Need some help getting inspired to decorate your child’s room or fun outdoor play-space? Well, Pottery Barn Kids, one of my favorite stores is offering FREE one hour decorating classes at their stores this month. The next class will be on May 15, 2010 from 10am- 11am. The only catch is that space is limited [...]
With everyone’s busy schedules these days, it seems difficult to find time in the day to enjoy a meal as a family. But, it may be worth your time to squeeze in time to start this important tradition at your house, now!
Making weeknight family dinners work
Here are a few tips you can do to integrate [...]
I recently read this great parenting guide by The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. It is titled, “Adventures In Parenting. How Responding, Preventing, Monitoring, and Modeling Can Help You Be a Successful Parent.” I have to say, it is a straight forward, easy read, that is chock full of wonderful tips [...]
A great activity that will get your children interested in nature while giving them freedom to use their imagination is creating miniature gardens-Terrariums. These magical little ecosystems can be made by children, are great gifts for just about anyone and are super easy to maintain. The links below will walk you through the basics [...]
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and with the economy still in a slump and stress levels high, parents are more likely than ever to lash out at their kids, particularly those who grew up in abusive homes. How can parents stop the cycle of child abuse? Click here [...]
DON’T TAKE YOUR PARTNER FOR GRANTED.
Think about this question for a moment. Are you as polite, kind and considerate to your partner as you are to a casual acquaintance? For most of us, the answer is no. How come? How is it that this same person that you now hardly give a moment’s thought to, [...]
Toilet-training is a partnership, with proper roles assigned to each person. You can lead a baby to the bathroom, but you can’t make him go.
You have not failed Parenting 101 if your baby is the last on the block to be dry. As with eating and sleeping, you can’t and shouldn’t force a baby to [...]
Question:
Our first-born is showing extreme jealousy towards the new baby. He’s obviously mad at us for disrupting the predictable flow of his life with this new challenger for our attention. How can we smooth things out?
Think about it:
Before the baby entered your family, your toddler was told he’d have a wonderful little brother to play [...]
April is National Occupational Therapy Month.
In most cities there are occupational therapists offering free or discounted screenings for adults and children this month. In Maryland,for instance, TLC is offering FREE occupational therapy screenings for children ages three to nine by appointment, April 22nd. Call Brigid Baker, the OT Director at 301-424-5200 extension 128 for more [...]
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