Babies cry. There’s no way to avoid it — it’s one way they communicate. Since your baby can’t flat out tell you, you may worry, “How will I know what she wants?” It can be difficult at first, but a large part of parenting is trial and error and you’ll soon learn to anticipate her […]
How can I treat my child’s constipation?
Here are some things to try:
• Avoid giving your child too many foods that have a binding effect. These include bananas, cooked carrots or squash, and large quantities of dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream.
• Boost your child’s fiber intake. Give him plenty of whole-wheat […]
by Joyce Lollar
When you have kids, it’s often easier to socialize at friends’ homes than at restaurants, malls, or movie theaters. But even at someone else’s home, you’ll probably have higher expectations of your child than in your own home, especially if you’re visiting friends who don’t have kids.
A few suggestions for managing a friendly […]
The BabyCenter 7: Best ways to banish germs (from babycentre)
It doesn’t take a germ warrior to keep a family well-protected from bug-borne illness. Just follow these seven basic, important steps:
1. Teach your children to wash their hands at these key times: after going to the bathroom, petting an animal, or playing outside, and before eating.
2. […]
What to expect at this age
Grade-schoolers aren’t exactly paragons of respectful behavior. In fact, it often seems as though their whole purpose in life is to get your goat. That’s perfectly normal, according to Jane Nelsen, an education specialist and the coauthor of Positive Discipline A—Z. “They’re testing the limits of their power,” she says. […]
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