Parents often think of their anxiety attacks and they forget that their children also suffer the same condition. Children are similar to adults in this field. They can be worried or embarrassed in many situations. They are fragile and immature, so they can easily be afraid of different kinds of unfamiliar places and people. However, they are different with adults at the point that they do not know how to control their emotions and get rid of...more
We have four children, three of which are potty trained. The youngest has only a year old, so we're cutting him some slack. Potty training the other three kids was an individual experience with each child.Our firstborn was not cooperative for any of the usual potty training drills. He didn't want to practice and didn't want to use a training potty. He was the same way when it came to weening him from breast milk; he wouldn't eat baby food and...more
Remodeling your children's play area can be a fun, yet overwhelming prospect. What things can change the space yet leave it looking fresh and new? Paint is one of the easiest things to change the look of a room. It should be easily cleanable. Prepare the wall to be painted by cleaning it. Wash it with a mixture of dish soap, warm water and a small amount of ammonia. This helps remove the natural oils that small hands often leave on the walls. Often permanent marker remains after this washing. Isopropyl alcohol will sometimes remove marker with a bit of rubbing.Another thing that can change the appearance of a play space easily is updating the the furniture and toy storage area. New shelves and a set of chairs and a table can provide a more cohesive structure than a mishmash of random pieces that have been acquired over the years. A single unifying theme or color can be applied to the existing items decorating the room or you can purchase new furniture.When designing a space for your children, it is important to remember to use furniture and furnishings that are appropriate for their size and use. Children's Factory and Jonti Craft are two manufacturers of chairs, tables and other...more
This past holiday season, as I walked through a local boutique, I saw all kinds of books, cards, plaques, and other collectible items that extolled the virtues of grandparents and grandchildren. While some of the quotations and phrases could seem a bit cliche, they all made it clear that there is nothing quite like the relationship that exists...more
In our current day and age, our society places so much emphasis on women becoming educated, driven contributors to every category in the workforce. While this is such a positive thing, particularly compared to the misogynistic oppression from which we have come, it also leaves us with a complex balancing act, particularly for women that are both...more
You may think that your child can't get headaches, but the truth is that your child may get headaches more than you would think - and your children may have painful ones too. You may be wondering what exactly you can do to help your children get through the headaches when they do have them.Migraines -Your child may have headaches that are so severe that they need to have darkness and may even feel really ill. The pain may start on one side of the head and get worse until the pain makes things so hard that they have a difficult time doing anything, including normal tasks. The child may want you to take them to the doctor for medications that can help with the pain that they are dealing with. There are some over the counter medications that will work to help with the pain that they are having, but you do have to be careful with how much you give them. Be sure to read medication labels carefully and follow their instructions consistently.Mild Headaches -There are some headaches that are not going to be too bad for your children. They may think that the pain is really bad, but the truth is that it is just a simple headache that can be treated with some pain reliever. Mild headaches...more
Using kids' rugs to educate a child is a great way for them to learn some of the basics. With these rugs, they can excel in academics and also learn how to successfully interact with others. Using these rugs will help them to learn the alphabet,...more
It's noon, and 12-year-old Anne is still in bed. The house is quiet and the parents are grateful for the peace, so they let Anne "make her own hours". Staying up late is nothing new to Anne. She gets her way most of the time.What's wrong with this...more
The holiday season is coming up, and it's a busy time for everyone. One of the most critical things we have to do to get ready is to shop for gifts, which isn't always easy. If you have no idea what to get your kid recipients this year, take a look...more
Children love to play toys. Most of the toys they like to collect are dinosaurs. Here are some exciting robotic dinosaurs they would surely love.1. Motorized Roaring T-Rex Dinosaur This T-Rex dinosaur toy makes realistic movements and sound. Kids...more
If you are a parent with a child who loves books, you know what a pain it can be to gather up all those books after they have been pulled off a shelf. The truth of the matter is that you do want those books to stay in good shape, and they are not...more
While visiting one of my children in Florida, I was told a capable grandchild was given the job of hauling fallen palm fronds to the back of the yard. As I gazed at the pile in the front yard, I wondered why the task had not been executed.Obedience...more