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Sometimes parents might need to rely on a taxi cab service when their car is being repaired or they need to travel somewhere quickly with their children and are not able to rely on a car or public transportation. For safety reasons, parents should ensure the taxi cab service is properly equipped with seat belts, and be knowledgeable about state seat belt and child restraint laws.
If you’ve been laid off from your job, you may be unsure of how to tell your children. While you may not want to create unnecessary worry or confusion, you also don’t want to leave your children in the dark – especially since they’ll certainly notice that you’re spending more time at home. When explaining the loss of your job, tailor the conversation to their age range and also emphasize the positives that can arise from more family time.
The mommy wars -- stay-at-home moms versus their working counterparts -- never seem to rest. The idea of staying at home with your kids can sometimes sound like an antiquated notion, especially when the economy comes into play, but according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 5 million moms chose to stay at home with their kids in 2010. The choice to stay at home with your kids is a personal one that takes into consideration things like finances, emotional health and your family's individual needs.
Raising a child with autism brings unique challenges. Coping with sleepless nights, frequent visits to specialists, and working to build a support network around your child can obscure the brighter side of life with your child. But parents of children with autism can find joy in their child's unusual way of seeing the world, courage in the community of families with autism and strength they never knew they had.
Having twins isn't as rare as it once was, with the increase in assisted reproductive technology, or ART. Having one set increases your odds of having another twosome. But having two sets of twins in a row still qualifies as unusual. If you have one set of twins, your odds of naturally producing a consecutive set is just 1-in-1,600, statistician Andrew Swift of the University of Nebraska at Omaha reported to Livewell Nebraska.
Gently weaning a toddler is something you can do as you gradually introduce your child to solid foods. Gently wean a toddler with help from a health coach qualified in women's health specializing in preconception, pregnancy and postpartum coaching in this free video clip.
Pregnancy is an exciting time for a family, and it's also an event that is likely going to bring out your child's curious side. Even a well-adjusted child will have trepidation about changes in the family, and children who seem uninterested in a pregnancy at first might have a plethora of questions for you once your belly starts to look like a beach ball. Fortunately, you can use your child's temperament and inquisitiveness as a guide for figuring out just how much information you should be sharing.
Parents typically strive to raise their kids in a healthy manner that gives their children the best possibility of a promising future. When it comes to sex, parents usually want to guide their kids, communicating their morals, values and wisdom without overwhelming or scaring them away. By the time a child is in middle school, if not earlier, he will likely begin to ask questions about sex, according to the WebMD website. This usually means that he is also gathering information from his friends. To ensure that your kids develop healthy attitudes toward sex and learn responsible sexual behavior, it's…
It’s important you show your child approval and communicate positive feedback so she understands your expectations. However, you may notice that your child reacts negatively to praise or seems uncomfortable after you offer her a compliment. The way you deliver praise can have a direct effect on how your child receives it. If you try a different approach, your child may accept your message more readily.
It is possible to raise kids on a single income, since what kids require most is your unconditional love and attention. Plan ahead to see how surviving on one paycheck will affect your family. Perhaps there are living expenses that can be scaled down a bit, as you find that you don't require as much to live on as you previously thought. It could be challenging to make economic sacrifices, but it is manageable.
If you can't get your children to do anything without repeating yourself six times, either they love the sound of your voice or they aren't listening. According to Albert Einstein, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, and expecting different results. He was most likely referring to science, but the advice applies to parenting as well. If you're tired of having to nag your kids, it's time to change your methods.
Many parents would probably agree that parenting is not a simple process, although they may long for some simple strategies that work. Although children and parents are individuals who will respond differently, research and experience can help to identify techniques that are more likely to work in most cases. These techniques range from disciplinary methods to parenting styles.
A pediatric cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event that can cause your entire world to spiral out of control. As you shuttle your child to chemotherapy appointments and worry about her prognosis, you probably long for the days when things were normal and you felt in control. Many children receiving chemotherapy can go to school, and it's encouraged in certain cases to help you and your child regain some sense of normalcy. Always get approval from your child's oncologist before taking her to school to be sure it's safe and appropriate for her.
Starting kindergarten can cause anxiety for your child, especially if he is shy. To help her have a successful transition to kindergarten, show her what she can expect from school.
Parents expect to lose sleep. Newborns are too young for an established sleep cycle and even toddlers and preschool children would often prefer to play than nap. Parents of twins face special challenges, particularly because twins don’t always sleep at the same time. The good news is that there are many things parents can do to encourage their twins to get the sleep they need.
A little foot-dragging when the alarm goes off on Monday morning is normal, but when it turns into pleading to stay home, it's time to call the school and arrange a conference. Act swiftly as soon as you realize there's something up. If your child has a bully, the sooner you address the situation, the better.
When you open your child's bedroom door and find him playing doctor -- naked -- with his friend, your first reaction is likely either anger, embarrassment or stunned silence. Children show an interest in their bodies at an early age, and playing doctor helps satisfy their curiosity about themselves and the opposite gender. Most kids don't play doctor for any kind of sexual gratification. According to AskDrSears.com, if you catch your child giving his friend a checkup in a way that seems inappropriate to you, take the opportunity to teach him about his body and what constitutes appropriate play.
If a toddler stop stalking from fear, it may be because new people have suddenly entered the area. Help a toddler when they stop talking from fear with help from a former family case worker in this free video clip.
When parents plant seeds of the importance of education early in their kids' lives, they protect them from potential criminal behavior, decreased health and mortality, and increase the likelihood of their civic participation, according to Lance Lochner, associate professor of economics and director at the CIBC Center for Human Capital and Productivity at the University of Ontario. While many modern families are busy with full-time jobs, extracurricular activities and other responsibilities, it's essential that parents instill positive, educational values in their children for lifelong success.
Preschool children are susceptible to environmental factors, often much more so than is readily noticed. Many of the lessons and behaviors that children learn at the preschool age are carried on and developed throughout their lives. Because of the potential magnitude of the consequences, it is crucial to examine and evaluate variables that affect preschool children.
There comes a time in life when parents may need to have a conversation with their children about kissing. This conversation serves as a subtle reminder that your little one is not so little anymore, and is necessary in order to prepare your child for healthy life experiences. Children can display kissing behavior as early as 5 years old, according to child development specialists on Fairfax County, Virginia's government website. It's best for parents to establish open communication with their children early on, says Sunindia Bhalla at OneToughJob.org, a parent resource supported by the Massachusetts Child Trust Fund, to make…
A child experiencing bullying at school may wish to escape by avoiding school after the incident. When you determine that your child is a victim of bullying, you may have some challenges ahead of you as you support and encourage your child through the pain and embarrassment that can follow. Eventually, your child must return to school, though it may take some persuasion to prepare your child to face his peers -- and possibly the bully -- with confidence.
The average American child watches more than 200,000 acts of violence, including more than 16,000 murders, during his childhood, according to the American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry. TV shows, movies, video games and other media portray violence as an effective way to resolve conflict. They may also desensitize children to violence and encourage children to act aggressively. However, parents can take steps to limit the media their children consume and teach them violence is wrong.
Preschool programs give children their best chance at succeeding in a kindergarten environment, according to a National Institute of Early Education Research report. Because public and private programs vary, so do their effects on children. The average immediate effect, the report states, is equivalent to 7 or 8 IQ points, while longer-term effects include higher likelihood of graduation. These positive results are coupled with, as some studies suggest, negative effects to social development for some children.
Even if your toddler has stayed with a babysitter or nanny before, the thought of staying with a totally unfamiliar caregiver can be overwhelming and frightening for your little one. At this age, your departure from any scene can cause some upset, according to KidsHealth.org. Providing your child with appropriate transition and acclimation time with the new caregiver can make the difference between a mildly distraught toddler and one who cries inconsolably when you leave.
Household rules help children learn to be valuable contributors in a team-centered family environment. Rules help them learn self-discipline so they don't become lazy or irresponsible. Since kids thrive in a predictable environment where expectations are defined, household rules make that possible by detailing acceptable do's and don'ts. Parents must set household rules to maintain order in the home and establish appropriate guidelines for behavior.
In addition to enabling you to send private messages to one person, WhatsApp for the iPhone supports groups with up to 30 WhatsApp members. You can start a group to send text messages, photos, videos and audio notes to all members at once, as well as share contacts and location information. As the group creator, you are able to add and remove participants as needed. When you no longer need the group, you can delete and leave it.
When you're in a serious relationship with someone whose faith differs from yours, you typically have some discussion regarding future children and your religions. While you can choose to raise your kids to follow one religion or the other, doing so isn’t necessary. With care, you can raise your children to understand and celebrate the best of both religions.
Meeting a different group of friends at a new play group can be intimidating for toddlers. Your toddler, like the others, may cling to you rather than immediately start playing. As with adults and older kids, icebreakers are excellent in helping kids feel more comfortable around each other. Plan simple, toddler-friendly icebreaker activities that soon will have the kids moving, laughing and playing together like old pals.
The rules you decide on for your home will depend greatly on the ages of your children, your parenting style and the way your household runs. However, there are some basic rules that will fit most homes. Whatever style you decide on, be consistent in enforcing the rules, and be clear on what the consequences will be for broken rules. Also, in addition to being clear, don't make the rules too complex, or have a huge laundry list of improper behavior, for that matter. Stick to what's most important to you and what your child can understand.
A newborn baby can turn your life upside down, so twins have the potential to cause double the trouble. Organization, forward planning and lifestyle changes are required to parent twins successfully. It is important to accept that parenting twins can be an unpredictable experience and adopt a go-with-the-flow attitude, as getting stressed will not do you, your spouse or your twins any good.
Participating in organized sports gives your child physical activity while developing sportsmanship and a sense of teamwork. A supportive coach who understands how children learn creates a positive team environment, but you may need to talk to the coach about a concern. Whether a major or minor situation, the way you approach your child's coach can affect how he responds. If you need a moment of the coach's time, planning your conversation can maintain a positive relationship and help resolve the issues.
Ask yourself what you imagine for your children in the future, including their personalities as teens and as adults. Chances are you want your child to grow into a healthy, happy, confident and kind person. Without a good moral code, none of that is possible. The way in which your child learns moral behavior is through you. Your kids hear your words, but your actions speak the loudest. If you don’t model a good moral code, your children will not learn to develop one of their own.
Talking to a child about death and dying is seldom easy, but with a hospice patient, you have some advanced warning that death is coming, and you can plan for it. If the child wishes, she could even spend time with the dying individual and say “Goodbye” before death comes. The age of the child and the relationship between the child and the hospice patient can determine what you say and do.
When parents do not impose limits and boundaries on young children, the results can be troubling. A lack of structure and rules generally fall into the permissive parenting category, according to an article on the North Carolina Cooperative Extension website. Analyze your parenting style to ensure that the effect on your children has the desired result.
If a child feels that things are too hard, you can help take care of these overwhelming feelings in a few different ways. Help a child who feels that things are too hard with help from the author of the award-winning parenting book series, "Love, Limits, & Lessons," and the executive producer and host of the television show, "Creating Cooperative Kids" in this free video clip.
Helping a child with chastity problems is something that you can do in a few different ways, depending on the specifics of the situation. Help a child with chastity problems with help from the author of the award-winning parenting book series, "Love, Limits, & Lessons," and the executive producer and host of the television show, "Creating Cooperative Kids" in this free video clip.
Helping a child who feels like an outcast requires you to approach the situation delicately. Help a child who feels like an outcast with help from the author of the award-winning parenting book series, "Love, Limits, & Lessons," and the executive producer and host of the television show, "Creating Cooperative Kids" in this free video clip.
Describing your child's accomplishments and strengths is one really great way to help boost their self esteem. Describe your child's accomplishments and strengths with help from an experienced parent coach in this free video clip.
The concept of "giving" is something that you always have to evaluate within the context of your child's feelings. Find out about how "giving" makes a child feel with help from a family case worker for CPS in this free video clip.
Toddlers often don't have the ability to distinguish between reality and dreams. Find out how to help a child with recurring nightmares with help from a New York City psychotherapist with over twenty years experience in this free video clip.
Not all children are going to be academically inclined. Learn how to help a child who is not academically inclined with help from a practicing therapist in this free video clip.
Separating dogs that have been together since birth can be a frustrating and stressful process for both the dogs and the owners. Unfortunately, sometimes it is necessary to separate littermates due to life changes or as an attempt to curtail undesirable behaviors.
Young children are fascinated by smartphones and tablets, so why not engage that curiosity with a few apps that will feed your child's mind as well? Every day new apps are being released with young children's needs in mind, designed to help them learn letters and reading, counting and numbers as well as other skills they will need once they begin school. Whether you have an Apple iOS, Android or Windows device, you'll find plenty of great educational apps to choose from.
Talking to a child about an absent father is going to be a difficult experience. Learn how to best talk to a child about an absent father with help from a family case worker in this free video clip.
Traveling with children can be tough, but it doesn't have to be stressful if you properly prepare. Travel with children on airplanes within the United States with help from a travel expert in this free video clip.
With a little bit of work you can find many well paying jobs working with children in a variety of different fields. Learn about good paying jobs that involve kids with help from an experienced career counselor in this free video clip.
Making sure you meet your client's needs is an integral part of staying in business and being successful. Make sure you meet your client's needs with help from a psychologist, physical therapist and group fitness instructor in this free video clip.
Poodles are extremely intelligent dogs, and often they prefer the company of people to that of other dogs. They are attuned to what is going on around them. If a poodle is hurt or frightened by something, the fear from that episode can last a lifetime. Steady, gentle exposure to the world around them can help poodle puppies to develop confidence rather than fear.
Children under age 19 typically are claimed as dependents on the tax returns of their parents. In fact, a parent is usually entitled to claim a dependency exemption for a child under age 19 that lived with the parent for more than half the year. However, a child claimed as the dependent of a parent may still owe income tax. Dependent children with incomes over specified limits file tax returns while not claiming themselves for a customary tax exemption.
