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Author :: blueboy  |
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| Article Title :: Stammering Toddler |
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| Some parents have the shock of hearing their young child start stammering as a toddler. I am somebody who runs a speech centre in Birmingham, England, I now help people to achieve fluency.
I met a lady who was thirty and her little boy aged four had been stammering for quite a while. She had taken him to speech therapy and was extremely anxious as to why he was stammering. It had possibly started because the toddlers father had quite a severe stammer, the boy may of picked up the bad habits this way.
Many other people contact me asking why their toddler has developed a stammer and asking what forms of stammering treatments are available.
I always sugges (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Sarah Veda |
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| Article Title :: Spitting Up – And Other Joys Of Motherhood |
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| If you have a newborn, he or she is going to spit up. Some babies do it more than others, but they all do it. There are several reasons why, and some things you can do to minimize spitting up.
Newborns spit up more than older babies, in part because their esophagus is not mature yet, and in part because they tend to have a lot of mucous to clear, and when they clear it, the milk comes up, too. Most babies stop spitting up entirely by the time they are six months old, but there are those who continue until about one year old.
Other reasons that babies spit up are too much air in their stomachs, or simply eating a little too much. These are problems you can minimize (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Craig Rowe |
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| Article Title :: 5 Tips To Help New Parents Get Some Sleep |
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| The joy of a new baby is certainly special and something that all new parents experience. However, a lack of sleep is also part of having a new baby and new parents notoriously get very little sleep, if any at all. Fortunately, there are some strategies and tips to help new parents get some sleep when the new baby comes. Of course, with a baby you will never get an over abundance of sleep, but these tips will help you at least get enough sleep to keep your sanity.
Tip #1 Take Turns
When the baby starts crying both parents generally wake up, even if only one attends to the baby. However, in the first couple of months both parents might get up each time the baby cries. This (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Elli Potrelli |
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| Article Title :: The Six Essentials To Child Birth |
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| Child birth is one of the most natural events in a womenÂ’s life yet it strikes fear in many of our hearts and voices. There is so much knowledge on child birth and child care how do we know we are doing the right thing. The countless books, and advice can make any womenÂ’s head swirl, and it is important for the mom - to - be to remember is isnÂ’t as complicated as it sounds.
ItÂ’s simple - child birth is a natural and beautiful gift given to women in order to conceive precious lives full of wonder. It is a wondrous event which should be cherished and remembered. Once your baby is born you will look into her eyes with fond delight, and see a new beginning for your l (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Annette Yen |
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| Article Title :: Have A Holiday Tea Party This Year! |
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| Teatime! It's as if it's just part of being a girl ... hats, little teacups, beads and bracelets. Girls of all ages love a fabulous tea party!
There are so many great reasons to join up with our friends across the Atlantic and begin the tradition of afternoon tea EVERY day, but especially at the holidays, creating the tradition of a special holiday tea will provide a fabulous memory for our girls that will last a lifetime! Some of the benefits of planning a holiday tea:
1. It's fun! As I said above, girls of all ages LOVE the ritual of tea. Picture young ladies dressed in their holiday finery ... soft Christmas tunes playing in the background. There is something abo (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Karen Alonge |
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| Article Title :: Sticks and Stones: Are You Unintentionally Driving Your Child Away? |
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| So I was sitting in my office surfing the web, uh, I mean, working, when a voice on the street in front of my house attracted my attention. Being the nosy and ever vigilant I-work-from-home-so-I-know-everything-that-happens-around-here sort of busybody, I jumped right to the window to preserve my know-it-all status.
Two boys, from the size of them probably in ninth or tenth grade, were sitting on their bikes in the middle of the street talking to a woman in a red minivan.
At first I thought, oh, how sweet, they are giving her directions! And then her voice rang out strong and clear. She pointed her finger at the taller one. (Ever notice how uncomfortable it i (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Adwina Jackson |
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| Article Title :: The Importance Of Learning And Discovering New Things |
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| The world of parenting is intriguing and new. Every day you have the opportunity to learn and discover new things. Why is this important?
As much as your children will grow during there lifetime, you grow too. You have the opportunity to learn right along with your children!
You can learn to re-discover the mystery and uniqueness of the world at large. As your children discover the joy of rain drops for the first time, you too have the opportunity to re-discover your sense of awe and joy of a world not fully uncovered.
Why is it important that you learn and discover new things? There are many reasons you should be interested in discovering new things. (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Adwina Jackson |
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| Article Title :: 5 Steps You Can Take To Ensure Your Kids Are Ready For College |
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| College may be many years awayÂ… or it may be just around the corner. Whether your kids are 6 or 16, it is important that you prepare them for college long before the time comes for them to attend.
For many children going to college is a rite of passage. For others it is an unknown, a world of mystery.
You never know, your child may not even be sure if they want to attend college to begin with.
YouÂ’ll never know if you donÂ’t take the time to sit down and talk with your kids about college. While you are doing this, you should also consider participating in 5 steps that will help prepare your kids for college long before that first monumental (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Adwina Jackson |
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| Article Title :: Good Ways To Foster Communication With Your Teen |
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| The teenage years are confusing for parents and teens alike. Kids that once seemed open and full of sharing suddenly withdraw.
As a parent, your primary concern may be fostering communication with your teen. Most parents struggle to get something other than a one word response from their teenager.
ItÂ’s important to understand that you have to be delicate when approaching your teenager. You want to engage your child in conversation without putting them on the defense or causing them to withdraw.
While this can be challenging, the rewards of doing this are great. There are a few key strategies you can adopt to ensure that you foster strong communica (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Adwina Jackson |
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| Article Title :: Recognizing A BabyÂ’s Sleep Patterns |
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| ItÂ’s true, the number one milestone most parents seek look forward to is the day (or night) their newborn starts sleeping through the night.
You donÂ’t have to suffer endless night after night without sleep however, even with a newborn.
BabyÂ’s actually follow certain sleep patterns, and if you get to know what these patterns are youÂ’ll start sleeping more soundly and better the times you do have a chance to get some sleep!
BabyÂ’s donÂ’t actually sleep at the same intervals adults do. They actually sleep very unsoundly. Their sleep is full of interruptions because their sleep cycle is not yet fully developed, thus they wake more o (read full article) |
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