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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
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11. Imperfect Parenting
[MOMS]
Shortly after having my first baby, I decided I was going to be the perfect parent . I immediately began to keep an intelligent library of child-rearing books on my nightstand and would replenish the stock as each book was absorbed into my sub-consciousness and checked off the "read" list. My fixation on perfection was evident. The... Read More
Shortly after having my first baby, I decided I was going to be the perfect parent . I immediately began to keep an intelligent library of child-rearing books on my nightstand and would replenish the stock as each book was absorbed into my sub-consciousness and checked off the "read" list. My fixation on perfection was evident. The... Read More
12. Successful Parenting After Separation
[MOMS]
Separation is a challenging time for many parents because it is an adjustment to a new way of life. There are both positive and negative factors to separation and the corresponding changes, but one of the issues that can arise is the differences that parents may have in the ways that they parent the children. The key point or focus that parents need to address is that they must put the best interests of the children first, and that their... Read More
Separation is a challenging time for many parents because it is an adjustment to a new way of life. There are both positive and negative factors to separation and the corresponding changes, but one of the issues that can arise is the differences that parents may have in the ways that they parent the children. The key point or focus that parents need to address is that they must put the best interests of the children first, and that their... Read More
13. How to Discipline When Kids Are Careless
[MOMS]
Child discipline and logical consequences demand you learn to think before you act. You take the time you need. You get your feelings under control. You come up with a simple plan. You execute that plan. When kids are careless, rage can explode and it can feel great. Later shame sets in. Your kids yell back, make excuses, and sometimes blame you for their mistakes. This is not the family life you hoped for. ... Read More
Child discipline and logical consequences demand you learn to think before you act. You take the time you need. You get your feelings under control. You come up with a simple plan. You execute that plan. When kids are careless, rage can explode and it can feel great. Later shame sets in. Your kids yell back, make excuses, and sometimes blame you for their mistakes. This is not the family life you hoped for. ... Read More
14. 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
15. A Bedtime Routine For Your Baby
[MOMS]
As soon as possible, you should start a bedtime routine with your baby. You can start when the baby is six to eight weeks old, and your baby will surely reap benefits from the early routine setup. Establishing a stipulated system will make your baby appreciable of the consistent pattern. The baby will be comfortable knowing beforehand what is it follow next. This would facilitate better and faster sleep for your baby. Even without your... Read More
As soon as possible, you should start a bedtime routine with your baby. You can start when the baby is six to eight weeks old, and your baby will surely reap benefits from the early routine setup. Establishing a stipulated system will make your baby appreciable of the consistent pattern. The baby will be comfortable knowing beforehand what is it follow next. This would facilitate better and faster sleep for your baby. Even without your... Read More
16. June Is National Child Safety Awareness Month
[MOMS]
For most parents, the days of letting their kids run around the neighborhood from sunup to sundown went out with the lax attitude about bike helmets. These days, summer is all about structure for most kids. Whether it's camp, daycare, summer school or other activity, it's important for kids to be supervised. It's hard to hear about kids being taken or hurt, but it does happen, and that's why June is Child Safety Awareness Month. "Child... Read More
For most parents, the days of letting their kids run around the neighborhood from sunup to sundown went out with the lax attitude about bike helmets. These days, summer is all about structure for most kids. Whether it's camp, daycare, summer school or other activity, it's important for kids to be supervised. It's hard to hear about kids being taken or hurt, but it does happen, and that's why June is Child Safety Awareness Month. "Child... Read More
17. Household Safety Hazards
[MOMS]
You've got the house babyproofed with all the gadgets and preventive tools that should keep young kids out of the dangerous areas of your home. No worries, right? Wrong. There are hidden hazards in the home that can do serious damage to a child. Be extra-careful and warn children of their risks. Start in the bathroom. Those safety suction cups on the bottom of bath seats aren't always reliable. Bath seats and rings are convenient for Mom... Read More
You've got the house babyproofed with all the gadgets and preventive tools that should keep young kids out of the dangerous areas of your home. No worries, right? Wrong. There are hidden hazards in the home that can do serious damage to a child. Be extra-careful and warn children of their risks. Start in the bathroom. Those safety suction cups on the bottom of bath seats aren't always reliable. Bath seats and rings are convenient for Mom... Read More
18. Forget Me Not: Ways to Always Remember Kids in Cars
[MOMS]
How many times have you forgotten something in your car? Probably too many to count. While most people can't imagine forgetting a child in the car, it happens, especially with the hustle and bustle of daily routine. Sadly, the outcome is usually deadly. Between 1998 and 2010, an estimated 496 children succumbed to hypothermia deaths after being left in hot cars. In 2010 alone, 49 children died in senseless tragedies. At least 51... Read More
How many times have you forgotten something in your car? Probably too many to count. While most people can't imagine forgetting a child in the car, it happens, especially with the hustle and bustle of daily routine. Sadly, the outcome is usually deadly. Between 1998 and 2010, an estimated 496 children succumbed to hypothermia deaths after being left in hot cars. In 2010 alone, 49 children died in senseless tragedies. At least 51... Read More
19. Made In the Shade: Invest In Kiddie Sunglasses
[MOMS]
There's nothing cuter or cooler than seeing a toddler donning a pair of sunglasses. What many parents don't consider is the health benefits behind those Foster Grants. Kiddie sunglasses are more than just a fashion statement -- they're a necessity in protecting your child's eyes. The right pair of sunglasses can actually block 100 percent of the ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun. {relatedarticles}This is important since UV rays can... Read More
There's nothing cuter or cooler than seeing a toddler donning a pair of sunglasses. What many parents don't consider is the health benefits behind those Foster Grants. Kiddie sunglasses are more than just a fashion statement -- they're a necessity in protecting your child's eyes. The right pair of sunglasses can actually block 100 percent of the ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun. {relatedarticles}This is important since UV rays can... Read More
20. What a Headache! Helping Your Kids Cope with the Pain
[MOMS]
It's hard enough coping with headaches as an adult. Imagine how difficult it can be for young children. What's even worse is that if you or your partner suffers from headaches, there's a good chance that your child will be cursed with the same issues because they're hereditary. There are plenty of causes of headaches, including dietary choices, excessive caffeine, vision problems, skipping meals, dehydration, stress, minor head injuries,... Read More
It's hard enough coping with headaches as an adult. Imagine how difficult it can be for young children. What's even worse is that if you or your partner suffers from headaches, there's a good chance that your child will be cursed with the same issues because they're hereditary. There are plenty of causes of headaches, including dietary choices, excessive caffeine, vision problems, skipping meals, dehydration, stress, minor head injuries,... Read More
