1,369 articles related to "parenting"

How to Find a Babysitter or Nanny without Paying for Agency Fees

Your child deserves the best nanny or babysitter that you can find. For your peace of mind, you also need to find somebody who is perfect for the job. You need to make sure that you are leaving your child to someone who can take care of him and keep ...

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Is Mothering Wearing You Out?

Is Mothering Wearing You Out? by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. I always wanted to have children and I was completely thrilled when I had my first child. Nothing, however, prepares a mother for what it’s like to be responsible for a child 24/7. Before ...

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Gender Predictor

Got boys, and want a baby girl to complete your family? Or want a baby boy to carry on the family name, or give dad someone to play catch with? No matter why or which gender you would prefer, you can raise the odds of having a baby of the gender of y...

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Children and Night Terrors

Children and Night Terrors by: Noel Swanson Q. "My 7-year old son wakes up periodically in the middle of the night. We find him sitting bolt upright, staring straight ahead, and screaming at the top of his lungs. He sounds like he's being v...

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Having a Reward Chart

A highly recommended way to positive parenting method is to implement a Reward Chart (view example at author's website) for your child. It can be also known as A Good Girl or Good Boy Chart. You may start this reward system as early as 2.5 year...

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Maybe This Christmas Will Be Different.....

Maybe This Christmas Will Be Different..... by: Kimberly Chastain Have you always dreamed of a Norman Rockwell Christmas - where everyone is singing Christmas carols and there is joy in the house? Alas, your Christmas memories are often filled w...

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Ouch! Baby's First Shots

Ouch! Baby's First Shots by: Michelle Higgins Now that your bundle of joy has arrived, it is your responsibility to keep her safe and healthy. Immunizations/vaccinations protect your baby from serious and some life-threatening illnesses. T...

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Breaking The Cycle To Stop Child Anxiety

As they grow up and get a taste of the ups and downs of life, children begin to worry about things. The older they get the more concerns they have, which, of course, is perfectly normal and shows that they are becoming more aware of the world around ...

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Going Out to a Restaurant with Kids

Going Out to a Restaurant with Kids by: Brigette Meier Dining in a restaurant with kids can be very enervating and embarrasing. Not only that you have to desperately try and keep your wiggling toddler seated and silent, you also have to manage t...

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Validating vs. Indulging Children’s Feelings

Validating vs. Indulging Children’s Feelings by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. I grew up at a time when children’s feelings were not important. I was supposed to go along with the program without complaint, regardless of how I felt. If I was upset ab...

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