We all know parenting is hard, though some moms and dads refuse to admit they have any problems. When the going gets rough, it's always good to have someone to talk to about your problems, and to get …
A Few Tidbits for Parenting
New parents face many problems and issues that they are expected to understand and deal with immediately. Unfortunately, newborns do not come with an instruction book so here are a few topics that …
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* Diapers: Most babies that are fed using the PDF method usually need a diaper change at each feeding time. This means that your baby will need about 6-8 diapers a day or more. Many new parents …
Do Not Let Parenting Stress You Out
Parenting does not always have to be a stressful job. There are ways to take care of your kids without always getting stressed out. Here is a list of techniques that a person can use to help manage …
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Do Disposable Diapers Make Potty Training Harder?
Yes, I think disposable diapers make potty training harder. If you look at the average age a child was potty trained even just a generation ago, you can see that kids now take a lot longer to give up …
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Ditch the Dummy in only 5 Easy Steps
Babies have a natural sucking reflex so pacifiers / dummies are a great source of comfort for them. Many Health Professionals believe that dummy use should be restricted from around six months of …
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Diet Sodas – How They Can Affect Kids
Many of us have grown up drinking caffeinated diet sodas as an alternative to sugary regular sodas. We figure this is a better choice rather than loading our and our children's bodies with large …
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Dealing With The Stress Of Being A Parent
Becoming a parent is a life changing event, and while bringing up children certainly can be a joyful experience there's no denying that it can also place huge stresses on you as a mother or father. …
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Danger! Our kids’ health is at risk.
The American nation on the whole faces a very serious problem at present. It is obesity.Now matter how much time adults spend in the gym, it will not change the situation much till we do not pay …
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Cookies And Kids
I don't know what it is but there are some smells that bring back fond memories and one of them is the whiff of a freshly baked cookie. I don't have a particularly sweet tooth and can actually survive …
Control And Responsibility For Teens
Control and Responsibility Dear Daughter, In an earlier letter we touched on the concepts of control and responsibility. Let's go a little deeper with these important ideas. If you ever find that …
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Conflict Resolution for Pre-Schoolers
When I began teaching straight out of college, I had much experience with children, but my degree was in political science. People used to ask me how my BA was useful in teaching nursery school, to …
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Concrete Masonry Puts ‘Kids First’ in Schools
When building schools, some school boards are beginning to use a new concept called the "Kids First Approach." This idea focuses on creating schools that are safe and provide a healthy environment so …
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Communicating With Teens — 7 Never Fail Secrets
Allow me to paint you a picture. You and your teen talk about issues and rules as they come up. While you have disagreements that you resolve, you never have fights where one person wins and the other …
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Common-Sense Ways to Keep Kids Away From Street Drugs
Though recent studies show a significant decrease in illegal drug use among American youth, usage levels still remain high. In 2004 alone, 21.5 percent of eighth-graders, 39.8 percent of 10th-graders …
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Classic Toys Never Go Out Of Style
Who hasn't heard the old saying....back when I was young? Times have changed and so have the toys our children play with. Video games now dot the landscape with violence and virtual worlds for our …
Choosing the Right Bottle
It is no secret these days that breastfeeding is best. This information comes at new mothers from every direction. Obstetricians, pediatricians, and parenting magazines all agree that breastfeeding …
Choosing the Best Stroller for You
There are several types of strollers. Some are designed for specialized use, such as joggers and lightweight strollers, others are intended for more everyday use. Irrespective of the sort of stroller …
Choose A Daycare With Care
When my wife and I began having kids it was impossible for one of us to quit work to stay home with them. We had always hoped to be in a position financially where one of us could support the family …
Chaos in the Kitchen? Tips For Getting Your Kids to Eat
If picky eating were an Olympic sport, would your child be the gold medal winner? If so, you're not alone. Many parents find that their children consistently place first in the "you can't make me eat …
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Can Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Be Prevented?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrom (SIDS) is the sudden death during sleep of an apparently healthy child, under the age of one. A diagnosis of SIDS can only be applied after adequate post mortem …
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Breastfeeding – A Ladder For Good Health
Mother's milk is one of the best foods for babies that anyone could think about. It contains ample amount of proteins and nutrients which could beat any other health drink for your child. The …
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Birthday party games add to the fun
If your theme is based on a T.V. show or movie, be sure to read through the story for ideas. Blue loves to find clues. The traditional Scavenger Hunt becomes Blue's Treasure Hunt. You might also want …
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Bike Riding And Present Wrapping
A little examination of two behaviors, which are learned almost universally by all Americans, reveals some shocking information about the effectiveness of some of the teaching techniques that we …
Best Online Parenting Advice
All of us want to be the best parent we can be, but we sometimes doubt whether we are doing what's best for our children. Good parenting skills are learned; we're not born with them. But where should …