Night terrors are not to be confused with the more common concept of a nightmare, as they are usually more severe. The condition often involves a child waking up crying with an uncontrollable sense of dread. There are several factors that can lead to this problem, such as stress and sleep deprivation, but don't jump to the conclusion that it's all your fault if your … [Read more...] about Night terrors – why there’s light at the end of the tunnel
Archives for July 2011
Separation anxiety – three tactics you may want to try
Although separation anxiety might be common in babies and toddlers, some parents may be surprised to learn that it can continue well past their son or daughter's kindergarten years. The truth is that some children are simply more susceptible to the fear of being away from those who introduced them to the world. If your little one shows signs of this at a late age, there are … [Read more...] about Separation anxiety – three tactics you may want to try
Review: Puj Baby Bath Tub
When I was an infant and it was bath time, my mother would clear the kitchen sink, drop in the stopper, fill it with warm water and in I’d go. I still have a picture of me, sitting in the sink during bath time, with a Santa Clause beard made of soap bubbles. Unlike Santa Clause however, I don’t look very jolly. A sink full of water can do the trick, but these days there are … [Read more...] about Review: Puj Baby Bath Tub
When to keep a child home from school
It's not unheard of for our children to use an imaginary illness as an excuse to slump on the couch and spend the day watching Oprah reruns. Although you might not be fooled by these attempts to avoid school, there are ways of deciding whether the sickness is genuine or not. If your child has a few mere sniffles and perhaps a sore throat, this is probably not enough to keep … [Read more...] about When to keep a child home from school
What needs to be in a packed lunch
You might dismiss the whole idea of packed lunches, telling yourself that your child's school offers plenty of options. However, you might be surprised to find out that many schools simply don't provide the nutrients our children need on a daily basis - unless your little one pays at least five dollars a day for additional food items. Besides, the school vegetables and … [Read more...] about What needs to be in a packed lunch