As a parent you have probably heard the advice that you should "pick your battles" with your kids. Kids resist you; that is part of their growing up and becoming individuals, so how do you decide which resistances are okay, and which are not? The following is a look at picking … [Read more...] about When to Pick Your Battles
Pick Your Battles
The following is a look at picking your battles as a parent:Avoiding battles in the first place. Whenever possible, avoid battles. Because of the nature of your relationship as a parent in authority over a child, battles are sure to happen. Your child has to assert independence … [Read more...] about Pick Your Battles
Five Ways to Ease Teething Gums
When babies are cutting teeth, it can mean no sleep, and a lot of frustration for everyone involved. Babies who are cutting teeth are often irritable and cry a lot. They are in a great deal of pain in some cases. The following are five tips to help your baby through teething, and … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Ease Teething Gums
Road Trip! Ten Tips for a Great One
Road trips can be nightmares, or they can be a lot of fun. Whether you take kids or adults, the following are some tips to ensure a great road trip>1. A working vehicle. Breaking down, getting stranded, or spending extra money not in the plan are all ingredients of a not so fun … [Read more...] about Road Trip! Ten Tips for a Great One
Five Teething Tips
Ugh, if there is one job as a parent that most would give up in a heartbeat it is that of dealing with a child who is teething. Teething means drool, fussing, not sleeping, not eating, irritability, and pain. Both you and your child get cranky from lack of sleep. Often your baby … [Read more...] about Five Teething Tips
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