Parenting Articles
631: Lullaby Mobiles To Help Your Little One Drift Off
The idea of having a mobile hanging above a crib, cot or child's bed has been around for a very long time, and there have been many different variations, from shiny silver or crystal affairs that reflect the light in beautiful rainbow patterns of light, to those that have a ring of cartoon characters or teddy bears prancing about in an unending cir
632: Making a Family Outing Children Can Look Forward to the Next Time Around
Camping out is one of the activities that bonds family relationships and takes one's mind off work. It should be an event that should be amply prepared for. Before loading up the camping gear for that much-awaited family outing, here are some important things to consider.
Choosing the right tent for the family. Have you chosen the right tent fo
633: Making A Play House A Home
When I was young I had a tree house at the bottom of the garden. It had two small rooms, a little table and stool, and a window at both the front and the back. I used to love that tree house, and made it my den, eating meals there, playing games, and watching out of the back window at the road which ran along the back of the garden, watching people
634: Making Breast Feeding More Convenient
Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for your baby. In addition to being more affordable than buying enriched milk formula, breast milk is also easier for babies to digest. It is so full of nutrients that some doctors even recommend providing breast milk to children for several years. On the other hand, breast feeding can take up half your d
635: Making Friends On Teen Message Boards
If you are a twenty-something person who wants to make friends and chat with teens over the Internet, teen message boards are the place for you. There are many teen message boards online, and they were constructed to give teens a chance to make new friends or meet up with old ones by discussing interesting topics any time of the day or night.
Te
636: Making Your Kids Bike Safe
You get your kids a motorcycle and think about the right size and the right style, but what about making it a little safer to ride on. You may not have thought of that for your kids until now.
There are so many accidents on the road that a parent has to remember to work to help their child stay safe. You may have done all the right things when
637: Managing The Stresses Of Being A Parent
There are a lot of stresses in being a parent. Having to take care of the kids and manage a career can be a lot of work. Here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their every day stresses and anxieties while taking care of the kids and other family members.
Sometimes, we get stressed when everything happens all at o
638: Mass Media vs. ReadingThe Battle Continues
Much has been written about the way in which the mass media of communication affect children. Paul Witty has systematically studied this question over a period of years; he has summarized information on how many hours a week children spend viewing television, which programs they watch, what effect television has on their reading.
Elementary scho
639: Mathematics And The Benefit Of Music Toys
Musical toys can certainly become irritating after a while, either playing the same monotones electronic tune over and over again, usually not being allowed even to play the fully ditty, but restarting the first bar over and over again as your darling little one keeps pressing that exciting button. The alternative is that the delightful chorus is b
640: Mentoring Your Child For True Safety
As a parent, your child's safety from sexual predators depends on you. Your know that, especially when they are young, you are always there to protect them.
As your child grows, they need to learn various safety techniques so they can begin to keep themselves safe. Even the youngest of children need to begin to learn these skills, kids as young
641: Methods to Help Baby Sleep
The one question every new parent (and many seasoned ones) must ask themselves is 'how can I help my baby sleep through the night?' Sadly babies don't come with a user manual (or an off switch) so it's up to parents to discover the methods that work best.
Of course, every baby's different and what works for one will not work for all, but for a f
642: Mindful Parenting TipChildren Need To Feel That They Belong
Misbehaving children are discouraged children who have mistaken ideas on how to achieve their Primary Goal: TO BELONG. Mistaken ideas lead to misbehavior. Address the mistaken belief rather than just the misbehavior.
Everybody wants to be heard and feel special!
In Positive Discipline, Jane Nelson helps us understand that misbehaving childre
643: Mindful Parenting TipIndependence In The Kitchen
Ever hear, "Let me do it by myself!" Well it's time to listen up!
Your child is following an inner blue print to become independent and you can either help or hinder.
P.S. If you decide to hinder your child will be dependent ON YOU!!!!
It's time to set up your kitchen to help your children AND YOURSELF gain independence. The worst power
644: Mindful Parenting TipLearn the Steps to Gaining Cooperation
Of course the first step to getting more cooperation is to get out a mirror and examine your own behavior and belief system. Take a good, hard look at how cooperative YOU are with your spouse, children, and others.
Chances are that if you have been irritated when someone asks for your help, or whiney when the house is left a mess, or nag when t
645: Mindful Parenting TipsLong Term Effects Of Punishment
I always get such a kick out of the way Jane Nelson puts this: Get rid of the crazy idea that in order to make children do better, first you have to make them feel worse. Do you feel like doing better when you feel humiliated? Her choice of words seems to really resonate with folks.
Jane challenges us to take a new look at "time out". Instead,
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