Nothing is more exciting than expecting a baby and many expectant mothers and fathers cant wait to hear the sound of their childs heartbeat. Parents who cant wait and parents who want to share the amazing experience of listening to the beating sound can buy a baby heart monitor known a…
Your Computer Is Your Enemy
animals can do much to extend the human life span as well as improve the quality of life… computers…
A Mother’s Journey: Educating a Gifted Child
When the No Child Left Behind Act was signed into law on January 8, 2002, my son was halfway through the first grade. Little did I know that the NCLB would have a ripple effect that would rob my son of a decent education.
Learn More About Global Warming
The scientists from all over the world have reached the verdict: the world is in a continuous warming due to pollution. The most dangerous air polluter is considered to be the carbon dioxide. Along with other air polluters the carbon dioxide accumulates into the atmosphere and makes up a blockage against the suns heat, leading […]
Pregnancy Facts: Coping with the First Trimester
Many women have their minds clouded by various myths regarding stages of pregnancy. It’s high time to learn the truth about this crucial stage of pregnancy known as the first trimester.
Strengthen Your Child’s Self Esteem
Most parents want their children to have a healthy sense of self-esteem and many believe that low self-esteem lies at the bottom of many of society’s problems.
Even though self-esteem has been studied for decades, its precise nature and development is still subject to debate. However, child development experts generally agree that parents and other adults who are important to children play a major role in laying a solid foundation for a child’s self esteem development.
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This Year, Let Your Children Fail in School
Throwing a safety net under a kid is tantamount to slinging a noose around his neck. Everyone wants kids to succeed. All adults want children to become responsible, independent learners who grow to make wise decisions. So why do adults get in the way of kids success? Its done every dayadults rescuing kids from certain […]
What can we do if our child is telling lies?
Must we worry when we realize that our child is telling lies? How can we cure our child from this unpleasant habit? Specialists say that until the age of 6 or 7 we should not be concerned about the lies children tell. They are not lying, they are only creating scripts and stories they need […]
What To Do When Your Child Acts Up
Every parent has been there. Your usually angelic (or at least moderately well behaved) child is suddenly intractable, full of rage, or even engaged in a full-blown temper tantrum. Worse, your usual discipline measures don’t even make a dent in the attitude or anger. What to do?
First of all it is important to gain some modicum of control. If you can’t get your child under control and you are in a public place then remove yourselves from the public eye. If you are home sen…
When Your Child Is Old Enough To Be Sleeping Through The Night
All The Sleeping Mistakes Ive Made with My Children
I have three children, so Ive made pretty much every mistake known to Mommies, except the fatal ones, as luckily, all three of mine are alive and well. But the biggest mistakes Ive made have been in my daughters sleeping, or lack thereof, habits. So, let me tell you my story, and hopefully you wont be destined to make the same mistakes I have.
First, when she was very tiny, I let her fall asleep in bed with my hu…
Just What Is Colic And Does My Baby Have It
There are few things more nerve wracking than a crying baby, particularly when nothing you do seems to console him. But, how do you know when your babys symptoms have are just crying and when he has colic? And, just what is colic, anyway?
No one knows exactly what causes colic, though many old wives tales abound. Lots of older women will tell you that it is caused by parental inexperience, but colic does not occur more often in first children than in subsequent children, …
Managing Fatigue After Your Baby Is Born
Those days right after your baby is born can be grueling. Youre likely in some pain from the delivery, and the baby is keeping you up all night. Here are some tips to help you cope in those first few weeks.
Let some things go
Prepare yourself ahead of time to focus on yourself and the baby, and let some things go undone. If you need a clean house in order to relax, have someone come in and clean for you. The last thing you need to do is try to keep everything going, plus…