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A BRIEF LOOK AT EARLY INFANCY
(Vinod Anand)
The newborn baby is usually red, wrinkled, blue-eyed, and bumpy-headed. He has a large head, a small trunk, and very small, bowed legs. His first big adjustment is to establish breathing with his lungs. The next demand upon him is to secure food ... Views: 491
The Story Line.
This is such a great story, at least from my values perspective (more later on that). It’s really funny, too, but not ridiculous. It’s a very light couple of hours, nothing heavy. And, for most of us that’s a good thing, at least once in a while.
Frank and Helen, who were ... Views: 3489
I know I am not alone when I say that I have a dysfunctionally functioning family. Based on all the research I have done, and people I have spoken to, it is more common to have a dysfunctionally functional family rather than one that is “healthy.” When speaking to most people they were ... Views: 2472
Normally when you book your BARCELONA HOLIDAY RENTALS you are interested in its famous architecture, shopping and traditional Spanish atmosphere. But, you ask, what about the children? Not to worry as there is an array of activities for the younger set to enjoy which makes this city different ... Views: 691
One of the joys of any parent is when they see their little bundle of, well, joy. There's no feeling quite like seeing your baby playing, giggling, or sleeping. But wait, what if the latter is something that's beginning to give you sleepless nights because your little one doesn't seem to have ... Views: 1005
I have spent weeks creating my site and thinking of things to write. So many ideas, but which to do first? Then I had a revelation...
I was sitting down after dinner to watch the news when this lady from Queensland came on. She is the mother of four children, and she was having some ... Views: 729
A couple of years ago, I was at the store with my then infant son. A man approached us and said to me, "Good job dad, that's a happy baby you've got there." I thanked him for his compliment, and it was after I had successfully conquered the car seat yet again, that I had a realization. "What if ... Views: 2944
As I was growing up, my parents worked very hard to make sure we had all that we needed - and also wanted - as most parents do; a comfortable home, food on the table and clothes on our back. Then there were the gifts and things that we wanted and asked for and also received; such as dolls, toys, ... Views: 661
"Step on me, please."
When I was a teenager, my grandmother and I were on a family vacation in my parent’s RV. The quarters were close, the beds at a minimum. My grandmother insisted I take the couch and she take the floor. I objected to this arrangement, of course: "What if I accidentally step ... Views: 970
It was 18 years ago when I brought home my first baby from the hospital. I’ll never forget the day. It was July 2, 1991 and I slowly walked out of the hospital with no shoes because my ankles were so swollen. Feeling the pain of my episiotomy, I placed my son Kai in a car seat we borrowed ... Views: 674
Colic is a common problem in infants and an even more frustrating condition for parents to deal with. Approximately 10 to 30% of all infants born have colic. If an infant is going to experience colic in its life, it will typically appear within the first few weeks of life and will subside by ... Views: 796
In my first post about the octomom, I received almost nothing but criticism. People commented on my blog and also sent personal emails letting me know that they disagreed with me and did so fiercely. In the days since that post, even more tidbits about Nadya Sulemon have been released, and the ... Views: 462
As a single mother raising two boys, there is still much about parenting that is a mystery to me.
My father calls my children, “The Destroyers.”
Observed from a certain perspective, he would be correct.
But maybe not. Raising sons – or at least, raising my sons – has given me a new ... Views: 602
When our children reach their teen years, they can become defiant and seem to be working against us. Why is this? Because they are trying to search out who they are, and in the process, their perception of you tends to change. This can be the hardest part; a once loving and rather obedient ... Views: 716
I was reading "A Modern Infant Armada", a humor column in Maclean's Magazine written by a fellow humor columnist. Writing about it now is a bit like a painter painting another painter or a singer singing about another singer (but it not like a cook cooking another cook.).
David Russell (yes, ... Views: 991
Kids get easily bored and it becomes worse if your kid is in a summer holiday break.
You will get a doubt how kids will be bored with all the playthings and fun activities that are present around them.
The games and kid toys that were enthusiastic and exciting before quickly lose charm ... Views: 752
When we are happy, self-assured children then we will grow up into happy, self-assured adults. When things go wrong, if a child learns how to handle it then as adults they will too know how to handle it with dignity and grace. If we instil in our children that they are worthy, they are enough ... Views: 1068
I'm sure you know someone, either in your family or among your friends, who is highly anxious. You will recognize the rapid speech, need for reassurance and fear of new situations, sometimes accelerating into full-blown panic.
We have become scared to live.
Anxiety, according to the Report ... Views: 1769
It's absolutely a parent's responsibility to guide their child into a responsible and contributing adult.
It is necessary for you to have some disciplines, and not to give your child everything they want, even if you can afford it. You should ask your child to do small jobs for you even from ... Views: 1741
Biting can be a normal toddler behavior and of course mothers and fathers dislike it. Toddlers may resort to biting when they do not know how to express themselves. Once you acknowledge that their behavior is normal and they are not misbehaving on pupose, you can be more open to teaching them ... Views: 547
Do you think your child would be happier and/more successful if he/she was more
confident?
Many of us, as parents, complain about irresponsible or forgetful children. It all starts when, rather than hearing them scream for their favourite toy or a doll, parents would be happy just to find it ... Views: 507
When was the last time you were "in the zone"?
When was the last time you experienced that hypnotic feeling of being so utterly concentrated that you lost track of the rest of the world?
When was the last time you were completely task-oriented, enveloped in a self-induced trance, hypnotized ... Views: 873
Do you feel as you get older that you are responsible for your children’s wrong choices they make while they are with you growing up?
Is the answer you give a logical or an emotional answer for knowing where the answer comes from can make a difference in you holding feelings of guilt about the ... Views: 646
Are you a first time mother? So, at last you have delivered a healthy baby. After the nine months of pregnancy, now it is the time to bring your healthy new born home.
From this moment child care starts. The time you bring your new born home is also a start of your life in purgatory.
At ... Views: 786
Just when you thought the consequences of our sagging economy could not be worse, think again. The obesity rate among children in the U.S. has already reached epidemic proportions, and now the economy may be driving some parents to substitute fast foods for healthy foods in an effort to manage ... Views: 1102
Oh gosh, I remember the first (and only, thank God!) time my child had a tantrum in a big store. Not pleasant!
You can’t just leave him there as you would at home, fighting it off on his own until he gives up. You can’t grab and drag, because you don’t want to be that parent. You can’t reason ... Views: 1242
Why is it so hard to teach children to be loving and grateful? Is there a Gratitude Formula that increases love and character in kids? Yes, you'll find it inside along with 5 ways to teach it to your kids.
Joseph Stalin said, "Gratitude is a sickness suffered by dogs." If you agree, read no ... Views: 1035
Can you think of a greater gift for our children than the possibility of allowing them to grow up in a world full of conscious development and potential? You can do this, even if these wonderful options were not available to you as a child.As parents, we can give our children the gift of an ... Views: 550
Insight
A baby may be referred to as an infant at the earliest stage in its development, in particular before the walking phase is reached. In essence, it applies to an infant who is less than one year old.
An infant that is less than one month old is referred to as a newborn baby or a ... Views: 1071
Development
An infant between 12 months and 36 months old exhibits a number of changes that form part of its process of development. The following series of observations focuses on that particular time span, and highlights those changes that may be classified as a “milestone.” It will ... Views: 640
Imagine creating a space within your home for your baby to grow and develop while being healthy and at peace.
I've consulted on many nurseries for existing and expecting parents. Here are 9 tips to consider when creating a nursery for the new baby.
1. Crib Position: The crib should be ... Views: 907
Is your baby sleeping throughout the night? Most of the mothers will experience sleep less nights once after the arrival of their baby.
Here are the wonderful baby sleep products which encourage your baby to sleep well throughout the night.
Establishing a bedtime routine:
For this, you ... Views: 802
Many parents leave a babysitter checklist for their sitters. But, not always is the important information that should be on the checklist actually on it. Here, we are going to cover the basics for putting together a checklist for your babysitter. Some of the information you will need to put on ... Views: 524
The babysitter rate of pay varies depending on a few factors. For example, the number of children that will be cared for by the babysitter is one very important factor in determining the acceptable pay rate.
In addition, the ages of the children will also weigh heavily on the price you will ... Views: 962
When you hire a babysitter it is important that you are clear with the individual about what you expect of him or her while they are caring for your child. Babysitter services can vary as much as the children that are being cared for. However, as long as you and your sitter are on the same page, ... Views: 567
We have had a wonderful summer, but the last two weeks have been a bit of a stretch. The kids are out of routine, they want to see their friends and at the end of it all, their brains now need some exercise! Last week, I was watching T.V one evening and this commercial came on and I could not ... Views: 653
Children of narcissistic parents grow up to become either sensitized or desensitized to narcissistic behaviours, traits, and personalities.
In adulthood, sensitized offspring are able to rapidly discern the presence of narcissists by reading their body language and by resonating with subtle ... Views: 2079
Any parent knows that one of the biggest challenges of being a parent in a two parent family is working with the other parent. You can be in agreement about décor, finances and many other things, but it is likely that parenthood will bring out differences that you were only dimly aware of ... Views: 587
Parent-child conflict is a common problem these days. The children break the rules and misbehave with the elders. If you find it difficult to make your child obey you, behavior contracts can help you. You can easily create a discipline plan which your child would have to follow. The ... Views: 935
All parents, regardless of the label their child has been given - anxiety disorder, PDD-NOS, overweight, learning disorder, lactose intolerant, Autism, OCD, near sighted, gifted, etc - struggle when it comes to dealing with negative behaviors. I have never met a parent who wasn't open to ... Views: 1306
It goes without saying; mothers play a very important role in our lives. Many articles and books have been written about this. There is a tremendous amount of research about being a mother. It has been dissected from every angle and from numerous counseling theories. Attachment theory says that ... Views: 953
Boot Camp for kids: So many parents who have kids (Troubled youth) suffering from mental health troubles such as natural depression, low mood and other physical issues, along with learning disabilities often have the troubles duplicated when the kid or the teen gets older. In a recent survey a ... Views: 1415
Some patients hear “bipolar disorder” and immediately protest: “Oh, no Doc, I know what bipolar disorder is. That’s mania, right? I’ve never had that.”
However, bipolar disorder can be complex and subtle. Some forms are predominantly depression with only ... Views: 7560
When I read a passage in Ina May Gaskin’s book that suggested that breastfeeding can be a sexual experience I nearly fell out of bed. Sexual? Was she kidding? I felt as though nursing was one of the least sexual experiences. I had heard women say that breastfeeding was physically pleasureful. ... Views: 422
Do you wonder how self-esteem and chores fit together? Do your children play outside, watch TV, or play computer games while you do their tasks? Look inside to learn how giving children a list of chores builds their self-esteem.
Childhood Wisdom:
Amy’s mom was going to clean the car she ... Views: 785
Let's be right up front about this. There is no way that can happen! Anyone who says they have a course and a 10 day plan to give you sound self esteem is just plain wrong. Self esteem development is a process. You have to do it with someone else because it is too hard to see yourself truly ... Views: 880
Can An At-Home DNA Test Be Legally Binding?
Having a legally binding, or court admissible DNA test done can be an expensive process. Choosing an at-home, or self collected test can bothn save you money and speed up the process. An at home DNA test can be legally binding as long as the proper ... Views: 2186
The child sees the parents fighting till their faces turn red. The parents shout at each other. If arguments and fights are a part of your daily life, the child sees all this and is likely to become aggressive and ill-mannered.
Jessica complained that her 10 years old daughter doesn't listen ... Views: 895
Do you want to know how to change child behavior? If so, then you're probably a parent, a sibling or some sort of guardian. I understand your situation.
Children can be quite a handful; and as much as we want them to grow up to be good and kind, there are times when their behavior shows ... Views: 1100
Is your child telling fibs? Would you like 5 parenting tips to help her tell the truth? Inside you'll find five suggestions you can use.
Quote on Truthfulness:
"What people say, what people do, and what they say they do are entirely different things." - Margaret Meade
Parents, if you have a ... Views: 1613