Parents http://lovelyparents.com The latest news and gossips about kids news and baby care information en-us Copyright 2007, Parents team. 240 Parents want separate special needs classes http://lovelyparents.com/article.asp?articleid=96740 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:00 GMT http://lovelyparents.com/article.asp?articleid=96740 Parents in Leduc, Alta., are angry their children with special learning needs are now being integrated into mainstream classrooms because of a new provincial policy. "He needs that classroom where there's quiet, small individual attention for him to be able to remember and retain what he's supposed to learn," said Bonnie Brunken of her 10-year-old son, Duncan, who experiences learning delays.

Last year, the boy attended an assisted academic program (AAP) all day "He gets AAP in the morning ... and then he goes into the Grade 5 class in the afternoon with no support," Brunken said. The change is not due to funding cuts, school officials said. Instead, they are complying with a new provincial policy that has schools integrating special needs students with their peers.

]]> Parents teach and learn about Rosh Hashana http://lovelyparents.com/article.asp?articleid=96630 Thu, 9 Sep 2010 07:58 GMT http://lovelyparents.com/article.asp?articleid=96630 The books arriving in the mail in recent weeks have been about the birthday of the world, the sweet taste of apples and honey, and the importance of reconciliation. All are themes and symbols of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, which began Wednesday at sundown.For more than 200 local Jewish families with young children, the books about the values and customs of their faith are another way to teach a new generation and to offer a refresher to parents who may have forgotten the lessons they learned in Sunday school as youth.

"It's a great way for us to introduce the holidays to our kids," said Karen Rothbaum, a Northside mother of three whose family has been receiving the free books provided by the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis. "It's extremely important that they know the history and where they came from and why we celebrate what we do."
For Annie Klapper, a 2006 convert to Judaism, the books have not only been great for reading time with two preschool children, they've also helped her in her personal understanding of Jewish traditions and customs. "For a convert, I think it is a fabulous thing," she said. "Since I didn't grow up Jewish, I don't have the background that I might have in the holidays had I grown up that way.

]]> Parents depressed after childbirth http://lovelyparents.com/article.asp?articleid=96480 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 07:07 GMT http://lovelyparents.com/article.asp?articleid=96480 Parents depressed after childbirthA new study has revealed that parents face the highest risk of depression in the first year after a child's birth. Experiencing an episode of depression is highly likely between their child's birth and 12th year of age, with the highest rates in the first year after birth, said scientists at Medical Research Council, London, England.

"Depression in parents is associated with adverse behavioural, developmental and cognitive outcomes in their children," the authors wrote.

"These high rates of depression in the postpartum period are not surprising owing to the potential stress associated with the birth of a baby, e.g., poor parental sleep, the demands made on parents and the change in their responsibilities, and the pressure this could place on the couple's relationship," the authors added.

]]> Natural Nurturing: Parenting Prodigies http://lovelyparents.com/article.asp?articleid=96345 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:42 GMT http://lovelyparents.com/article.asp?articleid=96345 Natural Nurturing: Parenting ProdigiesProdigies are born, not made! Parents of prodigies have a very demanding role to play if their prodigious off springs are to make it big in life. Children who make dramatic entries disappear fast, as parents do precious little to handle their greatness. Pressure to perform and perform consistently, high expectations of an overambitious society can mar the greatness of the prodigies. They need to keep their feet firmly grounded. This article aims at analysing the role of parents from identifying prodigies to guiding their brilliant children towards higher achievements. This article elicits a select set of prodigies particularly from India to analyse the role of their parents in grooming them.

 Introduction

A child, usually lesser than 10 who shows the ability to perform at very high levels in the mode of a well trained adult in a field deemed extremely difficult and under very demanding circumstances is considered to be a prodigy. Prodigies are generally spotted in well structured disciplines that extract superior mental abilities like music and mathematics.

]]> Kids Crocs Cayman Really Good For Kids? http://lovelyparents.com/article.asp?articleid=96204 Mon, 6 Sep 2010 04:58 GMT http://lovelyparents.com/article.asp?articleid=96204 Kids Crocs Cayman  refer to a child version of the Crocs you hear so many adults rave about, especially for outdoor and water activity shoes. These comfortable, Italian designed shoes  have become popular as the shoe that many kitchen personnel and Chefs wear around the world. Toddler Crocs for kids have become so popular, that Kids Crocs Cayman are the natural choice for children.

]]> Grand Parenting - Infant and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Updated CPR Techniques http://lovelyparents.com/article.asp?articleid=96114 Sun, 5 Sep 2010 15:33 GMT http://lovelyparents.com/article.asp?articleid=96114 So you thought you knew about CPR techniques. You were certified prior to October 2005 as a CPR trained individual. NEWSFLASH! It is NOW time that you get CPR re-certified! If you have never been CPR trained, go do it. As parents, grandparents or anyone entrusted the care of our children CPR is a vital technique in our toolkit for emergency response.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), according to the American Heart Association 2005 document, "2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC", has been modified for all categories - Infant, Child and Adult. From Choking to full CPR response grandparents and parents alike must get trained. Your infant and children's lives could depend on your ability to administer proper choking and CPR response techniques.

]]> Single Parents Dating: Getting a Look at Your Guy http://lovelyparents.com/article.asp?articleid=95970 Sat, 4 Sep 2010 07:45 GMT http://lovelyparents.com/article.asp?articleid=95970 Are you looking for a man at a dating for parents site that can accept you? What qualities are you looking for? What qualities SHOULD you be looking for? Now that you are confident enough to go into Single Parents Dating, it is now time to talk about guys.

To be part of a couple, you would need someone to be a couple with. In short, you need a guy so that you can be one-half of a couple. Inane reasoning, yes, but still the truth. It takes two to tango and two to make a relationship.

So where are we going with this? This is the focus on your prospect guy. This man might be your soul mate, and Dating for Parents is just the tool that would lead the two of you together.

]]> Elegant Mother of the Bride Dresses http://lovelyparents.com/article.asp?articleid=95752 Thu, 2 Sep 2010 07:18 GMT http://lovelyparents.com/article.asp?articleid=95752 For many individuals, your mother is one of the most important people in your life. Moms have been there for you from the very beginning and most have dreamt about your wedding day since you were able to talk. As you take strides towards a life of adventure and true happiness with your new spouse, your mother will always be there to love, support, and protect you. For your wedding, show your mother how thankful you are for all that she has done, and dress her accordingly for one of the most memorable days of your lives. Finding an elegantly beautiful mother of the bride dress is a great way to show her how much you care.

]]> Helping Kids Unwind http://lovelyparents.com/article.asp?articleid=95581 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 07:22 GMT http://lovelyparents.com/article.asp?articleid=95581 Helping Kids Unwind: Modern kids are busy kids. Regardless of age, their days are filled with activities. Under fives do a range of adult-initiated learning activities designed to give them the best start to their learning lives. School-aged kids have a huge range of leisure and after-school activities to choose from.  It is not uncommon for kids to have four and five extra-curricular activities a week. Nothing wrong with kids being busy as long as they have plenty of chances to relax and unwind.

Relaxation is a key to good mental health and well-being. It is an important life skill for kids to learn. Balance busyness with boredom One way to ensure busy kids unwind is to make sure kids get bored every so often. There is a temptation to fill kids’ days with activities so that no time is wasted. “I’m bored!” is the last thing most parents want to hear their kids say. Many parents feel compelled to do something to alleviate a child’s boredom.

]]> How grandparents raising kids are adapting to the digital age http://lovelyparents.com/article.asp?articleid=94695 Mon, 9 Aug 2010 12:00 GMT http://lovelyparents.com/article.asp?articleid=94695 Like generations before, grandparents are adjusting successfully to the language of their grand children.  Caring grandparents have always been good at finding ways to communicate with the youth of the generation.  The digital age brings with it new ways for grandparents to connect with their children and grandchildren and some of the digital technologies offer great advantages.

Grandparents are connecting with social media. Grandparents are flocking to social media like Face book and My Space in droves and not just to communicate with their grand children but to communicate with their friends, family and naturally they want to keep up with the career of Betty White.  All kidding aside, Grandparents are getting pictures via Face book and using online chat to keep up with the family.  In some ways the digital age has made our world much smaller, live chat with Grandma is one of those ways.

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