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Most Important Decision of a Lifetime - What to Name Your BabyS. Denise Hoyle Most people dont know the meaning of their name, but most names do have meanings. You should at least find out the meanings of your favorite choices before giving one of them to your child. The meaning of your childs name probably wont greatly affect his or her life, but may help you to make a decision between your favorites. Many names are shortened to nicknames during childhood, or other stages of life, so be sure to think about what shortened forms of your childs name may be. Also consider that names we might think are cute for a child could be embarrassing later in life, before giving your child a nickname as their legal name. For instance - shortening Samantha to Sam or Sammy while your daughter is young may be fine, but will she mind having to put Sam on her business cards or college application later in life if its her legal name No one likes having their name constantly misspelled or mispronounced, so keep this in mind before choosing a unique pronunciation or spelling of a common name. Remember that your child will spend his or her lifetime explaining to others how the name is really spelled or pronounced. Unisex names, like Chris, Robin or Terry, may make it easier for you to choose your childs name before you know their sex, but others argue that it can be unfair and psychologically harmful to a child, especially to boys who may feel more insulted when presumed to be girls, than girls do when theyre mistaken for boys. Namesakes, or exact reproductions of a persons name, even if followed by II or Jr., are quite often confusing to everyone involved. Worse yet, the child never gets the satisfaction of having a clear identity or name of his own. Although namesakes can be complimentary to the original owner of the name, consider the impact to your child, and how you plan to differentiate between the people who share the name before you choose to name your child after someone else. Remember, the name you choose for your child will be a lifetime decision, so take your time and enjoy the process!
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If I Hurt You, Then Im Sorry This statement has stopped many a war in my house.My oldest two children are two years apart in age and would fight about everything and nothing when they were little.One would anger the other and then deny that it ever happened.One would accidentally harm the other during play and not want to accept responsibility for the others anger.Seldom did a day pass by that one of them wasnt screaming at the other for some horrible crime.It never failed when I would be brought in to mediate, theyd both claim they were innocent and the other was bad.How many times did one of them try to convince me that the other was lying and just trying to frame them for a crime they didnt commit.Whats a parent to do How To Purchase A Mural Online For Your Child So you are thinking of having a mural installed or painted in your childs room What a perfect addition to your little ones room. A mural is a beautiful gift to give to any child. 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They are leaders as well as parents. They don’t rely on the schools, the government, television, the movies or music to teach their children values and the difference between right and wrong. They do it themselves. Parenting Yourself When You Have Small Children There’s no doubt about it - parenting small children takes a lot of time. So much time that it’s very easy to forget about your child within. Yet you cannot be a really good parent while forgetting about your own feelings, needs and well-being. Six Steps to Raising Financially Responsible Teens In today’s money-driven society, teens are constantly bombarded by magazines, television ads, and peer pressure which make them feel less than ideal if they do not wear the latest clothing style and drive a “cool” car. Briefly visit your local mall and you will observe multitudes of young people who shop as if credit cards have no maximum spending limit. With all this push for extravagance, is it even possible to raise your teens with money sense and save them from making serious financial mistakes When Parents Disagree Moms and dads, are there times you think that parenting would be easier if you didnt have to make family decisionsHaving a partner that is not in agreement with your parenting ideas or discipline approaches is more than just frustrating.It can be a cause of division in even the best of relationships.Furthermore, how you handle your disagreements will have a direct impact on your relationship with your partner and with your children. Oh Baby! You Can Make It Happen NC—Right from the beginning, a baby learns that certain actions within his or her environment can bring desired results. Typically the first sign of reinforcement comes from the babys parents. For example, a baby learns early on in the development stage that crying will result in a parent picking him up, feeding him or changing his diaper. Nurtured by Love or Matured by Nature “There is nothing new under the sun,” states Ecclesiastes 1:9. This is certainly true of the nature-nurture debate, the modern name for the ageless argument about the importance of learning in the development of the child. While one side argues that the development of the child is mainly a process of maturation, with learning playing no more than a supportive role, the other side maintains that learning determines the entire course of a child’s future. Are You Addicted to Your Children Is it possible to be using our children addictively Tips For Parents On How To Deal With Bullying NC—Bullying behaviour may seem rather insignificant compared to the trouble that some kids can get into. Many dismiss it as just another part of "growing up." But we cant anymore. Statistics show that one in four children who bully will have a criminal record before the age of thirty. 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I had come across many metaphysical teachings woven throughout most of the different religions. It was very important to me that they stay authentic and real. I didnt want them to ever allow anyone to convince them to be something other than the beautiful souls they already were. They took to the metaphysical teachings quite easily and naturally. Often they already knew whatever it was I had thought I was going to teach them. Stuffed Toys that are Suitable and Safe. Adorable stuffed dogs are a favorite gift for dog lovers. Learn what to look for and what to Avoid. |
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