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How to Make Potty Training Less Stressful
Potty training is probably one of the most daunting tasks that we have to do as parents (or as grandparents, babysitters, childminders and anyone else who have to look after children.) It doesn�...More...
Baby Nursery Trends for 2014
You are a new mom and you want your baby to grow up in style. You are wondering which colors to use on the walls, what kind of furniture to use, or how to match ... ...More...
A Visit to Philadelphia
After a wonderful dinner with my son's preschool teacher, my son and I spent the next day sight-seeing in the Old City in Philadelphia. We saw the Liberty Bell...More...
So Your Teen Is Having A Baby
According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) the number of teen pregnancies are falling to 40.4 births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 years. While those statistics are good news, they don't really mean much to a fam...More...
Discipline For Children
Discipline for children is an art and a science. Even though tons of advice is available out there in books, on the internet and advice through friends and groups, know that there are no silver bullets. Be flexible in learning what works and doesn't work and always keep an open mind....More...
Sensitive Skin of Today's Children
Children can sometimes be quite picky about what they want to wear, and it's not always just about fashion. The children of today tend to be more sensitive to many aspects of life than older generations, including to the textures and purity of fabrics (eg. clothes, bedding and towels) and uncom...More...
Baby Name Ideas
The most important decision and the very first responsibility as parents is choosing a name for the new baby; it is the first step towards an identity. People choose a variety of names for their babies for many different reasons....More...
Visualization Helps Fourth Grade Boys Behave Well in Class
Research shows that visualization can help fourth grade boys learn to behave better. It is reasonable to think that visualization will help all kids - and adults - behave in the most appropriate way....More...
Potty Training a Transition From the Diapers
Potty training is one thing that test the patience of the parents as every single child reacts differently to the process. A system of training may be very much favored by one child which may be rejected by another straight away which implies that there can be no fixed training in this regard and it...More...
Bullying-Topic Overview
What is bullying?Bullying is behavior that threatens or harms another person. Types of bullying include:Physical harm, such as hitting, shoving, or tripping.Psychological harm, such as taking money or belongings, making threats, name - calling, or leaving another child out of games or conversations...More...
Kids' Anger Issues - A Personal Story of How an Angry Girl Became Dramatically More Compliant
Many parents are frustrated by their child's anger issues. Kids who have anger control problems are often very difficult to work with because most parenting techniques such as punishments and rewards do little if anything to reduce the behavior. Fortunately, the way to teach anger control is al...More...
Having A Heart To Heart With Your Teenagers
Teen years are some of the most turbulent between a parent and a child. Often, you want to impart wisdom to them, but they don’t want to hear what you have to say. After all, you “don’t know what it’s like to be a kid today”. Wouldn’t you love to have a book that ...More...
Best Baby Gear Strollers to Buy
When it comes time to find and purchase baby gear strollers you have many choices and options. You will come across a variety of vendors that offer many different types of baby strollers....More...
Helping Your Toddler Deal With a New Baby
When you have a toddler at home and they're the only child in the home, they're used to being the only one and they have your undivided attention at all times. Once a new baby comes into the picture things change and they're not on top anymore....More...
Sites of the Day for February 2013
Find a daily destination of interest to parents of children with special needs. The sites listed here were featured in February 2013....More...
Long Hours in Day Care Increase Risk of Behavior Problems
Children who spend extended time in day care risk behavior problems when they reach kindergarten. But most of these kids don't have behavior problems -- and the better their day care, the better their memories and learning skills....More...
Toddler Learning Activities
As a parent, it is essential that you pay special attention to the toddler learning activities that your child engages in on a day to day basis. When adults watch children between the ages of one and three, they often observe them playing a multitude of games and engaging in playful activities. At f...More...
Height and Weight Measuring of a Baby
One of the first things that they do when your baby is born is measure its weight and height. Your pediatrician will do is every time you go for a regular check. The growth of the child is pretty much standardized and can usually be predicted with great accuracy....More...
Rethinking Parenting, Do You Ever Wish You Didn't Have Kids?
A parent on the forum wonders: Is it normal to have thoughts sometimes that having children was a big mistake? My kids are teenagers, successful in many ways,...More...
What Is the French-Canadian Name for Grandmother?
French Canadians use several different names for grandmother, each with a slightly different connotation....More...
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