Quantcast
Your Parenting Info Sign Up
x

Enter your email to get FREE

parenting advice every week.

Archives for children

Predicament: Cleaning Up

by Editorial Team October 22nd, 2012| Parenting Predicament
How do I get my five-year-old to clean up her toys off the living room floor without stopping to play with them, taking all night, or getting me to do it myself?

 

Alternatives to Trick or Treating

by Lori Sciame October 18th, 2012| Elementary
(See also: "Safe Places for Preschoolers to Trick-or-Treat" -- Ed.)

Many young children have active imaginations.  Because of this, Halloween may be an especially scary time for them.  Some little ones love to dress up and head out on Halloween night with mom and/or dad to go trick

Tips for a Successful Toddler Garden

by T Akery October 17th, 2012| Infants/Toddlers
Getting your toddler involved in gardening is a joy. So maybe they like playing in the dirt more than the plants. But the wonder of nature is still like magic to your toddler. With a little planning, your toddler's garden can be successful even if you don't have the

Children and Effective Habits

by Lori Sciame October 15th, 2012| Elementary
Developing effective habits in elementary age children can seem daunting.  Invariably, parents meet with resistance and even a few tears as they try to implement or change behaviors.  For instance, a harried mother may wish her child would complete homework right after school instead of always pushing the task

Safe Places for Preschoolers to Trick-or-Treat

by T Akery October 12th, 2012| Preschool
If going door to door trick-or-treating with your preschooler is absolutely not an option, then there are much safer options. Your preschooler can still experience the fun without the worries attached. But since Halloween actually falls on a Wednesday this year, you will need to plan a little ahead

Solution: Correct a Child’s Reading?

by Mrs. C. October 5th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
When my child is reading something aloud and gets a word wrong, should I correct it right away?

If your child is a beginning reader as in Grade 1, I would not correct them for now. Just allow them to read to develop the whole rhythm of reading and to

The Preschooler’s Costume Parade

by T Akery October 1st, 2012| Preschool
With the month of October comes the approach of Halloween. Preschools take advantage of this month by putting on a costume parade. It is a fun thing that preschoolers get to participate in and gives parents one of those photographic memories for the scrapbook. Part of the fun is

Solution:What Do I Tell Kids to Do if They See Bullying?

by Editorial Team September 21st, 2012| Parenting Predicament
What should I tell my kids to do if they see someone being bullied at school? I don't want them jumping into fights, but I don't want them just to ignore it either, and I definitely don't want them standing and watching.

"Be sure to talk to the child about

Car Smarts for Preschoolers

by Lori Sciame September 20th, 2012| Preschool
You love your preschooler with all your heart.  You couldn't imagine anything happening to this precious little person, the child you have nurtured since he or she came into this world.  Why, then, do so many parents ignore teaching little ones about car safety?  If more parents would teach

Helping Toddlers Understand Food Allergies

by T Akery September 19th, 2012| Infants/Toddlers
Allergies are a problem in many kids. While they might outgrow some of their allergies, some of them stick around well into adulthood. It can be hard to convey the need to stay away from certain things for toddlers. It takes a lot of vigilance and lot of repetition

Learning by Doing

by Lori Sciame September 17th, 2012| Elementary
Put yourself in the shoes of an elementary school child who must sit still for the great part of the school day -- listening to a teacher lecture on one subject after another -- with no hands-on learning.

Thankfully, school districts across the nation have accepted the fact that children

Your Preschooler’s Heroes

by T Akery September 14th, 2012| Preschool
Your preschooler naturally looks up to their heroes. Sometimes, they will even imitate them. But if you find yourself tiring of Spongebob or another cartoon character, you can introduce some new real life heroes into their lives. It may take a little planning and a field trip, but these
YourParentingInfo.com
PeKuPublications.com