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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
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41. 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
42. Babies and Napping
[MOMS]
Naptime is a blessing for you and your baby. Here are some tips on how to make this important time as beneficial as possible for you both. Why Should Babies Nap? Naps are not just important for their restorative value, although that is their most obvious benefit. Children's sleep expert Elizabeth Pantley describes some of the other advantages to napping: - Adequate sleep is important in brain development. Some... Read More
Naptime is a blessing for you and your baby. Here are some tips on how to make this important time as beneficial as possible for you both. Why Should Babies Nap? Naps are not just important for their restorative value, although that is their most obvious benefit. Children's sleep expert Elizabeth Pantley describes some of the other advantages to napping: - Adequate sleep is important in brain development. Some... Read More
43. 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
44. Prevent Team Sports Injuries
[MOMS]
As kids grow up, it's healthy and fun for them to compete in sports such as soccer, baseball, basketball, gymnastics, football and even extreme sports, including mountain biking, BMX and skateboarding. But while all that physical activity is beneficial for growing bodies, there is the chance of getting hurt. Consider your child's age when assessing whether their activities could hurt them. The old adage, "The bigger they are, the harder... Read More
As kids grow up, it's healthy and fun for them to compete in sports such as soccer, baseball, basketball, gymnastics, football and even extreme sports, including mountain biking, BMX and skateboarding. But while all that physical activity is beneficial for growing bodies, there is the chance of getting hurt. Consider your child's age when assessing whether their activities could hurt them. The old adage, "The bigger they are, the harder... Read More
45. Earth Day: Do Your Part
[MOMS]
Who says it's not easy being green? Today is Earth Day, a day created to raise awareness when it comes to the environment. Although it was established in 1970, it continues to grow in popularity every year. Initially, Earth Day was only observed in the United States. However, the celebration went global in 1990 and is now recognized by 175 countries every year. As a parent, it's crucial to teach children the importance of taking... Read More
Who says it's not easy being green? Today is Earth Day, a day created to raise awareness when it comes to the environment. Although it was established in 1970, it continues to grow in popularity every year. Initially, Earth Day was only observed in the United States. However, the celebration went global in 1990 and is now recognized by 175 countries every year. As a parent, it's crucial to teach children the importance of taking... Read More
46. Fighting in the Car: The Wheel Deal
[MOMS]
When you're contending with traffic congestion, nothing adds fuel to the fire like the bickering of your children. Unfortunately, there's not a whole lot you can do to stop the madness while trying to navigate a two-ton vehicle... or is there? There are actually safe ways to contend with car controversy without losing your cool. One of the most important things to keep in mind is that no argument is worth jeopardizing the safety of... Read More
When you're contending with traffic congestion, nothing adds fuel to the fire like the bickering of your children. Unfortunately, there's not a whole lot you can do to stop the madness while trying to navigate a two-ton vehicle... or is there? There are actually safe ways to contend with car controversy without losing your cool. One of the most important things to keep in mind is that no argument is worth jeopardizing the safety of... Read More
47. Keeping the Kids Busy When It's Miserably Hot
[MOMS]
Summer is a great time for children. School is out for most of them and it's time to play. Running, climbing, building sand castles, swimming... Sweating, sunburns, complaining. It isn't necessarily all that easy to keep the kids busy all summer long, especially on particularly hot days, the days when the kids come into the house five minutes after you send them out, complaining "it's too hot outside!" What can you do to... Read More
Summer is a great time for children. School is out for most of them and it's time to play. Running, climbing, building sand castles, swimming... Sweating, sunburns, complaining. It isn't necessarily all that easy to keep the kids busy all summer long, especially on particularly hot days, the days when the kids come into the house five minutes after you send them out, complaining "it's too hot outside!" What can you do to... Read More
48. 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
49. Feast on These Dinnertime Rituals
[MOMS]
If you can't stand the heat, get some help in the kitchen. When it comes to the dinner rush, it feels like there's so much to do in so little time. So why not recruit some help? Your children are the perfect assistants. From prepping the food to setting the table, there's a laundry list of duties that would be ideal for your children. You may even want to make the responsibilities part of their daily chores. Encourage your child to be a... Read More
If you can't stand the heat, get some help in the kitchen. When it comes to the dinner rush, it feels like there's so much to do in so little time. So why not recruit some help? Your children are the perfect assistants. From prepping the food to setting the table, there's a laundry list of duties that would be ideal for your children. You may even want to make the responsibilities part of their daily chores. Encourage your child to be a... Read More
50. 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
