by Elizabeth Pantley author of The No-Cry Potty Training Solution
When your child is learning to use the potty should you give lots of applause and praise, or simple, matter-of-fact acceptance? Which is the right response for potty-training success? If you research this seemingly simple question you’ll get adamant advice on both ends of the [...]
Tags: applause, encouragement, how much, natural, Parenting, patience, potty training, praise, when
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by Elizabeth Pantley author of The No-Cry Discipline Solution (McGraw-Hill 2007)
As if it isn’t challenging enough to raise children, most parents believe myths that make them feel confused and inadequate. These horrible myths can spoil the joy of raising your children. You may have never realized how intensely these beliefs affect you, but they do. [...]
Tags: agree with the other parent, angry, attachment, behavior, books, classes, myths, natural, Parenting, patience, read
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By Danielle GoodnightFor today’s mother, methods for natural birth include so much more than Lamaze class! The Lamaze method of natural child birth is probably the most recognized name in methods for giving birth, but mothers-to-be wishing to prepare for a natural birth have so many programs to choose from. To find a great child [...]
Tags: , birth, Bradley Method, drug free, labor, Lamaze, natural, Pregnancy
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by Dana Johnson, MSW
Think back for a moment to your childhood. What was your favorite thing to play? What did you pretend for hours on end? When parents are asked this question, almost without exception we discover that our favorite play scenarios were those we created out of our imaginations. We were mommies feeding babies, [...]
Tags: , creative, house hold, natural, Parenting, play, toys
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by Dana Johnson, MSW
Think back for a moment to your childhood. What was your favorite thing to play? What did you pretend for hours on end? When parents are asked this question, almost without exception we discover that our favorite play scenarios were those we created out of our imaginations. We were mommies feeding [...]
Tags: childhood, creative, household, memories, natural, play, toddler, toys
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By Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers
When shopping for your family, you should consider that per pound of body weight, babies consume about 60 times more fruits and vegetables than adults. This fact combined with undeveloped digestive and immune systems, put young children at the greatest health risk for pesticide residues. To minimize the effects, you [...]
Tags: foods, fruits, Green, natural, organic, pesticides, processed, shopping, vegetables
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As a new mother I’m sure that I do not need to be the one to tell you that there is no wrong moment to take a picture of your bright shiny beacon of joy, even when he or she isn’t all that joyous. However, there are times that are simply too special and too [...]
Tags: Baby, digital camera, moments, natural, opportunities, perfect, photo, settings, sweet, tender
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When it comes to taking photos your bright little bundle of joy there are a few simple things you should keep in mind in order to make sure your little star really is the center of attention—at least in the baby pictures. There is an old adage that is as appropriate in the world of [...]
Tags: Baby, background, beach, contests, natural, Photography, setting
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While the term “organic” may seem cut and dry there are several shady areas of which consumers should be aware. In 2000 the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) established guidelines to make it easier for consumers to understand organic products on the market. Are you one of those people still not sure exactly what the [...]
Tags: 100, cage-free, free-range, Green, Health, ingredients, labels, natural, organic, pesticides, preservatives
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There are horror stories in the newspapers and on TV every single day about different chemicals and substances that have been found to be harmful or bad for the environment. Now everybody knows the old adage of not believing everything you hear or read, but have you ever wondered what all of those long and [...]
Tags: children, environment, Green, homemade, natural, protect, reuse
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