It's right before bedtime and Sylvia is about to flip out about something - that a page of her picture book is "broken" (read: torn, by her, days before) and that she can't have three more handfuls of popcorn after we said "one more." Before I have a chance to ask, "What's wrong, Syl?" my husband walks up behind her, lifts her up into his arms, and carries her over his shoulder. "MAMA! NO! Mom-m
As our current economic crisis puts a strain on more families, it may be time for a Parenting Stimulus Package to keep our homes a nurturing place for our children. At Boys Town programs across the country, we know raising children is not easy even in times of prosperity. Families are struggling and those who are near the edge of despair are being put over the edge.
My husband and I just celebrated our tenth wedding anniversary. I'd say we have a great marriage. There's no one I trust more, no one else I'd rather talk to, and no one who makes me laugh harder. But that doesn't mean I don't get furious at him from time to time.
You could spend every minute with your child, but you'll be needing your own life, too, so it's wise to let him get accustomed to another occasional caretaker.
With images of the devastation in Haiti all over the TV and papers, parents may find themselves awkwardly fielding questions from their kids. How do you explain that natural disasters and other scary events do occur while still making your children feel safe?
What advice do you have for parents currently struggling with temper tantrums, be it at home or in a crowded mall? Here are the highlights from each of some incredibly thoughtful responses.
Tue, Apr 21, 2009 (HealthDay News) -- Breast-feeding isn't just good for baby, it may also boost mom's cardiovascular health as she ages, new research suggests.
Fri, Mar 20, 2009 (HealthDay News) -- Hospital practices such as providing formula or water to supplement breast-feeding significantly reduce the number of mothers who breast-feed only, U.S. researchers report.
Recognise the situation? Everybody else's babies seem to sleep through the night in a snap, but yours...What did they do that I don't??? Well, chances are that the lucky parents didn't do anything, if the infant is still really young. There are actually babies that sleep through the night already at the age of 2 months without any help at all.
