Expert in child and teen development, Dr. Robyn Silverman provides easy-to-follow tips for parents, educators and coaches. A professional speaker and coach, she's been featured on the national radio show with Dr. Drew Pinsky. Her tips have also been posted on her popular Powerful Parent Blog as well as in Prevention and Parents Magazines, and the Washington Post. For more information on Dr. Robyn, visit her at http://www.DrRobynSilverman.com
I Can Do It! 7 Tips For Teaching Your Children Self Reliance Most parents are trying to stay clear of the label "helicopter parents," because they don't want to be seen as the type of mother or father who hover and "overprotect." The most powerful parents have realized that when their children have the opportunity to make mistakes, they gain an inv... Source : Tips on Parenting
Diabulimia: Scary Things Teens Do To Get Thin "M" was an attractive, effervescent 18 year old girl when I first met her. As one of my roommates, she loved to be around her friends and talk non-stop. She also would steal several bags of Milanos double chocolate cookies from the kitchen cabinet; eat them all in one sitting, and not gain and ounce. She was hiding a huge weight-loss secret. She had diabulimia; the diabetic's eating disorder. ...... Source : Anorexia Bulimia Statistics
Cope With Your Childs Angry Words "You're mean!""I hate you!"Being a parent is tough sometimes, isn't it? Yes, you know in your head that your sweet, loving preschooler doesn't really hate you. But when he utters those words it's as if he is nailing a scarlet letter to your head with a tinker toy. The words are "child's play" but the effect sure does feel real.At this age, children don't have the subtle language to beat around...... Similar Editorial : Your Childs Self by Susan Howson. | Source : Mother Gift Idea
Get Your Kids To Commit "I'm quitting!" We hear it everyday, everywhere. As parents it leaves us in a dilemma. Do we let our child drop out or make him stick it out to the end?It's hard not to acquiesce to quitting when children are struggling to achieve their goal. We hate to see them falter. We balk when they fall down. We want to protect them from harsh realities of failing or loosing even though we know that the...... Similar Editorial : Commit It To Paper by Josh Hinds. | Source : Fun With Kids
Teaching Kids To Become Self Reliant We all know that "helicopter parenting," the practice of hovering over children and swooping in at any sign of challenge, discomfort, or impending failure, needs to become a thing of the past. Parents who allow their children to make mistakes and learn from them are giving their children a major advantage in life.It's developmentally appropriate for children to become more and more independent,...... Similar Editorial : Mobile Reliant by Emily Sims. | Source : Fun With Kids
Raising Compassionate Kids: Ways To Model Compassion In The Home We often hear that parents must serve as role models for their children. "Monkey See, Monkey Do." Therefore, it's important for parents to demonstrate ways to be compassionate at home. After all, when parents show kindness, their children will learn kindness. When parents show intolerance, impatience, and injustice, children will learn to behave in the same ways.Here are some hands-on examples of...... Similar Editorial : Raising The Bar by Jeff Earlywine. | Source : Fun With Kids
A Lesson In Childhood Self Reliance Teaching children how to tie their own shoes is one way to help them learn self reliance. When they learn self reliance through shoe-tying, they may be apt to try other things on their own and develop into more independent, capable, and competent children, teens and adults.Since the invention of Velcro, most children's shoes feature these easy closures. Still, there are benefits of teaching...... Similar Editorial : Childhood Friendships by Rexanne Mancini. | Source : Kids Games
Make A Positive Impact On Children Role Models are people who others imitate, emulate or look to for guidance. There are good role models who inspire greatness in others and bad role models who are what we call "bad influences." There are even anti-role models, pegged by the media as "bad girls" or "bad boys" who serve as good examples of what NOT to do if you want to become a successful, respected person.Every parent wants their...... Similar Editorial : Make Positive Changes by Denise Villani. | Source : Kids Games
Help Children Deal When Worldwide Tragedy Hits Worldwide tragedy, such as earthquakes, terrorist attacks, and typhoons can create fear, distrust, and confusion among children as well as adults. Questions may ensue such as "will this happen to me?" and "are we safe?"It's normal for children, just like parents and educators, to feel confused and scared. As a Child Development Expert, adults come to me to find out what they can do and if they're...... Similar Editorial : Community After Tragedy by Dan Britt. | Source : Kids Games
Steroids: Teens Juicing Up Bigger. Stronger. And in the eyes of many teens--better. That's why they're getting their hands on them. Steroids.Given that many of our sports heroes have been accused of (or have admitted to) using steroids to bulk up, slim down, and get that godly look and strength, is it really surprising that teens are interested in doing the same things? Our heroes help us all to see what's possible and...... Similar Editorial : Anabolic Steroids Use by Steroid Europe. | Source : Summer Camp
Helicopter Parents: Why Are Some Parents So Overprotective? We hear it everyday. Many of today's parents are more overprotective than they once were. Teachers complain that parents are doing their children's homework for them. Children complain that they can't do anything without being under the watchful eyes of Mom or Dad. No matter where the children are or what they're doing, their parents are not very far away.Most parents certainly mean well. They...... Similar Editorial : Sometimes Parents by Kalman Heller. | Source : Early Childhood Education Conferences
Gift Of Gratitude: 10 Ways To Show Teachers Your Appreciation Teacher Appreciation Week has become an annual event in many schools around the world. Countless teachers, coaches, and aides can be a great help and inspiration to our children throughout the day as well as in the after-school hours. It's our obligation to show them how much their effort and patience means to us.Everyone likes to be told that they're doing a great job. Our teachers are some of...... Similar Editorial : The Gratitude Wreath by Rondi Hillstrom Davis and Janell Sewall Oakes. | Source : 21st Birthday Present
Traveling With Children Going on a trip with children? Traveling in a car, plane or train? You must be bringing a carry-on bag. What you may not realize is that this bag can be a lifeline for you when boredom strikes or an inevitable mess occurs. After all, you are confined to a small space with children for a number of hours. You need to be prepared.So, what should you pack in your bag-o-sanity? After some research,...... Similar Editorial : Air Traveling by Thomas Husnik. | Source : New Passports
Carry On Bag With Wheels While this may mean extra baggage on your trip, when one child needs to go to the bathroom and the other one is in a deep sleep, an extra set of hands can be worth its weight in gold. After all, yo...... Similar Editorial : Air Traveling by Thomas Husnik. | Source : Family Travel New York Pg. 45
Get Up Kids Live If they create a mess, let it be, its their mess. Allow them to get pleasure from it and take dignity in their own piece of territory. Just dont forget to tell them how to clean up that mess... Similar Editorial : Better Get Up Out The Way by John Bakers. | Source : Tips on Gardening Pg. 28
Teach Children The Bible Remember, the more you believe in the importance of commitment, model it for your family, and weave it into everyday family life, the more that your children will learn that quitting is not an option ...... Similar Editorial : A Verse In The Bible by Dr. Ibrahim Khalil. | Source : Health Tips Pg. 212
Tell Me Your Lies If youre unsure how to handle a touchy situation, get honest with yourself and dont hide. Talk to your Pediatrician, coach or other helping professional... Similar Editorial : How To Choose Shoes by Catty. | Source : Health Tips Pg. 152
