Parenting Wars
Do or do not - there is no try. The ins and outs of one of the most difficult jobs on earth: parenting.
Strategies that Allow You to Remain the Adult in the Room
All parents should take a class in Love and Logic. It provides basic, easily implemented skills to stop a child dead in their tracks, especially teens. My husband and I are both educators; we enrolled and attended a week-long training and walked away with the necessary skills we needed to torment any teen. As we practiced them with our daughter at home, we knew they were working when she raised her voice to rant, "I hate it when you take those classes!" and proceeded to stomp out of the room.
Brenda MahlerPublished 4 years ago in FamiliesHow to Transition Your Baby to Dairy
If you have a newborn baby who is formula-fed, and you notice they are sensitive to or may be allergic to milk protein; soy-based infant formulas are one of the many substitutes available on the market. It's still important, however, to attempt to reintroduce milk protein later on, since these sensitivities can go away. But, if your baby is formula-fed, you don't want to switch directly to whole (3.25%) milk just yet. It's important to introduce gradually.
Zehna ReddonPublished 4 years ago in FamiliesPlaying With Kids Is Not My Strongest Asset
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Kristyn MeyerPublished 4 years ago in FamiliesThat random explosion from your child...
There are those days where your child is going to listen to every word you say and amaze you with a perfect day. And then there are those days where you are literally talking to a brick wall! As I navigate through single motherhood I have learned so much about the way my child communicates, or so I think. We all have our routines or our day to day activities with our children, that may mean a detailed schedule or that may mean spending the day relaxing at home with no agenda. Whatever way you choose to parent the minute you unknowingly throw a wrench into your child's life all hell breaks loose. Now for me, this happens once in a blue moon so when it does I am sometimes at a complete loss. My daughter is a fairly well behaved five year old who most of the time will follow direction without complaint. Now lets go over when this is not the case.
Sometimes
Sometimes I find myself wishing I was all alone. Having the house to myself for a quest breakfast, a quiet midday nap or a quiet dinner. Then I feel a tinge of guilt. I'm a mother, not an individual, right?
Corrie CoffeyPublished 4 years ago in FamiliesCoping with Difficult Puberty Your Kid Is Going Through
Going through puberty is one of the biggest challenges for a child, but for the parents too. Even though all the changes are happening to the kid, the entire family will suffer the consequences of the adolescent’s behaviour. From fussing about doing chores to denying to open up to you and thinking of parents as being anything but right and smart, if you’re parenting a 12-year-old, you should get ready for some serious undertaking. Puberty hits between the ages of 11 and 15, depending on the sex of the child and their individual maturity, so if you’re having trouble handling your pubescent offspring, you’ll need a few pointers to help you along the way.
Emily WilsonPublished 4 years ago in Families10+1 tips for raising bilingual kids
Born and raised in Athens, currently living in Montreal and raising two children between French, Greek and English, I am experienced, but not an expert in raising multilingual children.
Christina KatsiadakisPublished 4 years ago in Families5 Easy Ways to Keep the Kids Active During Lockdown
Parents the world over are adapting to a temporary way of living, as many countries maintain their lockdown measures - and for those with little ones, this is not without its challenges. From homeschooling to keeping their little minds active from dawn until dusk, right now, there are many difficulties to overcome as a parent.
Luke ConodPublished 4 years ago in FamiliesNew Parent Guide:
Sadly, one in four of us in the UK will experience a mental health issue each year. Issues including money, jobs, bereavement, and benefits are potentially making it harder for people to cope, according to mental health charity, Mind. It doesn’t matter what age or gender you are, mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression can affect you. This is also the case in what many would say is the happiest time of their lives, becoming a parent. Here with Babythingz, who provide all terrain pushchairs, we explore mental health issues in parents and look at some avenues of support that are available.
Fay McFarlanePublished 4 years ago in FamiliesDeveloping Confident Readers: 10 Things to Do
10 Must-do’s to Develop Confident Readers Helping your child gain confidence in their own reading abilities won’t be resolved in one day, and you certainly can’t make it happen overnight.
Denise StevensonPublished 4 years ago in FamiliesHow to Keep Your Kids Entertained During School Closures
This year has started with an unexpected twist. Typically for this time of year, the weather is getting warmer and the nights are lasting longer, but our doors and plans are remaining firmly shut and sealed. With the outbreak of Covid-19, the government has enforced social isolation to minimise the risk of spreading the virus. Some of us are working from home, schools have been shut, and we only leave the house for exercise or to shop for necessities. This is leading to a lot of free time for some of us!
Fay McFarlanePublished 4 years ago in FamiliesGentle Parenting Approach
Gentle Parenting, also known as Attachment Parenting, is a method of parenting with the goal to develop confident, happy children who think for themselves. Gentle Parenting takes a huge amount of self-control and believes in connection between parent and child, empathy and mutual respect.
Madeline KeysPublished 4 years ago in Families