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Dealing with New Teeth

by T Akery June 2nd, 2011| Infants/Toddlers
The age at which your infant starts growing a set of teeth varies depending on the child. Some infants start developing teeth very early while others take their time. It is very natural to have two different infants differ in their number of teeth.

Cutting in teeth can be very

Explore Summer Reading Programs

by Lori Sciame May 16th, 2011| Elementary
Excitement is building all across the country. Books, crafts, food, and fun! What am I talking about? Children's summer reading programs at a public library near you. All three of my children enjoyed participating in our local library's summer reading program. They read books about pirates, space,

Follow Through

by Michele February 25th, 2011| Infants/Toddlers
Parenting a toddler isn't an easy job.  Truthfully, parenting children of any age isn't an easy job, there just are unique challenges at every age and with each individual child.  With toddlers, one of those challenges is teaching your child about consequences.

How many times have you heard (or said)

Toddlers and Teamwork

by Michele February 11th, 2011| Infants/Toddlers
Recently, I was talking with a friend who is a mom to a teen, a tween, and a toddler.  With only teens and tweens in my house, I was reminiscing as she shared the recent escapades of her youngest.  Although the quiet moments of snuggling and playing pretend games

Three Children… Three Sets of Challenges

by Lori Sciame February 7th, 2011| Elementary
As the parent of one boy and two girls, I've had the opportunity to enjoy major "firsts" three times. First word, first step, first day of kindergarten, first crush... the list is seemingly endless. Experiencing these milestones with each child is fresh and exciting every time.

Finding the Middle

by Michele January 12th, 2011| Elementary
There's been a lot of discussion both on and off the Internet about Saturday's article in the Wall Street Journal, Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior.  As a mom of four children, I read the article with interest, wondering what it was I needed to do to be a

The Heart of a Parent

by Joe Lawrence January 10th, 2011| Infants/Toddlers
There is no bond stronger than that of a parent and child.  When parents whom don't even know each other are in the same room, they light up when they hear about another child.  We share a common understanding.  Parents are able to appreciate the picture of a little

What Really Matters…

by Joe Lawrence December 27th, 2010| Infants/Toddlers
When it comes to parenting, it is really easy to become consumed in the things that don't really matter at all.  We focus on some little detail we heard about online or from another parent and spend our time trying to avoid this situation.  Even when it comes to

I’d Take it for You if I Could

by Ronald A. Rowe December 8th, 2010| Elementary
When I was a boy - many, many years ago - I had bronchitis. It was painful and draining and generally no fun. I still remember my mother saying to me, "I'd take it for you if I could". It was a nice sentiment, but I couldn't really understand
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Playing Tag with Your Teens

by Michele November 11th, 2010| Teens
Recently, I wrote about the importance of staying connected with your teen.  Not only is that connection important for the parent, but it is crucial for the child.  Last week I spoke with Dr. Nathaniel Williams about teenagers' self-esteem and how necessary the parent-child connection is.

Dr. Williams described
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Who Has All the Answers?

by Joe Lawrence September 22nd, 2010| Infants/Toddlers
Eleven months ago I witnessed the birth of my daughter.  She started off as a blob that just laid there and pooped a lot.  Then she would roll over after many minutes of effort.  A smile and a slight giggle or crying was about the extent of our feedback. 

Stay Connected with Your Teen

by Michele September 15th, 2010| Teens
My oldest child started high school this fall.  Although every time a child advances from one school to another, it is a change, this is the one where I have felt the greatest difference.  I anticipated that his schedule would be busy, that his social, school, and sports lives
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