So, how do you treat a lie your kid just told you? Try to understand how serious the offence is, and deal with it accordingly. Accusations don’t help. Mold your comments to elicit confession. Show sympathy. Assure your kid that you understand his point of view when he lies to you, but also clarify the reason to him. Your kid will take a cue from your comments and will … [Read more...] about How to Treat Lying Behavior in Kids
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Dealing with Lying Kids
It may sound odd, but you need to remain calm when you discover your kid is lying to you. As a responsible Dad, you do not want to encourage this behavior, but know that your kid has a sense of right and wrong. Would he lie to you if he did not feel that he had done wrong? Take it in your stride and move on. Take comfort in the fact that your child can discriminate … [Read more...] about Dealing with Lying Kids
Wean your Baby Smoothly
Weaning actually means to begin feeding your baby foods other than breast milk. For most parents, however, it means the end of the cycle of breastfeeding. Weaning your baby completely from breast milk can be a difficult stage in your baby's development. Most parents tend to view this phase with mixed feelings as it brings a sense of freedom, but not without some sadness.There … [Read more...] about Wean your Baby Smoothly
Can Spitting Up Food Harm Your Baby?
Babies often spit up food. This happens when they have eaten too much. It may also happen when you burp them. When babies spit up, it is different from vomiting. The medical term for this is gastroesophageal reflux. Gastroesophageal reflux is caused by the food in your baby’s stomach rising back into your baby's esophagus. In such a case, any of these things may … [Read more...] about Can Spitting Up Food Harm Your Baby?
Table Edge Guard with Corners
This Table Edge Guard with Corners forms a soft cushion around sharp edges and corners, making the furniture in your home safe for your child. … [Read more...] about Table Edge Guard with Corners