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Month: June 2013

Step son needs to respect house rules.

Posted on June 28, 2013 by rachel.stenta@gmail.com

Comment: Thank you for the insight. I had not looked at it this way and this gives me a better perspective of what is going on. Dear Kay: I am part of a blended family with four boys, two of whom are children of my husband’s previous marriage and who are with us on alternating…

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How to break your child. And anyone can do this not just dads, moms, grandparents, teachers.

Posted on June 27, 2013 by rachel.stenta@gmail.com

Often children who suffer abuse spend a lifetime healing not just from the physical and sexual abuse and also from the emotional abuse that is paired up with either of the others.Click here to read the article. http://www.danoah.com/2010/09/you-just-broke-your-child.html http://astore.amazon.com/lifsjouagrass-20/detail/B005ELMC0Q

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Joint Custody

Posted on June 26, 2013 by rachel.stenta@gmail.com

Very clear and to the point. Offered reassurance and common sense. Thank-you. Dear Kay, The mother of my 18 mo.old and I share custody of our son.  He is with me at my home for 3-4 days and then goes with his mother for 3-4 days.  Back and forth.  I am worried that this is…

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Listening with Love Heals!

Posted on June 25, 2013 by rachel.stenta@gmail.com

Telling another human being how they need to feel or to hold a certain perspective is controlling and minimizing of that person. Two words adults use with children that I find appalling are, “Shut up!” Everyone needs to be listened to without judgement, criticism or responses of dismissive and control. To be able to listen…

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My 3 year old refuses to potty train.

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Mary Kay Keller

 Question: My son is almost 3 1/2 and still refuses to potty train. I have tried everything. He know when he goes but doesn’t get to the potty on time. He has only peed in the potty once since January. I put underwear on him, I have used pull ups, treats, taken him to the…

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My 3 year old refuses to potty train.

Posted on June 24, 2013 by rachel.stenta@gmail.com

 Question: My son is almost 3 1/2 and still refuses to potty train. I have tried everything. He know when he goes but doesn’t get to the potty on time. He has only peed in the potty once since January. I put underwear on him, I have used pull ups, treats, taken him to the…

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How to teach children mindfulness.

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Mary Kay Keller

In order to teach mindfulness it is imperative to model mindfulness. Why is teaching mindfulness children? It is an emotional intelligence skill that children can use throughout their life to manage their emotional stress levels. This could make a difference in all areas of their lives, interpersonal and social development as the two top priorities….

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Teenager is living alone full time?

Posted on June 21, 2013 by rachel.stenta@gmail.com

Question: Is it considered child neglect to allow your 17 year old to live alone in a house and attend a private high school? The parents live out of state. The teen is a popular athlete hosting and serving alcohol to minors at parties.This has happened repeatedly over the course of 14 months. Recently two…

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Teenager is living alone full time?

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Mary Kay Keller

Question: Is it considered child neglect to allow your 17 year old to live alone in a house and attend a private high school? The parents live out of state. The teen is a popular athlete hosting and serving alcohol to minors at parties.This has happened repeatedly over the course of 14 months. Recently two…

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10 Cutest Cat Moments – Why animals are such an important part of children emotional development.

Posted on June 20, 2013 by rachel.stenta@gmail.com

Who doesn’t love a cute animal You tube video especially the one on dogs and cats? Enjoy then read below why how we treat animals is such an indicator of who we are and more importantly a predictor of who our children will become. It is so crucial that children develop empathy for themselves, for…

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