The Night Before Christmas for Moms
It was the night before Christmas, when all thru the abode only one creature was stirring, and she was cleaning […]
Discipline: Teaching Through Love Instead of Fear
“However we treat the child, the child will treat the world.” – Pam Leo Can you imagine threatening your partner
A Positive Parent’s Guide to Introducing a New Baby to Your Toddler
It’s something you’ve been looking forward to with a lot of excitement. And yes, an equal amount of anxiety. Introducing
Parenting
Dealing with the Feeling: How to Calm Your Child and Yourself
Emotionally intelligent parents raise emotionally intelligent children. And the more often you practice it, the better results you get. Making it a communication habit is key! Also, research tells us that by instilling emotional intelligence in our children, we set them up for academic success, social success, and life success. It’s every parent’s dream come true!
How to move your child from “I can’t” to “I’m capable”
The “I can’t” stage is a tough one. Parents often feel torn about how to handle these two words. Some
When Baby is Fussy: All About Colic, Gas and Feeding
A baby’s fussiness, colic, gas or other tummy pains should never be ignored. While Babies can easily become upset, the
An Alternative Option to Pre-school for Future Home Educators
Be it digging with a stick in a muddy field, searching for crabs in rock pools, running through grass or splashing in puddles, he will find something to occupy himself and spark his interest. When at home he has free rein to go in the garden whenever he pleases, and he loves to potter about in this tiny space full of interesting nooks and crannies to explore.
Why Skipping a Nap Results in Meltdown
Over time, as a baby’s sleep cycle matures he will be able to go longer periods between sleeps. It is not until age 4 or 5 that a child is able to go happily through the entire day without a nap, and sleep research suggests that even through adulthood a mid-day nap or rest break is extremely beneficial in reducing the pressure in all human beings.
Parenting: What Triggers your Anger?
Family life is complicated and unpredictable. Day-to-day expectations and responsibilities can create angry emotions in both parents and children. No matter how skilled you are at parenting, no matter how wonderful your children are, you cannot eliminate or avoid the unpleasant situations that occur in all families. However, once you understand where the anger comes from you can modify the situation and learn ways to control your reactions, so that anger can occupy a smaller place in your home.
Family Communication, Parenting, Preschoolers 3-5 yrs
6 Tips for Parenting a Shy Child
This is a guest post by Olga Mecking I am a shy person and an introvert. I have three children