Older babies and toddlers are often early wakers, and, unfortunately for parents who are slow starters, the children are usually bright-eyed, full of conversation, and raring to go. Or worse, some wake up cross and irritable. Parents who like to sleep a bit later than their children often take turns getting up early, so at […]
Separation anxiety, the fear that an infant experiences when he is away from a mother or a primary caretaker, usually begins at around six or eight months and peaks at about a year and a half. It’s a normal part of development that your child recognizes his own being and that of others. In fact,
One way to help everyone in the house to get a good night sleep is simply take your baby into your bed. Some parents choose this as their regular routine; others use it only when a child is wakeful. They either let the child spend the rest of the night in their bed or they
Unless you work with Pre-School on a regular basis, what will be newest for you is organizing and entertaining small children. It’s not tricky or hard, but it does take preplanning. You will need your own game plan to be written out as well as thought out. Find a party book with game ideas. Ask
There are two schools of thought about handling the child who threatens to run away from home. “Okay, I’ll help you pack your things” is one approach, and “Oh no, I love you too much to let you go” is the other. Now both have worked for many children, and one might be right for
I’ll bet you used a bedtime routine or ritual to help your baby get to sleep, a cuddle in a rocking chair, a lullaby, perhaps a gentle back rub. Well don’t give up this lovely practice just because you think your child has outgrown it. Just a few minutes together every night can give you
This may be the first time you’re hiring someone, unless you’ve had personnel experience at work. It’s natural to be a little ill at ease at first, but keep in mind that the person being interviewed is nervous too. • Begin with small talk to get acquainted. In an initial phone call, introduce yourself, describe
Very young children may be unable to put a label on the experience of divorce, but even they realize that something is different and usually react with bodily responses and regressive behavior. • When parents are anxious, toddlers sense the emotion and frequently become fearful themselves. The most important way you can help your toddler
During divorce, a preschooler’s fear of abandonment manifests itself in various forms of separation anxiety. When parents become separated, Pre-School often fear that any negative thought about a parent has come true. They think that they’re now being punished for a bad wish or angry thought. This type of magical thinking can even prevent children
Some books on toilet training emphasize a reward system. Now many parents feel strongly that any material reward is wrong or inappropriate when a child is learning basic behavior. Others don’t object at all. And some object only to the use of sweets. The biggest concerns of those offering rewards is, “how and when do
