If a toddler is becoming bored with his or her toys or isn’t playing with them as much, rotate them. Toddlers will cast away toys that they do not like and play favorites with those they enjoy. It is your job to keep things fresh in your toddler’s play area by incorporating new and fun [...]
Continue reading...14. March 2012
If cutting teeth is painful for your child, put certain foods, such as carrots, cucumbers or pickles into a mesh teething feeder. There are certainly other methods that work, but the odds of your child continuing to gnaw are best if tasty items are involved. If a child chews longer on things, they will feel [...]
Continue reading...11. March 2012
Encourage your child to take part in activities after school, like sports. These encourage your child to become more social and make more friends, which can help your child all the way through adulthood. In addition, pursuing these interests will keep them from idleness and boredom, both of which can lead to getting involved in [...]
Continue reading...8. March 2012
For example, teach them to wash their hands before they eat, and after they use the bathroom. Doing this will work to keep them healthy. It is difficult for young children to embrace change. Switching abruptly from one task to another can often be very stressful and result in melt-downs. If your child says ‘I [...]
Continue reading...5. March 2012
Make your children understand it is very important not to talk to strangers. These days, it’s so tough to know who’s a criminal or predator, especially for a child. It is important to teach them to avoid strangers, and potentially dangerous situations. Children are naturally independent, and offering them the option to help you do [...]
Continue reading...2. March 2012
As your child get older and spends more time alone with friends, they may pick up on some bad language. Don’t overreact when you child uses an unacceptable word; simply tell him that it isn’t a word that should be used. Have this conversation privately, so as not to embarrass him in the presence of [...]
Continue reading...28. February 2012
To soothe a finicky baby, deck an essential oil, like lavender, on your neck near where the baby rests. The smell of lavender is very soothing to the senses. This technique is also effective when you want your baby to fall asleep. Lavender oil is naturally relaxing. Kids want to appear independent, so letting them [...]
Continue reading...25. February 2012
If there are children in the house, don’t smoke inside. Even better, quit smoking. Secondhand smoke affects health just as much as firsthand. Breathing second-hand smoke in childhood is linked to a variety of respiratory conditions, such as asthma and bronchitis. Team sports help children increase self-esteem. Attending your child’s games will help to encourage [...]
Continue reading...22. February 2012
If you are potty training your toddler, make sure that you take him to the bathroom consistently every couple of hours. Toddlers struggle with communicating their need to use the restroom, so giving them many opportunities will avoid accidents before they happen. To cut down on accidents, walk your child to his “potty” consistently, about [...]
Continue reading...19. February 2012
Anger is not a constructive emotion for parents. Controlling anger is one of the keys to raising a child properly. Yelling, hitting or other out-of-control displays of anger can damage children far more than parents realize. Children may blame themselves for their parents’ outbursts or learn to fear their parents. Worst of all, children may [...]
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17. March 2012
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