When your child is three feet tall or develops the ability to climb out of the crib, it is time to switch to a bed made for toddlers. This can be a scary experience for your toddler; make this change as enjoyable as possible, like buying new bed linens featuring your child’s favorite characters. To [...]
Continue reading...13. May 2012
As a parent, it is important to remember to take care of yourself also. Regardless of how busy your day is, set aside time to take a break and rejuvenate. This will make you less stressed and happier, which will benefit your children ultimately. Give your child every opportunity to explore their world using their [...]
Continue reading...10. May 2012
Having a daily routine helps impose discipline in a child’s life. Try to keep them on time throughout their daily schedule, during homework time, meal time, and especially bed time. Consistent routines lead to a child who is well-adjusted and behaves well, so follow through on your routines. When your family rules are termed with [...]
Continue reading...7. May 2012
Praising your child for things you want them to do, instead of telling them what they should not do, can help curb bad behavior. When you give a child the boundary of a “no,” he or she will feel restricted and will want to rebel against the rules. By concentrating on the things they are [...]
Continue reading...4. May 2012
When your child has an issue, you should try to look at it from his point of view. Children put value on things that adults typically see no value in at all. Having a certain crayon may be extremely important to your child while it may not be important to you at all. Even dedicated [...]
Continue reading...1. May 2012
Once your toddler grows to three feet or can get out of his crib on his own, then it’s time to buy a toddler bed. The new bed may be a bit scary so you should try to turn it into something fun by getting new bedding that has the child’s favorite characters on them. [...]
Continue reading...28. April 2012
Give your baby a massage with lavender scented lotion to calm him. The fragrance from this should actually relax your child. This will also work well if you are trying to help your baby fall asleep. Having your child partake in extracurricular activities like sports is important. Activities like these will help your child to [...]
Continue reading...25. April 2012
Make a hand signal that you and your child know, which lets you tell them in a discreet way that they are being inappropriate. This gives your child a warning that he or she is acting up, and they need to correct the action before further discipline is taken. Do you have difficulty trying to [...]
Continue reading...22. April 2012
Observe the same bedtime routine every night. These bedtime routines help get them ready for slumber. When your child finishes brushing his teeth, changes into his bedtime clothes, and listens to one of his favorite bedtime stories, he will know that sleeping comes next. You will encounter less difficulty if the child already anticipates the [...]
Continue reading...19. April 2012
The following parenting tip is geared toward toddlers. While it can be very difficult to teach toddlers to be patient, it is important for their healthy development to learn that they are not the only people in the world. If your kids are being particularly disobedient, consider placing them in a “time-out” as a means [...]
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16. May 2012
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