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Image via Wikipedia By Dr Bill Maier Marriage is a difficult transition for everyone – especially parents. That’s why almost all couples have at least some problems getting along with their in-laws. One friend remembers his wife’s mother taking him aside during their wedding rehearsal and trying to talk him out of the marriage . She assured him that no one would be upset if he just called the whole thing off. He went through with the wedding, and now his mother-in-law accepts him pretty well, but things have never been terribly rosy between them. Adjusting to a new member in the family is tough for even the best of parents. It’s hard to imagine anyone good enough for your son or daughter. That’s why we all need to cut them a little slack. The best way to deal with an overbearing in-law is to accept them and move forward. A lot of patience won’t hurt either. From TODAY, Voices - Friday, 23-April-2010 ----- Related articles by Zemanta The "Trimmed Roots" And ...

Image via Wikipedia Contrary to the very popular belief of one psychologist who says that scolding a child makes him lose self-respect, resulting to a low self-esteem, the author of this article made it clear, that spanking, if done properly, does good to the child. Taken from the Ezine colleciton of articles, I hope and pray that this will help you decide what to do: to spank or not to spank. This is a lengthy article, but the read is worthy. Spank, but do it with love! Does Spanking Children Cause Sexual Problems? Does spanking cause sexual problems in children when they grow up? A recent study linking some sexual problems to spanking made the headlines not long ago. The study, conducted by Dr. Murray Straus, co-director of the Family Research Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire , says that spanking or other corporal punishments are more likely to cause sexual problems in children as teens or adults. According to the study, submitted to the American Psychological...

Image by Collaborative Law Institute of Texas via Flickr By Dr Bill Maier No one goes through a divorce unscathed – especially the children . All children struggle to understand it when their parents can’t get along, no matter what their age. When parents fight or separate, children naturally blame themselves. They wonder if there’s something they’ve done to cause the problems, or if there’s anything they should have done to fix it. That’s why it’s critical to let kids know that a divorce is not their fault. And that it’s a painful process for everyone. By calling a divorce “amicable”, you’re saying to your child “we could stay together; we just don’t want to.” It’s not only insensitive, it’s misleading. What they need to hear is that you’ve done everything you could do to save the marriage , and that you and your spouse are solely to blame for the breakup. Only then can you begin helping your children heal the pain . From TODAY, Voices - Thursday, 22-April-2010 ----- Relat...

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Image by Buffawhat™ via Flickr By Dr Bill Maier Starting a support group isn’t as hard as you might think. Chances are you’ll find other mothers who will be thrilled to be a part of it. Begin by getting a commitment from two or three other mums, then set a meeting to work out the details. Decide what kind of group you want. Will it be an open or closed group? If it’s closed, how many mums do you want to invite? How often will you want to meet — weekly or biweekly? Pick a time that works for most mums — usually mornings. You can even pick a focus or theme for the group. Some mums’ groups like to just meet and visit over coffee or tea , while others like to plan activities — even just a simple walk. Don’t forget to nominate a group coordinator; someone to plan trips and assign snacks and food. Then get the word out and you’re on your way. From TODAY, Voices - Wednesday, 21-April-2010 ----- Related articles by Zemanta Dr. Irene S. Levine: Friendship in a Box: What's going...

Image via Wikipedia By Dr Bill Maier Children don’t always know how to deal with a bully , and parents don’t always know what to say to them. Mums tend to think that walking away is the best approach, while Dad might tell junior to fight back. But neither approach is very helpful to a child who’s being picked on by a kid twice his size. The best approach is a proactive one. Begin by contacting the school and making sure they’re aware of the problem. Ask them to have someone monitor the playground and try to catch the bully in the act. Chances are he’s terrorising a number of children , not just your child. Then, encourage your son or daughter to get involved in several school clubs or groups. Bullies tend to target those who have few friends, and the more children they hang out with, the less chance they’ll have of being harassed. From TODAY, Voices - Tuesday, 20-April-2010 ----- Related articles by Zemanta When the Parents of Bullied School Kids Fail Their Children (...

Image via Wikipedia By Dr James Dobson Children with learning disabilities are often the target of jokes and sneers from other kids, and teachers aren’t always as patient as they should be. Parents have a tendency to be embarrassed or resentful when their kids fall behind and some may accuse their children of being lazy, or not trying hard enough. But just because a child struggles to learn doesn’t mean he has a learning disability. Albert Einstein was so slow as a child that he was considered mentally disabled . Not all slow learners are mentally challenged. Some kids just develop slower, or have learning styles that are difficult to pinpoint. The key is to be patient and to focus on their strengths instead of pointing out their weaknesses. From TODAY, Voices - Monday, 19-April-2010 ----- Related articles by Zemanta Learning Style Inventory - a brief explanation (jaysdad.com) I am not a number and neither should you (ajaimk.com) Technology in the classroom simms ...

Image by ashley.adcox via Flickr By Dr James Dobson When you teach your child about the natural world, you can start in your own backyard. Teaching children to appreciate nature is one of the most enjoyable tasks of parenting. It is also one of the simplest. Children are naturally curious about the world around them. When you start teaching your own child about nature, I suggest you take a cue from his own curiosity. If he walks into the house with an earthworm or a frog in his hand, see it as an opportunity. Our own two-year-old once asked his mother if worms could yawn. She was unprepared for the question. If you have a backyard, walk around with your child and look under the leaves and rocks to see what you can find. Even in a small fish tank , you can grow a garden and teach the miracle of plant life from seed to harvest. It only takes a little effort to kindle in your child a lasting fascination with the natural world. From TODAY, Voices - Friday, 16-April-2010...