own. The reason it is so difficult for many parents - why parents of a newborn suffer from so many sleepless nights - is because...
Brandon C. HallFebruary 17, 2006

Is Your Child Ready For an Allowance?

Children think money grows on trees. Maybe not literally, but they sure think there is a never-ending supply of it. They see you at the grocery store pushing a cart overflowing with the week's groceries; you hand the cashier a piece of plastic...
Heidi HoffFebruary 04, 2002

Children’s Posture

A few months ago I read about a man who was attending a baseball game with his wife. During a break in the game, a woman sitting behind him tapped him on the shoulder and said that she was a doctor and had noticed, a small dark spot on the back of...
Robert RickoverOctober 26, 2006

Mommy & Baby: Teething & Weaning

These are two topics that strike fear in the hearts of all parents: what will happen when my baby starts teething? How will he respond when it’s time to wean him (from the breast)?TeethingTeething is not a disease, but a condition of growth.
Kirsten HawkinsSeptember 20, 2005

First Menstruation Ritual

A menarche (first menstruation) ritual can make this time easier and more meaningful for both the young woman beginning menstruation, and her mother. Such a ritual comforts the young woman and lets her know that her feelings are natural and have...
Marie ZenackDecember 13, 2005

Using Music To Calm Your Baby

Music is a wonderful way for you to calm and soothe your baby, especially during the first year. How many times have your heard parents say that there was nothing that they could do with their crying, fussing baby until they tried music.
Emanuele AccentiDecember 18, 2004

Get Rid Of Baby Walkers And Bath Seats, Urges Safe Kids Canada

(NC)—Do you use a baby walker to keep your baby entertained? Do you use a baby bath seat because it keeps your hands free for baby's bath?These two products are popular with some parents because they are believed to be convenient.
News CanadaAugust 09, 2003