by Elizabeth Pantley author of The No-Cry Discipline Solution (McGraw-Hill 2007) Children resort to aggressive behaviors because of a lack of wisdom and self-control. It is not a sign that a child is hateful or mean. Kids are human beings and human beings will get angry, we can’t prevent that. What we can do is [...]
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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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By Tamara Kauppinen Diapers costing you a fortune? It may be time to tackle one of the most important challenges in your young child’s life… the dreaded potty training experience. One of the most common questions that I am asked is in regards to subject. Many parents will ask me something like this: “Do you [...]
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by Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Perfect Parenting and Kid Cooperation Question My baby is only happy when I’m within arm’s reach. If I dare to leave the room, she cries as if I’ve left the country! I can’t even so much as take a shower these days, let alone leave the house without her. My [...]
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By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of The No-Cry Potty Training Solution Get ready If your child is near or has passed his first birthday, you can begin incorporating pre-potty training ideas into his life. They are simple things that will lay the groundwork for potty training and will make the process much easier when you’re ready [...]
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