Being a parent to a toddler can certainly be a struggle, especially when he isn't cooperating. Whether it is an aversion to buckling his seatbelt or a refusal to leave the toy store, a tantrum may be waiting just around the corner. However, according to Parenting.org, there are several ways that moms and dads can put a stop to the screaming right away.1. Bribes. Though it … [Read more...] about Top 3 ways to avoid a tantrum
Archives for February 2011
New dad: Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright has a new baby daughter, announced on his website. Viva Katherine Wainwright Cohen was born Feb. 2 in Los Angeles “to proud parents Lorca Cohen, Rufus Wainwright and Deputy Dad Jorn Weisbrodt,” the post on the website reads.[From Rufus Wainwright announces he's a dad | News Briefs | EW.com] … [Read more...] about New dad: Rufus Wainwright
Top 5 lies dads should tell their kids
Whoever said honesty is the best policy clearly did not have any children. Every father encounters a time when he may lie to his children. Whether it is to protect them from some unsavory detail of your past, or to keep them living in ignorance just that much longer, a little fib can be a necessary part of parenting.With that in mind, we've compiled the top five lies every … [Read more...] about Top 5 lies dads should tell their kids
One dad makes a case for cursing
While most parents might balk at letting young children pepper their speech with swear words, such is not the case for Aaron Trainster. The stay-at-home dad recently took to the page at Babble.com, to reveal why he feels that giving his son more linguistic latitude may not necessarily be a bad thing.His profanity-accepting parenting stems from his desire to move away from the … [Read more...] about One dad makes a case for cursing
Study: Cribs may pose danger to toddlers, infants
Nearly all homes with young children have cribs. However, results of a new study seem to indicate that the furniture may be doing more harm than good. Around 10,000 infants are taken to the emergency room each year as a result of injuries caused by cribs, playpens and bassinets, WebMD.com reports.The study was published online in journal Pediatrics. Researchers collected and … [Read more...] about Study: Cribs may pose danger to toddlers, infants