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Two decades ago we became aware of the plight of women and children who were being trafficked in the Far East. Then reports began to trickle into our consciousness of Eastern European women being tricked by ads for jobs in foreign countries, only to find themselves trafficked and forced into ... Views: 1316
Infants: 4 to 7 months
Babies this age still need lots of sleep. Typically children are down to at least two naps of an hour to three each. However, there are some that will continue to take three naps during these months and for shorter periods. So although the range of needs and lengths ... Views: 1138
The Game of Life – Chutes and Ladders
by Joe Gandolfo
My youngest son Duncan, now 8 and age 3 at the time, came to me one morning and asked if I wanted to play. Being a part-time stay-at-home Dad in those days mixed with the responsibility of growing a company, I was torn like an old faded ... Views: 2269
Every child has the capacity for high intutive intelligence just as each could be a musical maestro or a mathematical genius. Intuition is a natural intelligence that all children possess. Intuitive development depends on the environment, parental support, and education. Some children are highly ... Views: 1514
One of the most difficult stages of raising a young child is from 18 months to 3 years old. During this time, it can feel like there is a ball and chain connecting you to your child. It can feel like you are under your child’s control. Your child seems to be dictating your every move, and ... Views: 3067
There is no doubt that raising children requires a lot of the life aspects that Feng Shui advocates and encourages. You need wisdom, prosperity, and definitely serenity to successfully get the little tikes to adulthood. Of course, Feng Shui and children go hand in hand as the little ones need ... Views: 1044
It is unfortunate fact of many people’s lives that infertility strikes where and when it wants. The desire to have a child is a natural, normal progression in a couple’s relationship. While there are certainly individuals and couples who choose to not become parents, an overwhelming majority are ... Views: 2434
Is your child struggling in school? Does your child stall when it comes time to do homework? Does your child’s teacher often comment that your child is capable, but is just not working to his or her potential? Or, does your child do alright in school, but seems a bit bored or lacks enthusiasm ... Views: 1457
Research has shown that a young baby can start to distinguish between night and day from as young as two weeks with a little gentle guidance. Here are six simple strategies that work.
1 – In the day, keep the house light and bright. Take your baby out for walks in the fresh air. Even if he’s ... Views: 4767
Early waking for a little one under the age of two is common and parents find it the most difficult sleep issue to resolve.
Here are six suggestions to improve things quickly.
1 - Decide on the time you’re happy to get up and start the day as a family. 6am isn’t much fun but that is a ... Views: 4440
A friend of mine is a construction contractor specializing in tiles. During a recent conversation, he was complaining that his previous job was problematic because it was a renovation rather than new construction. When he removed old walls and plumbing, he uncovered many examples of shoddy work ... Views: 1531
Is your baby sleeping throughout the night? Most of the mothers will experience sleep less nights once after the arrival of their baby.
Here are the wonderful baby sleep products which encourage your baby to sleep well throughout the night.
Establishing a bedtime routine:
For this, you ... Views: 1081
Feeling frazzled with breastfeeding? You're not alone. Review our tips for success.
The first few weeks of breastfeeding can be very challenging for a new mom. Here are a few tips to help you succeed:
- Choose a comfortable place to nurse. Sit back, rest your head and neck and use a foot ... Views: 644
To breastfeed or not ought to be a well-considered personal choice for every mother. But fear for poor sleep should never be a reason not to breastfeed. The positive effect of breastfeeding on baby’s sleep is easily illustrated by looking at a few common myths and misconceptions.
Breast is ... Views: 3901
Comes summer and those sweet kids await eagerly to go to a summer camp! Campers have a gala time hiking, canoeing, and dancing around the campfire. According to the American Camp Association (ACA), over 10 million kids attend summer camps every year. A summer camp can be trip full of adventure ... Views: 1397
“No drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power!” - P. J. O'Rourke
A couple of months ago I attended a presentation ... Views: 2095
Infant Mortality
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Infant mortality is an epidemiological (epidemiology considers the factors affecting the health and illness of populations) indicator and is widely recognised as representing an important measure of the level of healthcare in a country. This is because there is a ... Views: 1019
Over the years I have had so many parents so concerned with whether or not their child will actually perform in a recital, show, or program. "Miss Kim is going to teach a class full of 15 three year olds to do the same exact thing at the same exact time on a stage in front of an audience full ... Views: 1539
It has happened to all of us at one time or another: our child does "one of those things" that absolutely drives us crazy, and we wonder why?
Perhaps it was to stand at the head of the class on that first day of school and blatantly challenge the teacher. Perhaps we struggled in the kitchen ... Views: 10025
On Friday my son's playschool director shared an article with me. I found it very interesting especially since I have the same quote from Albert Einstein on my website "Imagination is more important than knowledge. For while knowledge defines all we currently know and understand, imagination ... Views: 1759
“Every baby born into the world is a finer one than the last one”. Charles Dickens
I have had an eye opening experience this holiday season. I’ve been blessed to have my daughter and our first grandchild spend time with us. The other day my wife was quizzing me and she asked me if I ... Views: 1286
When you are planning activities to build self esteem in children there are two aspects to consider. The first is the kind of ethos you will be fostering. Second is to focus in on the component of self esteem you most want to encourage. There are three components to self esteem. These ... Views: 1610
One of the most well-known areas of photography is child portraiture. If you are a newbie baby photographer who wants to specialize in portrait photos, the very first thing you need to know is the importance of interacting excellently with your clients, especially since kids may not be as ... Views: 662
All parents want to create a cozy, safe, and secure bedroom for their newborn. Infant’s safety is number one concern for new parents when they bring new baby home.
Approximately one or two newborns out of every one thousand die in their sleep, for no apparent reason, and diagnosis is the ... Views: 2400
I often coach parents to ask themselves, ‘what does my child need from me right now’? When your child talks back, what do they need from you? When they have trouble falling asleep, what do they need from you? When they are feeling hurt and rejected by peers, what do they need from you?
Use ... Views: 1515
With the holidays around the corner, the excitement level in children is high. Although this time of year is filled with many wonderful traditions, the holidays can also be a treacherous time. The emphasis on sitting and socializing, snacking on sweets, drinking sugary soft drinks, and eating ... Views: 2272
Five Simple Steps to Improve a Child’s Self Esteem and Confidence
Do you make sure to give hugs, encouragement, and praise to your child on a regular basis? Or do you sometimes forget to say “thank you” to your child, or apologize to them for something you did wrong? As parents you set a ... Views: 3049
Newborn Senses
Conclusion
A newborn can respond to and readily differentiate between substances with a number of different taste sensations, such as sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. However, it should come as no surprise that, of all of these, there is a marked preference towards ... Views: 972
I loved my community in Columbine - Littleton, Colorado. I moved there in 1985 to work, live and raise my children. I picked this place because it is beautiful, has nice homes and is a down to earth suburb with grounded family values.
In the late 1980's I began to see a pattern develop with ... Views: 1292
Do your teen’s actions cause you more problems than they do your teen? Has your teen figured out that he can say or do whatever he wants, which causes you and others a lot of grief, while you spend all your time trying to figure out how to solve the riddle of why he behaves the way he does, ... Views: 3613
Well-intentioned parents, doing as they have always done to protect their children when they were young, often circle the wagons and marshal control when their teenager makes a mistake in judgment. Others keep their wagons circled all the time, never giving up any control in the first place. ... Views: 1840
We are now living in a digital age. Almost every household in America owns at least one personal computer and a cell phone. We google, facebook, tweet, text message, email and read our news on the internet. What does this mean for the next generation? It means that our children will model that ... Views: 1203
Finding recipes for kids lunch boxes can be tricky. Most parents just reheat last night's dinner left overs and send their kids on their way. Lunch is a pretty important meal during a child's day, though, so if you have more time to think about and make what your kids will be taking to lunch at ... Views: 994
After the arrival of new baby, it is very much exciting for the whole family. This is one of the most fun and joyful event in the family’s life.
After the arrival of your newborn there are some associated tasks and responsibilities that you need to learn for your child safety. Preparing a ... Views: 1308
A guardian angel for a happy child is someone who responsibly acts consciously and subconsciously as a guardian to protect and nurture a child's happiness. The common phrase of "watch out - little ears, little ears" always reminds us that a child is hearing what we are saying, however it is ... Views: 1124
Are you a first time mother? So, at last you have delivered a healthy baby. After the nine months of pregnancy, now it is the time to bring your healthy new born home.
From this moment child care starts. The time you bring your new born home is also a start of your life in purgatory.
At ... Views: 927
The adolescent years bring transition in the life of a child. A new phase of life begins as signs of deeper levels of maturity become apparent. This is the time when children begin to assert their independence. They seek to be with friends more and generally spend less time with the ... Views: 1504
Most children start school with a positive attitude and an open willingness to learn. They attend kindergarten classes where they learn basic skills as well as the social skills needed to be part of a group of learners. First and second grades build upon the basic concepts and social development ... Views: 1312
Most people inherit their beliefs and values from their parents. So along with Mum’s eyes and occasionally Dad’s nose, we are likely to become conditioned by their set of rules around money, which in turn came from their previous generation. This may work very well if your surname is Rothschild ... Views: 1150
Newborn Senses
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An interesting characteristic of a newborn infant is its quite unremarkable vision. In fact, it is only able to focus on a subject that is about 18 inches, or 45 cm, immediately in front of its face. An initial impression might point to the fact that this could ... Views: 1038
Development
An infant between 12 months and 36 months old exhibits a number of changes that form part of its process of development. The following series of observations focuses on that particular time span, and highlights those changes that may be classified as a “milestone.” It will ... Views: 767
Newborn Baby
Appearance: Conclusion
It is possible for female, and sometimes even male, newborns to discharge milk from their nipples. This is called witch's milk, also known as neonatal milk, and is due to the mother's hormones before birth. This only occurs with some infants born at full ... Views: 732
Development
An infant between 12 months and 36 months old exhibits a number of changes that form part of its process of development. The following series of observations focuses on that particular time span, and highlights those changes that may be classified as a “milestone.” It will ... Views: 659
Of course we want what is best for our children, right? How outrageous the thought of anything contrary to that belief. However, most people commonly remark to their children to "do as I say, not as I do" or "don't do what I did son, take your own path", and other phrases just like this.
We ... Views: 1727
Interview granted to Samantha Cleaver for YourTango.com
Q. What are some common ways that a mother's narcissism can affect her daughter's relationships?
A. Depends on how narcissistic the mother is. Narcissistic parents fail to recognize and accept the personal autonomy and boundaries of ... Views: 9567
When you made those vows in the beautiful dress with the man you couldn’t wait to spend the rest of your life with, divorce was the farthest thing from your mind. When he sat with you in labor and then watched in awe as a miracle was placed in your arms, you weren’t thinking about divorce. Now ... Views: 998
Every parent wants their child to grow up to enjoy life and be successful. Each and every one of us has something in our past that we don't want our children to experience as they get older. We protect them and nurture them hoping they will never experience hurt yet as they get older they come ... Views: 2916
He marched down the corridor, head held high, with his own version of a soldier's helmet. A tub used for carrying around blocks was reincarnated as a red helmet with a plastic chin strap. How proud he looked as he marched in tempo to his own drum! This boy was out to win the war.
How do we ... Views: 1253
Where does love come from?
Contemporary science tells us that love is built into us. As the great researcher, Allan Schore, proves, we enter the world pre-wired to love the first person who takes care of us. Once an infant is born it works like this. When an infant sees his mother gazing at ... Views: 1499
Imagine creating a space within your home for your baby to grow and develop while being healthy and at peace.
I've consulted on many nurseries for existing and expecting parents. Here are 9 tips to consider when creating a nursery for the new baby.
1. Crib Position: The crib should be ... Views: 1289