Sorry for the delay in posting the latest and greatest on my positive parenting class. Sick kiddos, hectic holidays, and work commitments have kept these ideas in Microsoft Word for a couple of weeks. When I last left off I was anxiously awaiting the 22 cooperation techniques to get me through the day. These are […]
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Tips for Taking Care of a Sick Baby
By: Alison Rhodes, also known as The Safety Mom There is nothing more stressful or scary for a mom than a sick baby. And now that the older kids are back in school, colds and viruses are bound to be coming home. So, how do you keep the germs away from not only your baby but […]
Setting an Environment to Promote Secure Attachment
by Kathleen Cuneo, Ph.D., parent coach and founder of Dinner Together A child who is securely attached to his caregiver is a child who feels confident exploring the world stemming from his knowledge that his caregiver is a dependable, secure base available to provide comfort and soothing when needed. Creating a secure attachment relationship requires parents to be […]
Positive Parenting- Creating a Positive Atmosphere: Making it Real
After listening to tonight’s teleconference phone class on positive parenting, I have a couple of items that are still running through my mind. Simi Yellen, the host of the series, gave the participants a checklist on how to make positive atmosphere in our home. There were six items on this list. There were two that […]
This Is the Magic of “Me Time”
Busy much? Right here, right now, I invite you to take a much-needed break from your life. Step away from the to-do list. I know you’re a busy mom, so I promise that our time together will be well spent. What are we focusing on? Making time for the most important person in your life: […]
How Do Your Kids Get Attention? What is Positive Parenting?
I have run across the phrase “positive parenting” several times in my work at Mommybites, parenting magazines and websites. It seems like an interesting topic and, hey, who wouldn’t want to be a positive parent? As I worked through the developmental stages of my first daughter, I knew the parenting style my parents had used […]
Halloween Safety Tips and Precautions for Kids
Trick or Treat! October is here and for the past few weeks kids and stores have begun reminding us of the most important night of the kid calendar—Halloween! By now I’m sure you have seen the piles of candy overflowing in supermarkets and the catalogues filling your mailboxes with both simple and elaborate costumes for kids, […]
This is How to Avoid Overstimulating Your Baby
by Dr. Sarah Klagsbrun, Child Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor, and mother of three Can I be overstimulating my baby? Does my baby need alone time? Many new parents wonder if it’s possible to play with a baby too much. The answer is yes. TIP#1: Babies need quiet time just like adults do! TIP #2: Look for signs […]