The grief that accompanies parental death can trigger psychological side effects for your child. If these psychological effects are long term or if they interfere with your child’s emotional or mental stability, there may be cause to worry. As the mom of a toddler or preschooler, you should provide any explanations, support and attention necessary […]
Whether you call them pipe cleaners or chenille stems — these cheap and pretty little doodads make crafting loads of fun for little ones. Once spring is in the air, let the fresh air into the house with crafts for the small fry that use colorful pipe cleaners to make the magic happen. Kite The […]
If your former partner has shared or full custody of your toddler or preschooler, you may have concerns about how your tot’s social development will be affected by spending a considerable amount of one-on-one time with his father. That appears to be one area where you can probably breathe a sigh of relief. Fathers can […]
Naps are important for kids — and for parents, too! Besides giving kids a some much needed rest during the day, that little block of time gives a mom an opportunity to get some work done — or hopefully a little “me” time to chill a bit. Instilling good sleeping habits in your kids will […]
Long before a child makes friends, has a first boyfriend or meets new co-workers, her social circle is primarily made up of her family. While you might want to think that all family influences are positive, sometimes there are also negative ways in which mom, dad, brother or sister can can affect a young child. […]
A mama’s natural instinct is to protect her young. This works wonderfully well with helpless newborn babies, but Mama needs to let go a little as Baby starts growing up. It’s natural to protect your child from being physically hurt, from being disappointed and from failing at school. But if you completely shield your little […]
As a parent, it’s a hard moment when you realize that the child you cherish has become distant to you. However, your relationship can be turned around, and the younger your child is, the easier it will be to get things back on track. Before you start having nightmares about your child turning into an […]
When it’s family Bible study time, your little one comes running because enjoys the faith building activities. From songs with hand motions to crafts and puppet shows, her enthusiasm often exceeds yours. If you forget, she demands you treat her to a Bible story and prayer time before she will go to bed. Thankfully, a […]
Your toddler is a confusing creature. From bad behaviors such as biting to ones that are so good that you want to giggle right along with her, tiny tots are a whirlwind of ups and downs. Instead of pulling your hair out wondering what’s right, what’s wrong and what’s just plain weird, take a look […]
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