By Cami Nettekoven
There are numerous benefits of a Birth Doula. Studies have shown that having a Doula may greatly reduce the percentages of medical intervention. The relationship between Doula and the family is one of respect and comfort. The relationship starts during pregnancy, where the trust is formed. Information is gathered, education is obtained during [...]
Tags: birth, calm, doula, intervention, labor, Pregnancy, purpose, relax, support, value
Posted in: Pregnancy
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by Deborah Shelton
Family meetings provide opportunities for feelings to be aired and validated. They also allow younger children to feel they are an important part of the decision-making process when it comes to family vacations and other major and minor family functions.
Before the first meeting commences, set a few ground rules such as:
Speak in a [...]
Tags: calm, choose, circle time, discuss, distractions, family, hobby, location, meeting, name-calling, opinions, restaurant, rules
Posted in: Parenting
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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 not mean to [...]
Tags: , calm, handle, ignore, prevent, react, tantrums, Toddlers, why
Posted in: Toddlers
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by Armin Brott
Dear Mr. Dad: I’m a new father. I haven’t had much experience with infants and I want to be involved in my daughter’s care, but every time I try to pick her up, she starts to fret. How can I feel more competent?
Armin answers: Few things can make a man feel less like [...]
Tags: Baby, calm, comfort, competent, cry, dad, hold, new, newborn, relax, uneasy
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by Armin Brott
At one time or another, all parents struggle with discipline—establishing and enforcing limits, and getting their kids to speak to them respectfully and do what they’re supposed to do. But remember: discipline isn’t only about correction.
It’s also about teaching kids to control themselves and care about others so they can grow up to [...]
Tags: behavior, bribes, calm, choices, compromise, consequences, consistent, criticize, dad, discipline, firm, games, idea, kids, lecture, Parenting, positive, reinforce, self esteem, shaking, spank, specific, tantrums, toddler, warnings, whining, work
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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 ballistic [...]
Tags: Baby, calm, distract, leave, prepare, prevent, reasonable, self-control, tame, tantrum, toddler
Posted in: Parenting, Toddlers
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by Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Kid Cooperation and Perfect Parenting
Question:
I can’t believe it! I walked into the playroom and found my child comparing private parts with a friend. They said they were playing “doctor.” I yelled at them and sent the friend home. Later, I felt like I should have handled it in a better [...]
Tags: calm, doctor, naked, Parenting, playing, read, talk, teach, toddler, understand
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by Jason Rickard
You are a proud parent of a happy and healthy 2 week old baby. You and your spouse have both now gotten into a routine that is comfortable concerning nightly feedings, changing and enjoying your new little one. Your life seems perfect.
Then all that changes as your baby begins to cry uncontrollably and [...]
Tags: Baby, c ause, calm, Colic, cry, music, mystery, relax, white noise
Posted in: Colic
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by Cherie Stirewalt
The crying – oh, the crying. A colicky baby can really drive you to the edge. Failed attempts to soothe her crying may leave you wondering if you are cut out to be a parent after all. But, don’t worry, you are. You just need to arm yourself with some tools to battle [...]
Tags: Baby, calm, clock, Colic, cry, dishwasher, fan, infant, music, radio, shower, sooth, static, tv, washing machine
Posted in: Colic
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by Cherie Stirewalt
Surviving a baby with colic truly deserves an award of some sort. The relentless screaming can really drive you to the edge.
Unfortunately for the parents of a colic baby, most of the focus of surviving is usually geared towards how to relieve the suffering for your baby. But, what about your suffering?
Here are [...]
Tags: Baby, boot camp, calm, Colic, frustration, headphones, monitor, music, shower, sitter, suvival, vacuum, walk, white noise
Posted in: Colic
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