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Parents are very fond of the audio books and there are good reasons behind that. Parents are overwhelmed by several things like shortage of time, household chores etc and are quite tired by the end of the day to tuck the children and tell bedtime stories. It is possible for kids to enjoy audio books without their patents being around such as Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl.

Audio books can be helpful when parents have more time and can relax at home with the family. There are times when children get noisy and they can use the audio books to make them quiet as the child is mesmerized by the stories when they are presented as audio books, particularly when the story teller is very good.  Many times stories are narrated by actors or actress, like Tim Curry. They are also a very good reason to switch off the television.

This is not all as there are several other reasons to introduce your kids to audio books:
•    Audio books can be very useful when you take the planned family trip. You may not have thought about it but there are times when the child makes things a little difficult for you by screaming and fighting, or they may just feel depressed out of boredom. During such situations, it is a great and interesting idea to take with you a few of the audio books or books on compact disc. This will make your trip more enjoyable for the family and other involved. There will be much less stress also.
•    This concept will work when you commute daily and you can use the audio books when you drive the child to school and this will also put them in a frame of mind for spending the day in school.  This can be very useful when children hear the stories they like best and it is their favorite.
•    In fact schools also take the help of audio books. If your child has joined or is planning to join a foreign language class there is a very good chance that he will come across audio books in his classroom.  There is no need to mention the topics of the audio books in this genre as there are a number of them which are used. Audio books also assist in accelerating the process of learning to a great extent in children. This is more common if they also have a pamphlet or book with them.
•    In fact audio books are also used to develop the listening skill of your kid’s. This can start very early and it is better if you start early. Listening is a very essential skill for children and if they don’t listen well, they will be in a bad position in education and may even fall behind in their lessons. Most of the words we learn is done through the ears.

Other than these things audio books are just a lot of fun and it will help you to instill the love for reading in your children. In fact even parents are not immune to the effect of the audio books and you may also find yourself hearing audio books more than your children.

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Essentially, this is a form of child abuse and has been around for decades. So, what are some signs that a child is being alienated from a parent?

A drastic change in their attitude toward the non custodial mom or dad, for no apparent reason. Often, this is a good indicator that the custodial parent is inappropriately discussing the absent parent with their child. Children naturally want to please and may take sides with the parent that they reside with. Seeing the other parent as the enemy. Sometimes this is all too obvious, if the child is caught “parroting” something that could only have came from the other parent.

If a child says things to the non custodial parent that they should have no way of knowing (such as information about court proceedings, custody issues, or child support paid, or not paid), alienation is definitely at work. Divorced parents of children should never discuss the legal or financial aspects of their custody with the child. This is extremely detrimental to the child’s emotional well-being.

When a child refuses to go for a court ordered visit with the parent, and the custodial parent allows them to make that choice, that falls under parental alienation. With all of the power a custodial parent has over their children, denying the other parent his or her visitation time is not only out of their jurisdiction, it is illegal.

The most common and often seen sign of parental alienation, is when the custodial parent does everything possible to force the child to pick sides. The alienating parent may try to buy their child’s love and loyalty, by giving expensive gifts, allowing them to do things the other parent wouldn’t, or making plans they know the child will want to do, when it is the non custodial parent’s time.

If a child doesn’t want to have a scheduled visit and gives the excuse that they are “needed” by the custodial parent, or that they don’t want to leave that parent alone, these are red flags that alienation type behavior is occurring in the home. Parents should never make their child feel like they need to be home in order to make that parent happy. Visits with the other parent should be encouraged, and treated as something to look forward to.

There are countless signs of parental alienation. If you are concerned that your child may be going through this, search for help or support groups that specialize in alienation.

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Do you have a good handle on what your aging parents want especially during those nail-biting moments when they can’t voice their medical wishes? What are your responsibilities when it comes time to take care of your aging parents?

It’s about 5:30pm on a typical day at work at the skilled nursing facility. I’m wrapping up my final nutritional assessment of the day as a family member walks into the admissions office. He looks like he had a very long and busy day. He took off his jacket, sat down, plucked out his pen, and asked, “Where do I sign?”

This poor guy looked exhausted. He let out a brief sigh of relief as soon as he sat down and stared at his paperwork. The admissions coordinator gave him a pile of papers to sign, each one giving us permission to do or not do something in regard to caring for his elderly mother. He was on auto-pilot, signing his name to the most critical issues that no son ever wants to face. The papers kept coming and he kept signing without hesitation.

Soon after, the admitting nurse approached the noble son with more paperwork and the more difficult questions kept coming. This guy was cool as a cucumber; he had his act together and appeared that he knew his mother’s wishes and was confident with all his answers. I wanted to give him a “high five” for doing such a great job. He was realistic and he had accepted his mother’s gradually declining condition. Well, he finished all his paperwork and went off to visit his dear mother.

Not all families can easily react as this gentleman. I’m not a lawyer, nor do I plan to be one, but my suggestion is to touch base with an elder care attorney and/or physician before making decisions such as their medical requests for your parents. You really don’t want to address their legal and medical issues on your own.

Just a few weeks ago, I spoke with an elder care attorney in regard to my own parents’ situation. I felt a big burden lift off my shoulders because I knew that there were professionals I could turn to for help and I didn’t need to know everything.

Know what your aging parents want. That way you won’t need to play the guessing game later. And, who wants to deal with critical issues during a crisis?

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Are you a parent who is interested in visiting a museum with your family?  If you are, is this the first time that you are looking to do so?  If so, you will want to continue reading on.  Below, a few important steps are outlined.  These steps can assist you with planning your next family museum visit.

One of the first preparation steps you will want to take is familiarizing yourself with all of your options, in terms of the museums that you are able to visit.  The good news is that this is easy to do, especially with the use of the internet.  Online business directories, online phone books, or standard internet searches, performed with the word “museum,” and your city and state, should provide you with a list of local museums. 

In keeping with deciding which museum you and your family would like to visit, you are advised to carefully look over any museum websites that you come across.  This is important, as many provide you with a wealth of information.  Examining pictures and reading exhibit descriptions is a great way to determine if the museum in question is even worth the visit.  To ensure that every member of your family has an enjoyable time, you may want to make the decision a family one. 

After you and your family have selected a museum, you will need to look at your travel arrangements. What is the distance between the selected museum and your home?  If the distance is greater than a few hours, you may want to look into making overnight reservations at a local hotel.  In fact, you may even decide to turn your next museum visit into a mini family vacation!

Whether your next family museum visit is intended to be a mini vacation or just a day trip, it is important that you examine your eating arrangements.  Unfortunately, this is a point that many fail to take into consideration.  In most cases, you will find that you can spend a whole day at a museum.  It may be a good idea to determine if the museum in question has an onsite restaurant or at least one nearby.  If not, you may want to plan to pack food, snacks, and drinks for your family.  If you decide to do so, you may want to do your planning and shopping ahead of time.

As previously stated, you are advised to examine each online museum website that you come across. When doing so, you may want to examine the museum’s policy on documentation. If you are able to bring a camcorder or a digital camera, you may want to do so.  This is particularly ideal for younger children, as you may be documenting their first ever museum visit.  As a reminder, it is advised that you first examine each museum’s policy on digital cameras and video recorders.

Perhaps, the greatest preparation tip for planning a family museum visit is to remember to have fun.  Once you have made all of your arrangements or travel plans, you are advised to sit back and relax.  Alto often, parents are overwhelmed with trying to plan the perfect trip or family day.  By taking your time, in the beginning, to choose the museum that is best for you and your family, you will find that the museum in question does all the work for you.

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Teaching paganism to your children can be difficult. In the past, there have been few resources available aimed at pagan and Wiccan child-rearing. In the past few years, several great texts and workbooks have appeared that help pagan parents help their children along the path. Here are some favorites:

Pagan Homeschooling: A Guide to Adding Spirituality to Your Child’s Education by Kristen Madden

(Spilled Candy Publications 2002)

This book is a great primer for parents to raise their children in a pagan tradition. It not only discusses how to begin to home school your pagan child but is also filled with activities, spells, rituals, and arts and crafts.

Circle Round: Raising Children in Goddess Traditions by Starhawk, Diane Baker, and Anne Hill

(Bantam 2000)

Circle Round focuses on teaching children earth-centered traditions, including the eight pagan holidays in the wheel of the year and shares recipes that are easy to make with your children. There are traditional stories retold and favorite rituals (like carving the Samhain pumpkin) explored.

Family Wicca: Practical Paganism For Parents and Children by Ashleen O’Gaea

(New Page Books 2006)

Family Wicca was originally published ten years ago and remains the go-to resource for pagan families. Although written through a Wiccan lens, this resource can be successfully interpreted by many other Pagan paths. This book covers all stages of life including death, birth, and hand fasting. Family Wicca also teaches how to answer difficult questions about the Path from children and non-Pagan family members.

Witches’ Datebook by Llewellyn

(Llewellyn 2008)

Llewellyn Press releases a Witches’ Datebook and a Witches’ Calendar every year. Not only is it helpful for a pagan parent to plan with, but is full of pagan recipes, rituals, and astrological information. A great resource to have your children plan their homeschooling lessons in. The dates of all of the Sabbats are included.

Celebrating the Great Mother: A Handbook of Earth-Honoring Activities For Parents and Children by Cait Johnson and Maura D. Shaw

(Destiny Books 1995)

This book is full of activities related to the Wheel of the Year to share with your children, including making smudge sticks, making handmade ornaments for the Yule tree, and making dream pillows. There are many activities related to nature such as gathering wild food on a nature walk. It also includes a handy list of supplies you will need for all of the activities.

Pagan Children’s Workbook by Lady Eliana

(Twin Serpents 2006)

This small book is a great introduction for young children who are learning the pagan path. It includes descriptions of the holidays and rituals as well as coloring pages. Not a lot of meat here but a good workbook for younger children.

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