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		<title>What is Active Parenting?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:06:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>t Mehra</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parenting takes a lot of energy and that is why the field of active parenting is crucial so true. Involves active parenting to help your children learn life skills and survival, and although there are many skills that are involved in raising the family, there are several factors in particular that are especially important, they...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Parenting takes a lot of energy and that is why the field of active parenting is crucial so true.  Involves active parenting to help your children learn life skills and survival, and although there are many skills that are involved in raising the family, there are several factors in particular that are especially important, they are: courage, self- esteem, responsibility and cooperation. </p>
<p> Courage is a virtue on the incredibly important to teach your children as if they deem the children have courage as if they might have and even if they fail will feel able and willing to try again.  Yet, it is important to know that courage is incredibly strong base for children and is a virtue and a component that all children should have. </p>
<p> Another important issue is that active teaching of parenting self-esteem.  Responsibility is also incredibly important, as in active parenting, parents are leaders who advise that the cooperation and the stimulus to learn.  It is important that all family members can make decisions and accept responsibility for their actions and decisions, and parents can not be there for everything that their child, and so it is extremely important that children have learned to take responsible decisions and so have the courage to stick with those decisions. </p>
<p> Cooperation is another virtue incredibly important, because children who can cooperate with others will learn that life involves teamwork.  The active parents can help their children learn to have courage, they are responsible, are cooperative, as well as make them feel good about themselves overall.  The field of parenting revolves around the fact of protection and preparation of children to survive and prosper in society, feel good about themselves and their decisions and make them behave with confidence in their daily lives. </p>
<p> Regardless of how you go about being a parent active, the most important factor to remember is that at least you&#8217;re doing something.  There are many options available in this area that can actually be hard to choose which one to go with.  The Internet, for example, offers a wide array of classes and courses that can assist in active parenting, some of which are even available to you at no cost and convenience to complete these online courses is incredibly favorable to most part of it</p>
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		<title>Do not spend enough time with your child?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:05:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>t Mehra</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s working parents have a life course stressful. Must handle the demands of work with the proper upbringing of their children. These people try to balance both, trying to avoid the idea that bad parenting at all costs. However, there are some people who deliberately ignoring their children. If these parents know it or not,...]]></description>
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 Today&#8217;s working parents have a life course stressful.  Must handle the demands of work with the proper upbringing of their children.  These people try to balance both, trying to avoid the idea that bad parenting at all costs. </p>
<p> However, there are some people who deliberately ignoring their children.  If these parents know it or not, certainly are practicing bad parenting habits. </p>
<p> Selfishness: The key to Bad Parenting </p>
<p> Although child abuse is, of course, the worst form of bad parenting that we, parents who do not spend time with their children can be almost just as bad.  Children act out when they are ignored and selfishness on the part of parents is so clearly bad parenting that can lead to emotional scarring of children. </p>
<p> Parents who ignore their children generate bad parenting habit that is becoming increasingly more common.  This is a world where more and more people are working long hours in the work, but the root of the parents who ignore their kids about who they are as people. </p>
<p> Although having children has become less and less common among couples who want to know the place an emphasis on their careers, and there are still those people who have children as part of the status quo.  Once they have their babies, these people (assuming that they have the financial means) often has nannies to take care of their children and nannies thus become surrogate parents. </p>
<p> No matter how a child becomes close to his nanny, just knowing that they live in a home with parents who are very rarely present often make you think of are not desired and must be their fault.  The parents of this nature are often unaware of their children&#8217;s sensitivity and emotional distance that the results between these parents and their children&#8217;s disheartening. </p>
<p> Simply put, there are far too many unwanted children in this world and something must be done about it.  People who are looking to have children should consider carefully if they have the right personality to do so and if they can provide their children the emotional support they deserve. </p>
<p> To avoid bad parenting, parents should love and nurture their children.  Parents who provide a loving environment for their children unselfishly are providing the basis for a wonderful relationship, the kind that parenting is truly wonderful</p>
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		<title>Which co parenting after divorce</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:04:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>t Mehra</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Divorce can be quite devastating for both parties but especially for children who are caught in the middle. Most of the time do not understand why their co tin over the father and mother exist or is not as happy as they once were. Minimize the effect Try as much as possible and minimize the...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Divorce can be quite devastating for both parties but especially for children who are caught in the middle.  Most of the time do not understand why their co tin over the father and mother exist or is not as happy as they once were. </p>
<p> Minimize the effect </p>
<p> Try as much as possible and minimize the effects of separation by co parenting programs that are easy to follow for children.  It is important that children realize that they are not guilty or the reason for the divorce as many kids often live under that impression for the longest time. </p>
<p> Co parenting programs should include quality time with both parents so that kids get to know them both and do not miss out one of the parents to know.  However bad the union may be, being a parent sometimes makes all the difference when you want to be part of your child&#8217;s life.  The rejection of the bond or make it difficult is wrong not to your spouse but your children are the love of a parent privandi no fault of their own. </p>
<p> If possible, both civil and pleasant around your ex as possible, even try and have a few outings together as part of co parenting programs so that children feel that both parents are good people.  For a child it is important to know that the parent respects the other, it makes them feel that they belong.  If you can not try to be kind to each other does not speak at all than to blur out an insult in front of children, who can mark them forever.  Remember the kids to see parents as role models and often want to grow up and be like just like them. </p>
<p> More useful tips </p>
<p> Try as much as possible not to speak ill of your ex in front of the children, because respecting your ex, you give your children self-respect and esteem.  The Co-parenting is very hard especially if you had a bad divorce (is there any other kind?).  But for your children you must make arrangements with your former best. </p>
<p> The Co-parenting is all about children&#8217;s needs not yours and as long as you keep that in mind you can make the right choices along the way.  A divorce is bad enough by itself, there is no need to prolong it and make it harder on all of you should any longer</p>
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		<title>Effective parenting is in the form of training</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>t Mehra</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since a newborn baby is brought home from the hospital, the first thing that parents want to do is to accomplish the best forms of effective parenting methods that can. Effective Parenting in the first place comes from love, but to raise a child into the world of intellectual culture is another important way to...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since a newborn baby is brought home from the hospital, the first thing that parents want to do is to accomplish the best forms of effective parenting methods that can.  Effective Parenting in the first place comes from love, but to raise a child into the world of intellectual culture is another important way to prepare children for life. </p>
<p> A new world </p>
<p> Of course, effective parenting takes a lot of patience and hard work.  However, there are so many ways to increase the intellectual capacity of the child that parents certainly will never be in want of some options. </p>
<p> The effective parenting methods can not be learned just even have to come from an inherent part of the backgrounds of the parents.  This does not necessarily regard the schooling of the parents themselves, is how to truly express the meaning behind music, art, or cultural backgrounds. </p>
<p> Say, for example, that self love both parents to the music of John Lennon.  While you can teach a child about how &#8220;cold&#8221; was because he was a member of the Beatles, a method more effective parenting would be the highlight of the music he wrote and performed was in the name of peace, during the period in which unites the conditions he faced great difficulties. </p>
<p> There is also training to get away from sports.  Baseball is a popular sport among the fathers and sons, and rather than just playing it, a parent should also mention as baseball has been influenced by things like the Great Depression.  If a parent joins unfamiliar historical events with a family and a favorite pastime, a child can learn and have fun at the same time. </p>
<p> Of course, the Internet is another place where children and parents can learn a lot about history and culture.  There are dozens of websites that have learning activities for children and parents, are in the form of games, or in the form of interactive educational Web site. </p>
<p> If it is the home computer, a park, or a local museum, there are many ways for a parent get their child accustomed to a world where the culture is a meaningful world.  With educational pastimes of fun, parents are learning and education that are sure to be something great memories that their children will go down as possibly effective parenting techniques to future generations</p>
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		<title>We will make good adoptive parents?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:02:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regardless of whether you have children of your own or not, many couples and even single parents, adoptive parenting consider at some point in their lives. Maybe they can not &#8211; or choose not &#8211; have biological children, but would still like to make a difference in someone&#8217;s life. Or perhaps they are empty nesters...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Regardless of whether you have children of your own or not, many couples and even single parents, adoptive parenting consider at some point in their lives.  Maybe they can not &#8211; or choose not &#8211; have biological children, but would still like to make a difference in someone&#8217;s life.  Or perhaps they are empty nesters and families with missing children. </p>
<p> Whatever the case may be, here are some factors you should consider before applying for a home studio that is the next step in becoming adoptive parents. </p>
<p> Do you have a stable family? </p>
<p> This could mean a stable and happy because usually a family for foster children is crucial not to be caught in the middle of a conflict at home because many have a history of abuse, separation or death of a loved one. </p>
<p> Are you a patient? </p>
<p> Anyone who even remotely consider adoptive parenting should be patient, not just with children, but the patient in every way.  This is because when the process of becoming a foster parent is long and tedious.  Most families are fingerprinted and background checks detailing to make them suitable candidates.  The process can be long and grueling. </p>
<p> Were financially well? </p>
<p> Even if the foster child is the responsibility of the state Medicaid and ensure its health, permission is given that every child is quite modest.  Varies from state to state and according to the age of the child, but on average, could run around $ 350 per month.  That means that adoptive parents may have to pitch in to support the child. </p>
<p> You are right? </p>
<p> This may sound like a silly question, but it is important.  If you have kids of your own at home, they think you are biased towards each other in the way or you will be just as possible?  How do you react when your kids have cousins or friends over?  Choose sides or try for an amicable solution to a problem? </p>
<p> The visit of the local foster parent is also a good idea because you can do them first hand all the questions you may have and see exactly what Foster parenting requires.  If you feel you qualify on these questions, you should definitely give a try foster parenting because you could positively influence the child&#8217;s life and that experience can be very rewarding. </p>
<p> You have the option of retuning the child to the condition in case you have a terrible experience in the theft or violence.  But if you&#8217;re lucky to get a child that just needs some love and care, you can open your doors and your heart to an innocent child who was a victim of circumstances, usually without the fault of its own. </p>
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		<title>What is Good Parenting?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:01:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>t Mehra</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Che cosa è buon Parenting? What is Good Parenting? Good parenting is not impossible, despite the fact that many parents believe that it is often an elusive goal. Good parenting means knowing your children and it means knowing where your children are. The measure of good parenting definitely changes with the course of a child&#8217;s...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Che cosa è buon Parenting? What is Good Parenting?<br />
 Good parenting is not impossible, despite the fact that many parents believe that it is often an elusive goal.  Good parenting means knowing your children and it means knowing where your children are.  The measure of good parenting definitely changes with the course of a child&#8217;s life, much like any other measure organic process.  This is because children are always changing and there are different responsibilities associated with parenting children aged different. </p>
<p> For example, good parenting of an infant can be measured just by looking at the child in many cases.  If the child is clean and satisfied, then the parent is probably doing a good job!  Of course, a toddler who skinned her knee after falling into a muddy pool is not a product of bad parenting that just because the child is dirty and crying.  This example shows how the definition of good parenting can change quickly. </p>
<p> Now, if a parent frequently need to send a child to school without soiling ensure that the child was &#8211; clean and healthy could very well be a sign of bad parenting.  Sure, every parent will at some point need to send their child to school with a less perfect.  If a child falls into the snow and winds up with wet socks on the way to instruct the staff is not likely to call the parent incompetent.  But still, if your child constantly reveals for the school in wet clothes is going to be some questions from the school. </p>
<p> Signs of trouble </p>
<p> A child without a medical or emotional problem diagnosed, which behaves continuously at a negative way, may be the result of bad parenting.  There are cases where good parenting can not help a disturbed child to behave appropriately, but in most cases when there is not some underlying condition, the child should behave the way their parents. </p>
<p> Children who act out or disrespect, and others may be a sign of good parenting is not so, because these children are often lacking the attention of parents.  When parents get involved and stay involved in the lives of their children, the children themselves will behave in a way that indicates good parenting. </p>
<p> Good parenting is something that anyone can learn and the first point is familiar with the children.  Learn what motivates your child and learn their limits, to allow him to become good parenting.  Yes, it really is this simple.  If a parent is willing to spend the time in their day just to sit and talk with the child, good parenting will be the inevitable result. </p>
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		<title>What are Good Parenting skills?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>t Mehra</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some of us prepare all our lives to be a parent, providing for the moment, buying clothes, getting the baby&#8217;s room ready, decorate and dreaming with our eyes open for days that you have your baby in your arms and play. However, from dreams to reality, things come a little different and all the cute...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Some of us prepare all our lives to be a parent, providing for the moment, buying clothes, getting the baby&#8217;s room ready, decorate and dreaming with our eyes open for days that you have your baby in your arms and play.  However, from dreams to reality, things come a little different and all the cute things that you dream about can become a harsh reality if not developed the skills to. </p>
<p> Being a parent </p>
<p> The work of the parent&#8217;s work is definitely rewarding and demand of all times.  The work of the parent begins from the minute you learn you are going to be a parent and will last the rest of your life that takes you on a ride like nothing you&#8217;ve felt before.  There will be many times wonderful, but frustrating as well, emergencies as well as some surprises along the way.  Have good parenting skills, however, will help a lot to deal with these periods and will get as well as help your child. </p>
<p> Good parenting skills do not come with the package of being a parent, unfortunately, so you must make an effort and buy.  How you ask, well, there are some ways to get to be the model parent you always wanted to have, so let&#8217;s explore them together: </p>
<p> Understanding your &#8211; each of us the child is different with different personalities, likes, dislikes and dreams.  While most kids mimic their parents and sometimes want to become exactly what their parents when they grow up, others do not.  Some children have different personalities and those of their parents and the assumption that they would like you just because he or she will leave you frustrated with your child several times. </p>
<p> Put in &#8211; the shoes of your child most adults forget what it is like being a kid when they grow up.  Of course we do not because we want to but because they get updated in the daily routine, stress and our work and forget what it&#8217;s like being a kid.  Well, to have good parenting skills is to get in your child&#8217;s shoes when you think that the problem is beyond your comprehension.  You must not give in to the demands of your child, but at least you can get closer to a different problem if you understand from their point of view. </p>
<p> Good parenting skills is knowing when and when not to agree to disagree with your child without hurting their feelings.  Good parenting skills are being supportive and they are also criticizing your child when the need is. </p>
<p> How and where to get good skills Parenting </p>
<p> The Internet offers a great variety of places-oriented parents, who help to deal with all types of situations.  There are also forums on the web where you can chat with parents just like you, who have or have had problems similar to yours and tell him how you have dealt with it and what the outcome was.  It is easier to refer to a problem when you see it objectively. </p>
<p> Good parenting skills will not be during the night and probably will not take anyone a lifetime to be perfect but as long as you keep an open mind and are willing to learn you are already a great parent</p>
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		<title>Preparations for Natural Parenting</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:59:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Natural Parenting can be scary as it is joyous especially if you are going to be a parent for the very first time. There are many issues you will face for the first time where you have to basically deal with as they are because you have no control over. Overcome some of some editions,...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Natural Parenting can be scary as it is joyous especially if you are going to be a parent for the very first time.  There are many issues you will face for the first time where you have to basically deal with as they are because you have no control over.  Overcome some of some editions, which will bring with it a natural parenting along the way. </p>
<p> The changes that you decide to be a natural parent </p>
<p> The women will be the first to see the changes as the child grows and they begin to gain weight.  Gaining weight is not the issue but the total change of personality that comes with it is what everyone else does not fail as well.  In the beginning, because at least a few months there will be morning sickness and your taste buds will behave unknown, something you never thought possible before. </p>
<p> As the months go by, women begin to form the natural milk and another great change in the body that comes with natural parenting.  Your breasts swell and sometimes even damage the dependence on from person to person. </p>
<p> Men do not go under some physical changes during natural parenting but definitely look for the first time a lot of emotional issues of being a father and having their better half is physically and otherwise a whole different person each. </p>
<p> What should a parent to know the natural </p>
<p> Women should try if possible to assist natural parenting courses beginners, which teaches the basics such as: breastfeeding, diaper changing, bathing the baby, putting a baby to sleep, the child&#8217;s language and signs, and other such important information.  These courses are found online as well for your convenience and also in books. </p>
<p> Natural Parenting can be very stressful and frustrating when you are not prepared both mentally as physically for it and that&#8217;s the main reason why you should consider attending a course in natural parenting with your husband.  Here you will learn firsthand how to control the child&#8217;s needs as well as yours. </p>
<p> Being a natural parent is a joy beyond imagination, so do not let anything ruin it for you and your family.  Educate yourself with your husband and I welcome the child into this world.  Your instincts will lead them to still do the right things &#8211; but why not get a little help when it is available and could make a world of difference for you and your baby. </p>
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		<title>Rewards of Parenting</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:58:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Becoming a parent can be one of the most exciting times of anyone&#8217;s life and can also be one of the most stressful. Consequently, for new parents is important to realize that with all the effort and hard work the rewards of parenting come countless and endless. Parenting offers parents the ability to raise a...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Becoming a parent can be one of the most exciting times of anyone&#8217;s life and can also be one of the most stressful.  Consequently, for new parents is important to realize that with all the effort and hard work the rewards of parenting come countless and endless. </p>
<p> Parenting offers parents the ability to raise a new member of the global community, someone who has unlimited potential to make a difference in the future.  There is nothing better than seeing your child become an adult they become unable to care about the world in which they live. </p>
<p> Sure, the future reward is amazing and almost unbelievable, but what about the daily rewards of parenting?  There is nothing more amazing than seeing a young child for the first time to take his first steps, smile or offer someone a lick of their lollipop.  Parenting is emotional, because sometimes the harder levels, the father can not hold back tears in his eyes when his first child says &#8220;dada&#8221;.  The rewards of parenting are countless, and are priceless. </p>
<p> Learn from your children </p>
<p> Many parents do not realize when their children are young, just how much there is to be learned from parenting.  The children are learning more and therefore make excellent teachers.  Parents can learn patience from infants, laughter from toddlers and more than they ever wanted to know about alligators from kindergartners.  When a parent begins to realize the value of what their children are teaching them, makes parenting that much more exciting and rewarding. </p>
<p> Laugh with your children </p>
<p> Parenting is serious business, for sure.  But, that does not mean that parenting can be fun as well.  Some of the most memorable experiences that young children will remember as adults are the times when they laughed with their parents.  It&#8217;s okay to be silly and it is definitely more than just play with your kids.  Getting dirty is the favorite past-time of most small children and what they would have even more fun to make them right with their parents. </p>
<p> Parenting is about molding children into successful adults, but is about building relationships and strengthening the bond between parent and child.  There is no greater love than parenting and there is nothing that even comes close to being as rewarding.  This really is the work that continues to give back, like after the end of your responsibility. </p>
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		<title>Causes Children Have No Friends</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:47:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>antonius tri haryadi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sociable child is one of the characteristics of children who have social intelligence (interpersonal). Social intelligence is the ability to interact with each other personal interpersonal, and can put themselves on the environment. Generally, children who are social intelligence (interpersonal) also self smart (intrapersonal). Intelligent self-meaning person&#8217;s ability to understand ourselves, how he cultivate ourselves...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sociable child is one of the characteristics of children who have social intelligence (interpersonal). Social intelligence is the ability to interact with each other personal interpersonal, and can put themselves on the environment.</p>
<p>Generally, children who are social intelligence (interpersonal) also self smart (intrapersonal). Intelligent self-meaning person&#8217;s ability to understand ourselves, how he cultivate ourselves Good emotions and thoughts and act on that understanding.</p>
<p>Armed with these two abilities, the child possessed strong capital to compete in the future, says psychologist and Director of the Supreme Spirit Power Training Institute, Sani B Hermawan, Psi.</p>
<p>But what if preschoolers are reluctant to hang out and look no friends. As a parent, you need to try to trace and find a solution. Perhaps these four things to be the cause:</p>
<p>1. Less supportive environment.<br />
Parents in large cities are generally too &#8220;worried&#8221; off his son play. It may be that the neighborhood is not child friendly or there is no place or facilities for children&#8217;s play, too crowded with vehicles coming and going, so that parents tend to forbid children to play outside the house. Can also live in environments that are too individualistic, such as in the complex form of cluster housing or apartments with no play facilities.</p>
<p>2. Less stimulation.<br />
Environment is actually quite supportive but for some reason the parent too limiting the child relationship. Such as fear of kidnapping, do not want kids to play with certain children, too many rules or restrictions in the home, and so on. Because of lack of stimulation, eventually socializing skills in children was reduced.</p>
<p>3. Personal introverted.<br />
In addition to external factors, there is also a factor in the child of his own. That is children who are introverted personality. Generally, these children tend to be quiet, introverted, prefer to be alone or to play alone, uncomfortable when in a crowd and so on.</p>
<p>4. Prefer an individual game.<br />
It is undeniable children&#8217;s games now make it more individual. As computer games that can be played alone or play with others without the need to interact online games such direct. He can be absorbed in himself, &#8220;as if&#8221; do not need other people. In the long run, this will certainly reduce social skills.</p>
<p>After knowing what the problem is, of course parents should immediately seek a solution for the preschool age children should be encouraged to begin to make friends as widely as possible so that future children do not become less self-conscious because of association.</p>
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