by Kimberly Hargis Creating and making special memories with your child is very important, especially for your child’s development. Special memories also help build a relationship with your child that will last a lifetime. Moms often do not have the money they would like to spend to do things with their children. With that in [...]
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By Sherry Frewerd There is a chore in my home that brings out the procrastinator in me. This particular chore is so big and so difficult, that I create new tasks just to avoid starting the dreaded job. What could be so bad: My toddler’s bedroom – a.k.a. fighting the battle of ‘too many toys!’ [...]
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by Gary Hendricks Oh gosh … he’s at it again! Wailing and crying for God knows what reason. Do you have a problem with your child’s tantrums? Here’s a quick guide on how to handle them during those stressful moments. Why Do Children Throw Tantrums? Studies have shown that when children throw tantrums, they do [...]
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by Rae Pica If a child is having fun while moving, that child is far more likely to want to keep moving. What he doesn’t realize is that he’s also practicing his movement skills! Following are activities that help promote the development of locomotor (traveling) skills: In and Around. There’s nothing like an obstacle course [...]
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by Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers Kids love sugar snap peas for the same reason adults do – they’re crunchy, sweet and fun to eat! This is a delicious salad that’s sure to be a hit at the dinner table or in the lunchbox. To bring out the incredible green color of the sugar snap [...]
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by Dr. Michele BorbaDo you have a biter on your hands? Biting is among the most bothersome and embarrassing kid behaviors. I remember the horror the first time I saw one of child in our playgroup I quickly learned that biting is usually temporary, and much more common than I had thought. The other moms [...]
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Vegetarian parents oftentimes want their children to follow in their footsteps for ideological, environmental, or health-related reasons. However, teaching children to forego certain foods, especially when their friends are enjoying them, can be a real challenge. Here are some tips on how to introduce your child to a vegetarian diet so that he or she [...]
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Once your baby has outgrown the jarred or homemade baby food, it can sometimes become difficult to figure out good balanced meals to feed your baby. Some baby’s may become picky, or sometimes it may be you that is picky, but you still want to feed your baby well. Toddlers have very small esophagi so [...]
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Your toddler is very active and likes to play and get into things. Sometimes this may be frustrating for you as a parent, but you can also use it to your advantage. Get your toddler to put some of his energy into making crafts, decorations, and gifts for extended family. There are many things around [...]
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By Candice Silsby How many times have you seen a pre-verbal child try to communicate? For the numerous years that I worked with babies and toddlers their communicating stage was a constant fascination. As a teacher of children under three years, I often interacted with children, at this stage, who would persist with non-verbal action [...]
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by Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Perfect Parenting and Kid Cooperation You’ve all been there. Your child isn’t getting his way. He’s crying, yelling, and stomping. As a frustrated parent, you may know, that temper tantrums are a normal childhood reaction to anger and frustration. But knowing this does not make it easier when your child’s [...]
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by Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution When your child moves from crib to bed it’s a milestone in his life as well as yours. There is no precise time for making this move, though typically it’s between the first and third birthday. The key to success is to be patient and allow [...]
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