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Helping a Child Overcome a Fear of Dogs By : Rachel Paxton Tips for helping a young child overcome a fear of dogs. Praying with Your Toddler By : Rachel Paxton Tips for introducing prayer to your toddler. Attention Deficit Disorder And Your Child...A True Diagnosis By : Tammy Embrich Did you know that approximately 4% to 6% of the U.S. population has ADHD. And did you know it is NOT limited to just children. Approximately one-half to two-thirds of the children's population with ADHD will continue to have significant problems as adults, which affects their lives on the job, in their families, and socially. Can You Increase Your Child's Intelligence? By : Amber Bishop There is plenty of scientific research that proves that a child's environment directly affects his intelligence. A child is naturally drawn to music. It makes perfect sense that a child's first language is actually music. He has been listening to the rhythm and melody of his mother's voice since the fourth month after conception. There are four essential things that music education does for your child's overall intelligence. Three Easy Children's Fitness Tips By : Amber Bishop Studies show that that obesity in children is growing at an alarming rate. It can be a real struggle getting a young child interested in exercising and then sticking with it, if it has not been a normal part of their daily routine. This article offers tips on how to make exercise an every day affair. Summer Skin Care Protection for Kids By : Amber Bishop As a mom of three little ones, sun protection is an important theme in our home. Especially during the brutally hot days of summer when there is little relief from potentially hazardous rays. Let's talk first about what sun protection is. 5 Tips to Potty Training Your Child By : Amber Bishop As you begin to think about potty training your child, the first thing to remember is, don’t get stressed out. They will not be wearing diapers to kindergarten. With that being said, here are a few practical tips that will get you and your child started on the right foot. Simple Ways to Create Chores for Kids By : Betsy Canevari Are you ready to start chores for your kids, but aren't sure how to get started? Follow these simple steps to get off to a good start. Think Healthy When Trying to Adopt! By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. Good nutritious food and a healthy diet can keep you going during the ups and downs of adoption. The process of adoption can be stressful and you need to be in top shape to perform and respond well. Often women who have experienced infertility have hormonal problems (I speak from experience here) and if we don't eat properly we can get cranky to say the least. Keeping Your Credit Safe While You Adopt By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. Security is on everyone's minds these days, and with good reason. If you're careful and take a few steps to prevent problems in advance, you shouldn't have anything to worry about in your adoption journey. Here is a the little-known fact that might help you. The Internet Offers Adoption Resources for African Americans Hoping to Adopt By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. With infertility struggles on the rise, more hopeful parents are turning to the internet for help in building their families through adoption. African American couples and women who are facing infertility are logging on to their computer to find resources to help them adopt. Fear Not: Adopt Without Fearing Your Decision By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. Adopt without fear of your failure, but with confidence in knowing that God has led you to this decision. "Fear not for I am with you," says the Lord. In all you do and in all you face here on earth as Christians, the Lord is with you. God blesses those that give of their heart. What better way to bless a child than to offer them your love through adoption. Remember Where It All Began - National Birthmother's Day May 12th! By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. The landmark day you became parents…. It's pretty clear that the day of your adoption was not like any other day. It's the day you became a mother, your husband became a father and your parents became grandparents. Your life is forever changed and no other event will ever encompass all you have gone through to get to this day. Prison and Parent-Child Relationships: Options for You By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. When a parent goes to prison, it can affect a child forever. In many situations, children are left home in a stressful environment or sent to foster homes. What can a family do if a parent is sent to prison? It is a difficult thing to have your family split apart in any situation, but the challenges of prison and family life are very unique. What do you do if you are the only parent and you are about to be sentenced. Step-by-Step Advice on How to Build a Successful Adoption Plan By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. Whatever adoption you decide to pursue, be sure that you have done your homework. You will find you have fewer surprises when you know what to expect: the risks in some adoptions, time frames, and the cost variance in each adoption. With planning, you will be on your way to a smoother adoption and hopefully enjoyable journey. Between the Pampers and the Pablum By : Ruth Willms New parents often feel overwhelmed by the needs of their newly born infant. Advertising and advice abounds in helping them meet their baby’s physical needs, such as having a good supply of pampers and pablum on hand. However, they are often unaware of the important socialization role they must play to develop trust, competence, and a sense of security in their young child to carry him through life. Not until years after my children past infancy and I returned to college to study Early Childhood Education did I learn to understand child development. It was too late for my children but not for my grandchildren. I found it fascinating and encourage new parents and grandparents to educate themselves in this area. Tips on Getting Your House Ready for the Home Study By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. When you adopt a child a home study is required. The purpose of the home study is to evaluate the environment the child will be living in. This is all part of the adoption process. Of course you will want to make as good of an impression as possible so that when the adoption professional visits, your home study will go through smoothly. Genealogy and Our Adopted Children By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. What can we offer our adopted children about their heritage? Why is it important to have this to share with them? Where do we start to get this information for them? Is it OK to let them know they have similarities with our families, is this true or wishful thinking? What does the future hold for them - and their ancestors? The Pediatrician's Role in Adoption By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. When considering adoption, parents should always consult a pediatrician. Pediatricians with knowledge of the special needs of older children or international adoptions can be a wealth of information regarding issues that may arise with your adoptive child. They can provide vital information before the adoption, help with the decision making while in the process of adoption, and assist with on-going issues after the adoption. The Adoption Process Is a True Walk of Faith By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. Adoption is a step of faith. In our journey from childhood to adolescence to adulthood we encounter difficulties that reshape us every day. As we face each obstacle, we begin to truly understand God's love for us. Most people considering becoming adoptive parents face challenges during the adoption process that can only be overcome through a strong belief in their faith in God. 7 Tips for Comforting a Crying Baby By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. You have just taken your baby home from the hospital and it is one of the happiest days of your life. Well, not if you are having a difficult time comforting your crying baby. Many parents get overly concerned that there is something wrong with their baby because she is crying. A Mother's Love Lasts Forever By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. For most mothers, the love they feel for their children is a strong and powerful bond that will continue throughout their lives. The love a mother feels for her child is the same whether the child was grown in their own body or in their heart, as when a mother adopts a child. Tragedy and Kids - Talking to Kids about Difficult Topics By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. In the recent months and years we have been faced with extreme issues of tragedy: the attacks of 9/11, the tsunami in Asia, and the extreme floods in New Orleans. It is hard enough for us as adults to understand these tragedies; for children they can be extremely overwhelming. But children do not just look at large disasters like these as tragedies; sometimes, simple things in their lives are tragic to them, even if we as adults don't view them t How to Interview an Adoption Professional By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. Regardless of the type of professional you are hiring, there are some essential questions to ask before committing to anyone. Most of these questions apply to both the hiring of attorneys, qualified adoption facilitators, social workers and private agencies. From Infertility to Adoption: Knowing When to Move Forward By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. When is the right time to move from infertility to adoption? When do you emotionally feel ready? Will you ever feel ready and must move forward with other ways of creating your forever family! Mardie Caldwell, through her personal experience and over 20 years of working with couples nation-wide, has made it her life's work to bless children needing forever adoptive parents. Five Keys to a Successful Adoption with Mardie Caldwell, COAP By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. Mardie Caldwell has helped thousands of couples build their families through adoption since 1986. She has dedicated her life and career to helping both birthmothers and adoptive families find each other, providing a safe and hopeful future for children. She is also committed to adoption education through her internet talk show, Lets Talk Adoption and her new book, AdoptingOnline.com. Remember Where Adoption Begins! By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. The landmark day you became parents- it's pretty clear that the day of your adoption is not like any other day. It's the day you became a mother, your husband became a father, and your parents became grandparents. Your life is forever changed and no other event will ever compare to all you have gone through to get to this day. Creative Ways to Fund Your Adoption By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. The number one reason otherwise qualified families state for not moving forward in their adoption is because of funds. They are ready to love a child through adoption, but are unable to adopt the child that they have always wanted due to money concerns. What many people don't realize is that there are alternatives for adoption funding. 5 Keys to a Successful Adoption for Military Families By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. There are five key things for military families to know in order to have a successful adoption. By following these five keys, military families will be able to overcome some of the specific obstacles that face them during the adoption process. Adoption Loss: How can I reduce the risk of a reclaim? By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. Your adoption professional should begin with the initial screening of potential birth mothers. Most adoption professionals with years of experience will know the important questions to ask. By asking vital questions, they can find out precisely what she's looking for in her life, if adoption is a good choice for her and her child, and what she desires in adoptive parents. Avoid These 5 Adoption Blunders! By : Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. In over 21 years of working in the field of adoption, I have seen and heard of every kind of blunder you could imagine in adoption. Some were made out of ignorance and others out of stubbornness, flat out stupidity or just procrastination. Teen Fashion - A form of expression? Or just plain old rebellion. By : Pam Sargant I’m busy working on a new image when I hear my 13-year-old daughter talking on the phone. She’s very excited because she’s going to a dance and she’s discussing fashion and makeup with her girlfriend. I sigh and go back to work. This is the part of growing up that I, as a parent, find the hardest. She finally comes downstairs and out of the corner of my eye I get a glimpse of what she’s wearing, which then gets my full attention. “You are NOT leaving this house looking like that!” I find myself Your Child's Self-Esteem and Self-Image By : Ruth Willms In being a work at home mom you are fortunate to be the primary person developing your own child as you care and interact with him throughout the day. You have the wonderful opportunity of teaching him the values that are important to you. Getting Kids to Clean Their Rooms By : Kara Kelso I think we've all been there at one point in time. The toys are spread out on the floor and it's time to pick up. You ask once to clean up their toys only to hear protests and excuses. This time "Because I said so" may not do the trick.
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