Is it Time to Give Up Naps?
A mother asks: “My three year old never wants to take a nap. She complains and fusses about it every day. It takes me a half hour to settle her down before she finally falls asleep. Is it time for her to give up napping?”
Read MoreIs it Time to Have Another Baby?
Making the decision about having another baby or not, whether this would be your second child or your fourth, is one of the major decisions you will make in your lifetime. There is no right or wrong answer, and there are many variables that play a part in the decision making process. The answer to the question of how many children you should have has a very different answer for each family. How do you make this decision? Here are a few suggestions that will get you closer to making the best decision for you and your family.
Read MoreSet Your Child’s Biological Clock
Do you need to reset your child’s biological clock? Consistency is important for your little one’s sleep routine. Setting a specific bed time and sticking to it can end many bedtime struggles. Even better, you can take advantage of your children’s natural biology so that they are actually tired when the predetermined bedtime arrives.
How to Instantly Stop a Child from Whining
Has a child EVER stopped whining because a parent said, “Stop whining!”? I doubt it!
A demand or a plea won’t stop the whining. And telling a child what not to do rarely works. What does work? Modeling and coaching.
Read MoreThe Power of Distraction: End Fussing, Whining or Bickering in 5 Seconds or Less!
Children can easily be distracted when a new or more interesting activity is suggested. If your child is whining or fussing, try viewing it as an “activity” that your child is engaged in. Since children aren’t very good multi-taskers (they tend to focus on one thing at a time) you might be able to end the unpleasant activity with the recommendation of something different to do.
Read MoreWhy ‘Falling into Magic’ is Like a Denver Omelet
Ever been up to your eyebrows in a dense-as-a-pea-soup-fog read? You come up for air, ravenous. Wipe the sweat off your brow. And look around for something light. Fluffy. Fun and delish. The literary version of a Denver omelet.
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Working at Home with Kids: Myths vs. Reality
If you’ve never worked at home with a young child in the house you probably have some ideas about how it would work – and you’d most likely be wrong! So, let’s debunk some of the common myths surrounding working at home with a young child (or children!) in the house:
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Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic Series
