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Lessons in Discipline — They Work!
Discipline seems to be a hot topic amongst my peers and in my community. I had a friend over today who observed how calm and well-behaved my children were. She got to spend the 1st half of the day with us which included getting 3 kids dressed, fed and then out the door to see How To Train Your Dragon (excellent movie, btw) by 10 a.m. The movie was not just endured, but enjoyed, regardless of having a 5 year old, 3 year old and 10 month old in tow. Here’s how I discipline my kids:
The Truth About Sex Addicts…Yikes.
Sexual addiction is defined obsession with sex that interferes with personal life, relationships or work. It can be described as an abnormally intense preoccupation with sex, and is often associated with risky behaviors and distorted thinking. If someone you know has signs of a sexual addiction, encourage the person to see a health care provider or join a support group to help overcome the addiction.
1st Birthday Party Ideas
Selecting the perfect theme for your child’s first birthday party is an exciting decision. While the birthday child won’t remember the party, your memories and the photos of the event last a lifetime. A theme allowing for engaging activities provides all of the young guests at the first birthday party to have an enjoyable and memorable time.
ABC Games for Toddlers
Interacting directly with toddlers is an effective way to teach the ABCs, according to Scholastic’s Francie Alexander. Try singing the alphabet song with toddlers, drawing letters and reading books together. Spend time sounding out the letters for toddlers to hear to help them form a mental connection between the letter and the sound it makes. Allowing toddlers free drawing time, without the aid of coloring books, will help them draw lines and curves, the building blocks of the written alphabet.
How to Raise Healthy Kids
The key to raising healthy kids is teaching them how to make healthy decisions. To do this, you must be informed about health issues that affect your child and be willing to take an active role as a parent. Childhood obesity is the biggest health threat facing kids. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 16.3 percent of youth in the United States are obese. This causes alarm among health professionals concerned about correlations between obesity and increased risk of other diseases and conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, liver/gallbladder disease, sleep apnea/respiratory problems, osteoarthritis and reproductive problems. By following these steps, you can take action to stimulate healthy decision-making and prevent obesity.