Children & What to Expect

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By Julia Fuller 0 comments
What is ATN? It stands for Attachment & Trauma Network. What is it about? It is support for parents who are trying to parent children with extreme behaviors as a result of trauma. ATN also has resources, ideas, and therapy for the children. ... more »
By Wildscribe 1 comments
When your kid is sick, the last thing you need is for him to play in the snow get sicker. The problem then, is keeping your babies happy indoors! With a bit of cleverness, you can both be happy. Here's how... more »
By Psalmist4M 12 comments
Playing with dolls, fairy tales, daddy’s little princess…these are some of the things we would think of when thinking of little girls. But today innocent girls face, Britney looks, makeovers and cosmetic surgery, extreme competition, media and ... more »
By DandelionMom 2 comments
If you are like me, you have active children who need lots of activity going on. Here are some helpful tips on how to keep your active children happy and satisfied... more »
By klnygaard 2 comments
How to get kids 10 and under to sleep at a slumber party.. more »
By drmacab 0 comments
I know television and watching videos can sometimes get bad press but I've watched my 2 year old learn Spanish, the alphabet, colors, counting and more from videos. At a very young age she was able to communicate with us via sign language thanks ... more »
By Stephanie Duszynski 0 comments
Are you a new parent wondering how to bathe your infant? Or do you have a child who hates his bath? Bathtime should be fun time - read on for tips on making it a good experience for all!.. more »
By sugaredup 0 comments
Moving to a new school is a huge event in any child's life. Whether they are moving into a new neighborhood, changing from elementary to middle school, or moving up from middle school to high school, here are a few tips to help make the ... more »
By Angie Shiflett 3 comments
While it is true that children have the ability to make decisions, and do so frequently, it is important that you work with them as a parent to develop the strength of their decision making skills. As parents, it is our responsibility to help our ... more »
By Amanda Smith 4 comments
The transition from bottle to cup can be a big leap of independence for you and your baby. However, your baby might be a little (or a lot) resistant to switch at first. These tips may help your success... more »
By LesleyBarker 0 comments
Reading books aloud to children provides a comfortable, relational activity which improves vocabulary, attention, listening skills and reading comprehension. There are strategies that you can use to keep children engaged while you read even when ... more »
By Juliet Johnson Johnson 0 comments
You have a high fever and you're stuck in bed. Yet you still have a full household with school-aged kids, a baby, a husband or maybe a grandmother in tow. How can you keep it all going even though you feel like you've been hit by a truck? Of ... more »
By Jennifer Erchul 1 comments
Children of all ages leave a trail behind them and a mess that details the activities of the day. Though it can feel like a hopeless situation, there are ways to keep your house tidy with children. In the end, using these steps makes for less ... more »
By bali74 3 comments
Your behavior is your character. But how can we respect our elders if... or should we??.. more »
By Judy Ford 1 comments
Children laugh a lot. Giggling, being silly, cracking up, wiggling, seeing the funny side of things comes naturally for young ones. They don’t hold back like adults and parents. If your family could use more laughter, if you’re longing to ... more »
By Julia Fuller 1 comments
A young child who breaks a femur will have a cast put on half of his or her body for about eight weeks. The cast starts in the middle of the waist and goes to the ankle of the broken leg and almost to the knee of the other leg. The legs are in a ... more »
By virtualibrarian 1 comments
As parents, how often do we complain that our kids just don't listen? Yet listening is a two-way street. If we want our kids to listen to us, and if we want to be able to understand them, we have to learn to listen to them, too... more »
By Lisette S 6 comments
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where someone was judging their children because of how they looked, talked, or walked? Would you ever judge your child this way? Believe it or not some parents do judge their kids and even though they ... more »
By 1citygirl 0 comments
It must be something children are born with. Mention to your preschooler you need her to help you, and suddenly she’s got to go to the bathroom, her stomach hurts, her feet don’t work, or she’s just ‘too busy’ playing. Fortunately, doing chores ... more »
By sunnflr 2 comments
Children need love, attention, and discipline to thrive. They also need to feel unique and appreciated for their own wonderful qualities. Finding ways to make your child feel special is very important... more »
By Julia Fuller 1 comments
It is time to send the children off to summer camp. How can you help your children remember to wear clean underwear everyday, put on clothes that don't clash, and brush their teeth everyday? A child busy a camp isn't likely to take care of daily ... more »
By Richard Burke 2 comments
We all love children--and especially love our own children. Fifty years ago, photography was saved for the occasional family portrait or outing. Nowadays, we begin photographing our children when they are coming out of the womb and seem ... more »
By camelisland 0 comments
You know the situation. Your child wants to play snap or go fish or Connect Four or chess or whatever. You know this game well and are going to beat them easily, so what to do? Pretend to lose? Here's another idea ..... more »
By chaddie01 3 comments
There are certain ways that you can read a book to a child so that they will learn and understand the story better. Find out how!.. more »
By marytoad 2 comments
Ever had your little one come to you with big eyes and an even bigger wad of bubble gum stuck in their hair? Here is a quick, easy (& painfree!) way to get it out!.. more »