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I’m sure every mom questions the effectiveness of her parenting at some point. But in attempt to be a more loving and compassionate mother, I might have become a little too permissive lately. With letting discipline slide a little I have really done my kids (and myself) a disservice. After a couple weeks of implementing time outs, ...
Mom & Dad, put down your phones! (+ 6 tips for doing so) Be honest, what percentage of the time that you spend with your children are you also scanning your smart phone? Dr. Jenny Radesky, a pediatrician specializing in child development, had her curiosity piqued about this very question while living in the tech-savvy Seattle area. ...
When my husband said that he wanted us to accompany him on a business trip to Tampa, Florida, I had mixed emotions. On one hand I was excited to take the kids for a vacation. On the other hand, I was freaking out because I’d be traveling alone with them. My husband would be flying solo on ...
The worldwide obesity epidemic is alarming, but this year we’ve had some good news. In a recent study of more than 9000 Americans, Cynthia Ogden and her colleagues found that one age group is getting healthier: The rate of obesity among young children (aged 2-5) is 43% lower than it was in 2003. That’s encouraging, but we should ...
The toddler stage is a beautiful thing. Not quite babies anymore, toddlers are chatty and gaining independence, and yet, they’re still really teeny tiny humans. They look up at you with their little cherubic faces and big round eyes and omg what are you licking right now? Nooooooo, Robert, that’s not food! (I actually don’t know ...
It’s the time of year that strikes fear into the hearts of parents all over the country: daylight-saving time. I don’t know about your kids, but mine are very much into their routine and don’t take kindly to having it messed with. Each year daylight-saving time rolls in and upsets peaceful nights of sleep for about ...
It’s no secret that siblings fight. My brother, sister, and I have had our ups and downs. Despite our differences, we get along ok. Now that I’m a mom, I want to make sure that my kids remain close too. When I first told Princess that she’d be getting a new brother or sister, she didn’t ...