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Knowing When to Feed Your Baby Solid Food By : Simone Butler Weaning your baby is an important development step, but there is no fixed time when it should be started. How can you know if your child is ready? What To Look For In A Nursery Baby Monitor By : Simone Butler Baby monitors are a vital addition to today's nurseries, offering reassurance to parents that their babies are okay while sleeping. With so many models on offer, what features should you be looking for when deciding what to buy? Parenting in Shifts - Does it Work? By : Simone Butler Raising children is hard work, and both parents need to do their fair share. Can splitting parental duties into shifts work well? The Importance of Outdoor Play for Children By : Andrea Flint Outdoor play is a vital part of growing up, providing both exercise and the chance to explore natural surroundings. Find out about the wide range of benefits open air play will bring. What Are The Signs Of Teething In Babies? By : Simone Butler Teething is a testing time for both baby and parents. What are the signs that your child is going through it? What To Consider When Picking A Name For Your Baby By : Simone Butler Picking a name for your child is a decision with long-lasting consequences. What should you be thinking about to make sure you make the right choice? Is Daycare The Right Option For Your Child? By : Simone Butler Childcare can be a problem when both parents are working, whether full or part time. Daycare is a popular option, but is it the best choice for your child? Recent Drug Abuse Statistics By : Christopher Evans - Drug-Aware.com Recently, the results of the Scottish Crime and Victimisation Survey (SCVS) 2006 were released, along with the Scottish Schools Adolescent Lifestyle and Substance Use Survey (SALSUS) 2006, giving an insight into the prevalence of drug abuse in Scotland in all age groups. Of course, these statistics are very similar to the rest of the UK and give us valuable statistical information on the current level of drug use in both children and adults. Latest Drug Abuse Statistics in Young People By : Christopher Evans - Drug-Aware.com This November, there have been several new UK studies released which indicate a frightening trend in the abuse of drugs and alcohol, which affects young people and their safety. Pregnancy and Baby Boy Names By : Whether it’s in the animal world or human, pregnancy is a very important time for any family. It is that special blessing that allows families to bond better, to express love and take care of each other. Statistics on Children Hit by Cars By : Steve Mallard If facts and figures are your forte, then automobiles can certainly satisfy your interest. “Gentlemen, start your drum roll!” The fastest car in the world is the Ultima GTR. The 720 GTR zooms from 0 to 60 mph in a mind-boggling 2.6 seconds! Meanwhile, the world’s highest limousine (from ground to roof) measures 10 feet and 11 inches! (about 3.33 meters) What was the most expensive American car ever sold? That was a 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake, which was sold in January of 2007 for a whopping $5.5 million! However a sobering statistic that should be reduced to zero is the number of children who are injured or killed by cars every year. By slowing down traffic, we can improve street safety for kids. Who Gets Admitted to an Ivy League College, and How By : If you aspire to an Ivy League College, you have your work cut out for you. To say it's not an easy task would be a big understatement. Natural Parenting By : Breast feeding is one of the most essential parts of motherhood, there is enough scientific proof to suggest that not breast feeding a new born child can cause medical problems for both the mother and the child, apart from containing vital nutrients for the new born, breast feeding actually improves a child's immune system, and provides protection against some of common ailments like gastrointestinal problems, and susceptibility to problems like diarrhoea. Breast feeding not only benefits the new born child, but it also helps the nursing mother. There is scientific evidence to prove that women that breastfeed tend to loose weight that they put on during pregnancy much faster. Financial Aid; Can you negotiate? By : Parents and students often ask if it is possible to negotiiate with a college to improve the initial financial aid package they have been offered. Children - A Cause Of Stress For Parents By : Being a parent is a demanding, extremely difficult and at the same time unpaid job. Doing your best to make your children happy for years and years with little chance to rest can be extremely wearisome and frustrating for many parents. Help! My Child Has Been Kicked Out of School! By : Once again the British press is full of discussion about children misbehaving in school. And once again the main solution seems to be "exclude the troublemakers from the classroom". Your Best Friend Just Might Be A Bedwetting Alarm By : For any parent who has ever entered a child's room in the morning to find the mattress, bedclothes, and child sopping wet, you know how frustrating the topic of bedwetting can be. For most young children, this happens in isolated, rare instances; however, for some, chronic bedwetting is a real problem. Thankfully, the use of a bedwetting alarm can ensure that accidents become a thing of the past. Child Bullying: What Are The Warning Signs? By : Of all the problems your child could experience, bullying is probably one of the most serious. This article helps you to identify some of the signs that may indicate your child is being bullied. Child Bullying: The Warning Signs By : Of all the problems your child could experience, bullying is probably one of the most serious. This article helps you to identify some of the signs that may indicate your child is being bullied. The Most Common Parenting Mistake Of All By : Andrea Flint It seems there are all kinds of rules to follow to make a success of parenting, but there's one mistake which is more common than any other: not trusting in your own ability to do the job. Find out why we're all perfectly qualified to make great parents. Consistency is a Virtue that Pays Rich Dividends By : If there is one thing that most parents have issues with regarding child discipline, it is being consistent. It is one of the more difficult child discipline aspects of parenting. If you, as a parent, can get over the initial hurdles to being consistent, there are a number of benefits waiting for you. Your Baby And Teething By : Simone Butler Teething can be a testing time for both baby and parent. This article provides information on what's involved, and gives some tips on how to make it more comfortable for your child. Eliminating children's behavioral problems By : Every parent has expectations of their children. These expectations are formed unconsciously from our own wants and desires. They are important. Expectations form the foundation for many things in our lives. Rewards versus Punishment By : The rule of the thumb is that rewards work better than punishments in establishing child discipline. Parents need to lay more stress on positive reinforcement rather than punishment for bad behavior. Many people view discipline as a punishment system but that is not necessarily so. Indeed, you can eliminate punishment altogether if you reward good behavior. Children, no matter how big they are, always seek parental approval. Punishment, on the other hand, makes them defiant, stubborn and obstina Dealing With The Stress Of Being A Parent By : Simone Butler Parenting can be a stressful experience at times, and you might not have the chance to indulge in traditional stress-busting activities because you need to look after your children. There are, however, plenty of ways you can reduce your stress levels with activities that actively involve your kids. Handling Teenagers’ Behavioral Problems By : A young boy when asked how he felt on his thirteenth birthday, said, “But for the reputation everything else is fine.” Teenage brings problems with it for the child and the parents. It is a trying time for all concerned. But, with a better understanding of the situation, you can transform the teenage years of your child into joyful years rather than reel under stress and cause tension all around. Working together - Team Work as a Parenting Skill By : Kids learn from example; and if you can involve your children in the household activities, you gain on several counts: they share your burden of work; they get your time and attention; and they learn to work as a team. The best parenting advice is to work together in raising your children and establishing child discipline. Children are children; and whether they are your own or your spouse’s kids from a previous relationship, it is the duty of the two people who make up their parents to work tog Parenting Advice: What if My Child Won't Go to School? By : "I need help! My 9 year old daughter has started resisting school. She misses several days every week, complaining of tummy or head aches. When I try to talk to her she screams and cries. She acts as if she's terrified to go." Getting Your Children to Tidy Their Rooms By : Almost every parent faces this problem. Some parents learn to ignore it, while others wreck their nerves over it. It leads to frustration, and countless fights and arguments. Neither is desirable. So, here are some tips to overcome it: Consistency is the name of the game of parenting By : The need for consistency in parenting cannot be over-emphasized. You need to be consistent in what you say and do, and you need to be consistent between the two of you. Help! My Child Watches Too Much TV. By : Television is a fact of life, and there are few families that don't have one, or that never watch one. Television can also be educational, informative, and uplifting. But, let's face it - the vast majority of what is shown on TV is pure drivel - it is far from uplifting or educational, and often portrays behavior that would be quite unacceptable in most social circles. Even worse, it often portrays that behavior as normal, or even desirable. You, Your Child and His Homework By : Few children relish the idea of sitting down and doing their class assignment. Many will put up some kind of a fuss - ranging from gentle grumbling, to procrastination and outright refusal. Sage RV Advice By : Taking a road trip in an RV is just about one of the best experiences you can have. You might want to buy or rent an RV, so here is some sage advice for your trip. When Your Child is Afraid to go on Sleep-Overs By : By and large, children love to go on sleep-overs, whether to camps or other special events for kids. This gives them the opportunity to be with friends day and night. However, some children develop a fear of sleeping away from home. They refuse to go and they miss out on all the fun. If your child is struggling with such a fear, you may find the following tips useful. Tips for Toilet Training By : Toilet training often provokes great anxiety in parents. Many seem to see it as some sort of competition - the earlier they get their child potty trained the brighter their child must be, and the better they as parents must be. Total nonsense of course! Trying to potty train your child before he or she is ready is a recipe for frustration, frayed nerves, and traumatized children. Getting Your Child to Go to Bed By : After a fully-packed day looking after the children, you long for bedtime. But, your child just doesn’t like the idea of going to bed before his parents. This is a common experience of most parents. You want a bit of peace and quiet at the end of a day spent in feeding them, washing clothes, clearing their mess, putting up with temper tantrums, and many other things. You ask them to go to bed, but that’s exactly what they don’t like to do. 10 Parenting Tips for Surviving a Divorce By : Divorce is sad, divorce is unfortunate, yet it is a fact of life. It is as old as marriage and is based on the premise of freedom to get out of a relationship that is not working. How to Handle a Toddler By : 2 year olds. Don't you just love 'em? Especially when they are rolling around the floor having a good old tantrum. So, are there any tips for making the terrible twos a little less terrible? The Seven Stages of Parenthood By : Stage 1: The Desire and the Longing Dealing with the Other Difficult Parent By : Q. I have a stepdaughter who is four years old. Her real mother whom she visits on weekends is in and out of jail; she has 86 felonies. Each visit leaves the child distraught; she gets depressed and sinks into her shell. Parenting Advice: When Your Child Says, "He Isn't My Dad!" By : Q. "Five years ago my son's father left us. I am now remarried to a great guy named David. He has tried his best to be friends with Nathan, and I take care of the discipline. We've been married for three years and Nathan won't do anything his step-father asks of him. How can I change this?" Parenting Tips: Sons Can Be Problems For Single Mum's By : Q. "I am a single mother with a 7 year old daughter (Caitlin), and two sons (Tom, 9 & Liam, 11). Cait is doing fine, but I am having real problems with the too boys. Tom has learning difficulties at school, but seems to behave fine there. It is when he comes home that we get all the temper tantrums. Liam just seems to hate me. He is always rude, and never shows any affection towards me. Liam's dad never visits, and Tom's dad died when he was a baby. I am so stressed, what am I doing wrong?" Family & Lifestyle: How Do I Help My Son Overcome His Painful Shyness? By : Q. "How can I help my 7 year old son? He is so shy that he hardly talks to anyone other than family members". Family Lifestyle: THE SEVEN STAGES THAT EVERY PARENT WITNESSES By : Phase 1: The Twinkle in Your Eye. Parenting Advice: Oh No, Not the SATS Test! By : It's that time of year again. Everyone seems to be stressed about it. The head teacher wants good scores for the national league tables. The teachers want to show how good they are. And the children - well, they have been told again and again how important these tests are, so they are desperate to do well, and terrified that they might do poorly. Parenting Advice: Children Who Lie By : Nothing creates adult anger like children lying. It's ironic since it's usually adults who set the child up to lie. This is how it works: Parenting Advice: Children and Night Terrors By : Q. "My 7-year old son wakes up periodically in the middle of the night. We find him sitting bolt upright, staring straight ahead, and screaming at the top of his lungs. He sounds like he's being viciously attacked. This goes on for a while, during which we try to console him. He goes back to sleep without knowing we were even there. If we decide to awaken him, he appears confused, and doesn't remember his dreams". Parenting Advice: The Key to Solving Society's Woes! By : The problem is that children don't arrive with an owner's handbook. How We Could Solve Poverty With Expert Parenting Advice By : Parents don't get an operators manual along with their new baby. How to get to Children to Sleep By : Most adults have learned that they won't fall asleep until they are relaxed. Even though it sounds contradictory, learning to relax can take some work. Bad Behavior - Is it just a Phase? By : A common situation that many parents face is dealing with their children's behaviors. For example, let's say you had a five year old child that has just entered school. She was a polite, considerate, and helpful young lady at home and in front of her teachers. However, her behavior has recently changed at home and it involves talking back, swearing, and discussing sex in general terms. She learned these behaviors from other kids at school. How to Teach Children Right From Wrong By : A typical issue that parents face is dealing with their children's behaviors. Let's say you are a parent of a five year old child that has just started school. She was a polite, considerate, and helpful young lady at home and in front of her teachers. However, her behavior has become inappropriate at home as it includes talking back, swearing, and discussing sex in general terms. She learned these behaviors from other children at her school.

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