Times have changed and some things for the better and some for the worse. My grandfather forbid his children to talk at the table. This is not a good practice, in my opinion. I am sure he had his reasons, but I can’t think of any for myself or my family. Mealtime should always be…
Monthly Archives: July 2009
Your 18 Month Old
By 18 months your toddler has the ability to run you ragged. At this stage he/she has the ability to say a few words (hopefully nice words), he is not only walking but may be running. There is no fear at this age, so you have to watch them without letup, this is where mothers…
Spending time is the best way to get close to your kids
Getting close to your kids actually requires spending some quality time with them through their years of childhood. If you are not able to devote ample time due to work related engagements, then try to make sure that whatever time you get to spend with them is filled with joy and fun-filled activities. This way,…
Birthday Week
I think its so fun to tell your kids its their birthday week rather than just a birth DAY. This way you have an incentive to celebrate for an entire week, perhaps for even two weekends! No, it doesn’t have to be expensive or even extravaggant. But its a great way to show your child…
Simple Joys
Does your little one makes you smile? I’m sure they do. Are they growing to be a good child? Well, I hope so. As a parent I’m sure we are all proud of our child most especially when they do good things to others. Little acts of kindness and generosity that they learn from you….
Ready to be parents?
Are you ready for parenting; not medically, but in true sense of the world? I wonder how many of us would say yes as an answer to this question. We are born as babies. We play around as kids. Grow as teenagers. Marry to be Man & Woman. Give birth to become father and mother….
More care on children
Active Parenting is what most parents would aspire to do. However, with today’s demand on the parents to provide for the family, many families today are two-income families. After bringing the children into the world, we work hard to provide them the material needs. There seems to be lesser time spent to meet their emotional…
ALL ABOUT ACTIVE PARENTING
Active parenting may also manifest by showing genuine interest in your child’s activities within the home and in school. Such could be achieved by attending school PTO meetings, in which parents find out about their child’s activities, performance, and behavior in school. It is also an essential venue to consult with teachers and about your…
What to do when kids fight?
There can be n number of reasons that can cause kids to start a fight between them. Usually, they are regarding sharing of toys, or riding the other’s bi-cycle, or eating a piece of other’s pudding or cake, and other little and innocent reasons, which only kids have. If your kids indulge in frequent fights…
Signs of overload
Children involving in extra curricular activities may be due to peer pressure or the concern of building a resume to get into a good college. At times, the parents force the child into extra-curricular just to keep them occupied. Too many extra-curricular activities can however lead to overload. The indications for overload include the child…