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Monday, May 20, 2013
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11. How to Stop a Toddler Tantrum
[MOMS]
Perhaps the most infuriating stage of parenthood is when your child reaches the time when tantrums seem to be his only means of expression. In the "terrible twos" - or threes, fours and beyond - these full-on freakouts might happen seemingly at the drop of a hat, but there are ways to deal with them and even prevent them before they happen. First, note your child's "triggers" - hunger, pain and exhaustion can make intelligent adults... Read More
Perhaps the most infuriating stage of parenthood is when your child reaches the time when tantrums seem to be his only means of expression. In the "terrible twos" - or threes, fours and beyond - these full-on freakouts might happen seemingly at the drop of a hat, but there are ways to deal with them and even prevent them before they happen. First, note your child's "triggers" - hunger, pain and exhaustion can make intelligent adults... Read More
12. Are You Overcritical?
[MOMS]
"Your hair is a mess." "Why can't you do better in school?" "Do you ever watch where you're going? Are you constantly criticizing your children to the point where even you're beginning to wonder if you're too hard on them? By now you've likely heard the notion of choosing your battles. However, when you're caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it may seem as if you're always confronted with a new battle. The... Read More
"Your hair is a mess." "Why can't you do better in school?" "Do you ever watch where you're going? Are you constantly criticizing your children to the point where even you're beginning to wonder if you're too hard on them? By now you've likely heard the notion of choosing your battles. However, when you're caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it may seem as if you're always confronted with a new battle. The... Read More
13. Penalty Box: Does The Crime Fit the Punishment?
[MOMS]
You wouldn't give someone the death penalty for running a red light, and the same rule of thumb should apply to your children's wrongdoings. At the end of the day, you want to make sure the crime fits the punishment. {relatedarticles}For example, you don't want to ground your 5-year-old child to his room for a week for hitting a sibling. You need to find a proper way of penalizing the child. Everybody handles things differently. But the... Read More
You wouldn't give someone the death penalty for running a red light, and the same rule of thumb should apply to your children's wrongdoings. At the end of the day, you want to make sure the crime fits the punishment. {relatedarticles}For example, you don't want to ground your 5-year-old child to his room for a week for hitting a sibling. You need to find a proper way of penalizing the child. Everybody handles things differently. But the... Read More
14. Sneaky Discipline Tricks Teachers Use
[MOMS]
It's sometimes amazing to watch what seems like an out-of-control child submit to a teacher's bidding at school. Parents who are exasperated with their kids' at-home antics can be really surprised when they watch their child interact successfully with their teachers away from home. How do teachers harness all that bad behavior at school, while you're left screaming and yelling at home? There are some super-sneaky ways they handle it.... Read More
It's sometimes amazing to watch what seems like an out-of-control child submit to a teacher's bidding at school. Parents who are exasperated with their kids' at-home antics can be really surprised when they watch their child interact successfully with their teachers away from home. How do teachers harness all that bad behavior at school, while you're left screaming and yelling at home? There are some super-sneaky ways they handle it.... Read More
15. Tweens: What to Expect
[MOMS]
Bridging the gap from childhood to adolescence can be rough for a lot of kids - and their parents. As a parent, you never know what sort of outburst or frightening revelation is going to erupt from your hormonal, emotional tween. But your tween is still your child - and it's important to be as available as ever for them. Some of the pitfalls of "tween-hood" are fitting in (or not) with peers and social groups; peer pressure... Read More
Bridging the gap from childhood to adolescence can be rough for a lot of kids - and their parents. As a parent, you never know what sort of outburst or frightening revelation is going to erupt from your hormonal, emotional tween. But your tween is still your child - and it's important to be as available as ever for them. Some of the pitfalls of "tween-hood" are fitting in (or not) with peers and social groups; peer pressure... Read More
16. Oh, Brother: Dealing with Sibling Rivalry
[MOMS]
It may start with your 2-year-old clandestinely pinching his newborn sister...but sibling rivalry can last for years when it goes unchecked. When they're small, squabbles about toys, personal space and competitions for affection seem to spark rivalry. When a toy dispute arises, resist the urge to intervene every time. Siblings who try to solve conflicts peacefully among themselves tend to bicker less than those who constantly run to... Read More
It may start with your 2-year-old clandestinely pinching his newborn sister...but sibling rivalry can last for years when it goes unchecked. When they're small, squabbles about toys, personal space and competitions for affection seem to spark rivalry. When a toy dispute arises, resist the urge to intervene every time. Siblings who try to solve conflicts peacefully among themselves tend to bicker less than those who constantly run to... Read More
17. Are Clothing Arguments Wearing You Out?
[MOMS]
"But Mom, I don't want to wear that!" It's the dreaded wardrobe discussion. For some, it might happen once in a blue moon, but other not-so-lucky parents might find themselves in engaged in the clothing power struggle on a daily basis. Whether your child is 2 or 12, there is always the possibility for discourse over those duds. Of course, the difficulties you encounter might depend on your child's age range. {relatedarticles}While a... Read More
"But Mom, I don't want to wear that!" It's the dreaded wardrobe discussion. For some, it might happen once in a blue moon, but other not-so-lucky parents might find themselves in engaged in the clothing power struggle on a daily basis. Whether your child is 2 or 12, there is always the possibility for discourse over those duds. Of course, the difficulties you encounter might depend on your child's age range. {relatedarticles}While a... Read More
18. Make a Good Call with Kids' Cell Phones
[MOMS]
The idea of owning a cell phone appeals to most kids, especially tweens, who are forming social groups and getting involved in after-school activities. But how do you know when it's time to let them phone home with their very own phone? The first thing to investigate is whether or not their school allows phones at all. Since catastrophic events like Columbine and 9/11, many schools have relaxed rules about having phones. But it's... Read More
The idea of owning a cell phone appeals to most kids, especially tweens, who are forming social groups and getting involved in after-school activities. But how do you know when it's time to let them phone home with their very own phone? The first thing to investigate is whether or not their school allows phones at all. Since catastrophic events like Columbine and 9/11, many schools have relaxed rules about having phones. But it's... Read More
19. I Swear! Why Those Four-Letter Words Are Foul
[MOMS]
It's every parent's worst nightmare -- you're at a family gathering or birthday party when your young child drops the "S" bomb, or even worse, the "F" bomb. Your face is on fire, and you're absolutely mortified. Surely everybody knows that they heard the expletive from you, which means you're likely to blame. The bad news is that children often repeat what they hear, including those foul four-letter words. {relatedarticles}According to... Read More
It's every parent's worst nightmare -- you're at a family gathering or birthday party when your young child drops the "S" bomb, or even worse, the "F" bomb. Your face is on fire, and you're absolutely mortified. Surely everybody knows that they heard the expletive from you, which means you're likely to blame. The bad news is that children often repeat what they hear, including those foul four-letter words. {relatedarticles}According to... Read More
20. Potty Mouths: How to Punish
[MOMS]
There's nothing worse than having a young child who curses like a sailor. While it's great your child is learning the art of verbal communication, there's nothing proper about a potty mouth. In most cases, we have nobody but ourselves to blame. Unless they're being exposed to foul language at school, among friends or on television, the source is likely you and your partner. So if your child's mouth has taken on a life of his own, the... Read More
There's nothing worse than having a young child who curses like a sailor. While it's great your child is learning the art of verbal communication, there's nothing proper about a potty mouth. In most cases, we have nobody but ourselves to blame. Unless they're being exposed to foul language at school, among friends or on television, the source is likely you and your partner. So if your child's mouth has taken on a life of his own, the... Read More
