Archive for: Nurturance

Positive Parenting: Empowering Kids Through Imagery

Jun 7th, 2010

Positive Parenting: Empowering Kids Through Imagery

How can we help our children cope with the daily, sometimes harsh realities of living in a society under the pressure of tremendous and unprecedented change? The answer is in giving children a positive way to deal with the world and themselves. The most powerful technique to achieve this goal is guided imagery.

Spiritual Parenting: How to Raise Enlightened Children

Jun 6th, 2010

Spiritual Parenting: How to Raise Enlightened Children

What is the absolute key in raising enlightened, exceptional children? Children who can fulfill the true purpose of life of Self Realization. Read this article by yoga and meditation expert, Anmol Mehta, and learn the key to raising enlightened children.

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint With Eco-Friendly, Reusable Nappies

Jun 6th, 2010

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint With Eco-Friendly, Reusable Nappies

Disposable nappies are expensive to produce, contain numerous chemicals and create waste that can take between 200 and 500 years to decompose. Parents concerned with the environmental impact of having a family can consider using reusable nappies for their baby instead of disposable nappies.

Green Building Materials For Your Home Interiors

Jun 5th, 2010

Green Building Materials For Your Home Interiors

We don't realize that the materials used for interior design could be threatening the environment or even your health. If you make the decision to make the environment safer for everyone, you can customize everything from furniture and accessories to flooring and walls. Here's how you can kick-start the eco-friendly revolution in your home.

Environment Day Special: Raising An Eco Conscious Child

Jun 5th, 2010

Environment Day Special: Raising An Eco Conscious Child

Children need to see sustainability working in their home and schools. Teaching our children to think and behave in ecologically sustainable ways should be considered a priority - and the earlier we start the better. Here are some ways you can teach your child that its never too early to go "green".

Following A Child’s Lead: How To Best Raise Your Child

Jun 4th, 2010

Following A Child’s Lead: How To Best Raise Your Child

Most people who choose to have children want to be good parents, and they have many questions about what would be best for their children. But every child is very different and has different needs. Even if it feels right to you but it is obviously not working for your child, then you need to follow your child's lead.

The New Parent Jitters: Self-Doubts That Often Plague New Parents

Jun 3rd, 2010

The New Parent Jitters: Self-Doubts That Often Plague New Parents

Finally, your ‘bundle of joy’ is about to arrive. Everyone you meet has suggestions and advice. You have a huge list of traditional do’s and don’ts to juggle. First-time parenting jitters are natural. Here's help to handle your sudden promotion from husband to Dad and wife to Mother.

Raising Kids: Rigging Kids’ Brains for Happy Memories

Jun 3rd, 2010

Raising Kids: Rigging Kids’ Brains for Happy Memories

Life is full of difficulties and berry-throwing mean kids. In his fabulous book on “the practical neuroscience of happiness, love, & wisdom,” Neuroscientist Rick Hanson, explains that we can take positive steps to determine which memories stick with our kids. By putting neuroscience into action, he gives us a method for raising kids who have more positive memories than negative ones.

Parenting Tip: Eliminate ‘Shut Up!’ From Your Family’s Vocabulary

Jun 3rd, 2010

Parenting Tip: Eliminate ‘Shut Up!’ From Your Family’s Vocabulary

“Shut up!” What do you do when your child says it to you? The reality is that “shut up” is a rude, offensive comment. Here, James Lehman MSW tackles the problem from both perspectives, and shows you how to eliminate it from your family's vocabulary.