As children grow and explore newer activities, it becomes necessary to exercise at least some level of authority over them. Parents need to teach their toddlers to accept authority when it is communicated to them. The trick to disciplining your toddler is to be firm, yet gentle. Remember, you are doing it for your toddler’s good. Here are some tips to help you … [Read more...] about How Can You Discipline Your Child Gently?
Archives for October 2007
How to Care for Your One Year Old Toddler
At one year old, your child has achieved a major milestone. As they grow older, babies develop dietary and other needs to support their physical and mental development. This age is also marked by increasingly inquisitive behavior. Over the coming year, parents may need to take extra care to protect their children from danger. These are tips to help you take care of … [Read more...] about How to Care for Your One Year Old Toddler
How Easy Is it to Improve Your Baby’s Table Manners?
Babies can act like cavemen at the dinner table and be perfect savages even at their own birthday party. They will do it when they are angry; they do it to show their love. Reasons aside, teaching them proper table manners will be the first step towards the lifelong discipline and etiquette that should sooner—not later—be second nature to your child. Remember, the more … [Read more...] about How Easy Is it to Improve Your Baby’s Table Manners?
How You Can Check On Your Child’s Nanny
If you did all the background and reference checks on your nanny beforehand, chances are you have a nanny you can be sure of. However, if you did not do full due diligence or if your nanny had no prior experience or references, and you have concerns, here are some warning signs of a “bad nanny.” Your normally happy baby becomes agitated and fearful when the nanny arrives. … [Read more...] about How You Can Check On Your Child’s Nanny
Smart Ways to Deal with a Dirty Diaper While Out Shopping
It is a scenario dreaded by most new dads. You are out, maybe enjoying a nice afternoon’s shopping with your baby and your baby chooses just this time to poop. You’ve been lucky up until now and you’ve either avoided the task entirely or only had to make the change in the baby nursery with all the accoutrements around you. When the baby goes, many a dad will pause … [Read more...] about Smart Ways to Deal with a Dirty Diaper While Out Shopping