Children

Crying Whimper Said It All

May 2, 2011 Connecting with Children 0 Comments

Last Friday morning I took some food over to a neighbor, Renae, who is a mother-in-waiting, hosting an occasional conctraction. She’s the loving Mom of Jayden, who turns 2 this week. Playing with Jayden on the floor, at his level, was a hoot. Balloons, hopping chick, drumming and more. I

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Movie Stars’ Kids Need Love, Too!

April 29, 2011 Early Prevention 0 Comments

Lots of hubba-bubba about the new generation in Hollywood have minds reeling and judgments spinning out of control. Fame and wealth draw attention, it is true. But they do not give the stamp of guaranteed intrinsic happiness to the children of movie stars, regardless of how many toys, fancy clothes,

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Movie Stars’ Kids Need Love, Too!

April 29, 2011 Connecting with Children 0 Comments

Lots of hubba-bubba about the new generation in Hollywood have minds reeling and judgments spinning out of control. Fame and wealth draw attention, it is true. But they do not give the stamp of guaranteed intrinsic happiness to the children of movie stars, regardless of how many toys, fancy clothes,

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Remember When……..And Then Put Your Two Cents Worth In

April 28, 2011 Early Prevention 0 Comments

Remember when you were a young child? Remember when somebody noticed what you were doing and gave you a compliment? Remember when you really liked something that happened? Remember when you got to do something extra special because you were ‘older now?’ Remember when you suggested an idea or did

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Mother Screams Like Wild Banshee in Grocery Store

April 28, 2011 Children and Stress 0 Comments

Two ends of the parental spectrum blared out at the grocery store. A frustrated mom yanked her preschooler, screaming wildly at him to leave things on the shelf, slapping his bottom and dragging him as he wailed to the cashier stand. Calming techniques for kids and parents would be a

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Whining Duet in Mirror Stops Tantrum

April 28, 2011 Children and Stress 0 Comments

He calls me “Grandma Boom” because we always pound on drums, ding chimes and ring bells. At 2 ½ years old, my grandson, Grayson, is a little fireball. Hyperactive and hypersmart, he’s always on the go. One day last week as he was interacting with me and didn’t get his

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Magic Words Better Than Magic Wands

April 28, 2011 Children and Stress 0 Comments

ABRACADABRA PRESTO! Please. Thank you. Excuse me. Achoo… Bless you. These words coming out of a toddler’s mouth melt hearts, create communion between the toddler and caring adult(s) and other children, also open minds to what can be possible with the magic of words. It is a level of child

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You Are Being Watched

April 28, 2011 Children and Stress 0 Comments

If you are around young children for whatever reason, you are being watched. Constantly! There is a video recorder turned on in children’s minds. You don’t have to SAY anything. Just be. Just do. And they have it recorded. It’s their job! They’re trying to figure out how to operate

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Interruptions Can Serve Practical Purpose

April 28, 2011 Children and Stress 0 Comments

Imagine you are three years old. You are short and on the floor. All the big people are sitting in big chairs. They are talking, laughing. No one sees you. B-O-R-I-N-G! You squirm, make noises, throw a toy. No one cares. Finally, you join them by climbing up on the

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Smelly Pajamas Great For Kids

April 28, 2011 Child Wellness 0 Comments

Calming techniques for kids and parents can come in creative packages. Deep breathing and relaxing muscle tension is fantastic for calm self-control. And there are other factors that can bring calming when children and stress seem to geyser up from nowhere in the simplest of situations gone complicated. While working

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