Your toddler's favorite words are probably, 'No!' 'Mine!' and 'Me do it!' And, when he can't, he'll probably break down into kicks and screams. They don't call it the Terrible Twos for nothing. But your toddler isn't doing this to annoy you. He is learning independence, testing skills and hopefully gaining confidence as he realizes that he can do things on his own. Our role, … [Read more...] about How to build your toddler’s self-esteem
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Is your child ready for a cell phone?
Is your child ready to have a cell phone? He may be begging for one—and you can certainly see the convenience of being able to reach him anytime—but think twice (or even thrice!) before handing him one. First of all, cell phones are expensive, and so are crazy-high cell phone bills. Second of all, cell phones also allow your child to communicate with a lot of other people, … [Read more...] about Is your child ready for a cell phone?
How to find a good celebrity role model for your child
Lindsay Lohan. Snooki. The new and 'grown up' Miley Cyrus. Hollywood has never been the great bastion for moral values, but the latest generation of celebrities and cover models is particularly troubling. Their clothes, their choices, and a blase approach to drugs, sex and alcohol that make the 70's look like a playdate... it's enough to make most parents shudder. But it's … [Read more...] about How to find a good celebrity role model for your child
How to deal with fears about labor
When I was pregnant I eagerly counted the days until I could finally meet my baby. But as the due date approached, my anticipation was laced with fear and anxiety about labor. I'd seen the movies of screaming women, grew more nervous from the unsolicited advice, and heard the stories of people who didn't recognize the labor symptoms and ended up giving birth in the cab. … [Read more...] about How to deal with fears about labor
Sleepover time: manners every child should know
By the time your child is about six or seven years old she will start asking permission to sleep over at a friend's house. It's all part of the 'big kid' phase where she wants to develop a social circle outside of the family. As long as you trust your child and know her friend and her family, then there's no problem with a sleepover. However, you do want to arm your child with … [Read more...] about Sleepover time: manners every child should know