What to Do With A Bratty Kid

Let's face it. There is nothing worse then your bratty little kid throwing a tantrum in public. It makes you wonder what kind of monster he or she will grow up to be. Sometime you can see a bully or master manipulator about to flower. It can be unpleasant.

Some bad behavior is normal. Toddlers always hit each other and shove each other around. It is also normal for them to grab things whenever they can. However it is not normal for a six year old to be doing the same things. Maturity is growing out of the bad behaviors associated with being a toddler.

A toddler that pushes another might seem like a bully but this is normal behavior. However if an eight year old does it then it is time to show some discipline. Step in and stop the behavior.

There are lots of reasons a kid can be badly behaved and not all of them are your fault. You can gently encourage your child to play nicely with other children and punish him or her if they are violent, grabby or pushy. Explain all about behavior in your best baby talk. This will help them learn how to mature into a nice six year old.

Whiny toddlers can grow up to be rude teenagers. It is okay for a toddler to think they are the center of the universe but it is not so attractive in an older kid. You do not want your fourteen year old to think that the world revolves around her and nobody else and that they can do whatever they want to.

One thing I learned is that it is a big mistake to reward any behavior like this. Never cave in to a bratty kid. If you reward bad behaviors the kid will never ever stop them. Reprimand the child without being rude yourself. Explain why the behavior was wrong and why they might be distracting or upsetting to others.
Don't feel bad having to discipline a child for being a brat. You are, in the end, teaching him or her to have good manners. Don't let your child interrupt when someone else is talking. Make him or her say 'thank you and please.' Explain to your kid how having good manners makes others more inclined to help him or her in the world.

Don't forget the other side of the coin! You should also be specific with congratulations and praise if your kid does well. Reward him or her for acting appropriately in social setting. Be a good role model and you child will follow your example. That means no throwing tantrums for you either!

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Part Time Jobs for Pregnant Women

If you are pregnant you are no longer stuck inside the house. You can still get a part-time job. Health care has been better than ever for people who are pregnant. You are not an invalid. Many women lead a wonderful professional life while at the same time carrying a child. In fact it is not unusual to find pregnant women supporting the stay at home dad nowadays!

However not all pregnant women go to an office. Many just work at home. This makes sense because it can help you avoid the stress of dealing with other people. You are not exposed to flu or any other types of viruses. You are also not required to do any heavy lifting. The best thing about working at home is that you can lie down whenever you want and be sick whenever you want.

If you are well educated you can try being a consultant. There are demands online for consultants in marketing, design, image, and pr and internet tech. Instead of being that particular business professional for a while you will teach the wanna-bes.

If you have any writing or design ability you can sell yourself on guru or elance. These two sites allow you to bid on jobs that you can do on the side. However be forewarned – the pay on these sites is very low because you are competing with outsourcers from other countries.

If you have good listening and communication skills you can consider getting a job as some kind of counselor. There are all kinds of sites where you can talk on chat or the phone and give advice. Examples are on keen.com and livechat.com.

You can also tutor at home or even online. There are now sites that offer online tutoring jobs. You can teach English to foreign students or immigrants this way as well. All you really need to complete a job like this is a secure internet connection.

If you are a good cook you can also consider creating and selling homemade goodies like cookies or cakes. The gourmet cupcake business is huge nowadays.
If you are a crafts person you might try selling cards, picture frames, beaded jewelry, t-shirts, candles – the list is endless. Figure out what you are talented at, make it and then sell it on eBay.

There are also jobs not in the online world that are okay for pregnant women. You can do any job that is sitting down. Being an operator or a receptionist is not a bad idea.

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