Working with kids and young adults who are oppositional can be challenging. Being oppositional might mean refusing to do work, breaking rules, and engaging in other challenging behaviors. The truth is, many kids can be oppositional from time to time, so many of these strategies work with all learner
Dealing with oppositional defiant disorder at home or in the classroom? We've got 18 ODD discipline tips to help with problem behaviors in a positive way!
By the time you reach your third trimester you have probably read countless articles about kegels and hospital bags. And about water births vs squatting births, and about how imperative it is that you try different positions during labor. And you are maybe even feeling a little overwhelmed by it all.
Giving your child the power to make choices is an important strategy for any parent. It allows children to have some control over their own lives. Which in turn can help you avoid those dreaded power struggles.
Healing postpartum is something we obviously want to happen as FAST as possible... these are great ways to speed up postpartum recovery!
The ability to follow directions is an important life skill to help children navigate various situations. Here are tips to teach kids and teens how to follow directions.
Job seekers take note: getting the interview is only half the battle! Avoid these critical interview mistakes and you'll be on your way to landing that plum job offer.
Family rituals allow you to slow down and connect, and they’re associated with all sorts of powerful benefits. You probably have several family rituals and traditions of your own, perhaps without even realizing it. But if you don’t have rituals yet, or if you’d like to create some new ones, read on for inspiring examples of family traditions and rituals!
Since I wrote my first post about how I'm raising my bilingual children, I got so many questions that it made me realize how important it is and how difficult it can be. First question that I was asked frequently was how do I stick to speaking only one language to my kids? I must
Journal prompts to help kids know themselves, gain self-awareness and self-acceptance. Parents and teachers can help children build self-understanding.
Want to know what your kids are really thinking? These Conversation Starters for Kids will help you find out.
Adopt the art of parenting without saying no. Find a positive approach to handling your children and using positive rather than negative language choices.
Stop trying to do parenting in your own strength. Look to the Bible instead. Correcting bad behavior using the Bible is the best way to parent your kids.
Learn about the 5 love languages of children. Find out what your child's love language is with free love language test for kids.
Praising kids can be harmful to their self-esteem and self-confidence. Research indicates that when kids are lavished with praise it leads them to develop a fixed mindset.
Why are our children are so many children acting more entitled than generations before? Why do so many children seem more lonely, even though they can get in touch with their friends & family anytime they want... with the touch of a fingertip? It's really what all parents need to know & what studies
Children need the experience of feeling emotions and practice tolerating them to develop self-control and emotional intelligence.
2012 was an amazing year for iMOM! We made many printables to help moms get organized, start conversations, build relationships and train their children, but here are our top printables in 2012!
Did you know that there are 4 stages of labor? Each stage gets you closer to childbirth and meeting your babe. Learn what to expect during each stage of labor
Is knitting causing you pain? Read ahead. After an injury, author Chloe Benjamin, a voracious knitter, had to learn a healthier way to pursue her hobby.
I'll never relate to my crying child the same way again.
Childhood Fears by Age As children grow they have different worries and fears. There are common childhood fears that tend to coincide with different stages of development. Below are the most common childhood fears by age. As with most things – this list isn’t exhaustive and some children will have different fears – or will have a
Baby Sign Language Chart (self-print version) The printable baby sign language chart helps you learn the basic signs so that you can in turn teach your baby. The free baby sign language chart is ma…
We all want our kids to feel loved. But everyone has different love languages. Find out yours and practice all of them before you little ones gets here.
Are babies really listening when we sing to them? Absolutely! Here’s what your baby is learning while you sing:
Childhood Fears by Age As children grow they have different worries and fears. There are common childhood fears that tend to coincide with different stages of development. Below are the most common childhood fears by age. As with most things – this list isn’t exhaustive and some children will have different fears – or will have a
Childhood developmental milestones help predict possible developmental delay in children. Check out this infographic for a list of development milestones.
The fear in your children might remain unspoken unless you bring up the subject. That’s where our Conversation Starters About Your Children's Fears can help!
“Let’s change the ending.” Source: http://www.gozen.com/try-these-13-phrases-to-calm-your-anxious-child/
Despite ALL the tricks in the book, it seemed that I just couldn't supply enough milk for his demand. Here's What To Do When You Can't Breastfeed. Doing every
Once you’re in labor, here are some tips for the method I used to have my shortest labor ever with no induction. It helped me work through the contractions and different stages of labor!
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Discover the importance of hugging your child - why a 20-second hug can help your child grow smarter, happier, and more resilient.
Explore the stages of labor with your birthing team, finding a position guide, stages of labor chart, and more to plan ahead for your childbirth experience.