Blog Posts in October, 2010
Posted on Oct 28, 2010 By April Jones Law
Strategies to Help Busy Parents Build Strong Parent-Child Relationships # 2 Listen to Music Together This is another great way for moms and dads to connect with kids of all ages. If you have toddlers ...
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Posted on Oct 27, 2010 By April Jones Law
Strategies to Help Busy Parents Build Strong Parent-Child Relationships By Jennifer Wolf, About.com Guide Unfortunately, between working as many hours as you do, and all the other responsibilities ...
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Posted on Oct 21, 2010 By April Jones Law
5. Stay Focused on the Kids The purpose of your meetings is to work together in raising your children, which is not going to happen unles you make the effort to communicate effectively with one ...
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Posted on Oct 21, 2010 By April Jones Law
4. Use an Agenda There are certain topics- such as schedules, school progress, and behavioral concerns- that you're going to want to cover each week in your meetings. You can simplify your discussions ...
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Posted on Oct 18, 2010 By April Jones Law
3. Communicate through the Phone and E-mail You do not have to meet in person! In many cases, talking on the phone or using E-mail is preferable. That's okay as long as you are committed to ...
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Posted on Oct 14, 2010 By April Jones Law
2. Meet Weekly Be committed to meeting on a consistent basis such as weekly. This will convey the message to your children that-when it comes to raising them- you are indeed a united front. Yes, this ...
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Posted on Oct 13, 2010 By April Jones Law
Successful co-parenting requires good communication, and research shows that children whose parents make an effort to communicate effectively with one another fair better in the months and years ...
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Posted on Oct 5, 2010 By April Jones Law
6. "Hope" In addition, take the time to share your highest hopes in your letter. For example, you might include: Your hopes for your child's friendships Your hopes for your child's own observations of ...
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Posted on Oct 1, 2010 By April Jones Law
5. "Cherish" In each letter to your child, share a few memories that mean a lot to you personally. Your stories will communicate truth in a way that's more memorable to your child than any singular ...
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