Potty training is seen as one of the major milestones of a toddler. It is a thrill when they finally figure out that the potty is a friend instead of a thing to throw toys in. Potty training is one of those things where every toddler is different. For some toddlers, it is very easy to get the hang of. For others, it can be a very difficult challenge. The biggest question for parents is whether or not their child is ready to tackle this challenge.
First of all, removing their diaper is not necessarily a sign that they are
Take a Magic Carpet Ride
by Lori Sciame July 28th, 2011 | Preschool
Imagination. That’s what a parent of a preschooler must nurture in his or her child. Why? A vivid imagination allows a child to dream big and to “think outside the box.â€
As exhibited in a 2009 Wall Street Journal article, “child-development experts are recognizing the importance of imagination and the role it plays in understanding reality. Imagination is necessary for learning about people and events we don't directly experience, such as history or events on the other side of the world. For young kids, it allows them to ponder the future, such as what they want to do when they
As exhibited in a 2009 Wall Street Journal article, “child-development experts are recognizing the importance of imagination and the role it plays in understanding reality. Imagination is necessary for learning about people and events we don't directly experience, such as history or events on the other side of the world. For young kids, it allows them to ponder the future, such as what they want to do when they
Dealing With an Obese Child
by Jacob Parzych July 27th, 2011 | Adolescence, Eating, Teen Perspective
Childhood obesity is becoming a more and more prominent issue in today's world. With an estimated 1 out of 3 kids being obese, it can not be considered a minor problem. Sadly, the fight against obesity itself is fraught with problems. Both sides of the coin are wrong. So, there are a few things and tips I feel people should know.
The definition of obese is completely wrong, in my opinion. It is based off of BMI (Body Mass Index). This is an index based entirely off of height and weight. This is a simple system to assess obesity, but
The definition of obese is completely wrong, in my opinion. It is based off of BMI (Body Mass Index). This is an index based entirely off of height and weight. This is a simple system to assess obesity, but
The Fight Over School Clothes
by T Akery July 25th, 2011 | Money, Tweens
The fight over school clothes is one that lasts for quite some time. It is one of those fights that is seemingly unavoidable between parents and tweens. An all-out fight can be avoided if you and your tween come together when shopping for school clothes.
It is important for you to understand exactly how a tween views school clothing. This does not mean that you have to agree with them on their choices. But part of communicating is understanding why a tween thinks they need that particular piece of designer clothing that costs ten times your budget for their clothes.
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It is important for you to understand exactly how a tween views school clothing. This does not mean that you have to agree with them on their choices. But part of communicating is understanding why a tween thinks they need that particular piece of designer clothing that costs ten times your budget for their clothes.
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Where Do Babies Come From?
by Ronald A. Rowe July 22nd, 2011 | Elementary, Emotions, Learning
My older son recently came to me with some questions. He was confused by a news story he saw about Jaycee Dugard, the girl who was kidnapped when she was 11 and was finally freed at age 29. In the interim, she had two children. First, he wondered how a child could be held for so long - a really good question that most of us struggle to understand. His second question was how it could be possible for her to have children when she was not married.
His understanding was that you had to be married to have children,
His understanding was that you had to be married to have children,