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Thursday, May 23, 2013
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61. 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
62. 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
63. 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
64. 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
65. 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
66. Kids and Meditation: Breathe Easy
[MOMS]
If only children came with an "off" switch... Getting children to wind down can often be a daunting task. Many children are like the Energizer bunny -- they keep going and going and going. Wouldn't you like for your child to be able to embrace inner peace and gain a sense of calm? Of course, it's hard enough for adults to kick back and relax. {relatedarticles}But that doesn't mean it's not possible for both you and your child to... Read More
If only children came with an "off" switch... Getting children to wind down can often be a daunting task. Many children are like the Energizer bunny -- they keep going and going and going. Wouldn't you like for your child to be able to embrace inner peace and gain a sense of calm? Of course, it's hard enough for adults to kick back and relax. {relatedarticles}But that doesn't mean it's not possible for both you and your child to... Read More
67. Baby Food: Think Outside the Jar
[MOMS]
Buying those little jars of food at the grocery store may seem like a rite of passage as your baby grows, but it doesn't have to be. You can save money and be sure of the nutrients your baby is getting by making your own baby food at home. Even working moms and those who don't have a lot of time can make healthful foods for baby at home - it's easier than you think. The meat, vegetables and fruit you cook for your family make a fine... Read More
Buying those little jars of food at the grocery store may seem like a rite of passage as your baby grows, but it doesn't have to be. You can save money and be sure of the nutrients your baby is getting by making your own baby food at home. Even working moms and those who don't have a lot of time can make healthful foods for baby at home - it's easier than you think. The meat, vegetables and fruit you cook for your family make a fine... Read More
68. Scoring High with Video Games
[MOMS]
Are you ready for it to be game over for your kids when it comes to the Xbox, Playstation and other video technology? You're probably not alone. There are plenty of reasons to be concerned if your child is a major gamer. Studies show that adolescent girls spent an average of five hours a week playing video games, while boys spend a whopping 13 hours a week.{relatedarticles}That's a lot of wasted time that could be far better spent,... Read More
Are you ready for it to be game over for your kids when it comes to the Xbox, Playstation and other video technology? You're probably not alone. There are plenty of reasons to be concerned if your child is a major gamer. Studies show that adolescent girls spent an average of five hours a week playing video games, while boys spend a whopping 13 hours a week.{relatedarticles}That's a lot of wasted time that could be far better spent,... Read More
69. Friends and Family - Family Matters
[MOMS]
For many couples this isn't a problem at least not at the beginning of the relationship but when children come along difficulties with partners' families often crop up. Difficult decisions have to be made about parenting and a competition between 'my family' and 'your family' can arise. Often each of you wants to raise the children in the same way as you were brought you up. It is important to remember that grandparents can be a... Read More
For many couples this isn't a problem at least not at the beginning of the relationship but when children come along difficulties with partners' families often crop up. Difficult decisions have to be made about parenting and a competition between 'my family' and 'your family' can arise. Often each of you wants to raise the children in the same way as you were brought you up. It is important to remember that grandparents can be a... Read More
70. Date Night? How to Find a Babysitter
[MOMS]
A great babysitter is a precious resource - and one that's highly coveted by other families. When date night comes along, or if you have to go out for any reason, making decisions about with whom you can entrust your kids is important. Of course, leaving the kids with a relative is ideal in most cases when they're nearby, but what if you've just moved to a new area? Once you get set up with a pediatrician, you may ask her if she... Read More
A great babysitter is a precious resource - and one that's highly coveted by other families. When date night comes along, or if you have to go out for any reason, making decisions about with whom you can entrust your kids is important. Of course, leaving the kids with a relative is ideal in most cases when they're nearby, but what if you've just moved to a new area? Once you get set up with a pediatrician, you may ask her if she... Read More
