If you have a preschooler you are most likely teaching the ABC's to them. Your child doesn't need to know all the academics of the ABC's, just the basics. Get them ready to learn the ABC's by reading to them and discussing the pictures and the story. Point out common symbols such … [Read more...] about Teaching ABCs to Preschool Age Children
Parenting Babies
When Should Baby Grow Out of His Sleep Problems?
Perhaps the number one question asked by exhausted new parents is when will their baby grow out of their sleep problems? While it is impossible to predict this exactly there are some indications as to when infants should be able to sleep longer stretches of time. It is … [Read more...] about When Should Baby Grow Out of His Sleep Problems?
Parents’ Role Regarding Sibling Rivalry
Many books have been written on the topic of minimizing sibling rivalries. Therefore many different opinions and suggestions exist. It is impossible to give a text book response to exactly what the parent is responsible for controlling when it comes to sibling rivalries. … [Read more...] about Parents’ Role Regarding Sibling Rivalry
Up All Night? Getting Your Infant Back to Sleep
So you have just settled back into a peaceful sleep and there it is again-your baby's loud, strident cry. You push yourself up full of exhaustion and wonder how you will get your little bundle of joy back to sleep this time. If you are a sleep deprived parent take heart you are … [Read more...] about Up All Night? Getting Your Infant Back to Sleep
Need to Know: Preempt Sibling Rivalry
It is always best to prevent a problem from occurring than it is to have to deal with that problem after the fact right? The same is true with sibling rivalries. Being preemptive about sibling rivalries may not eliminate the possibility of having a rivalry. But chances are … [Read more...] about Need to Know: Preempt Sibling Rivalry
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