by Armin Brott
Dear Mr. Dad: We have a three-month old baby. My wife really doesn’t want to go back to work so soon, but the sad fact is that we can’t get along without her salary. She’s really unhappy about having to leave the baby. Is there anything I can do to help her feel [...]
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by Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Kid Cooperation and Perfect Parenting
During their growth and development, children go through many stages of self-doubt. They are always comparing themselves to others, and they often see themselves as coming up short. As parents, we can offset this natural tendency in our children by giving them the skills to think [...]
Tags: attitude, kids, learn, positive, reassure, school, teach, thinking
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by Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Perfect Parenting and Kid Cooperation
Question:
My son fusses, whines, and complains every morning when I get ready to leave for work. I have to work, and I want to work, but my son’s attitude makes me feel terrible. Also, this is a lousy way to start the day.
Think about it:
Children easily [...]
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As with any major transitions in their lives, our children will need our help adapting and adjusting to their new sibling. There are many things we can do to ease this transition.
Prepare Your Child for the Changes Ahead
Explain in realistic terms what changes will occur when the baby arrives. Tell your child that new babies [...]
Tags: attention, Baby, change, compare, discuss, help, introduce, involve, new, positives, prepare, reassure, reinforce, siblings, time
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