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Is Your Baby Crying Because YOU Are Stressed ?
by Nicole MacKenzie Of course we all know that babies cry when they are physically uncomfortable, like when they’re hungry or need a diaper change. But what about emotions like worry, sadness, anger, boredom or self-pity? No, babies don’t experience these types of emotions… yet. When a baby comes into the world they are bright, […]
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March 25, 2009
- in Parenting by Alexis Rodrigo
Shame on You
by Mark Brandenburg “What are you thinking? Haven’t we talked about this before?” My seven-year-old son looked down at the food that had just spilled on the kitchen floor. He stood statue-still, as children often do after an accident. The words and tone I’d used were having their impact. He braced himself to fight the […]
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March 18, 2009
- in Homeschool , Parenting by Alexis Rodrigo
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Travel The World With Your Children – In Your Living Room
I have always found traveling to be both a fun and educational experience for me and my children. Sure, you get to see fascinating places, taste exotic food, and stay in cushy hotels (sometimes). But more than that, traveling brings history and geography to life. Standing on the very ground where an important battle took […]
Continue readingKids, Rudeness, and Teaching Moments
by Mark Brandenburg “Here’s your water bottle, James!” The eight-year-old snatched the bottle hard out of his mother’s hand, and said, “Give me that!” A chorus of nervous laughter followed from the parents nearby, including the boy’s mother. James sauntered off, without acknowledging his mother’s offering, or the presence of the other parents in the […]
Continue readingWho’s The boss? You or Your Strong-Willed Child?
by Nicole MacKenzie I’m sure you’ve encountered (and perhaps have one of your own) what could be called an exceptionally “strong-willed” child. No easy-going cherub, this one. Instead, it seems like even the smallest parental request inevitably turns into a major battle of the wills. You’re faced with stupendous temper tantrums often accompanied by kicking […]
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