Kids

As your toddler grows and explores newer activities, you will find it necessary to teach your toddler to accept your authority when you communicate it to him. 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 discipline your toddler in a positive way without being harsh or … [Read more...] about Let your toddler know you are the boss

Most children are fascinated by the possibilities of a pencil or crayon stub and become engrossed in their activity as they scribble away for hours. As a parent, you may find this a heaven-sent solution to keep your kids quiet and relaxed in their own self-contained zone.However, you may worry that your child is obsessed with this one activity, and wish he or she would play at … [Read more...] about Know Why Kids Scribble

The transition from baby to toddler is also the stage when your child will learn to accept and give in to your authority, at least in certain matters. The process will be gradual and involve a certain amount of stress for both of you. Your child will rebel and will test your will against his on at least some occasions; but tact and resolve in handling such situations should … [Read more...] about Discipline Your Toddler

Just because you are a parent now does not mean you can't occasionally dine out without feeling guilty about leaving the baby at home. The problem is that your baby, who may not find the prospect highly exciting, could end up feeling bored or neglected. A little forethought and planning however can ensure that eating out will be as much fun for you as for your child. Here … [Read more...] about Dine Out with Your Baby

Note: Subscribe now to GreatDad newsletters to receive great info for dads. Also visit GreatDad's page on Medical Advice for Dads of Toddlers . Your baby, when he was born, only had what are called “tooth buds,” basically tissue that will eventually develop to form a tooth.  As your baby grows into the toddler-hood, these tooth buds develop into full-grown … [Read more...] about Cutting Your Toddler’s Molars