A bedtime battle is the last thing you need after a long day. Be kind to yourself and your kids by making bedtime something to look forward to. The Possible Dream:Establishing a bedtime routine may feel like the ultimate challenge, though the time and energy you invest will be worth it! Your child will be Read More
Category: Toddlers
The Cool Kid
Help your children learn positive ways to keep their cool. “Cool Down” Coach:Learning to read the early warning signs is half the battle. Coach your child to recognize his or her own physical and emotional anger signals. “Wow! You look like you’re feeling really mad to me. Maybe you need to go out to the Read More
Eight Sleep Tips
Eight Sleep Tips for Every Child Up to 70% of children under age five have sleep problems. Sleep issues are complicated and have many causes. They’re hard to deal with because when children aren’t sleeping, parents aren’t sleeping, and that lack of sleep affects every minute of every day for every person in the family Read More
Crib to Bed
When your child moves from crib to bed it’s a milestone in his life as well as yours. There is no precise time for making this move, though typically it’s between the first and third birthday. The key to success is to be patient and allow your child time to adjust to the change. Why Read More
Separation Anxiety
By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Gentle Baby Care My baby is only happy when I’m within arm’s reach. If I dare to leave the room, she cries as if I’ve left the country! I can’t even so much as take a shower these days, let alone leave the house without her. My mother-in-law says it’s Read More
At The Store
Here are some tips to make shopping a positive experience. Plan ahead Be Realistic: is your child too tired or hungry to shop? Are you? If yes, postpone your trip. Review the rules: before entering the store, state your expectations, for example,“Stay with me,”“Look with your eyes,”“Walk in the store.” Take a list: let your Read More