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How to Cope With Colic -
When my oldest daughter was born, I walked the floor night and day, rocking and swaddling, singing and even crying...anything to make my new little miracle stop her endless crying. Well, everyone told me she just had colic and that it would pass. And, alas, pass it did, however I wish that I would have known then what I know now.
Twins Pregnancy…A Father’s Point of View - So you’re expecting twins. Congratulations! Are you still in shock? I sure was. The thought of bringing two babies into the world at one time scared the heck out of me, especially since I was already the father of two boys (ages five and three).
The Importance of Touch - Through the simple process of touch, Reflexology is so effective in the healing process. In the hi-tech world that we live in, touch has taken second place to machines. Physiotherapists are now using machines instead of their hands.
Six good reasons to take a family vacation. - When I was young, family vacations with my parents consisted of driving for a week from place to place in a hot stifling car. My parents had the knack of picking the hottest week of the summer to do so. In spite of that, we still had fun, managed to find interesting sites to explore and those are the memories that I still have.
Watering Your Young Child’s Mind - Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockle shells And pretty maids all in a row. It’s an everyday nursery rhyme, it’s simple to sing with your small child, and apparently this nursery rhyme about a little child watering her garden is watering your little child’s mind!
Sign up for your child - The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated.
Mother in Good Humor - Children - the little buggers can drain your energy, break your valuables and absolutely send you to the moon sometimes.
Diabetes: Calling For Double Trouble! - Diabetes! Open your eyes to the catastrophic effects of Diabetes. The mere thought of Diabetes brings so many questions and fears into our mind .Few people realize that thorough understanding and knowledge about diabetes can help tremendously in effective long term management.
Your Baby's Ugly - Your Baby’s Ugly…and you’ve got bad breath By Steve Baker I’ve got good news and bad news. The good news is that 98% of businesses are small businesses. That bodes well for the entrepreneurial spirit that has made our nation great.
Weaning A Baby - The best time to wean your baby onto solid food is at about age 6 months. This is because your baby's mouth will start to change around that time to help her cope with the transition. Another guide is to start when baby doubles in weight.
Cut the Costs of Your New Baby... Devour Those Yard Sales! - Baby products are a huge market. However, these products are soon disposed of after being used. Why not save some money and get your baby products at huge discounts among your local yard sales. Get some friends together and check out your local yard sales.
Intersting Baby Facts... Strange But True! - A baby is born every seven seconds. Babies are born with very poor vision but can recognize their mothers almost right away. Babies are always born with blue eyes, within a few moments of delivery their eye color can change.* Babies are born with swimming abilities and can naturally hold their breath.
Free Baby Shower Games - Described below are many baby shower games that will spruce up any baby shower.ABC’sHave each person write down each letter of the alphabet. Everyone has to name something that has to do with a baby for each letter. This game should be timed for about two minutes. Whoever has the most items wins a prize.
Learning Healthy Habits From Our Children - There are many important things that we need to teach children as they grow—but they have many natural behaviors that we shouldn’t try to change. In fact, we could learn a few things from kids! Here are some important lessons: Eat when you are hungry.
The Personality of a Typical Pisces Baby - Your Pisces Baby. February 19 - March 20Your baby will have the most winning ways of all babies, and will dazzle you with the sweetest of smiles. She will dislike order and routine and will have an amazing imagination.
Five essential baby shower gifts - Ask first time parents-to-be what baby shower gifts they would like to receive. Watch their response -- you’ll quite likely see a look of real confusion on their faces! Or maybe they’ll come up with a stock answer like “diapers” or something similar. Exactly what a new arrival needs is not obvious to someone who’s never had a baby before.
Education Software for Kids - We all know our kids love to play video games on the computer. We have also learned that it is hard to stop them from doing something they enjoy. Why not let them play games, but give them education but fun games to play? Your children can learn and play at the same time.
Winning at Post-Natal Weight Loss: Six Simple Strategies for New Moms — Part 3 - A healthy pregnancy almost always involves weight gain. But now that baby’s here, you’re probably wishing those extra pounds would hurry up and disappear! While it won’t happen overnight, these six simple tips can help you lose that extra weight in a healthy way.
Winning at Post-Natal Weight Loss: Six Simple Strategies for New Moms — Part 2 - A healthy pregnancy almost always involves weight gain. But now that baby’s here, you’re probably wishing those extra pounds would hurry up and disappear! While it won’t happen overnight, these six simple tips can help you lose that extra weight in a healthy way.
Help! The Kids Are Taking Over - Once upon a time, I harbored a quaint notion of child development. In the my imaginary world, children eventually transmogrified into those horror-movie monsters called teenagers.
Birthmarks on Babies - As many as one in three babies are born with a birthmark. These are neither painful or harmful, although about one in a hundred will require medical treatment. Types Of Birthmark Strawberry Naevi Marks - these often appear at age 2 or 3 weeks, are red in color and may feel lumpy. They often grow in size for 6-9 months.
Small Children, Languages and Myths - Our children are growing up bilingual in the French part of Canada – Québec. “That’s fine”, says everyone. “Even though they’ll probably start speaking later because they’re learning two languages at once, they’ll catch up.” Well actually, this well-entrenched idea that bilingual children are slower to acquire language, is actually a myth! <
A complete guide for parents to choose the best toys for their children. - Do you remember how it was when you where a child? What was your main activity? Was it working? Of course not. Your main activity was playing. You had no concerns. You needed toys and your parents where supposed to provide you with them.
Listen My Children And You Will Hear. - All Non-Christians, Liberals, Secularists, and even Christians that do not identify themselves as Fundamentalists, numbering in the millions, are the targets of an abhorrent and immoral conservative Christian movement.
The Best Holiday Gift for Babies - Still wondering what kind of gift you should give the baby of your life this holiday season ? Should you give picture books ? Toys ? Clothing ? Shoes ? Wonder no more ! Choosing a gift for a baby should be simple. Just ask yourself what delights a baby. There are many things which delight a baby.
Teaching Children Good Manners - Last week in my newsletter, I mentioned that my children knew how to behave in nice restaurants because they had been exposed to the atmosphere at an early age. My idea of well behaved might be different from yours, however, I think there are certain basics that are important and universal.
Infant Circumcision - If circumcision were a choice I had to have made, I would have run frantically from the hospital with my newborn son to protect him from the procedure. His father would have chased me down, insisting his son “look like he did.” All I can say is I’m terribly relieved I didn’t have to live through that.
Potty Training - To Train or not to Train? - I have always found the notion of toilet training a toddler to be a bit much. I didn't feel right about pushing my girls to do something I felt would eventually come naturally. At three years old, both my girls were potty trained ... not because I read books and raced them to the porcelain each time I suspected they should go.
Children’s Sexuality - We are all born as sexual beings. It is as much a part of our anatomy, our emotional and mental make-up as breathing. Whether we are acting upon our sexual drive at any given moment is beside the point. I think it’s important to realize that children have sexual feelings, just not as developed as adult feelings.
Family Cruise: Family Get-Together for Fun - Family Cruise: Family Get-Together for Fun Family Cruise: Happy Times you will not forget by Colin Hartness
- A family cruise is a perfect getaway with loads of fun and excitement for everybody.
Stuffed Toys that are Suitable and Safe. - Adorable stuffed dogs are a favorite gift for dog lovers. Learn what to look for and what to Avoid. Although it's hard to say when the first stuffed dogs appeared, I would guess that it was soon after dogs were domesticated.
Start Growing Healthy Children Before Getting Pregnant - The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated.
Your Baby's Colic - Many parents become frustrated when their newborn develop colic. The continuous screaming every night for hours on end, can't help but be disturbing. New mothers often feel they must be doing something wrong or worse yet that there is something wrong with their baby.
The 411 on Natural Colic Remedies - Any parent whose baby has suffered from colic can tell you that colic is one of the most excruciating experiences ever imaginable. Nothing is worse than seeing one’s baby in pain and not being able to help take it away. Finding relief for colic quickly becomes a top priority.
History of the Baby Shower - Although the exact history of baby showers is unknown, what we do know is that they are all special and the ideal way to celebrate new life. Historians have not been able to pinpoint the exact beginning of this custom but evidence has been discovered that leads us to believe that some type of baby shower took place in many ancient cultures.
14 Steps To Reducing Your Infant's Reflux - It's important to realize that not all babies with reflux will require medication or have difficulties with their reflux. Many infants, usually called happy spitters, will benefit greatly from some simple steps that you can start trying right now.
Inner Space - Every woman needs her own personal space for relaxation, not only to release us from the stress cycle but also to restore us so that we can reassume our responsibilities calmly and with deepened insight. Try and make time everyday for at least half an hour to recharge your batteries. Take longer if you can. Here are some ways to get energy.
Plane Trip with Kids - Though you can cover even very long distances by car if you have the guts to, as soon as it comes to crossing water, you'll have to stick to a plane. The equation is the same as usual: limited space + long time of inactivity = whiny, annoying children.
Child Education - The initial state of happiness about an own child is often overcome with annoyance after even a short period of time. Children quickly grow an own personality, and it's the most vital task of the parents to help develop it and give it a shape.
Will My Doubts and Fears Affect My Child?
- Will My Doubts and Fears Affect My Child?© Copyright 2004 Rebecca Hanson
Please ask permission to reproduce this article. Will my doubts and fears affect my child?" This father is concerned about his son, a high school athlete with a vision of playing professional sports.
This man tried to molest my child online. - I am a working single mother from the United States. I have 2 children. One boy (Cody) who is 14 and a healthy toddler (Mica). I wrote this article put up because I needed to do something about the dangers that are currently on the internet. My son surfs the web everyday when he comes home from school.
Florida's Child - Fatal Deception or Social Blindness? - Having had a personal opportunity to speak with Ms. Liles after all this time, she shared `Florida's Child' - Bradley McGee's life story with me. In her heartfelt words, she explained how she still advocates child abuse prevention, and still follows the case of Sheryl Coe, Bradley's biological mother.
Baby is Coming, Are you ready? - Baby is Coming, Are you ready? It has been a long pregnancy. You are probably tired and feeling worn more often then not. But, are you prepared for baby's arrival? Do you have all the baby clothes, baby furniture and bedding that you need?
Tips for Decorating Children's Rooms - Are you thinking about decorating your children’s rooms? Well don’t think too long, because before you know it, they’ll be grown up and gone! When you’re decorating kid’s rooms, you can really save yourself a lot of time and money by having a budget and a simple plan.
7 Powerful Ways to Show Love to Children - By Steve
Brunkhorst Our children are our most important legacy to the world. However, our love is our most important legacy to our children. Here are seven ways to show love that will help children build sturdy foundations for the future.
Who's Teaching Your Child About Money? - Managing money is one of the most critical skills we must master to function effectively as adults. Yet, although public schools address the subject of money using math examples, teachers just don’t have the time for individual tutoring. So, just who is really responsible for this critical education?
What Divorce Parenting Practices is Best Appropriate for Toddlers? - Toddlers, toddlers, toddlers! Very young, seems don't understand what is happening yet their development may be affected by parental divorce. During the first three years of life, children grow quickly and become mobile, learn language, begin to understand how the world works, and form social relationship.
Gaining a Child’s Trust - My daughters and I went to the beach several weeks ago. They were having a blast playing in the freezing cold water as I tiptoed around the waves, trying to keep my feet from becoming frost bitten. Next to us in the water was a mother with her daughter who was no more than 18 months old.
Spanking Children - Results of the Spanking Poll on Rexanne.com: Voters - 233Percentage of readers who do not spank their children: 37% Percentage of readers who spank their children: 62% I am completely opposed to spanking. I know that almost twice as many of you spank your children as don't.
How to take Great Photos of your Child - Children are naturally photogenic. I’ve worked in studios and children are so easy to photograph. What I hear from parents is that they don’t think that their kids are that easy to photograph. That’s only because they don’t know some basic tips.1. Young children especially infants take beautiful photos while they are asleep.
Raising Creative Grandchildren - “Where did he come up with that?” Kids often amaze us with their imaginative ideas, and we should give ourselves a pat on the back for playing a role in this development. Innovative thinking is essential for success in school and in life, and it’s our job as parents and grandparents to nurture our kids’ innate desire to be creative.
Detecting Children's Learning Disabilities - The most common learning disability is reading and language skills. Learning disabilities are not something that child will outgrow or is cured.
So You Want to Start a Home Daycare - So You Want to Start a Home Daycare By David Leonhardt I hang out with the other mommies. No, I am not a "Mister Mom" or a "Househusband". I do have one enviable situation, though. I work from home and I have the flexibility to say, "This morning I am going to spend with my daughters. I can play with them. I can sing with them.
Raising Courageous Kids - An Author Interview - Author Interview Raising Courageous Kids: Eight Steps to Practical Heroism By Charles Smith In the newly released book Raising Courageous Kids: Eight Steps to Practical Heroism (Sorin Books, July 2004, paperback, 224 pages), author Charles Smith offers parents a treasure chest of resources for recognizing and nurturing children.
Natural Babycare Products You Can Create - Natural Baby The skin is the largest organ of our body – a barrier between us and the “outside”, and our first line of defense against pollution, chemicals, and the germs and dirt of everyday life. Our skin is also a delicate filtering system, allowing substances to enter our bodies and even our bloodstream.
Toddler Tantrums - Toddler Tantrums! Remember the adorable little cherub you brought home from the hospital? Ah, It seems like only yesterday. Now your baby has grown into a toddler. The world to them is filled with wonderment, learning and discovery... and frustrations.
How to Raise Creative Kids - “Where did he come up with that?” Kids often amaze us with their imaginative ideas, and we should give ourselves a pat on the back for playing a role in this development. Innovative thinking is essential for success in school and in life, and it’s our job as parents to nurture our kids’ innate desire to be creative.
Top Ten Ways to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children - Having a high level of emotional intelligence in your children is the best way to ensure that they live a happy, successful, and responsible life as an adult. Here are ten ways to help your kids attain a high degree of emotional intelligence.
Two-Year Olds: The Original Freedom Fighters - 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 anything he sets his mind to.
How to deal with your kids, in todays hard and fast paced changing world? - In todays world most people are so busy earning money that they have completely ignored what is to be the future world leaders of our world.The message I am sending today is world wide, and I would like for all to know what you as a parent can do to make raising your kids a pleasant and memorable journey .
New Baby Shopping List - New Baby Shopping Listby Kara
Being pregnant with your first child is a stressful enough time without having to worry about if you have all the items you need for when you bring that little one home. Use the following check list to put your mind at ease.
Peace of Mind Baby Proofing - The relatively serene days of your contented baby in the swing or playpen seem to end far too quickly, now that your little one is becoming more mobile. It’s time to ensure you’re providing a safe environment for active playing, growing and learning.
Choosing Picture Books for Your Child - Whilst most parents recognize the benefits of introducing their children to books at a young age, the sheer number of books available can make the selection of appropriate titles a daunting task. The following pointers should be considered when buying or borrowing books for your toddler.
101 Uses for Dirty Diapers - As the father of a toddler, I am an expert on dirty diapers. I know exactly what to do with them: throw them out! But along comes a New York waste company and a town in California who want me to do something else with my dirty diapers. Like cover my roof with them.
The Toddler's Guide To Perseverance - My two year old daughter asks me for ice cream about one hundred times a day. You think I'm exaggerating for effect, but I am really not. She starts when she first gets up in the morning, requesting it as her breakfast. (I say no). She asks mid-morning, several times.
Signing With Your Baby: The Signing Toddler - My son Corbin is almost 22 months old and has been signing for 11 months. While he is learning to talk, he still signs much of the time and it has really given me insight into his rapidly developing personality. I can really see Corbin's sense of humor emerging when he sees something he thinks is funny and he will say or sign it and laugh.
How Can I Teach My Toddler to Share? - Helping your child move from breast breast milk or formula to solids is a milestone for both you and your baby. However, it can be challenging for some parents. Here are some tips and tricks I've compiled for introducing solid foods to your baby. Do remember, however, that you should follow your pediatrician's advice if you're in doubt.
Dressing A Toddler, Whomever She Is Today - Some things we take for granted. Like getting dressed. Unless we are paraplegic, an absolute klutz or have just smoked far too much cabbage, getting dressed is a cinch. Sure, if you happen to be the winner of the 2004 Imelda Marcos Shoe Collection Trophy, you might have trouble choosing just the right shoe for the occasion.
The Top 10 Fun Things for Parents and Toddlers to Play With - 1. Give your child a spray bottle of water and watch them spray every possible thing outside of the house!2. Use shaving cream in the bathtub for extra fun.It is usually possible to find cans of shaving cream that cost only a dollar each.
How To Stop Toddlers From Biting - It is an unfortunate fact of life but, unfortunately, toddlers and biting frequently go together. It is a painful time for both the toddler and their parents and trying to stop the toddler from biting can be quite a challenge. Toddlers and biting may be a difficult challenge but there is hope for a cure if you are patient and consistent.
Creative Potty Training - Creative Potty Training When I was potty training my two young boys, I discovered this method of potty training that made it an enjoyable, yet very effective way to potty train toddlers. First, make sure your child is ready for potty training, shows interest, wants "big kids pants" etc.
Using a Can of Beans to Make Your Child Feel Important - It never ceases to amaze me...children. They are such little miracles, and at times I'm just overwhelmed with the responsibility of them. Tonight as I watched my daughter, Maegan, I was amazed at how excited she was, how important that she felt - all because of a can of green beans. That's right, a can of green beans.
Kids Party Etiquette for Parents - Ever feel like you're out of the loop when it comes to the unspoken rules of kids party etiquette? Experienced Moms and Dads know the do's and don'ts of both hosting and attending kids parties. Here are some pearls of wisdom from these parent experts to those just starting out on the party circuit.
Developing Fluency in Young Children - Questions to Ask when Developing Your Child’s Literacy Skills. Does Your Child have the Ability to Link Letters and Sounds Together? We all know that letters of the alphabet form words and that learning letters and sounds is usually the predecessor to developing fluency in young children.
Fun with Children: Making Memories on a Budget - What childhood memories do you hold dear? For me, it was all the times "life happened". The little things like playing outside, riding my bike with the wind in my hair, playing at the park, swimming in the lakes, giggling with friends. None of those moments cost a cent, yet they are some of my most treasured memories.
Top family beach vacation destinations. - Planning a family beach vacation? Looking for destinations with family resorts that have fun sports and activities for the whole family, all inclusive resorts where meals are included and kid clubs? Here are some of the most popular beach destinations for families to unwind and relax.
Kids Party Theme Ideas - Kids Party Theme Ideas Kids Party Theme Ideas A party theme for a kids party creates a consistent festive feeling. Party Themes should flow throughout the event.
About Expectations and the Family Vacation - It’s that time of year again: Time for the family vacation. It’s a good time to rethink some things like perfectionism, expectations, and the meaning of the word “vacation.” First of all, we call it a “vacation,” but if you’re the parent, it isn’t going to be one.
Exposing the Damage: TV and Kids - There are millions of young children in this country who are being horribly mistreated by their parents. These parents aren’t physically abusing their young children, and they may not even know that they’re mistreating them. The mistreatment? Millions of kids under the age of two are watching TV in this country.
Triumphing Over Tantrums - Before you had kids you probably witnessed an out of control child having a temper tantrum at the store. More than likely you thought or said, "If that was my child, I would ______". Well now here you are with children of your own dealing with these exact situations. Temper tantrums are a normal part of life with toddlers and preschoolers.
Traveling with Babies & Toddlers - You may be surprised at how often babies will sleep to & from the destination. Be sure to have their favorite stuffed animal ready & blanket for the trip (also a pacifier & bottle if the child is young enough). For babies & toddlers, bring along cassette tapes filled with stories & music that is age appropriate.
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