3 Best Resources for Teaching Kids Geography My daughter has been interested in US geography for a couple of years now, but as we’re wrapping up Kinder (OMG how is that possible?) it’s becoming a bigger and bigger enjoyment for him, and we take every opportunity to encourage her love of learning. Last week, we …
I feel guilty because my child always cries when I leave for work. What should I do? I remember one Monday morning when my daughter was about five years old. We had just finished a wonderful weekend and just like any family, we all had the Monday blues. I had a business trip planned and …
Respect Your Child – Positive Parenting Respecting our children is the heart of positive parenting, but how do you maintain that respect through challenging behavior? I received an email from a kind mother asking how she should handle her child’s sudden upset during bath time. Her toddler developed a sudden aversion to bath time, crying …
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12-month-old not sleeping through the night? Mary emailed me last week, at her wit’s end with chronic sleep deprivation and I pounded out a quick response. She’s given me permission to reprint our exchange (edited a bit for readability and extra things I thought of since) in case it can help anyone else out there! …
I’m a sensitive person. I was the kind of kid who cried over things that probably seemed minor to others. I was in tune with emotions — both my own and those of the people around me. Words hurt. A lot. I remember retreating to the safety of my bedroom after a harsh comment left …
Is Your Kid a Little Liar? A mom of a four-year-old tracked me down with concerns about what she feared might be considered “pathological” lying. Her daughter could weave a tale like no other, and mom was worried that this behavior, left unchecked, would become a problem. The problem, however, was that her daughter was …
There’s nothing tougher than convincing a toddler or preschooler to wait a minute before jumping into the pool, nothing harder, that is, than convincing them to wait a minute so you can lather them up with sunscreen. If you’ve got a wiggly, wild little one who doesn’t love the feel or experience of putting on …
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My son is fiercely, fiercely attached to me. To say he’s a momma’s boy would be an understatement. That’s not saying he won’t willingly leave me when he needs to, but for most things, he wants me by his side. He’d rather sit in my lap than his own chair; he’d rather play with me than by …
My eyes opened, dutifully obeying the stirs of the newborn who’d recently moved in to the white wicker bassinet at my bedside. I reached for my cell phone. 3:06 a.m. Unreal. He’d last eaten at 2:02. His meal lasted about… thirty… inefficient…. minutes. I burped him, rocked him, and placed him back in his bassinet …
Best Smoothies for Kids The best smoothie recipes for kids can be hard to come around. It can also be just as challenging to get our kids to eat a healthy diet. With the current pace, most of us, our children included, are lucky to get one good meal a day. That is why juicing …
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I am a horrible mother. At least that’s the phrase that reverberates in my brain when I think about the amount of time my daughter spends on technology. OK, I guess I am not THAT horrible, since I am mindful of this sad fact and that I care. I would be a far more sucky …
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You can’t take care of that little one if you’re not taking care of yourself. Before the baby arrives, be sure to ask yourself a few important questions. These answers will help you set personal goals for feeling happy and healthy, says Shelly Slocum, Los Angeles-based childbirth educator, certified doula, and mom. Start with these: …
Birthday Party Plan with an Art Theme Get a little creative with your child’s next birthday party and add some artistic flair to the food, decor, and activities. You’ll surely have a work of art on your hands when you throw this awe-inspiring Art Party. Below, we have everything planned out for you from the …
Teaching kids about saving money can be difficult unless you are able to find a way to make the process fun and interesting. If the process of saving money is too dry or boring kids have a hard time getting excited about saving. It’s important for my husband and me to teach our boys the …
Do I have a Silent Reflux Baby? Well, let me provide some background context to help you understand the symptoms and condition a little bit better. Acid reflux is the term used to describe the event when the stomach contents of the baby are brought up into the gullet or mouth of the baby. This …
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Does your little one have grunting baby syndrome? Possibly. Let me explain. Since babies can’t talk and are only able to communicate with noises, sounds such as grunting, groans, squirming, and crying can be unsettling. If your baby groans in sleep this makes it hard for a new parent to understand what is going on. …
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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 …
