by Christine Ramos
Not much else changes your life in so many ways as having a child does. Pregnancy and childbirth are life altering events for women and their involved partners. Many women enter their birthing facility as a private and reserved individual only to succumb later to the throes of labor and literally let it [...]
Tags: alter, birth, know, knowledge, labor, life, midwife, pain, Pregnancy, support, understand
Posted in: Labor & Birth, Pregnancy
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By Dr. Tom Olson
1. They are leaders as well as parents. They don’t rely on the schools, the government, television, the movies or music to teach their children values and the difference between right and wrong. They do it themselves.
2. They have a vision for their family and its future, one that is discussed and [...]
Tags: active, behavior, discuss, Education, enable, encourage, leaders, model, Parenting, parents, role, share, talk, teach, understand, values, vision
Posted in: Mom & Dad, Parenting
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by Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Perfect Parenting and Kid Cooperation
Question:
I always have to call my child repeatedly before he’ll respond. It’s like he has cotton in his ears! I can’t stand being ignored. How can I get him to come when I call him?
Think about it:
If your child knows that the worse consequence for not [...]
Tags: , actions, call, change, consequence, experience, ignore, kids, lesson, model, Parenting, repeat, understand
Posted in: Miscellaneous, Parenting
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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 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 [...]
Tags: attitude, Baby, brief, feelings, fuss, kid, leave, mom, positive, prolong, reassure, toddler, understand, work
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by Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Perfect Parenting and Kid Cooperation
Question:
I always have to call my child repeatedly before he’ll respond. It’s like he has cotton in his ears! I can’t stand being ignored. How can I get him to come when I call him?
Think about it:
If your child knows that the worse consequence for not [...]
Tags: call, come, kids, listen, teach, understand, yell
Posted in: Elizabeth Pantley
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