Discipline might seem like an odd word to use when talking about a baby, but setting boundaries and beginning to teach about good behavior when children are very young can provide a good foundation for later discipline efforts. Although babies cannot understand rules, by the time they are crawling and exploring under their own power, you can establish a few simple methods to begin to teach them ... read more »

As your baby grows into a toddler he or she is probably very attached to a pacifier for comfort and soothing. But as children get older, prolonging the use of a pacifier can cause problems such as delays in speech, more frequent ear infections, and improperly aligned teeth. If you want to get your toddler to give up the pacifier there are several strategies you can try. Whatever method you cho... read more »

The late teen months (13-19 months) are in some ways more difficult than the terrible twos. For example, their verbal comprehension is less than a two year old while their understanding of the risks and rules are non-existent. They'll understand "bring that here", but perhaps not the item name. They'll understand that shaking their heads means they don't want it, but may ... read more »

Gone are the days when a mother could sit at home, waiting for the kids to get back from school to hear all about their day, make something delicious for tea, and then probably play with them out in the yard or sit with their books to study with them. Parents are too busy trying to make ends meet and well, can we blame them? Life today is so hard that if you want your kids to have the best future... read more »

Colic can be a new parents worst nightmare. Here you are with this wriggling little bundle of joy that cries night and day! Colic is thought to be a digestive disorder in newborns but it can develop for up to the first 3 months of life. The primary symptom of colic is crying that lasts for more than 4 hours a day for more than three days in a row. By the end of the first day you will be ready to ... read more »

Being a parent these days are hard enough as it is. You may be wondering "How am I going to survive as a single parent?" As a single mother, I know just how hard it is to keep your head above water. There are a lot of concerns single parents face including financial worries, time management, and "the dreaded question." I say, you should spend less time worrying about these thi... read more »

To breed or not to breed? That is the question. Making a decision about whether or not to expand your family is a decision that is not easily made. Adding an extra body to the house has major financial ramifications and for some these ramifications may be heavy enough to dissuade a couple from making the decision to have a child. Medical Expenses Before making the decision to try to conce... read more »

Recently we had a talk for parents about our role in bringing up our children. This made me think. The speaker was a child counselor who spoke to us about forty five minutes. Believe me we were all glued to our seats. We were genuinely shocked by what examples she gave us. To some of us we could not imagine that these things are happening in our city. She told us that when she q... read more »

Getting your kids to mind can be the hardest thing as a parent. You see them in the stores and at the park; parents asking their kids to do something or to stop doing something while the kids appear oblivious. It can be the most defeating and frustrating task a parent attempts. But there are very simple things you can do to make this happen. START YOUNG: Even toddlers know the differe... read more »

In any relationship, to earn respect one must give it. This is especially important with children. And it's never too early to teach them this important lesson that will enrich their lives and those around them. The great thing is, we all have the tools at our disposal to raise respectful children. No doctorates needed. No classes are necessary. Just look inside yourself. You have the answer... read more »