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Saturday, May 25, 2013
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41. Squash out Thumbsucking
[MOMS]
It's a hard habit to break, but it can be done. We're talking about the dreaded thumbsucking. Parents - take heart. Eventually, the time is going to come, probably just not soon enough. Research shows that 30 percent of preschool children still suck their thumbs, although most outgrow it by the age of 5. The habit becomes more serious once children get their permanent teeth, which is usually between the ages of 4 and... Read More
It's a hard habit to break, but it can be done. We're talking about the dreaded thumbsucking. Parents - take heart. Eventually, the time is going to come, probably just not soon enough. Research shows that 30 percent of preschool children still suck their thumbs, although most outgrow it by the age of 5. The habit becomes more serious once children get their permanent teeth, which is usually between the ages of 4 and... Read More
42. Telling it Like it Is About Tattling
[MOMS]
"I'm telling!" may be the most annoying phrase that your child emits, particularly around the preschool age. But tattling usually boils down to one motivation: getting attention. Excessive tattling usually happens when kids aren't mature enough to settle conflicts among themselves, and that's normal for younger children. They look to adults to help when they know something's not right. Encouraging and helping kids solve the problem... Read More
"I'm telling!" may be the most annoying phrase that your child emits, particularly around the preschool age. But tattling usually boils down to one motivation: getting attention. Excessive tattling usually happens when kids aren't mature enough to settle conflicts among themselves, and that's normal for younger children. They look to adults to help when they know something's not right. Encouraging and helping kids solve the problem... Read More
43. Face Time: How Young Is Too Young For Social Networking?
[MOMS]
From Facebook to MySpace, it seems the users are getting smaller and the problems are getting bigger. Although many social networking sites have a minimum age requirement of 13, children often disregard the age limitations altogether. Or they seek out sites that are geared more toward their demographics, but are those really any better? According to a survey conducted by Ofcom, 49 percent of children between the ages of 8 and 17 had... Read More
From Facebook to MySpace, it seems the users are getting smaller and the problems are getting bigger. Although many social networking sites have a minimum age requirement of 13, children often disregard the age limitations altogether. Or they seek out sites that are geared more toward their demographics, but are those really any better? According to a survey conducted by Ofcom, 49 percent of children between the ages of 8 and 17 had... Read More
44. Baby Bonding: Help the Other Kids
[MOMS]
A new baby is a big change for everyone in the house, but the transition from a three-person household to a four-person household may cause the most turmoil for the firstborn child. You might be excited about the potential for your child to have a lifetime playmate, but he or she may not feel the same way. The baby might be seen as an intruder who sucks Mommy's time away from big sister or brother. But there are lots of ways to ease... Read More
A new baby is a big change for everyone in the house, but the transition from a three-person household to a four-person household may cause the most turmoil for the firstborn child. You might be excited about the potential for your child to have a lifetime playmate, but he or she may not feel the same way. The baby might be seen as an intruder who sucks Mommy's time away from big sister or brother. But there are lots of ways to ease... Read More
45. Kids Have Stress, Too!
[MOMS]
They may not wring their hands, yell or furrow their brows, but kids do experience stress, just like adults. Childhood may not be one big picnic for all kids, all the time. And just like adults, kids need healthy ways to relieve stress and relax. A calm, stable and reliable environment can prevent stress in small kids. But how do you know when they've had enough and need to decompress? Obviously, a tantrum will tell you something's wrong... Read More
They may not wring their hands, yell or furrow their brows, but kids do experience stress, just like adults. Childhood may not be one big picnic for all kids, all the time. And just like adults, kids need healthy ways to relieve stress and relax. A calm, stable and reliable environment can prevent stress in small kids. But how do you know when they've had enough and need to decompress? Obviously, a tantrum will tell you something's wrong... Read More
46. School Your Children in Dealing with Cyberbullies
[MOMS]
Just when you thought it was safe for your child to go into cyberspace. It's bad enough that children have to deal with being pushed around face to face in school, but apparently the intimidation doesn't stop there. A growing trend of cyberbullying has parents, students, education professionals and lawmakers concerned -- and with good reason. The Internet, cell phones and other technologies are breeding grounds for harassment of kids,... Read More
Just when you thought it was safe for your child to go into cyberspace. It's bad enough that children have to deal with being pushed around face to face in school, but apparently the intimidation doesn't stop there. A growing trend of cyberbullying has parents, students, education professionals and lawmakers concerned -- and with good reason. The Internet, cell phones and other technologies are breeding grounds for harassment of kids,... Read More
47. Help Your Child Make Friends
[MOMS]
While it's true that you can't do everything for your child, there's no reason you can't guide him down the right path, especially when it comes to making friends. Bonding with others can be a new experience for younger children. Of course, you can lead by example, but there are steps you can take to set your child up for success. In ideal world, your child would have no trouble developing lifelong friendships from the get-go.... Read More
While it's true that you can't do everything for your child, there's no reason you can't guide him down the right path, especially when it comes to making friends. Bonding with others can be a new experience for younger children. Of course, you can lead by example, but there are steps you can take to set your child up for success. In ideal world, your child would have no trouble developing lifelong friendships from the get-go.... Read More
48. Keeping Kids in Touch with Faraway Relatives
[MOMS]
If your extended family is strewn from coast to coast - or even in different countries -- then it might be hard to keep them in the loop about what's going on in you and your kids' lives. We all get busy and lose touch with family members once in awhile, but there are ways to get your kids to communicate with and get to know relatives who live far away and can't visit often. If you have a little time on your hands and are Internet-savvy,... Read More
If your extended family is strewn from coast to coast - or even in different countries -- then it might be hard to keep them in the loop about what's going on in you and your kids' lives. We all get busy and lose touch with family members once in awhile, but there are ways to get your kids to communicate with and get to know relatives who live far away and can't visit often. If you have a little time on your hands and are Internet-savvy,... Read More
49. Empathy: Why Your Kids Should Know It
[MOMS]
When most parents think of the characteristics they want to instill in their children, empathy is usually at the top of the list. After all, we want our kids to be considerate of other people's feelings. Caring children eventually become thoughtful, compassionate adults who take other people's feelings into consideration.{relatedarticles} While some kids are just empathetic by nature, other children need more guidance to hone their... Read More
When most parents think of the characteristics they want to instill in their children, empathy is usually at the top of the list. After all, we want our kids to be considerate of other people's feelings. Caring children eventually become thoughtful, compassionate adults who take other people's feelings into consideration.{relatedarticles} While some kids are just empathetic by nature, other children need more guidance to hone their... Read More
50. Puberty: A Change Is Gonna Come
[MOMS]
Perhaps one of the most confusing and embarrassing times of a person's life is when they begin undergoing puberty. The best way to handle it with your kids is to be prepared. Don't expect your kids to feel comfortable asking you any and all questions about the changes their bodies will undergo, but if they do ask, no matter what age, it's important to answer them as honestly and candidly as you can. By age 8, kids should understand... Read More
Perhaps one of the most confusing and embarrassing times of a person's life is when they begin undergoing puberty. The best way to handle it with your kids is to be prepared. Don't expect your kids to feel comfortable asking you any and all questions about the changes their bodies will undergo, but if they do ask, no matter what age, it's important to answer them as honestly and candidly as you can. By age 8, kids should understand... Read More
