Dealing With ADHD In Children From A Conservative Eco-Friendly Modality

There are usually two sides of the camp that parents will taken when trying to work with a child with ADHD and duel diagnosis.  The one side is about every type of treatment except for medication and the other is very little holistic approach and all medication.  The problem being is that if a parent can find a happy medium with their approach the child may benefit tremendously from it.  In this wonderful article on the many faces of ADHD it describes just that how to be and Eco-friendly organic parent in the treatment of ADHD, but also using small quantities of medication to supplement the total treatment plan.

The Many Face Of ADHD In Children

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Summer Snacks for Kids That Are Healthy, Fun To Make and Taste Great

Fruit On A skewer

This is one fun snack that kids and parents can make together and have in the refrigerator for a quick snack anytime of the day. Any fruit can be substituted.

1 watermelon

1 cantaloupe

1 pineapple

1 package of strawberries

1 24 pack of skewer

Cut the watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple into bit size squares.

Take the strawberry and chop off the stem. Kids can help to put fruit onto the skewers in any order or pattern, then pop in the refrigerator and take out for a snack anytime of the day

Peanut Butter Granola Raisin Balls

These are fun bite size snacks that add a punch of protein and whole oats with the sweetness of fruit.

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Parent Boundaries Concerning Nudity With Your Children

Setting proper boundaries concerning nudity and sexual issues for children as well as parents is an important topic to discuss. Child abuse can come in many forms and one is from the lack of boundaries that a parent may have with their child, this lack of boundaries can also get the parents in trouble if not taken seriously. A parent has to understand that children are curious and unsure of their own bodies, so when they are young under the age of four all of the body parts can be described and named in proper terms for a child to understand and use throughout their life with respect for the terms and their own bodies. An article written by David and Blythe Daniel http://www.wethechildren.com/boundriesenglish.htm pin points the topic of when are we crossing a child’s sexual boundaries? The article makes some very good points and is worth reading.


The one difference that I maintain is that same sex gender, I feel that there is more leeway involved and as the child grows there are times when men and boys urinate together and women and daughter undress in front of each other. Even with that statement in mind a child or teenage can still be uncomfortable in front of the same sex parent and they should also be treated with respect.

In many cases there will be more of an incident with a boy and his mother. Boys will sometimes try to kiss a mother on the lips mimicking their father. A mother should not embarrass the son but be firm and direct in the topic that it is not ok to do that. A girl may try this with her father as well and strict boundaries should be set there. There is no need for children and parents to kiss on the lips. Children will cross boundaries because they are experimenting with their own feeling that they often do not understand and it is the job of the parent to educate and be firm in setting those boundaries. So parents take the time to undress in private, and make sure to knock on your child’s door when they undress and give them respect and privacy. (Boys and girls by age 8)

Make sure to join blog for the next important topic on what to do when a young child starts to masturbate in public! How to properly handle the situation without upsetting the child.

How To Improve Parent Communication Skills With Your Child

Parents who learn to properly communicate with their children early on have an easier time communicating with the children as they become teenagers. Talking to your child can start in the womb, so that your voice becomes familiar to them. When a baby is born to a parent who speaks to their child in the womb they will recognise the voice and be comforted by it. As the baby grows into a toddler the art of communicating becomes paramount in the relationship. Many parents do not have the proper tools to communicate with their children on the level that they may need to. This is quite common and can easily be remedied. A parent can start to communicating better with their child today.  click on to read the full story

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Interior Design Tips For A Home With Many Children

Interior Design Tips For A Home With Many Children

With a house full of young children, it may seem that decorating a home would be a waste of money and effort. The truth is that a home can be decorated nicely with a few tips on how to get the job done and keep the furniture, floors and walls looking fresh. A home is a place that we spend most of our time in and having it look nice makes a big difference. Many people who have young children are afraid to put the money into their home to make it look nice. They continue to live with older furniture, dirty carpet and stained walls in fear of spending the money and then having it destroyed. With these three tips parents can now enjoy a beautiful y decorated home and have young kids live in it too.  (click on title for the rest of article)

Tip Of The Week-- Mom's not taking care of themselves!

Often times mom's are so busy taking care of the children, husband, house that we neglect ourselves.  The problem is, that if a mom does not take care of herself first than she will be of no use to anyone in the family. 

Mom's must make time for themselves, this can be a walk, warm bath, glass of wine and a quite dinner with a friend, manicure, pedicure.  What ever it may be, mom's must know that feeling guilty for taking time out for themselves is selfish!!! 

So this week, all of you wonderful mothers out there, take some time and nurture you! 

What Makes A Better Pet For A Family A Cat Or A Dog?

When thinking about choosing a pet for the family it is a good idea to keep in mind what type of pet will be best suited for your family’s style and needs. Some people are cat lovers and they will want their children to grow up with a cat and other people are dog lovers and they will want their children to grow up with a dog. A cat is very different than a dog and until you have been a pet owner of both you really cannot make a true decision. The one point that is clear in the decision of getting a cat or dog is that a pet adds an element of love to the family.

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