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« Previous EntriesWhat to look for in an online baby book?
Monday, November 10th, 2008I am a parent who is always exploring interesting solutions for parenting and babies. One of my new favorites is an online baby book (aka baby journal). In summary, an online baby book captures memories of baby’s first moments. It also helps you share them easily with family and friends (such as grandparents).
Tantrums - 5 Tips On Avoiding Toddler Outbursts
Monday, November 10th, 2008Read on for five unmissable tips which will help you prevent temper tantrums in your toddler.
Parenting Tips: What To Do When You’re Told, “You’re not my Dad!”
Monday, November 10th, 2008Q. “Five years ago, my son’s father left. In the meantime I remarried, David, who is a fabulous man. He has tried his best to make friends with my son, Nathan. I handle all of the discipline. We’ve been married for three years now, and my son still won’t do anything David asks of him. How can I persuade him to listen to his stepfather?”.
Potty Training 101
Saturday, November 8th, 2008The process of teaching a child to control his bowels and bladder and use the toilet is called “potty training“.
A Must Read For Prospective Parents
Saturday, November 8th, 2008The number of things you think you know before you become a parent quickly dwindles once you have your first baby. Having a lifelong affinity for kids doesn’t necessarily prepare you for sleepless nights.
Teach Your Children How to Problem Solve - 3 New Strategies
Thursday, November 6th, 2008Dr. James Lehman’s assertion is that kids don’t know how to problem-solve, and that’s why they act out in inappropriate ways. It’s a coping mechanism they’ve developed to force someone else to solve the problem at hand for them. What he does with The Total Transformation Program is help us parents give our kiddos the tools they need to solve their problems. The tools that promote responsibility taking and accountability.
The Potty Training Chart: Tools to help your child learn faster
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008Potty training can feel like an uphill battle. The more success tools parents accumulate, the smoother the process will be. Positive reinforcement, rewards and recognition work wonders with people of all ages, your child is no different.
Keeping A Tidy Room
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008I have had an ongoing battle with my daughter keeping her room tidy. Until recently, that is. I would show her what I expected and she would stare at me blankly. All my efforts seemed to be futile.
Pass on Words of Wisdom and Motivation to Your Kids.
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008Parents feel good when they can say something “smart” to their kids, something that can help define their ethical makeup and guide them through the challenges and struggles of life.
My Viewpoint: Parenting from the Inside Out
Saturday, November 1st, 2008I wanted to spend some time talking about the things I need as a parent to work on. You don’t find this information discussed in a lot of parenting skills arenas. And this tendency to not look within and be open about it, makes me feel like the areas where I am inadequate are horrible. And there is a sense of being hopeless that accompanies that because I don’t know what to do replace them and then with what?
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