I worry that by building these weird academic environments where ‘everybody passes’… and nobody gets and ‘F’… we prevent our kids from experiencing reality. We prevent our kids from developing the strength, skills, attitudes and coping mechanisms to be able to negotiate the realities of life.We handicap them.

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Lets talk about setting up expectations for unacceptable sibling behaviors. If you dont want your child hurting or threatening his siblings you spell it out. You have been telling him directly that this is unacceptable behavior. He continues to act out and now you have to come up with a consequence. so incredibly simple. Then why isnt this working?A lot of reasons; You Are: Overwhelmed Tired Feel guilty Methods you use dont work Afraid of what the act…

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The prerequisites of a good quality crib include a perfect mattress. Even if you are using an old crib, the right kind of mattress will make it as good as new. So here we take you through the essentials when choosing a mattress for your babys crib.

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After you helped plan your best friends wedding, perfecting every detail down to the flowers and the wedding favors, it will soon come time to come up with original baby shower ideas! Having a baby is one of the most exciting and influential events in many peoples lives.

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As parents we sometimes make it seem as if we have it all together to the degree that our children do not notice the mistakes and problematic issues we face as parents. I find it necessary sometimes to share with my daughter and let her know Im not perfect. I do not pretend to be something Im not; neither do I make it seem as though I have no troubles in my life.

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Not exactly the most pressing question of our day, but it is one that I get all too often to ignore. I would estimate that 50% of our customers are buying our baby blankets for their own children with the other 50% buying as gifts. We sell a specialty blanket that has animal heads and feet attached on opposite ends. It has proven to be an exceptional baby shower gift. But there is a dilemma. The larger blanket (not considering the heads and feet) is 27 x 27. The smaller bla…

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Are you making it harder for your child to choose between you or the other parent? Do you and the other parent get along well enough to co-exist between each other? The heartache and pain children face when neither of their parents can get along is shameful.

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By talking with your teen and taking time to sit with them may change the outcome of a screaming match. Take time and TALK.

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Yesterday, I opened my paper to read yet another parenting article that’s painfully obvious but yet tries to make it’s content sound new and exciting. It accomplished this remarkable feat by adding a few different terms and yet more ’syndromes.’ Complexity is obviously in. Why? Well, the more complex you make something the more avenues for profit it opens up. You only need to visit your local bookstore to see just how complex parenting has got.

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Preschoolers have lots of energy and physical play that involves movement is a vital part of their day. All children learn and develop through exploration and discovery. For preschoolers, this exploration typically involves running, jumping, throwing, or some other type of movement. It is recommended that preschool and elementary age children participate in 90 minutes of physical activity each day. Playing outside is the best way to ensure your child moves enough, but wha…

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