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How to Discipline Children

Aug 11, 2022

Discipline is nothing more than teaching our kids how to behave and manage their emotions. Read these 7 effective ways to discipline children. When you hear "discipline," you might think of unruly kids and parents trying to rein them in. You picture time outs, counting to three, punishment, confiscating privileges, grounding, or even spanking. It feels like simply getting young children to obey, behave well, and listen to what parents say, all without a power struggle. It turns out, discipline is less about that, and more about... teaching. We're teaching and helping kids through … [Read more...]

Worried That Your Baby Burps a Lot? Here’s What You Can Do:

Infant

Aug 10, 2022

Worried that your baby burps a lot, disrupting her sleep? Learn effective tips to burping your little one for smoother sleep and less fussing. Burping is supposed to be good for the baby, you reassure yourself. Except your little one is waking up more frequently, whether from naps or at night, because she needs to burp. Instead of the one-hour nap you were hoping for, you find yourself picking her up after 20 minutes, patting the air bubbles out or cleaning her spit ups. Never mind that she burped many times before you'd put her to bed or laid her down for a nap. Her need to burp … [Read more...]

How to Stop Telling Your Child No Too Often

Behavior

Aug 09, 2022

Do you feel like the "mean parent" for telling your kids not to do this or that? Here's how to stop telling your child no too often. "I tell him 'no' so much, sometimes even before he's done anything," a friend vented. "He'll have food in his hand, and I just know he's about to throw it on the ground," she reasoned. We've all found ourselves in a similar situation, telling our young children "no" and giving them a warning, sometimes even before they've misbehaved. Other times, we convince ourselves that they deliberately disobey or throw temper tantrums all the time, forcing us to tell … [Read more...]

Essential Things Your Body Needs After Giving Birth

Pregnancy

Aug 08, 2022

You've got your hospital bag packed, the nursery decorated. But what about the things your body needs after giving birth? These are your must have items. I had my hospital bag packed and the crib assembled. I'd bought the baby must-haves that'll make those newborn days easier. But then, I thought about... me. What would I need to help my body recover after giving birth? We spend so much time preparing for the baby that we forget our own physical needs after delivery. After all, should this be any other hospital procedure, you likely would dedicate time to nursing yourself back to normal. … [Read more...]

“What Would You Do?”: Questions to Keep Your Child Safe

Communication

Aug 07, 2022

Would your kids know what to do in certain situations to keep them safe? Learn 5 important questions to keep your child safe. "Did someone open the door?" I asked my son. I was getting something in my bedroom while he stayed in the kitchen. Except I had heard what I thought was the door opening and closing. I usually kept it locked, but maybe I had forgotten. "No," he replied. Still, I imagined all sorts of random people opening the door with me not knowing. And it made me ask him... "What would you do if someone you sort of knew, like... the delivery man. What if he asked you … [Read more...]

4 Effective Tricks to Handle Your Baby Not Drinking Milk

Family Life

Aug 06, 2022

Don't feel stressed if you suddenly notice your baby not drinking milk! Instead, try these 4 effective tricks to help your little one take more milk, whether from breast or bottle. It's the worry that plagues every mother: what to do when she notices her baby not drinking milk all of a sudden. Whether breastfed or bottle-fed, you might have noticed that your baby has been drinking less milk than she used to. Sometimes it's as much as half the amount she normally takes, even after a full 11-12 hours of sleep. She might refuse and push the bottle away when you offer it, or squirm and … [Read more...]

5 Mistakes to Avoid with Toddler Twins

Toddler

Aug 05, 2022

Raising toddler twins is no simple task! From fighting to behavior issues, learn how to manage two and make life with twins smoother. Long before my twins were born, I anticipated all the challenges: How do I get them on the same sleeping schedule? What do I do if they're both crying? And one of the worries I was already anxious about was, How in the world do I manage toddler twins? Because we all know that the toddler stage can test your sanity, and that's with one toddler. Personally, I much preferred the toddler stage over the newborn one, tantrums and all (sleep deprivation and I … [Read more...]

How to Balance Parenthood with Other Parts of Your Life

Parenthood

Aug 04, 2022

Parenting can make us spend every minute taking care of our kids. Learn how to balance parenthood with other parts of your life. Some time ago, I could drive to the gym at eight in the evening and still make it home in time to shower and read a book. I could also run errands (plural!) and feel accomplished for having done so much, all before noon. I would even cook home-made pasta, spending hours in the kitchen with my husband. These days, with the kids consuming so many hours of the day, my schedule has changed quite a bit. As it should. Taking care of kids is one of the most difficult … [Read more...]

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