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Jun
4
comment What do we do to minimize negative impact to our child when we (the parents) argue?
And don't forget to never, ever ask your child to take sides in an argument, or to set your partner up as "wrong" or "bad" for having a different idea/opinion/approach than you.
Jun
1
comment How to avoid corporal punishment?
When I have both my boys and Daddy isn't home, the eldest likes to "help" by reading his brother a book and singing him a song. Then I'll ask him to get his pajamas on, brush his teeth, and pick out his bedtime books while he is waiting for me. And if I am still not done with his brother, he'll get his lovies ready for bed and read books and sing to them too.
Jun
1
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Jun
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Jun
1
comment Is my pediatrician missing something about my 3 month old's gas pain?
And don't forget that while foodstuffs may be different, there might be ingredients in common. Many prepared foods have soy or corn products in them, for instance.
May
29
comment How can we discipline a strong-willed, misbehaving 5 year-old?
+1 for the carrots. I had the same thought. As parents, we focus so much on correcting behavior that we often forget to tell our children what they are doing right.
May
29
answered How to avoid corporal punishment?
Apr
30
answered 9 year old has uncontrollable raging fits
Apr
30
comment Any suggestions on how to control yelling and negativity on our part, and also teach my 8 yr old son to not feel so helpless and cry so easily?
+1 for the observation that parents must model appropriate behavior for their children. Your son yells when he doesn't get his way because that's what you do. That's how you have taught him to behave. If you want your child to be calm, you must also be calm.
Apr
30
comment Why is my baby crying?
Good for you for realizing that it is hard to think when the baby is crying. We wrote a list that we posted over the changing table for exactly this reason.
Apr
30
comment Why is my baby crying?
I agree that hobos should be removed, and feel that clowns should be added to the list.
Dec
22
comment How can I encourage my 4.5 year old daughter to eat without needing tons of time along with play?
Then don't give her milk after dinner or lunch.
Dec
21
answered When should I introduce different foods to an infant or toddler?
Dec
21
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Dec
21
answered How can I encourage my 4.5 year old daughter to eat without needing tons of time along with play?
Dec
17
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Dec
14
comment 16 months old and no signs of communication. Should we be concerned?
Also keep in mind that in general, boys develop language more slowly than girls.