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Inspired Parenting Online Magazine Vol. 6 Issue 3 - February 16, 2006 Coaching Emotional Intelligence in PreschoolersBy Caron B. Goode The preschool years are an exciting time for both children and parents. It is the time when children pass through babyhood and enter childhood. During their third and fourth years, children enjoy a great deal of social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. They become stronger and more in control of their bodies, emotions, and environment. It is in this stage that many pieces of the puzzle start to fall into place, and parents begin to catch glimpses of the person their child is becoming. Read on... The ABC television show, "Wife Swap" is looking for new families to be featured on their television show. Each episode of "Wife Swap" features two moms, from separate/contrasting families, who switch homes for a week. Each mom gets the opportunity to teach another family about her own ways of life, while simultaneously experiencing a household completely different than hers. Each family selected to appear on the show receives $20,000. Interested candidates can e-mail Danielle L. Burrows, or can contact her at 212.404.1473. In either case, be prepared to share one or two characteristics of your family that are unique (perhaps a parenting philosophy, jobs, hobbies, family traditions, etc.). The Fear Factor of Fantasy FictionIs There Danger in The Land of Narnia?By Trish Berg I have never let my kids read any of the Harry Potter books, but I took all four of them, 10 and under, to see The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe when it was released. Nancy Drew books scare my daughter, but she watches The Wizard of Oz without fear. So what makes some Christians fearful of fantasy fiction? I’m not sure it is a rational fear at all, and though Christians must always use discernment when deciding what to let their children read or view, I know I reacted merely out of what I thought was ok, not what I had researched. Read on... Teaching Kids to Care - Part 2By Tracy Chait
What children may not understand
until later is that regular giving is perhaps as beneficial to
them as it is to their larger community. The National Center for
Family Philanthropy (www.ncfp.org) recently reported that
children who establish a habit of giving at an early age have
higher self-esteem and become skilled in areas of teamwork,
project analysis, financial planning, and listening. With a
little parental guidance, children can begin to develop such
skills as soon as their first volunteer experience. During high
school, a time at which a reported fifty-five percent of
students volunteer, they begin to reap the personal rewards of
their efforts. The Corporation for National and Community
Service reports that students who volunteer are more likely to
do well academically. 10 Tips for Expanding Your Child’s VocabularyBy Shauna Smith Duty A child’s brain is designed to capture and retain more information before the age of 10 than at any other time in life. According to 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary by Dr. Wilfred Funk and Norman Lewis (Galahad Books, 1970), people with a superior vocabulary are more likely to win better jobs than those with and inferior assortment of words in their verbal arsenal. Knowing these two facts, parents may want to prepare their child for success from the first “Mama” spoken. Do you want to expand you child’s vocabulary? Now is the best time to start. Read on... You can work from home in a new profession of parent coaching in six months. Complete training, certification, and licensing provided by The Academy for Coaching Parents Call Dr. Caron Goode at 817-847-8758 for a complete information package or see http://www.acpi.biz. Space limited. Applications now being accepted. Mother Nurture - True LoveBy Rick and Jan Hanson Q: Len and I are doing OK; for one, we don't argue as much as we used to. But something is still missing, some spark that used to be there. We're pleasant with each other and still make love but that whole deep connection thing we had before kids has really faded. A: The heart is full of mysteries. Sometimes two people seem like they're just an inch away from falling in love again - but somehow it never quite clicks and they keep on slowly drifting apart. And another couple seems so distant and battle-weary that their hearts for each other are stony ground - yet somehow seeds of love take hold and their caring for each other grows back like green grass in the spring. You never know, and there are no guarantees. Read On... |
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