http://www.yourparentinginfo.com Parenting hints from those in the trenches Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:22:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Your baby is growing up. He can walk, talk, and stack blocks. He’s fully capable of helping out now, too! Giving preschoolers chores is good for their self esteem. They become contributing members of the family, and most little ones love to help out. Imitation comes naturally, and you’ll be providing ... http://www.yourparentinginfo.com/preschoolers-chores-and-helping-mommy/ Parents inevitably leave an impact on their children's social, emotional, and mental development whether they are aware of it or not. Parenting is a highly complex undertaking that involves many individual behaviors that work together to influence the child. But looking at specific behaviors in isolation may be deceptive. Research over ... http://www.yourparentinginfo.com/4-types-of-parenting-styles/ As a woman, I enjoy the occasional indulgence of a spa treatment. I have taken my 10 year old daughter for pedicures a couple times in her young life. She also has found these treatments to be delightful. With a new 11 year old daughter in my life, I decided that ... http://www.yourparentinginfo.com/a-special-mom-daughters-morning/ Bad breath is nothing to be embarrassed about unless you don't do anything about it. Bad breath in children is a common condition; it is not necessarily a symptom of a serious health problem. Some of the most common causes of bad breath in young children include: · Improper brushing · Breathing ... http://www.yourparentinginfo.com/eliminate-your-childs-bad-breath/ To go along with TK's post (Breakfast and a Game with Kids), I've got another game you will love to play with your family while you sit and wait around at a restaurant. In fact, this game is fun to play at camp or with a group of kids. You'll ... http://www.yourparentinginfo.com/another-table-game/ Children today spend a majority of their time in climate controlled environments. Their days are structured and scheduled, and they're lacking in time to daydream or catch their breath. They’ve lost touch with nature, with the rhythms of the seasons and of life. Experts are begging parents to let their ... http://www.yourparentinginfo.com/the-green-hour/ As a father of four with two early stage companies, I do not get the opportunity to take a couple of the kids out for a meal often. But this humid Saturday morning in New Hampshire I was able to take one daughter and one son to breakfast at ... http://www.yourparentinginfo.com/breakfast-and-a-game-with-kids/ Letting your child learn the value of money while he or she is young can help him or her become a financially responsible adult in the future. The first thing you need to do is involve your child in simple money transactions. Explain the basics of financial transactions by using ... http://www.yourparentinginfo.com/each-financial-responsibility-early/ I know it may be hard to believe that in the U.S. in 2008 there are people who have never had Taco Bell, but my stepson, Jacob was one of those people. He is 12 years old and had never had the pleasure of soft tacos from the land ... http://www.yourparentinginfo.com/a-sons-first-trip-to-taco-bell/ Fourth of July is a favorite family holiday. Relatives arrive from out of town to grill, eat, and gape at the fireworks. It’s a pleasant interruption during the long, hot days of summer. It’s also a time when parents must be extra vigilant, especially if you choose to skip the ... http://www.yourparentinginfo.com/firecracker-fun-dont-get-burned/