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What to Do If You Notice Pimples on Baby’s Head

Jan 14, 2022

Have you noticed pimples on baby's head that aren't going away? Learn what to do if your baby has pimples on his head and scalp. At first I brushed it off, figuring the pimples on my baby's scalp would go away on their own. After all, it started off with just one or two pimples, which seemed harmless enough. But within two weeks, the pimples spread across the entire right side of his scalp. And just as those patches would begin to clear up, more appeared on the top of his head. I've dealt with cradle cap—this wasn't that. They weren't signs of baby acne either, like the ones he … [Read more...]

Realistic Examples of a 3 Year Old Daily Schedule

Preschooler

Jan 13, 2022

Looking for a 3 year old daily schedule? From sleep and nap times at home to preschool routines, check out these samples for ideas. You know when your 3 year old's schedule needs some serious revamping. Bedtime can take two hours before she finally falls asleep. Some days she's up too early while others she sleeps late into the morning. And those naps—the ones that can't seem to make up their mind whether to stay or go—make your day that much more unpredictable. You need help restructuring your days, particularly with wake ups, mealtimes, and bedtime. Or maybe you're just looking … [Read more...]

How to Stop Your 6 Week Old Fighting Sleep

Newborn

Jan 10, 2022

Is your 6 week old fighting sleep and going through a growth spurt? Learn how to stop the sleep regression and fussiness with these tips! After several weeks of somewhat decent sleep from your baby, she seems to be fighting sleep a lot lately. Getting her to sleep during the day has gotten really hard, even when she's clearly tired and needs to rest. It's also been difficult getting her back to sleep after a night waking. She used to doze off soon after putting her down, but now takes a long time to transition back to sleep. It doesn't help that the longer she's awake, the crankier … [Read more...]

How to Avoid Giving Your Child Empty Threats

Behavior

Jan 08, 2022

How many times have you threatened your kids with a consequence, only to not actually enforce it? Learn how to avoid giving empty threats. "If you don't stop, we're not going to the park!" I hollered at my kids. They had been fighting over a toy, for what seemed like the tenth time that day. But instead of instant submission—or even a pause—they refused to listen. The threat of not going outside to play wasn't enough to get them to stop fighting. Sure, they may have been too involved to fully grasp the threat, or maybe not going to the park wasn't enough of a motivation to … [Read more...]

How to Encourage Fine Motor Skills for 6 Year Olds

Activities

Jan 06, 2022

Developing fine motor skills for 6 year olds is easier than you think. Get examples and how to improve these skills through fun activities. Watching your child struggle with everyday fine motor development is hard for any mom. You worry that she'll be held back in school and can only draw scribbles compared to her peers. Or you engage in epic power struggles because she insists on a task she still can't perform. You might even feel stressed—especially on an already hectic day—when she needs you to do everything for her. So, what fine motor skills should a 6 year old have, and how can … [Read more...]

Why Redirecting Children’s Behavior Works Better Than Distracting

Behavior

Jan 01, 2022

You've likely used distraction to curb your child's behavior, but found that it backfired. Learn why redirecting children's behavior is a better option to discipline a child. My kids were fighting over the same fire truck... again. Tired of the arguing, pleading, and tears, I scrambled to find something to break up the fight. I dug into the storage bin and found old toys they hadn't played with in a while. "Look, check out this new board game!" I announced, and as I predicted, the fight ended as they scampered toward the new toy. The fire truck sat untouched, no longer a hot issue to cry … [Read more...]

Rainy Day Activities for 1 Year Olds

Activities

Dec 30, 2021

This list of rainy day activities for 1 year olds is the best thing to have when wet, bad weather hits. No more cabin fever for your toddler! Here in southern California, we don't get much rain the way other parts of the country do. We even joke that a light sprinkle is enough to set Los Angelenos in a frenzy driving on the road. And given the current drought conditions, we've learned to value and appreciate whatever rain we get. Still, when it does rain in any part of the country, every parent wonders what to do with the kids all day. Even now, my kids, who love being outside, go … [Read more...]

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