June 10th, 2008

Tips For Managing Too Many After School Activities

Are your kids after school activities taking over your life? There is no substitute for extracurricular activities when it comes to building independence and confidence in children. But lately, these activities and sports have taken on a new dimension. Instead of joining for fun, specializing and competition has become the norm. However, parents find it hard to resist the pull because so many of the children do participate and they don’t want their own children to be left out or left behind.

As long as the kids are having fun - sports are healthy for them. The strain on an already busy schedule is not.

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March 5th, 2008

Parenting Help For Toddler Tantrums At Bedtime

You are so excited. Your child is finally ready for a toddler bed! Your child is so happy! Until……Bedtime! Your sweet little angel turns into a monster right before your eyes! Toddler bedtime tantrums can be very frustrating and can last for hours! There are some parenting help tips available for putting your toddler to bed and getting back that sweet little angel at bedtime!
The most important thing you can do for your toddler and your sanity is to establish a bedtime routine. Routines help children to feel safe and to learn their boundaries. A routine can be anything you and your child create. Make it fun and relaxing. The important thing is to be consistent. This is how your child will know what to expect each and every night. Eventually, the tantrums will go away, and bedtime will actually be something he looks forward to.

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