What would you do to teach your little kiddos when they’re not able to utter a word correctly?
MochaMomma has a very interesting, definitely creative way to teach her daughter Mallory to say her own name.
Though it caused one problem, it really worked with her little girl.
What about you moms, or dads? Do you have special techniques to teach your children anything? Share your stories here!
And thanks a lot for sharing, MochaMomma.
If you are couples who’ve been struggling for a baby, would you compete with other couples in an essay contest to win a free IVF procedure?
Here’s the story. I read about this fertility issue today. Three local couples have won a contest held by an Albany clinic to get free IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) procedures.
However, this contest, according to a specialist in bio-ethics, is unethical and unfair.
The procedure itself is very pricey, which costs $10,000 per attempt.
It’s the second time Albany IVF has done this essay contest. The first couple in 2003 now has twins. You can read it more here.
So, still with the same question above… Would you join the contest instead of the controversy?
Are you a stay-at-home-mom who plans to return to work or school? If you do, be prepared that it’s going to be a quite tough transition, just like what Nikkie feels about the idea of leaving her 1-year-old Boo.
You’ve been staying at home with your dearly-loved baby or funny children for some time, and this time you need to do something you really want - or something you really MUST do.
Of course it’s not going to be easy to leave your children, especially your baby. You may not realize that you can become so attached to him lately, particularly if this is the first time you would leave him.
You should realize that you may feel guilty about this, but this shouldn’t be there for too long. When you already make a decision, it’s best if you move forward confidently.
Below are some things to consider when you have to leave your baby. Don’t worry… You can absolutely overcome it.
1. Prepare yourself by looking for somebody to take care of the house while you’re away. You’re going to spend some time and energy outside and get back home to your children, hubby, and the house. You should also get some rest and good food.
2. Find a babysitter or a nanny for your baby and or other children. Take the time to find trusted and nurturing professionals. This will give a sense of security for you while being away from home. Having relatives is a better option than if you hire people you’ve never known before.
3. Adjust the transition by letting your baby spend some time with his sitter about a week prior to your leave. This will ensure you that she will do what you prefer according to the schedule you’ve provided. This will also allow your baby to get to know about the person who’s going to take care of him for a while.
4. Don’t be too worry about your baby. He’ll soon adjust to the new situation.
Good luck with your task!
UPDATE 2-US FDA calls for new warnings on ADHD drugs
“WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Several drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder must include new warning information about the risk of heart problems and psychotic behavior, U.S. health officials said on Monday.”
Sleep Apnea in Children Linked to Lower IQ Scores, Learning Impairment
“Children with untreated sleep apnea perform significantly worse on IQ tests and may have some brain impairment that could hinder their ability to learn new tasks, according to new research from Johns Hopkins University.”
Lack of outdoor play is health time bomb for children
“Unless more suitable outdoor play opportunities are provided for children and young people, a physical and mental illness time bomb is likely to explode, an international conference in Bristol was told.”
Watching TV Has Painkilling Effect On Children
“Children can experience a soothing, painkilling effect by watching TV, say scientists from the University of Siena, Italy. 69 children, aged 7-12 had to give blood samples. They were divided into three groups. One group watched cartoons on TV, another group were distracted by their mothers, while the third group had no distractions at all.”
Explaining the concept of death to your kids could be a hard thing to do. Some parents even aren’t ready for this issue. There is also a parent who thinks that parenting gets harder from here. They could find it frustrating too since every kid is unique and they don’t know how to respond the subsequent questions.
BlondeMomBlog has a very good example of explaining death to her 4-year-old girl, Caitlin.
Some parents may be able to find their own ways to explain this matter to their little children.
If you don’t have ones, these tips below will help you enlighten about death to your children, in an ordinary way.
1. When somebody dies and your children ask why, it is good to tell them that the person dies because his body is not able to work anymore.
2. Try to avoid using euphemisms, such as “grandma went to sleep”. This will make your children afraid to go to sleep because they think that they will not go back to their mommy and daddy when they sleep.
3. It is alright to express your emotions about death. You may say that you are feeling so sad that your children’s grandpa died, but you feel relieved that he is with God now. This will avoid your children from getting more worried about the effect of death.
4. Help your children deal with somebody’s death by memorializing him or her. This could be done by letting your children express their emotions through positive deeds, such as writing a letter to the deceased, singing a song for him or her, or keeping his or her picture.
Keep in mind that you shouldn’t frighten your kids or make them more upset because of your explanations. Discussing about what you should tell your children about death with your spouse is a good idea.
You shouldn’t be worried too much, too. It will become easier when your children get older.
Is it important to maintain the romance with your husband during your pregnancy? Do you still have sex while you’re carrying the baby? Or are you and your husband afraid that the activity will hurt the unborn child?Sex during pregnancy is actually a safe activity as long as you don’t have complications that are considered dangerous toward your pregnancy. If you’re not sure about this matter, why not consult it with your doctor?
In the meantime, take a look at the article below to relieve you a bit. Enjoy the reading!
Sex During Pregnancy
By Beverley Brooke
It is important that you nourish your relationship as much as your nourish your unborn child during pregnancy. Most women find that their bodies grow large and unwieldy during pregnancy. Many women are surprised to find that their sex drive actually increases during pregnancy, particularly during the second trimester. This is due to the increased amount of blood that is coursing through your pelvis and vagina.