How’s your Father’s Day celebration? Hope it becomes a memorable weekend for the entire family, and especially for dads.

We also want to prompt you about our Father’s Day quiz. Cherish the moment by expressing your thoughts about your dad, right here.

Afterward, check out the latest news about Britney.

Happy Father’s Day,

Adwina Jackson
Editor of InspiringParenting

Low Budget Summer Trip

Have been planning your summer trip? Found the cost was far beyond your budget?

Don’t worry!

You can have a nice vacation without having to dig out all your saving.

We at InsParenting have the way out for you in our e-mail guides that will help you

• Organize economical routes

• Figure out how to get a cheap place to stay during the trip

• Find a nice restaurant with yummy dishes without having to empty your pocket

It’s a summer bonus for you from all of us!

Life Skills and Decision Making: Coaching Your Teen to Think It Through

by Ellen Mossman-Glazer

The teenage years are a test, for parents and for teachers, but most of all, for the teens themselves. Teens are constantly being tested on life decisions, and they need a lot of guidance at a time of life when they least want to hear it. But much of the time teens are amazingly wise about the issues we worry they will not be able to handle. The trick is to guide them, while allowing them to hold on to that independence they so value.

You can guide your teens by coaching them to arrive at the smart and sensible answers they already know, and just have to discover within themselves.

Here are nine questions you can pose to your kids to develop the process of thinking through their life issues. These questions work in just about any situation, such as peer pressure, school achievement, and dilemmas that come with hard to make choices.

Pick one or two. Don’t overload. Sometimes one key question opens the gateway for your teen to reach that “Aha!” moment and do the right thing for his or her life.

Questions for your teen to reflect on:

1. Can you give your full commitment to this plan?

2. Where would you like this decision to take you?

3. What will you do when there are temptations to do something different from what you have planned?

4. What will it feel like to meet this goal?

5. How can you keep remembering that there is a better way to think about some things? […when you feel yourself slipping.]

6. What will happen when / if you don’t follow through? How will you help yourself make a correction?

7. What can you tell yourself if your resolve begins to weaken and you need a confidence boost?

Final Tip: Sometimes teens need a mentor or an adult they respect, who is not their parent. It does not diminish your role as a parent. What is happening when your teens seem to respect the opinion of others though you would have said the very same thing? They are working on the normal adolescent process of growing away from you. The behavior of teens can be very confusing. Remember your teen is exploring how to be with and without you as an integral part of his or her life. If your child does work with a mentor type person, it is a good idea for you to know who the supporting adult is, but once you have trust in that person, stepping aside may be a great gift to your teen. If you do decide to encourage your teen to find a mentor, here’s the question to plant:

8. Who is a person you feel comfortable going to, to talk things over when you need a sounding board?

Parents, don’t expect feedback, but welcome it. You will get your best feedback in the results you see.

Ellen Mossman-Glazer M.Ed. is a Life Skills Coach and Behavioral Specialist, specializing in Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties. Over her 20 years in special education classrooms and treatment settings, Ellen has seen the struggle that children and adults have when they feel they don’t fit in. She now works in private practice with people across the USA and Canada, by phone, teleconference groups and email, helping parents, educators, caregivers and their challenging loved ones, to find their own specific steps and tools to thrive. Ellen is the author of two on line e-zines, Emotion Matters: Tools and Tips for Working with Feelings and Social Skills: The Micro Steps. Subscribe for free and see more about Ellen at http://artofbehaviorchange.com. You can take a free mini assessment which Ellen will reply to with your first action step.

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Britney Takes on “Today”

The 24-year-old pop star had an interview at her home with the Today show’s Matt Lauer.

“Awesome”. That’s what she said about her almost-two-years marriage. Britney also described tearfully how the paparazzi are turning her into an “emotional wreck”.

Get more details here. E Online reports.

Let Your Little Kids Explore the Creative World of Coloring

You have toddlers or preschoolers? And they love coloring or drawing?

You’ve seen that there’s no more vacant area in your house lately. All have been fulfilled by your little kids with their bright, interesting colors they have picked.

Are you distressed? Of course, you are. But wait, don’t get mad at them. You have a much better way to alter your anger by following the tips below.

You must realize that this time your kids are making color exploration, which also means developing their soft motoric skill.

What you need to do is to support them by doing these tips to make them become more creative. Here they are:

• Provide equipments, such as papers, books, crayons, a drawing table and a chair.

• Show them how to use the crayons properly.

• Don’t forbid your kids if they want to paint certain objects with unusual colors. For example, they may color the grass pink or the horse blue. Let them do what they desire.

• While coloring, your kids may want to discuss what they’re doing, so it’s the perfect time for both of you to exchange your thoughts about the activity.

Enjoy your time together!

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Always guide and support your children in passing their stages of life. Discussion is an important key to the success.

Hi, friends,

I’m sure you’ve already known about the African-born Brangelina baby. Check out the news about their niceties to Namibia.

We also provide you an article on how to prevent asthma in children.

Enjoy your lovely weekend,

Adwina Jackson
Editor of InspiringParenting

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Unlimited Learning Objects

Natural learning is proved to be better than the unnatural one.

Have you ever considered providing the best education for your children?

Let us at InsParenting help you with that goal. We have prepared special e-mail guides for you, parents who believe that the best place for kids to learn is home. These guides will help you

• expose the unlimited learning objects that you can find at home

• look deep into yourself of the possibilities to be the best teacher for your own children

• make a closer relationship while creating smart children

It’s a bonus!

You’ve noticed lately that your child coughs, wheezes, and has trouble in breathing. Frequent coughs during the night also add up your worry.

The symptoms above may indicate that your child has asthma. It’s a very common disease in babies and children.

When you child gets asthma, the tubes that bring air to the lungs are irritated and swollen. This condition affects your child to breathe. You may find that your child makes a whistle sound when he or she breathes.

How to tell if your child has asthma?

It might be difficult to determine this. But if he or she coughs frequently, your family has asthma and allergy history, and your or your spouse has them too, there’s a big chance that your child gets asthma either.

How to prevent asthma attacks?

1. Avoid asthma attacks by keeping your child away from the allergens, which are the triggers of the disease. Dust, mold, pollen, air pollution, tobacco smoke, strong emotions, sinus infections, spray-on deodorants, cold air, and viral infection are among these allergens.

2. Prevent your child from stuffed animals, carpets, and anything that can catch dust.

3. If you have a fireplace, try to avoid it, too. The smoke can annoy your child’s respiration.

4. Keep your child inside the house if the weather or the air is not good.

5. Let your child join in normal activities, but not hard exercises.

How to treat it?

Using nebulizer is a common medication for asthma patients. Use it as directed by your pediatrician or asthma specialist.

He may also prescribe drugs to stop an attack, which make your child breathes easier. These ones are called quick-reliever.

Or, another kind of drugs, known as controllers, will be prescribed to prevent an attack. Your doctor may help you decide which is best for your child.

Always prepare for proper medications anytime. If you don’t have any when the attacks strike, go to the emergency room right away to get an immediate treatment.

If not treated well, or if it’s delayed, asthma can lead to a fatal condition. So, above all, communicate with the doctor on how to build a plan to prevent and deal with asthma attacks.

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Jolie Donation to Help Baby Wards

What a bequest! Jolie and Pitt are to make a donation for maternity wards in Namibia, where Shiloh Nouvel, their biological baby girl, was born last weekend.

BBC News also states that the donation will “contribute significantly” to Namibian babies’ health.

How much do the stars bestow actually? Also find out more how the local government took role in their staying in the country.

Read more

You can also view the details about the family here and here .

Good Study Habits for Your Teens

Some parents can find difficulties to let their children study. One of the solutions is to set up several rules for them for a better study habit.

Here are some tips:

• Turn off the TV set – TV is commonly the biggest temptation for your teens while they’re at home. When it comes to study times, turn the TV off so they will concentrate on their study or homework. However, let a radio or a music player on as sometimes it can help your teens absorb the lessons.

• Choose a special are for studying – This place should be at a minimum level of distraction. It could be your teens’ room or any other places in the house as long as it has a table to support their learning activities. Keep equipments, such as pencils, pens, and papers on hand every time your teens need them.

• Notice the signs of frustration – When you see your teens show a sign of weariness, it’s best to stop the study. An uncomfortable situation can cause them lose their enthusiasm to the study. They can start it again when they’re relaxed.

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If your child has asthma, consult with a pediatrician for an appropriate treatment. Asthma attacks can be deadly if left untreated.

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Dear Friends,

Meg Ryan plans to join other Hollywood adoptive moms. Read the report in the Celebrity section.

Treating baby’s diarrhea is the topic in Health section today. Take a look at the things what you need to be worried about or not. Have a nice reading!

Enjoy your day,

Adwina Jackson
Editor of InspiringParenting.com

Meg Ryan to Adopt Chinese Baby

After Nicole Kidman and Angelina Jolie, now Meg Ryan is in the list to become an adoptive mother.

According to America’s OK! magazine, shortly the When Harry Met Sally actress will take charge of a Chinese baby.

Read more.

How to Treat Baby’s Diarrhea

by Adwina Jackson

Diarrhea is one of common problems found in babies. Some parents get panicked if their baby gets diarrhea, especially if it lasts for several days, and even weeks.

How to tell if your baby gets diarrhea?

It’s normal for newborns to have about 10 bowel movements a day. However, you need to be alert if the stools increase two times than usual. In addition, diarrhea comes with watery and looser stools than regular ones.

What you need to be concerned about diarrhea is to watch the signs of dehydration in your baby. Dehydration means losing fluids more than one’s taking in. Some signs of dehydration are urinate less frequently, cry with no tears, lose weight, and have a dry mouth.

If you see these signs in your baby, you must treat her by giving as much fluid as you can. You can give either breast milk or formula (if your baby is not more than 6 months old). Water and soup are other alternatives for older babies.

There are also special fluids designed to replace water and salts lost during your baby’s diarrhea. According to American Academy of Pediatrics, these fluids are very useful in home management of mild to fairly severe illnesses.

However, you should not prepare these fluids by yourself because you may make bad liquids for you baby, which of course can worsen her condition. You can easily get the fluids in nearby pharmacies.

When should you take your baby to a doctor?

You should take her see a doctor if these conditions below occur:

- You find blood in your baby’s feces. This can be a sign of bacterial infection.

- There are changes in your baby’s behavior, like she cries most of the time and you can’t calm her down or she refuses to eat and drink.

- Your baby has a high fever, which is above 39°C.

Nonetheless, no need to be worried if:

- your baby acts normally as usual.

- your baby has no fever.

- your baby still wants to eat.

Generally, diarrhea recovers by itself without medicine. You just need to be patient and not to worry too much. Always observe your baby’s condition and examine whether her feces get solid or not and whether there’s blood in them.

The key is to keep give her as much fluid as you can. If she refuses, try to give the drink in small amount but do it frequently.

If your baby has diarrhea, be alert of the signs of dehydration. Giving any fluid is the best treatment in order to recover her body after losing fluids and salts during the illness.

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Dear Friends,

If you’re a dad and you think you haven’t given enough love to your children, now is the perfect time to do it. Check out 10 great tips on how to be a great dad you may haven’t thought about before.

The next is about the daughter of Tomb Raider actress. Still remember about Jolie’s second adopted baby Zahara? The Ethiopian baby girl just had her 1st birthday. Read the report below.

Enjoy your beautiful day,

Adwina Jackson
Editor of InspiringParenting.com

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt’s Baby Zahara Enjoys First Birthday

Jolie’s adopted baby girl turns one-year old.

View more about the little AIDS orphaned baby’s birthday.

How to Be a Great Dad

by Marie Roker

Any man can be a father, but it takes an exceptional man to be a dad. Being involved in a child’s life make a big difference in his/her life. Here are ten tips for all you dads.

You are your child’s most important teacher- Your child’s informal education is just as valuable as his/her formal education. Teach your child core life values.

Be affectionate. Some dads do not show affection because they do not know how to or they think that it is not a masculine thing to do. However, by showing your child affection, you are helping your child to be more loving and be comfortable with expressing his/her emotions.

Spend valuable time with your children. Bond with your child in a way that is special to both of you. If you love sports, but your son doesn’t, find a hobby or task that you can do together.

Be clear and consistent with your rules. Respect and make an agreement about rules with your child’s mother and follow them. Once your child realizes that you will not follow through with your discipline, he/she will regard your rules as insignificant.

Discipline with love. Many dads see themselves as the disciplinarian. This doesn’t mean that you raise your child with an authoritarian attitude. Let your child understand the consequences of breaking the rules.

Be a positive role model. Be the kind of man you want your son to grow up to be and the kind of man you want your daughter to marry.

Respect your children’s mother - Even if you are no longer with your child’s mother, be respectful of your child’s mother and ask for her to grant you the same kind of respect.

Be involved in your child’s life. Make the time to participate in your child’s school or extracurricular activities.

Know your child. Do you know your child’s favorite book, song, color, food, toy, subject in school, teacher, sport, television show, friend, etc?

Listen to your child. Strengthen your relationship with your child be listening instead of trying to fix the problem. Sometimes children just want to talk to sort the situation out aloud, not for you to jump in and solve it for them. Ask your child if he/she wants your advice or opinion before offering it.

Marie Magdala Roker is a Personal Development Coach with Smart Bee Coaching LLC. Her site Successful Child.com strives to provide valuable resources so parents can play an important role in the personal growth and development needs of their children. Visit her online at http://www.successfulchild.com

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Being a great parent for your children is not difficult. Make a wonderful relationship with them. Listening to their problem is one successful effort.

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Dear friends,

Enjoying the time as a new parent? I bet it’s one of the most beautiful moments you’ve had in your life, friends.

Let me share a bit of that moment after I gave birth to my son. During the night, my husband helped me a lot. He was always ready when I needed a hand for changing our baby’s diapers.

Giving me back the baby for breastfeeding was really a nice, simple effort he did for me, too.

To many women, including me, those simple things like my hubby did are so meaningful. You’d feel safe and had enough time to rest. Of course it’s not hard for you, hubbies, to do the same.

Luckily, in Hollywood, Seal was lauded for his parenting skills (Well, don’t underestimate yourself for not being praised so.). Check out the report below.

For pregnant women, try doing these safe exercises which I give to you in an article below as well. Feel how your body will be healthier and fit throughout the ‘carrying’ period.

Enjoy your new, amazing role,

Adwina Jackson
Editor of InspiringParenting.com

Seal Lauded for His Parenting Skills

After becoming a first-time biological father to Henry, his son from supermodel Heidi Klum, Seal, 42, received five polls as Hollywood’s most honorable new dad.

This beats out other new daddies Ben Affleck, Heath Ledger, new step daddies Ashton Kutcher and Brad Pitt.

The editor-in-chief of Parents magazine also stated that the singer should be praised for his willingness to accept Leni, Klum’s daughter from a previous relationship, as his own.

Who’s scored a zero? The name starts with K. Find out at

Read more

Good and Safe Exercises for Pregnant Women

by Adwina Jackson

Studies show that there are numerous benefits you can get from exercising while you’re pregnant. Exercise improves your energy levels, blood circulation, and enhances your chances for an early recovery.

Another reason for exercise is moms who work out while getting pregnant has shorter and easier labor.

So, what are the exercises then?

Walking – It’s the best overall exercise for pregnant mothers anywhere. Low impact, but really good for your heart and blood flow. Walking is usually safe throughout the entire pregnancy. Moreover, it’s the cheapest exercise among all. You can do it anytime anywhere.

Swimming – Swimming eases the heaviness you feel from weight gain associated with pregnancy. It also provides you with optimal cardiovascular benefits and helps you feel light and refreshed. You’ll sleep better, burn your calories, and stay fresh as you can deal with physical and emotional challenges during pregnancy.

Yoga – This exercise helps you maintain your muscle tone and stretch out ligaments during pregnancy. If you’re interested, a prenatal yoga class is definitely a good endeavor. You can do yoga almost anywhere. Many women feel comfortable doing it at home. Please beware that it can be harmful if you don’t do it correctly. So, advice from practitioners is definitely essential.

Always consult with your obgyn doctor before starting any program. You should also commit to exercises regularly. Generally at least 30 minutes of exercise and 4-7 days a week is recommended.

Tips before and during the exercises:

- drink a lot of water to keep you fresh and avoid you from dehydrated

- avoid over-heating as it can endanger you and your baby

- stop exercising when you start feeling dizzy or lightheaded

- always do warming-up before the exercise to reduce injury

- cool-down after activities to help your heart rate return to normal

Enjoy your pregnancy!

It’s not that hard to be a great dad. If Seal was praised as Hollywood’s most honorable new dad because of his skills in changing his baby boy’s diapers and singing him lullabies, you surely can do the same thing. Definitely not a hard thing.