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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 [...]
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. [...]
by Mark Brandenburg MA, CPCC
“What are you thinking? Haven’t we talked about this before?” My seven-year-old son looked down at the food that had just spilled on the kitchen floor. He stood statue-still, as children often do after an accident. The words and tone I’d used were having their impact. He braced himself to fight [...]
by Skye Thomas
We call him the Buddha Napoleon. Anyone who’s ever lived with a two year old knows exactly what I’m talking about. He’s this amazing blend of cosmic beauty, love, and peace while simultaneously making it crystal clear that he’s the grand dictator of the known universe. His little size never deters him from [...]
You want to take the best pictures you can of your baby, of your family with your baby, of family vacations, first birthday parties, concerts in the park and more. There are a lot of things you can do to help your pictures exceed even your wildest dreams.
1. Prepare in advance.
Before you shoot, frame the [...]
Are you a grandparent who is raising your grandchild? If you are, you aren’t a grandparent in the traditional sense. Grandparents who raise their grandchild have to take on two different roles, the roles of both parents and grandparents.
When raising a grandchild, it is important to remember that you will see your share of ups [...]
Are you a grandparent? If you are, you should be prepared to hear the phrase “uh-oh,” on more than one occasion. Although uh-oh’s are often accidents, you may find yourself frustrated. For ideal ways to handle the uh-oh’s, especially with infants and toddlers, you will want to continue reading on.
As previously stated, grandparents will hear [...]
By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Hidden Messages : What Our Words and Actions Are Really Telling Our Children
Melissa woke up after a perfect night’s sleep feeling refreshed and energetic. The sun shining through the window added yet more joy to this beautiful spring day. As she sprang out of bed, a thought hit her, and [...]
By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of The No-Cry Potty Training Solution
Potty training can be natural, easy, and peaceful. The first step is to know the facts.
The perfect age to begin potty training is different for every child. Your child’s best starting age could be anywhere from eighteen to thirty-two months. Pre-potty training preparation can begin when [...]
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 to begin.
During [...]
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