Archives for January 2007

Children often resort to whining when they've tried and failed to get their parent's ear.   Heather Itzla, mother of 2-year-old Ian, finds that her son whines only when she's not responding to what he's saying. "I bend down to his level and make eye contact with him," Itzla says. "Once he sees that I'm listening, I can get him to tell me what he wants without whining." … [Read more...] about Acknowledge your child’s need for attention

Don't assume that your children know what whining is and how awful it sounds. Identify whining when you hear it and ask your children to use their regular voice instead. There are often chances when children’s own set habits make them oblivious to the difference between normal talking and whining. This happens often if their older siblings also whine and most often get what … [Read more...] about Whining – Making them hear it…and identify it

Buy cool soaps made especially for kids to encourage hand washing Teach your children about hot and cold water. Most faucets have a C and an H or red and blue to indicate temperature. Show these cues to your child and talk about them frequently … [Read more...] about Tips & Warnings about Hand Washing

STEP 1: Model good hand-washing skills. Wash your hands after going to the bathroom or when you come in from outside. Wash your toddlers’ hands at the same time STEP 2: Talk about washing your hands. Say things like, "Daddy washes his hands after he goes to the bathroom to wash away germs," or, "Look at all the dirt on my hands. I want to wash that off." Tell your children why … [Read more...] about Dad Advice: a few steps towards good hand washing skills