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Author :: Sarah Veda  |
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| Article Title :: Just What Is Colic – And Does My Baby Have It |
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| There are few things more nerve wracking than a crying baby, particularly when nothing you do seems to console him. But, how do you know when your babyÂ’s symptoms have are just crying and when he has colic? And, just what is colic, anyway?
No one knows exactly what causes colic, though many old wives tales abound. Lots of older women will tell you that it is caused by parental inexperience, but colic does not occur more often in first children than in subsequent children, so they One thing that seems clear is that most babies who are experiencing colic have a stomach ache. Many are gassy, though a baby wonÂ’t cry so inconsolably every time he has gas, so it is clearly gas (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Sarah Veda |
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| Article Title :: Coping With A Birth Disorder In Your Child |
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| If you have a child who has been diagnosed with a serious birth disorder, this is an extremely trying time in your life. You have many challenges ahead of you, both physical and emotional. Right now you are probably on an emotional roller coaster ride, and are having difficulty just getting through the day. Here are some tips that will hopefully help you deal with the adjustments in your life.
Learn all that you can about your childÂ’s disorder
ItÂ’s going to be painful to hear the details, but knowledge is power. You can cope better with that which you understand, so learn as much as possible. If your childÂ’s birth disorder is one that has a nationally recognize (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Joe Vitale |
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| Article Title :: Leaving Secrets: How to Create a Personal Instruction Manual for Life |
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| Imagine if your great, great grandfather or grandmother had left you a book with their secrets for living. Maybe it contained nuggets of wisdom, yummy recipes, favorite jokes, or just insights for how to lead a good life. Ever since people learned of my next book, Life’s Missing Instruction Manual, people are curious how to create their own “manual” for life.
You can leave such a book for your own family. What are the key lessons you’ve learned in your life? Are you ready to share them with your children and grandchildren – or with your friend, siblings, parents, and grandparents?
What youÂ’ve gleaned from your life experiences can make things (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Deanna Mascle |
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| Article Title :: When, What, and How You Should Teach Your Preschooler |
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| A while back LeeAnn from Las Vegas asked my opinion on just when is the right time to begin teaching her 2-year-old daughter. She has already begun teaching basic concepts such as alphabet, colors, and numbers, but some members of her family feel that she is pushing her little girl.
In my opinion, the easiest way for LeeAnn to test whether or not she is pushing her daughter can be found in this quote: "Is it too soon, or should I let her keep going as long as she is interested and is having fun?"
If LeeAnn's daughter is interested in the concepts that she is learning and having fun while learning then it is definitely the right time to teach her.
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: blueboy |
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| Article Title :: Children With Social Phobia |
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| Social phobia has a tendency to begin during adolescence, but can develop much earlier. The onset of social phobia during oneÂ’s formative years can have a devastating effect on their social development. If left unchecked it can lead to serious psychological problems in later life, maladjustment, agoraphobia, depression and even suicide.
The symptoms of excessive shyness and acute self-consciousness are relatively easy to spot. If the child speaks very softly and says very little or if they shy away from eye contact. If they often cry or throw tantrums. If they are unwilling to participate in classroom activities. If they feign illness in order to avoid having to go to school (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: LeeAnna |
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| Article Title :: How You Handle Your Childs Development Now Will Be With Them Forever |
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| Having children is a life long commitment and it can be a daunting task when you think of all the different ways you can go about raising your child. Nowadays you need all the good help and information you can get when it comes to the development of your child, and there are many great websites on the internet that will give you a wealth of information. Whether you are just starting out with your first child, or maybe you need help with your teenager, you will find what you need to help you do the right thing for your child no matter what age they are or how many children or even grandchildren you are raising. There are hundreds, if not thousands of books out there that say they can help you (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Alli Ross |
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| Article Title :: Childproof Your Home to Keep Your Little One Safe |
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| Parents and caregivers want to provide a safe place for their children to live and play but too often child proofing these areas gets put off. This has caused thousands of household accidents that could have easily have been prevented. The good news is that child proofing is not difficult and can easily be completed in one day.
It is important to protect your child from common household dangers before you bring your newborn home from the hospital. If you wait, things can become hectic and easily get put off until later. Below are some of tips on how to childproof your home.
On your first visit to the store you will likely be overwhelmed by all of the products on th (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Sherry Frewerd |
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| Article Title :: Helping Toddlers Learn Through Make-Believe |
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| Kayleen is serving tea and muffins to Oscar the Grouch while sporting a faded felt snowman hat. Not too far away, C.J. is holding a baby doll and gently taking her temperature with a big plastic thermometer. What do these two year olds have in common? They’re both engaging in the time-less activity of ‘make-believe’ play.
Through make-believe, young children learn about themselves and the world around them. Little babies playing pat-a-cake are making believe. Depending on the age of the child, their role playing games will vary. Imaginative children donÂ’t need fancy toys or equipment to pretend; theyÂ’re happy with a box and a toilet tissue roll. When they eng (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Terrell Jacobs |
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| Article Title :: Audio Books - Every Parents Dream Come True |
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| Audio books are dearly loved by parents for understandable reasons: time constraints such as work, household duties and the like, tend to overwhelm parents when they would much rather be tucking their kids in at bedtime and telling them a story; well, children can enjoy audio books like Roald DahlÂ’s Fantastic Mr. Fox without the parents being present.
Audio books are also a helpmeet at times when there are no harsh job demands and circumstances allow parents to spend more time at home with the family. But children can get rowdy at any time of the day or night; this is where audio books will help to calm them down—there’s just something hypnotic to a child about hear (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Nancy Hill |
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| Article Title :: Top 10 Ways To Prevent Obesity In Kids |
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| IÂ’m sure youÂ’ve seen the dire reports about childhood obesity becoming rampant in America. ItÂ’s a scary thing and not an experience any of us wish upon our children. Preventing obesity can be easy and empowering for children. Give them control over their bodies. Teach them to tune in to their real needs and to treat themselves with love and respect.
1) Allow children to be in charge of which foods they eat.
2) Make all foods equal and teach kids to check in with their bodies and choose foods based on what their bodies are asking for.
3) Encourage them to know when they are full and to stop eating at that point.
4) Let them eat a (read full article) |
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