To me, shopping is an enjoyable time when going without a sense of obligation. But shopping with a toddler would be another story. If you have a toddler, you would know what I am talking about. Over at Thingamababy, AJ has 10 smart tips for shopping with a toddler. The number 1 rule is to […]
We, parents all make mistakes because we are not perfect, especially when we are new to parenting. Some mistakes are hard ways to learn things, yet other mistakes we made will add flavor in our parenting recipes. Thanks to BabyCenter for gathering some readers’ funniest stories. Let’s enjoy:
Bye-bye, brain
“In the first couple weeks after […]
A very comprehensive parenting website, Raising Children Network, that is supported by Australian Government, has just launched in Australia this month. Lots of articles are written for a diversity of readers, including parents with newborns, babies, toddlers and schoolers, as well as Indigenous parents, step-parents, adoptive parents and many more…. “It’s new, and […]
Has your child ever tested your boundary by talking back, or not putting things away even though you’ve told him/her many times? When your child behaves inappropriately, ask him/her to spin The Better Behavior Wheel and perform the corresponding task that displayed on the wheel as his/her deserved consequence. No arguing any more. The consequences […]
Here come some funny and colourful goat’s milk soaps. Shaped like crayons, definitely appeal to my artistic daughter. Would she try to draw with them in bath water when she’s still small? Who knows? But the five juicy scents: cherry, orange, lemon, grape and apple would arouse her appetite before meals, I bet.
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All parents do want to raise smart and happy kids. Apart from IQ (intelligence quotient), EQ (emotional quotient) that experts say is crucial to lifelong success and happiness. Over at Sesame Workshop, a short and easy-to-read article written by four experts, Dr. Charles Flatter, Dr. Kathryn Barnard, Dr. Robert Brooks and Lynne S. Dumas clearly […]
A ParentingIdeas reader, Bart Bonte has just completed a brand new tool Baby Names Deluxe – an alternative approach to baby naming that I posted previously:
It’s a flash tool where you can browse through thousands of boysnames and girlsnames, watch the top 20 of babynames of 2005, 2004 and 2003 in USA, UK, Belgium and […]
Children like adults have dreams from time to time. Sometimes their dreams may be scary too, like seeing different kinds of monsters or bugs? Dr. Gillian Holloway wrote an interesting article on discovering the hidden meanings of top 10 children’s nightmares. You’ll know more about your child’s thoughts and feelings by interpreting his/her dreams.
In general, […]
Most babies suck their thumbs or fingers as a habit to soothe themselves. No worries. According to American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), many thumb or finger suckers will stop the habit on their own. However, if it goes on beyond 6 to 8 years of age or affects the shape of your child’s mouth […]
I’ve ever thought that toilet training could be an interactive game. When your little one pushes down the level to flush, there’s a fun noise to reward him/her. Turn the toilet paper roller, he/she will hear a song. The Fun to Learn Potty looks similar to a real toilet and helps your child easily transit […]