Parental Responsibility: Being a GREAT Role Model to Your Children When it comes to raising children, there can be many factors we need to look at. This can include dealing with difficult behavior, and ensuring that good manners are present at all times. However, to be in a position to do this, we need to …
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Raising Your Children to Have Good Manners Regardless of whether your child is interacting with peers or is out with the family for a meal, it stands to reason that many parents prefer their children to use their manners. Of course, this isn’t always the case, but if we’re able to instill the right methods, …
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Searching for indoor activities for kids? You’re on the right blog! Go grab a coffee and settle in, I’m about to inspire you and get those creative juices flowing. Toddlers are little bundles of energy. They never stop going. We know that, right? From the time their feet hit the floor in the morning until …
Temperature Chart – Celsius to Fahrenheit + c to f A fever in a child is one of the most common types of immunological dysfunctions they experience, and it is important that the issue is taken care of correctly. In this article we will cover what a normal temperature for a child should be, when …
New and expecting parents are faced with a whole host of important decisions as they welcome a baby into their lives. Everyone seems to have an opinion on what parents should do, be they family or close friends or – sometimes – even perfect strangers. Wading through all that advice can present an extra challenge. …
Nasal Aspirator – How to Use In this article, we will discuss nasal aspirators, in what variants they exist, how to use each one variant with your infant, how to execute the procedure, which precautions to take when applying the procedure, what are the dangers and how to react if something goes wrong. Follow me …
Swaddling, many parents swear by it. Is it the baby sleep solution you have been searching for? Let’s get you up to speed on sleep techniques known as swaddling. What is swaddling? Swaddling is the practice of wrapping a blanket tightly around your baby’s body. The cocoon effect of the snug-fitting blanket can resemble the …
Pineapple is a surprisingly versatile fruit that not only compliments other fruits but also vegetables and meat as well. Pineapple forms the basis of many baby food recipes that your little one will adore. Remember, always consult with your pediatrician regarding introducing new foods to your baby. How to prepare a pineapple Pineapple requires a …
A car seat cover is a canopy that sits over your baby’s car seat or infant carrier (like a shower cap). Your baby will be safe and sound in his own portable tent, oblivious to the outside world, leaving you free to worry about more important stuff. In the Guide Why parents love infant car …
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Talking about child leashes is like talking about political parties Parents are either strongly for or strongly against them. I know this is a touchy subject and I will try to cover it the best that I can in a lighthearted manner. Any offense caused is entirely unintentional. I am simply trying to provide a …
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Easiest Way for a Toddler to Reach the Sink Imagine a crazy world where toddlers and young kids can get employed. If you were to look on their resume you can bet you would see getting sticky listed under their set of skills. Whether it’s getting covered in mud, crawling under your dusty couch, or …
The first time I walked into a baby store, I was unbelievably overwhelmed. I vividly remember my mom and I staring at the signs around the store, trying to figure out where to start the baby registry. We assumed that you start in the youngest baby section and work your way up. So, we started …
This book tells about how to help twice exceptional children who are stuck by the current educational system. Diane M. Kennedy and Rebecca S. Banks are both mothers of twice-exceptional children (those children who are bright in areas but also have a disorder such as autism). Diane’s three sons are all twice-exceptional but it was …
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This head-to-toe guide gives parents practical pointers for monitoring their children’s health from birth through toddlerhood. The human body changes rapidly during the first years of life. Often-anxious new parents struggle to know whether a particular physical issue signals big trouble or something that will pass without intervention. Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph.D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan …
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Dad & Tween Son Relationships Fathers work hard at a job to provide for a family. Be sure to take the time to teach tween boys the leadership skills that help them succeed in life, too. Being the father of a tween boy is a huge responsibility. There are basically two times in a boy’s …
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How Dad Can Keep the Lines of Communication Open with His Tween Do you want to get to know your tween daughter better, dads? Here are some ideas to get the ball rolling. You’ll be surprised how easy it can be to communicate together. It can be very hard and frustrating for a father when …
Dads: Bonding with Your Tween Bonding with kids is of the utmost importance when they are tweens. Here are some great tips for dads who want to build a lasting relationship with their tween now. Today, the word “tween” refers to kids who are not “little” kids anymore and are not quite teenagers. These are …
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With More Freedom Comes Greater Responsibility Tweens will naturally start asking about more freedom when it comes to setting curfews. Approach this new freedom by giving more responsibility. The tween stage of a young one’s life is pretty awkward. A tween is too old to go to bed early, yet too young to be responsible …
Keeping up good communication between parents and teachers is key for children to get the best they can out of a class. Here are ideas to help this happen. You can talk to your child about how things are going in class, but you may not be getting the whole picture. That’s why it is …
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Getting kids to do chores can be challenging. Take the tension out of this process and help your children learn self-control at the same time. Most kids view chores as things parents invent in order to have control and get some free labor. At times, there may even be a bit of truth in this …
Practical, peaceful techniques that every parent can implement to help with early detection and prevention of the dreaded temper tantrum. It is a difficult situation for everyone involved when a child has a temper tantrum. Parents are embarrassed, onlookers are annoyed, and children themselves feel scared and unsure. As long as there have been children, …
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As the summer is starting to transition to the fall and we’re more than halfway through the year, I’m starting to reflect on some of the goals I had for this year. On New Year’s Day for the past two years, I’ve had the same thoughts on a change I wanted to make for the …
I try to start my list of gift ideas well ahead of the holiday season and can hopefully get a good deal. It can be difficult to keep up with what gifts are the “in” gifts for each age group, for both Christmas and birthdays. Especially when it comes to gifts to get for in-between, …
If you have a teen these days, you have a teen with social network accounts. And, if you have a teen with social network accounts, you have a teen who needs to understand the gravity of the decisions they make where their online personas are concerned. The Slogan what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas …
One in 7 students in US schools is a bully or a victim of a bully. Bullies frequently have emotional problems, histories of extreme distress or PTSD, and inadequate problem solving and social skills. They certainly have no empathy for their victims. Bullying the Bully is not the answer. Find out what you can do …
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One of the best things you can do as a parent for your baby is to teach them to sign language. Babies can understand and communicate before they are verbally able to communicate with you. By teaching some basic sign language, you can communicate with your child which can increase their self-esteem and lessen frustration. …
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Recently, a friend asked if I would write a post about how to talk to kids about autism. She wants to know how to explain autism to her son, who has a playmate with autism, and figures other parents might be wondering about this too. I love it when readers ask questions, so I said …
So, your kid is bugging you to set up a computer in their bedroom. They’re getting good grades in school, their homework is done in a timely fashion, and their chores are taken care of with minimal hassle from parental figures in the house. Will installing a computer in their room as a reward for …
We often hear (or in this case, read) the phrase “Mother Knows Best.” But have you ever heard of a father who knows best? We’re all aware of what role dads’ have on their children’s lives. And though their nurturing side may be underrated, it can’t be denied that: Fathers know best about some things. …
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Every parent at some time or another has wondered, “Is my child possessed by the devil or some other evil spirit?” Those times when your normally well-behaved son or daughter does something that reminds you of scenes from The Exorcist. When did your sweet little baby decide to start biting her big brother for no …
As a general rule, parents are suckers when it comes to buying toys for kids. Toy companies know this and use every method available to prey on parents. They tell you what toys to buy for each developmental stage of your child’s life. They tell you that their toys will help your child develop important …
As parents, it can be easy to feel our children’s fears are silly or unwarranted. But, their fears are real and we need to do what we can to help them deal with the things they are afraid of. Why not help our children, while they are young, to recognize how to deal with and …
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One of the most important things we can do as parents are to teach our children the importance of giving to others and expressing gratitude. What a perfect time of year to make giving your family focus. A desire to give comes from first feeling gratitude. As parents, our first instinct is often to point …
Have you ever even heard of the term before? I hadn’t until about six months ago. I have two highly sensitive children–one I’ve known about for a long time, and the other snuck up on me. You can go here to take a quiz to see if you might have a highly sensitive child in …
I have a pet peeve when it comes to kids and reading: timing multiple children reading is a pain in the patootie. For school, I mostly let the older boys time themselves, with minimal supervision from me, but honestly, it sucks some of the joy out of reading for them. My boys are all solid …
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Before we had kids, we were “those parents” that thought all video games were evil. We said, “Oh, our (unborn) children will never play video games. That would rot their little brains right out of their heads.” Then we actually had kids–all boys to be precise. We kept up the anti-video game stance for quite …
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For most people, the end of daylight savings time is just a longer than a normal day; one where adults are happy to gain an extra hour of sleep. No big deal, right? Not quite, it can be a really big deal if you are a parent of a baby or a young child. Turning …
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Off the top of my head, I can think of loads of reasons it might be hard to find a playdate for a child. Allergies that make going to another person’s house or a play place dangerous. Having an older child and a new baby at home so you’re too exhausted to get out of …
There is something exhilarating about playing outside when the air is cold and there’s a hint of snow. The crisp air brings about a carefree atmosphere that seems perfect for playtime. However, parents and caretakers shouldn’t be carefree about winter playground safety. If you want your kids to have fun outdoors, follow some practical advice …
Good sleep is essential for the healthy development of our kids. They need a lot of rest when they start their journey through life. Statistics show us that infants spend more than 16 hours a day in their crib, which is why it only seems natural for parents to be concerned about the safety and …
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