Get help, advice and information on all your Home and Family issues. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/child.htm Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:08:06 GMT en The title of the very first chapter in Michelle Farias' book, 25 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HEALTHY AND SUCCESSFUL - Lessons from a School Counselor, sums up her life's work. It is the foundation of her work as explained in her book as well as on her website: www.ParentOnPurpose.com. Today, Michelle and her husband Tom provide counseling on their website and through tele-seminars as well as other products geared to encouraging individuals to reach their potential. Returning to Maintaining a Healthy Relationship with your child. Seems simple, but it's easier said than done. Michelle emphasizes many of the basics, and reminds us of the critical part we have in our children's lives, the development of who they are and may become , and the children's ultimate success not only in school but in life. And she comes at this from the unique angle of an experienced school counselor, who has observed and worked with children in one of their primary settings - school. Ms. Farias commences by reaffirming for us t hat as parents, we are extremely influential in our child's life. This is a responsibility that cannot be taken lightly, and it's imperative that we acknowledge that it does take a considerable amount of time and energy - as it should. For most of us in today's world, considering the frantic schedule, multiple jobs, commuting, and endless activities, just finding time is a big responsibility, but it is absolutely critical. Our children see the world through our eyes, at least for a while, and therefore we have the opportunity to help them explore a world in which they learn how to trust and feel safe. Michelle also emphasizes the importance of instilling trust in your children at an early age. By being present with them both physically and emotionally, being consistent in our own behavior, by being on call when they require safety, and by giving them validation, they learn to trust that those around them can be depended upon when needed. We are our children's first experience with the world, so by ins http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/89720_Nurture_A_Positive_Relationship_With_Your_Child.html Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:59:22 GMT When you observe your child consistently scratching his head, it is a good idea to examine their hair for a head lice infestation. A persistent itching on the head is a common symptom of head lice. The itching associated with head lice is usually caused by an allergic reaction to the louse bites, and as they are continually biting, it is nearly impossible to be rid of the itching without treating the infestation. Some additional symptoms of a head lice infestation include, People who are infested with head lice will frequently feel a tickle like feeling in the hair, as if something is moving around in the hair, and on the head. The infested person may develop sores on their head as a result of constant scratching to relieve the itch. Another problem that may be seen in an infested person is that the sores on their head become infected. This can become a serious health condition if left untreated. Before head lice can be diagnosed, you must examine the head closely. Look for nits and lice near the scalp, as well as throughout the rest of the hair. Actually spotting an adult louse may be hard because these insects move very fast, and they also have a tendency to avoid light. In the case that you are unable to confirm head lice by viewing an adult louse, you should then look for the nits close to the scalp. If nits are present, you can probably confirm a head lice infestation. If you discover nits that are more than a quarter inch from the scalp, it is likely that the infestation has been a problem for some time, and immediately treatment is essential. There are times when it is difficult to see nits on the hair shaft, if this is the case and you are unable to be sure that there are nits on the hair, you should have your healthcare provider check for nits and head lice. They may have a much easier time confirming, or eliminating an infestation, as they can use a microscope to check for nits and head lice. Once a head lice infestation has been diagnosed, it is important to treat the condi http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/88136_My_Child_Is_Scratching_His_Head_-_Could_It_Be_Head_Lice.html Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:34:33 GMT How many of you that have children face this situation each day: you go home and you know with certainty that you are going to argue with a child or they will give you cheek or they will answer back or they just wont do as they are told? I certainly do. How could the Law of Attraction give us children that we sometimes want to strangle? I obviously, dont mean literally, but they do push you to your very limits. In reality this happens in many very normal households all around the world, but why? Is it because our children are going through a stage or that they have reached their teenage years and we just have to wait until they come out the other end? That is just plain CRAP. That is what we have been told to expect over the years and that is certainly the behaviour that we receive. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/86818_How_Does_The_Law_Of_Attraction_Give_You_A_Child_That_Sometimes_You_Want_To_Strangle.html Wed, 21 May 2008 02:23:13 GMT A hotel room can seem like a strange and uncomfortable place especially to younger kids who like routine, and might not share their older siblings enthusiasm for new places and surroundings. Try to make the room seem as much like home as possible to get kids to settle in. A favorite blanket or a stuffed toy that she sleeps with every night is an absolute must. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/85694_Make_Your_Hotel_Room_More_Child_Friendly_With_The_Right_Gear.html Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:32:45 GMT Trying to come to grips with death is a process that will affect every person differently, and never gets easier as one gets older. That said, children will always react differently to death than adults; depending on age, a child may not even have a real concept of what death is. It is therefore quite a bit more difficult for parents to help a child deal with death, particularly when the death is that of a loved one in your childs life. Because of the different methods of understanding and dealing with death that are not only unique to the individual child, his or her relationship with the person who has passed, and his or her age, there is no blanket solution that can be offered during the grieving process. Instead, we will seek to put forward some general guidelines that may help both you and your child as you cope with the loss. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/83424_Helping_Your_Child_Deal_With_The_Death_Of_A_Loved_One.html Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:47:40 GMT Cyber bullying is a term used for harassment, embarrassment, humiliation or threatening faced by a child, preteen or teen to another child via the World Wide Web. One can also use other digital technologies or mobile phones for the same. The term is justified only when minors are involved on both sides. In case, an adult is involved, the other terms such as cyber-harassment or cyber staking is used. Cyber bullying does not involve sexual exploitation. However, sometimes, when a minor gets involved in a cyber bullying campaign, it involves sexual predators. Several methods are used for cyber bullying and these methods can very according to the imagination of the minor & the kind of technology he is using. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/83135_Stop_The_Cyber_Bullying_Monster_From_Troubling_Your_Child.html Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:41:41 GMT Bullying is not something to be ignored. Everyone has a right to live carefree & roam about freely. Hence, any kind of bullying, threatening or feeling of insecurity should be considered abnormal & taken care of immediately. Most people tend to ignore bullying as they think that it happens to all. You dont have to accept it at all. You can do a lot to stop bullying. All you require to do is to take a step ahead. Here are some important & effective steps that you can take in order to stop bullying in its tracks. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/83131_Stop_Bullying_And_Save_Your_Child.html Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:41:28 GMT Parents have concerns regarding a lot of things once their children start going to school or making friends. Parents want their children to reach great heights of academic success. They also want their child to stay away from any potential hazards that they may have to face once they start going out & making friends. Child bullying has become very common these days. Children are often harassed, humiliated and tortured by their playmates or companions. This becomes a serious issue sometimes & the child feels embarrassed. Sometimes a child feels neglected & humiliated so much that his morale drops down and he may also give in to suicidal thoughts. Parents should take extra care about making their child aware, of certain steps when bullied. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/83127_Child_Bullying_Is_Killing_Your_Child_Slowly_-_Watch_For_The_Signs.html Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:41:41 GMT There is no other time in life that we can enjoy our kids more than when they were still children. Most parents that have college-age kids would agree that they are almost wistful when they reminisce the time when their children were not that old to go to school yet and have to be at home with Mommy most of the time. Parents should enjoy their children then while they are still in this stage. With all the time being spent at work, there should also be just enough quality time for a parent to do something with the child. Quality time may be getting to be a cliche already these days, but a parent should be able to see later on in life that quality time with ones child really pays off. Why? Because you are able to support the child, make him or her more confident and certain in what he is doing, knowing that you are able to give out your full support, thus making him be positive and responsible in his disposition later on as an adult. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/82508_Spending_Quality_Time_With_Your_Child.html Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:46:55 GMT Approximately 3-5 of all children in the US currently suffer from ADHD which translates in real terms into 2 million children, and this quite a significant number. Despite this however, there is a very real lack of awareness or understanding on the part of schools, and teachers which means that children with ADHD are treated unfairly. It is not uncommon to hear teachers asking ways in teaching a student with adhd, teaching techniques for adhd or even the question on how to teach an adhd child Too often it seems, children with ADHD are simply written off as being disruptive or a low achiever, however with some guidance and hard work, a child with ADHD can achieve just as much as any other child. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/81618_How_To_Teach_Adhd_Child_-_Effective_Teaching_Techniques_For_Adhd_Students.html Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:10:14 GMT Lets be totally, brutally honest: raising a child with ADHD can be very draining and place a heavy strain on your emotions.m Many people keep asking on how to parent an ADHD child. Frustration and impatience can slowly develop for parent of child with ADHD, and stress just seems to well up inside of you, and the best and most effective way on parenting children with ADHD is a near impossible question to answer. It is the bond that exists between parent and child that is crucial, making all the difference, if the parent and child have mutual trust and are able to competently communicate, then this makes raising an adhd child much easier. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/81546_Parenting_Child_With_Adhd.html Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:42:11 GMT Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) also called Hyperkinetic Syndrome in many areas of the world, and on average ADHD is found more commonly in young children than in adults. HISTORY AND EPIDEMIOLOGY http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/81140_Introduction_To_Adhd_In_Young_Child_-_How_To_Deal_With_Adhd_Child.html Sun, 09 Mar 2008 03:44:56 GMT One of the most challenging and tricky areas of ADHD is maintaining some form of control and disciplining a child with adhd, the sad fact of the matter is that there is no easy answer, no quick solution. Regardless of what book you read, they all contain more or less the same basic materials, the crucial factor is still the bond and level of communication as well as interaction that exists between parent and child. The following is a list of tips to use when trying to maintain discipline with a child with ADHD, thus will help you in disciplining adhd children. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/81111_Disciplining_Adhd_Child_-_How_To_Discipline_A_Child_With_Adhd.html Sun, 09 Mar 2008 03:44:58 GMT Children who suffer from ADHD are at greater risk of depression and related disorders, depression is so likely to occur with children with ADHD, because of the constant attacks and stresses ADHD puts on their self-esteem. Whether it is a sense of frustration at seeing friends and peers alike succeed, whether it is impatience and or irritation exhibited by teachers, peers or family members, it is little wonder that ADHD children become so despondent. When a child feels that they are not achieving then they will perceive themselves as a failure, and an ADHD child can be driven to depression, and the first stage that often arises is that the child becomes anti social, withdrawn and unwilling to engage in activities, socially etc. Sometimes, this initial retreat from the world is met with some relief by parents and teachers alike, providing some respite from the constant activity of the child. However, such a change in behaviour is not indicative of an improvement in the symptoms of the ADHD, instead, it is indicative of a new set of problems, depression. With new problems there is a need for a change in strategy and attitude as well as a need for a greater awareness of what is going on so as to better solve the problem and provide help for adhd child http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/80410_How_To_Handle_Depression_In_A_Child_With_Adhd_-_Helping_Child_With_Adhd.html Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:02:05 GMT Dealing and treating with children suffering from ADHD everyday, I engage a number of parents many of which are despondent about their childs condition, and more often than not, I end up offering consoling and emotional support to the parents than the children. They would often as on what is the best medication for an adhd child. It is a parents nightmare that their child should suffer and be in pain, but such parents forget one very crucial fact with ADHD: it is a readily treatable and curable condition. The best possible medication for a child suffering from ADHD is simple: the medication that best controls their symptoms and this will vary dependent on the type of ADHD they suffer from. Whenever you speak to a professional concerning ADHD, make sure to draw a list of questions that you wish to ask, and that are of particular importance. This will have better impact as an adhd cure http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/79462_Appropriate_Adhd_Medication_For_Child_-_Meds_For_Adhd_Child.html Fri, 07 Mar 2008 10:02:33 GMT In my capacity as a psychiatrist I hear the same questions repeated ad nauseam, and the quantity of questions far exceeds the actual range of topics. Time and time again, it is the same questions generally relating to either the diagnosis and or treatment of ADHD such as "how do I diagnose adhd", "how can i determine if my child has adhd?, "signs of adhd in young children", "does my child have adhd" and many more. In order to better educate those with concerns that a child may have ADHD, I have created a checklist of symptoms which indicate ADHD in a child. This will help you do diagnose better for adhd child symptom and provide early interventions for children with adhd http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/78978_How_To_Diagnose_Adhd_In_Children_-_Adhd_Symptom_Checklist_For_Child.html Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:08:14 GMT The needs of an Autistic child can be photographing them very difficult. They can have a hard time sitting in one position, or have sensory issues with bright lights. Here are some tips for getting the perfect picture of your Autistic child. 1. If you are going to a photographer make sure you let them know ahead of time your child is Autistic. Let them know of any issues with bright lights, or problems sitting still. This will give them time to make some changes if need be. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/73343_Tips_For_Getting_Your_Autistic_Child_Photographed.html Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:48:35 GMT Children are innocent and they love the Christmas holidays very much, especially they like helping their parents decorate for Christmas. Children are fond of making their own handmade Christmas decorations, and there is a lot of exciting Christmas decorations that they can easily make. For small children or those who may be making their own Christmas decorations for the first time, you can buy some ornament cutouts or guides shaped like star or cross from your local craft store, and then the child can paint according to these shapes. Besides this, Christmas ornaments can be made from regular paper or any other type of material. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/72864_How_The_Child_Children_Decorate_The_Christmas.html Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:29:54 GMT Child development is not just from the learning in school, but also they can learn from daily activity. Parents should have realized about this and should find the way to encourage their learning. One of the most important activities that children can learn is play. Today, many kinds of toys have been developed to not just for fun, but include many features in the toy to encourage and support childrens learning. Meanwhile, some other parents look for a pet for children to play with, like cats and dogs. However, it is quite uncomfortable for one little child who may have not enough responsible to take care the pet and finally left it to become parents job. Pets have always fascinated children and adults alike, and every household would love having a pet to give them company. A pet is believed to be a great stress buster in our lives; the love and affection they shower on us is unconditional. Irrespective of your moods, they welcome you home when you return from a hard days work, in their own unique manner. And children always enjoy pets at home!! According to the information described above, there are many toy manufacturers try to create new type of dolls, generally animal dolls provide to children who love pets but the parents may not yet prefer to let their kids to have the real one. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/72655_Help_Your_Child_Emotionally_With_Virtual_Animal_Dolls.html Mon, 24 Dec 2007 19:16:04 GMT Theres a secret to understanding anger, and it is simple. Anger, almost always, is not the first reaction someone has to a situation; there is a prior emotion like disappointment or sadness which precedes the anger. Parenting angry kids can be difficult; sometimes it can be nearly impossible. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/69198_Parenting_An_Angry_Child.html Fri, 23 Nov 2007 04:34:21 GMT A study has proven that one in thirty-three children are threatened by an internet predator. An internet predator may ask to meet with a child or call a child on the phone or send a child gifts in the mail. This is an alarming statistic for any one who is a parent. An even more alarming statistic is that one in five children is solicited for sexual reasons on the internet each year. There are so many dangerous situations that children are placed into while online. The internet is a wonderful tool when used appropriately. The internet can be used for educational reasons, to play games, to look up information or for entertainment purposes. The downside to the various benefits of using the internet is that a parent does not know what their child is doing online. Child internet monitoring allows a parent to gain control of the activities that their child is involved with while online. This is the best way for a parent to know who a child is talking to while online. Plus with monitoring tools a parent can filter out certain chat rooms or websites. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/63287_Increase_Online_Security_With_Child_Internet_Monitoring.html Sat, 06 Oct 2007 21:02:47 GMT All of us as parents owe it to our children to give them all the guidance and tools they need to live the successful lives they are worthy of. When our child is not feeling well it is even harder for us as parents to ask anything of them. We want to protect them, love them and keep them safe. All the while wishing we could take their place so that they would feel no pain. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/58237_Ways_To_Help_Your_Child_Develop_A_Winning_Attitude_Even_During_Times_Of_Illness.html Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:13:46 GMT It is always a challenge to find a proper and suitable baby gift for your little one and worth money for the parents. A good gift must be safe, harmless and develop your childs individuality and personality. In order to choose the right gift for the baby you must take into consideration specific features of thinking and behaviour at different stages of his or her development. The best gift for your baby is a baby toy. You may find a lot of high-quality http:www.1stbabyshop.comcataloguegifts-toys>baby gifts in the United Kingdom and we would like to give you a piece of advice concerning some categories of the baby toys like wooden toys, baby books, bath toys and baby cot mobiles. Wooden toys are bright and safe toys for your child. Wooden beads, wooden puzzle, wooden letters, wooden toy clock, xylophone, wooden Geometric Triple Stacker, Traditional Alphabet and Number Blocks, wooden bricks and many other wooden toys will help in counting, learning to read, identifying the colour, size and shape, enjoying music. Besides some cognition reasons wooden toys provide great fun for children. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/53287_4_Best_Gifts_For_Your_Child.html Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:55:15 GMT Did you know that encouraging your child to draw and paint not only enhances his imagination, but can actually develop his intuition and problem solving skills? Art stimulates your childs right brain, so even when theyre doing math or figuring out how to find a better way to do things, they can think out of the box (just like Albert Einstein and Bill Gates). Art also encourages language, since they express themselves better and tell stories about what they draw. And (lets admit this!) it keeps our kids busy long enough for us to get our own work doneeven cook a decent dinner! Thats why its worth investing in a child art activity center. While a creative toddler can work with just about any tablehe will even happily draw on your wallsboth of you will find that a child art activity center makes everything so much more fun (and easier!) http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/48646_Child_Art_Activity_Center.html Sat, 05 May 2007 22:48:58 GMT Growing up with a friend or a sibling who has autism can be frustrating if you dont understand what having autism is all about for that friend or sibling. Children with autism sometimes have a difficult time understanding what we say or what our facial and body expressions mean. You should not just stop trying to communicate with them because of this. Try showing them a picture or an object to help them understand things better. For example, if you are talking about the most recent basketball game at school, show them a basketball or a picture of the entire basketball team to help them understand what you are talking about. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/49129_Tips_On_Understanding_And_Living_With_A_Child_Who_Has_Autism.html Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:33:28 GMT If there is a living hell for a child, it is sexual abuse. Most of the children are very ignorant about sex and their own body. For them there is nothing like private parts. As they grow up they begin understanding. But many children are abused before they come to understand anything about sex. To abuse a child sexually is a heinous crime. You never know when the child may be abused sexually unless you know where your child is and with who? It is very important to know about the whereabouts of the child and the people with them. I do not want to go into the details of what a child feels after sexual abuse. It will suffice to say that the child may develop life long sexual and mental problems. The child may carry the weight of unknown pain for all the life. To make sure that your child is not sexually abused always look for some factors. if anybody shows undue interest in your child, be careful. Do not ignore even the most near and dear ones. If someone tries to take care of your child without your request or shows any eagerness, be vigilant. Always keep this question in your mind- why this person has so much interest for my child. All the people are not abusers, but it will certainly be safe if you are vigilant. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/47867_How_To_Protect_Your_Child_From_Sexual_Abuse.html Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:34:37 GMT