Would you get a job or move across the world without a plan? Probably not. There would be résumés to prepare and job hours to consider, or language barriers and cultural changes with which to deal. However, all too often parents find themselves without a plan for one of the most important jobs a person [...]
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I read a blog that started off with Charlie Sheen, but gradually worked its way to more basic questions. How does a person reach this level of abuse (both to himself and to others) and attention-getting behaviors? What are the underlying causes? The author then asked, “How do you stand by as a parent and [...]
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As a parent, you have spent many years nurturing and protecting your child. Now this child is a teenager and thinks she/he is an adult, and doesn’t hesitate to tell you so! (hot button) You may find yourself trying to impose your own logic and life experience. (hot button) You may feel the need to [...]
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At some point in your child’s social life, they will want to participate in a sleepover. It is a good idea to decide what your family guidelines are going to be for sleepovers ahead of time, before the question comes up in a less than ideal circumstance.
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If you ask other people, opinions are sure to vary. There will be people reminding you about the population problem of the world. There will be people who will wish you’ll have twins. There will be people making you feel guilty about your only child having to share. And then there will be people wondering [...]
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I have always wanted to be a stay-at-home Mom, mostly because I grew up with a mother I seldom saw because she was a career woman. And though I have made my peace with my childhood and her parenting, I still chose to be a SAHM and absolutely looked for a man who will support [...]
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You don't have to wait for your child to talk in order to start communicating with each other.
Making Your Own Baby Food Is Simple and Easy Your child is growing older and getting teeth. You can hardly imagine yet it’s actually time for her to move into eating solid foods. But baby food is costly. Along with the rest of the costs included in caring for a child there should be a [...]
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Bringing Your Little One Home You have just given birth to a treasured tiny bundle of joy. You’re weary, content, moody and thrilled all in one. When you have had a baby while in the hospital you will be contemplating bringing the baby home and everything that entails. If you’ve had a home delivery you [...]
Tantrum. The mere mention of this single word can instantly strike fear into the hearts of typically calm grown men and women. Thankfully, I've found a trick to stop tantrum-throwing toddlers in their tracks.
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