Child Behavior Modification: Rules For Parents

Jun 21st, 2010

Child Behavior Modification: Rules For Parents

Parents are no stranger to unruly behavior, tantrums, defiant behavior conduct disorder or even attention deficit disorder in their children. All of these can cause problems in dealing with your child. But, more often than not, parents can themselves help modify their child's behavior just by following a few simple rules.

Spiritual Parenting By Gopika Kapoor (Excerpt)

Jun 21st, 2010

Spiritual Parenting By Gopika Kapoor (Excerpt)

Maybe we need to redefine our idea of perfect by moving away from the ideal of the super-achieving kid to the idea of the perfect child being the one we’ve got, or rather been blessed with. So what if she doesn’t come home with great grades? To love your child and, more importantly, accept her as she is, and love her more because of who she is, is to truly nurture and nourish.

Being A Dad: Making A Father Out Of Your Husband

Jun 20th, 2010

Being A Dad: Making A Father Out Of Your Husband

When fathers assume an actively nurturing role in their child's life, the process effectively reframes the father's role from one of peripheral importance to one that is centrally important. Today a lot of fathers are willing to share child-rearing responsibilities with their better halves, but many don't know where to start. Here are some tips to involve your husband in the parenting process.

Father’s Day Humor: The Male’s Last Stand

Jun 20th, 2010

Father’s Day Humor: The Male’s Last Stand

Men are hunter-gatherers. They go out and kill bison to bring meat on the table, and fight off barbarian intruders into the territory who want to ravish their women and steal their offspring. They prowl the steppes and prairie in times of famine and forage for water and food so that the family does not starve. They do NOT change diapers.

3 Easy Kids Meditation Techniques With Videos

Jun 19th, 2010

3 Easy Kids Meditation Techniques With Videos

If you've ever thought that teaching meditation to kids is hard, here's help from our favorite yoga expert, Anmol Mehta, who provides some easy meditation techniques for kids and also some sample videos, which he hopes will inspire and encourage your child to dive in and reap the enormous benefits of meditation practice.

Step-Parenting: 5 Tips For Being A New Step-Dad

Jun 19th, 2010

Step-Parenting: 5 Tips For Being A New Step-Dad

Becoming a stepfather to your new children can be one of the hardest things in a new marriage. Most men want nothing to do with the children and most children don't want a stepfather either, especially if they still have their real father around. Here are 5 tips to help you step-parent your new step-children and have a loving relationship with them.

Goal-Setting For Kids: Teaching Your Child To Succeed

Jun 18th, 2010

Goal-Setting For Kids: Teaching Your Child To Succeed

Ever thought about goal setting for kids? Goal setting is one of the most important skills that a person can learn, and the earlier this skill is learned, the more chances there are for successful outcomes in a person’s life. Once a child learns how to do this, they can use this tool for more success in school and at home.

Father’s Day Special: The Disneyland Daddy

Jun 18th, 2010

Father’s Day Special: The Disneyland Daddy

The kids of divorced parents love going to Dad’s because there are "no rules." They get to do pretty much whatever they want. The mom resents Dad's free-for-all parenting and calls him "The Disneyland Daddy." Can she stop the disrespect and chaos in her home and can he learn to be a responsible, effective parent?

Top 10 Monsoon-Related Maladies In Children

Jun 17th, 2010

Top 10 Monsoon-Related Maladies In Children

The annual monsoons, which extend from June to September in India, are not just a period of hope and regeneration but also brings with it a slew of illnesses from gastroenteritis to malaria. Children are in greater danger during the rainy season of coming down with these top 10 monsoon-related maladies.