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11. Baby Talk: Teaching Baby Sign Language
[MOMS]
Do you ever wish your baby could say something besides "goo goo" and "ga ga"? Well, she can if you start teaching sign language early. In the months before baby can tell you whether she's tired, hot, hungry or sick, baby sign language can fill that void in communication. You can start as early as you want, signing to baby as you feed, diaper, dress and put her to bed. Very basic signs for "food," "diaper," "drink" and various family... Read More
Do you ever wish your baby could say something besides "goo goo" and "ga ga"? Well, she can if you start teaching sign language early. In the months before baby can tell you whether she's tired, hot, hungry or sick, baby sign language can fill that void in communication. You can start as early as you want, signing to baby as you feed, diaper, dress and put her to bed. Very basic signs for "food," "diaper," "drink" and various family... Read More
12. Sibling Differences Boil Down to Birth Order
[MOMS]
Just as much as twins are very alike, sometimes siblings raised in the same home by the same parents can be complete opposites. Birth order has been used to explain and predict these personality differences, hobbies, grades in school, earning potential and much more. But can that be possible, and how can siblings be so different? First of all, birth order - firstborn, middle children, youngest - isn't the be-all, end-all that... Read More
Just as much as twins are very alike, sometimes siblings raised in the same home by the same parents can be complete opposites. Birth order has been used to explain and predict these personality differences, hobbies, grades in school, earning potential and much more. But can that be possible, and how can siblings be so different? First of all, birth order - firstborn, middle children, youngest - isn't the be-all, end-all that... Read More
13. Educational Family Vacations
[MOMS]
Want to get a little something more out of your vacation than a sunburn or some souvenir mouse ears? Try taking the kids on an educational vacation this year, where they can supplement what they learn in school with some real family fun. Museums and zoos close to home are a great place to start. Children's museums are fun and educational simultaneously, and kids can explore whatever interests them, whether it's dinosaur bones, dress-up... Read More
Want to get a little something more out of your vacation than a sunburn or some souvenir mouse ears? Try taking the kids on an educational vacation this year, where they can supplement what they learn in school with some real family fun. Museums and zoos close to home are a great place to start. Children's museums are fun and educational simultaneously, and kids can explore whatever interests them, whether it's dinosaur bones, dress-up... 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. Pregnancy Tests 101
[MOMS]
When you think you might be pregnant, you want to know as soon as possible. So you may do what many women do and run out to the drugstore a few days after the alleged conception to pick up a pregnancy test. But how do you know you're getting accurate results? The first mistake many women make is testing too early. Pregnancy tests detect the presence of hCG - a hormone produced when the placenta starts developing. If the fertilized egg... Read More
When you think you might be pregnant, you want to know as soon as possible. So you may do what many women do and run out to the drugstore a few days after the alleged conception to pick up a pregnancy test. But how do you know you're getting accurate results? The first mistake many women make is testing too early. Pregnancy tests detect the presence of hCG - a hormone produced when the placenta starts developing. If the fertilized egg... Read More
16. Is Your Kid a Video Game Addict?
[MOMS]
Does your kid plunk down in front of the PlayStation or Wii, or grab his Nintendo DS first thing when he gets home from school? If you're concerned about the frequency at which your child is playing video games, then it may be time to take a look at his habits. Many experts believe pathological gaming - or addiction - in kids parallels that of the general population. One study found video game addiction at less than 9 percent of kids who... Read More
Does your kid plunk down in front of the PlayStation or Wii, or grab his Nintendo DS first thing when he gets home from school? If you're concerned about the frequency at which your child is playing video games, then it may be time to take a look at his habits. Many experts believe pathological gaming - or addiction - in kids parallels that of the general population. One study found video game addiction at less than 9 percent of kids who... Read More
17. Are You and Your Baby Bonding?
[MOMS]
Parents and their children establish their relationship and love in a variety of ways, and one of the first ways to begin that process is bonding with baby. Bonding establishes trust between parent and child, and it prepares the child for learning what the world is all about. Starting the process may begin while the child is in utero, although that doesn't mean adoptive parents are at a disadvantage. After the 18 th week of... Read More
Parents and their children establish their relationship and love in a variety of ways, and one of the first ways to begin that process is bonding with baby. Bonding establishes trust between parent and child, and it prepares the child for learning what the world is all about. Starting the process may begin while the child is in utero, although that doesn't mean adoptive parents are at a disadvantage. After the 18 th week of... Read More
18. Is Your Child Ready for Preschool?
[MOMS]
If your child is around the age of 3, then you might contemplate whether or not it's time to get him into preschool. There are a lot of variables that go into a child's - and parent's! - readiness for school. If you're a stay-at-home mom who's ready for a few hours to herself, then preschool offers the perfect opportunity, especially if you feel your child needs more intellectual stimulation. Preschool provides socialization and the... Read More
If your child is around the age of 3, then you might contemplate whether or not it's time to get him into preschool. There are a lot of variables that go into a child's - and parent's! - readiness for school. If you're a stay-at-home mom who's ready for a few hours to herself, then preschool offers the perfect opportunity, especially if you feel your child needs more intellectual stimulation. Preschool provides socialization and the... Read More
19. Kid Danger Zones at the Mall
[MOMS]
Heavy displays, escalators, elevators and more can be major hazards for small kids at the mall. Add in distracted parents, and a day of shopping can turn into a disaster. Getting lost may be a concern of parents whose kids tend to wander. Before you leave the house, be sure your child knows your cell phone number, or put it in her pocket so that if you're separated, she can call you. Give her an action plan if she can't find you that... Read More
Heavy displays, escalators, elevators and more can be major hazards for small kids at the mall. Add in distracted parents, and a day of shopping can turn into a disaster. Getting lost may be a concern of parents whose kids tend to wander. Before you leave the house, be sure your child knows your cell phone number, or put it in her pocket so that if you're separated, she can call you. Give her an action plan if she can't find you that... Read More
20. Top Parenting Challenges: How to Deal
[MOMS]
From potty training to breaking curfew, kids always find a way to challenge and sometimes completely frustrate their parents. As a mom, how can you cope with the curveballs kids will inevitably throw at you during their 18 years - or more - under your roof? First, gauge yours and your partner's reactions to misbehavior. If one is more lenient than the other, the child will learn quickly that it's easy to divide and conquer, getting a... Read More
From potty training to breaking curfew, kids always find a way to challenge and sometimes completely frustrate their parents. As a mom, how can you cope with the curveballs kids will inevitably throw at you during their 18 years - or more - under your roof? First, gauge yours and your partner's reactions to misbehavior. If one is more lenient than the other, the child will learn quickly that it's easy to divide and conquer, getting a... Read More
