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Can a Positive Attitude Make Potty Training Easier?
A reader asks about her toddler refusing to use the potty and learns that her own frustration and anger might be part of her child's problem.
Buying Accessories for Baby Strollers
There are a good number of useful stroller accessories that we can get to make it more convenient for us to take our babies along; and also more enjoyable for them to stay in their strollers, with the various stroller toys available today. Online, we can find every imaginable accessory for single st
Newborn Constipation - Treatment Methods and Tips
Constipation in newborns happens once in a while. It can be a hard experience for an inexperienced parent. Find out how to deal with it and get rid of constipation from your baby's bowels.
Starting School: Surviving & Thriving Takes Planning
Whether your child is in pre-school, daycare, or has started school, not only surviving--but thriving--the school year is a one that takes planning and family teamwork.
Parents - If You Want Your Children To Learn Responsibility, Ditch The Daily Chores!
Parents cannot impose responsibility on their children. Responsibility grows from within. When parents provide an example of love and respect for life and a concern for human welfare, we provide a model for our children to copy. We can be confident that those values will be absorbed, and a sense of
Thanksgiving Recipes for Kids
Index of recipes for Thanksgiving Day that kids love to make and eat.
Playing Bean Bag Toss Or Corntoss Games As An Effective Parenting Tool
Parenting is a very meticulous job and not all get to practice it gracefully and patiently. Parents play a significant role in the physical, emotional and intellectual development of their child from infancy to adulthood therefore it is important to promote things that would nourish the relationship
Baby Journaling Ideas
Keeping a baby journal will help you remember all the little moments.writing in journal image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.comHaving a baby is an incredible and truly unforgettable experience. So much happens so quickly and they grow far too fast, making it easy to forget the little details...
The Importance of Toy Safety
The thing about recommended age ranges for toys is that... for many toys, it's merely a suggestion. Your twelve year old child might still love the toys he had when he was six years old. Your six year old might be ready for something as complex as a Haynes internal combustion engine toy, and fo
Resolving Conflicts and Problems - Helping Our Children and Ourselves to Find the Answers
Solutions to conflicts with our children are normally expressed as discipline, punishments, and rewards. Books are written on effective discipline, debating whether to use physical punishment, time-out, stern words and tone, rewards, natural consequences, conflict resolution techniques or some combi
The Best Ways to Teach the Colors to Preschoolers
Much of daily life require distinguishing between colors, even at an early age. Even the simplest of instructions, such as, "Get the red umbrella," or, "Put on your blue shoes," require a child to know colors, so it is important that children learn the different colors at prescho
Simple Things Parents Can Do to Confuse Their Children and Put Them Behaviorally At-Risk
Children tend to act out behaviorally when their world does not make sense to them. Here I present some simple strategies to help a parent add to their child's confusion through very ineffective techniques. This is a 'tongue-in-cheek' essay on what not to do as a parent.
Activities for a Toddler's Family
Occupy your little one with fun, safe and educational games that the whole family can enjoy together. There are various activities for a family to do with their toddler such as arts-and-crafts, outdoor activities, indoor activities and learning games that involve few materials and preparation.
Marijuana Use Spikes Among U.S. Teens
Federal health officials say they’re alarmed by a sharp rise in marijuana use among American teens, blaming the increase on medical marijuana campaigns.
InStep-Safari-Swivel-Double-Jogging-Stroller Review
Staying slim and in shape is simple with the InStep Safari Swivel Double Jogging Stroller. This sporty jogging and running stroller blends comfort and purpose with captivating style to cause a delightful kids strolling event ...
Benefits of Hiring Nanny Services
A nanny plays a vital role in the healthy upbringing and emotional development of a child. Hiring a nanny who meets the requirements of a family is a time consuming, yet important, process that needs to be handled carefully.
What Are the Top Ten Stressors for Teens?
The teen years evoke envy in some adults, but teenagers don't have it made when it comes to angst. Stress is one of the top ten health concerns in adolescence and it's getting worse, according to a C.S. Mott Children's Hospital poll. To understand teen stress, it's worth asking what adolescents have
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