April 27th, 2009 by admin
Excerpt
The following is an excerpt from the book Spilled Milk: Breastfeeding Adventures and Advice from Less-Than-Perfect Moms
by Andy Steiner
Published by Rodale; September 2005; $12.95US/$17.95CAN; 1-59486-040-8
Copyright © 2005 Andy Steiner
To wean or not to wean? That is the question
This could either feel like a beacon of light on the horizon or a sad reality of life: At some point, every mother stops breastfeeding. Some start thinking about stopping not long after they’ve begun. Others find that nursing becomes such an important and rewarding part of their lives that they feel like they could go on forever. Usually a mother (or, regrettably, another outside adult force) leads the charge to stop nursing, but sometimes it’s the kid who makes the final decision to quit. Read the rest of this entry »
March 21st, 2008 by admin
Parents know that children do not always follow the experts when it comes to physical and intellectual development. As the closest observers of their individual child’s temperament and abilities, parents are the best judges on whether a child is ready for an academic preschool program. Read the rest of this entry »
February 5th, 2008 by admin
Recently published was the results of a study by Mount Sinai School of Medicine. The results suggest a link between 9/11 and troubling behavior in preschoolers as well as the increased risk of troubling behavior in children who had been exposed to more then one traumatic incident. I found the findings interesting and it brings to light that even the youngest children are affected to some degree by traumatic incidents even if exposure is limited and we as parents think they are too young to be affected or understand. Read article here.
August 26th, 2007 by admin
Free ebook of fun and simple activities for preschoolers and toddlers. Click image to download. PDF format.
August 24th, 2007 by admin
It’s the time of the year that most kids have been avoiding; Back To School!
Going back to school can make some kids anxious. Some are starting kindergarten and others are transitioning from elementary to middle school or from middle school to high school. Help your child keep things in perspective by helping them to realize that this new experience is exciting. Encourage them to have a positive attitude about the experience. Back to school can be frustrating and stressful due to poor time management, organizational and communication skills. Start off the school year by leading by example. Set the standards for a responsible, independent, and successful child by living by the core life values you want to instill in your child. If you are always running late or making excuses, your child will assume that this is the attitude to take towards life. Read the rest of this entry »
