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Adding a second child to the family changes everything. The postpartum time produces a whirl of emotions that envelops everyone in those first tender months after bringing your new baby into your family. In our instinctive drive to keep newborns from harm, we often become overzealous. Thus, without being aware, we protect the new baby, but not […]

First-time parents often wonder when to begin “disciplining” their very young child. Child development experts usually agree with experienced parents that scolding, slapping, isolating or otherwise punishing babies and toddlers are not appropriate ways to let children know what they can or cannot do.  Many people equate discipline with punishment – or at least that punishment […]

Does your child use hitting as a way to express displeasure? Do they smack other kids on the playground? Do they hit you if they don’t get what they want? This is natural and normal behaviour for children who do not always have the words or the skills to handle difficult situations. Toddlers and preschoolers […]

Do you have picky eaters at home? If mealtimes are a struggle, try these tips to help your child develop better eating habits. You can use these tips for a child of any age. It’s never too late to start having a healthier and more enjoyable mealtime. If you are not the only one who prepares […]

When you first have your baby, you’ re totally in love. You enjoy the time you spend together. They are so easy to care for…until they turn two. You can survive this time if you follow these smart ways of tacking the terrible twos. There is some truth to the idea that children at the […]

As parents and grandparents, we all want our children to be safe. We worry about them and don’t want them to get hurt, deal with hurtful experiences, or even have to deal with stress and strain. But, if we are not careful, we could fall into the trap of being overprotective parent, which will actually […]

One of the great way for young children to pick up another language is through play. Play allows them to actively construct, challenge, and expand their own understandings through making connections to prior experiences, thereby opening the door to new learning. Play stimulates the imagination, helps kids develop confidence and self-esteem, but most importantly children […]

A key task of parenting is raising independent, self-motivated children who are able to appropriately use the support of parents and friends as they grow. You can help your child develop a healthy sense of independence. Independence is an important aspect of your child’s development. From the age of two, children strive for more independence. […]

All parents make mistakes. Don’t believe it? Just think about your own parents. You will no doubt come up with a laundry list of things they did wrong.  The truth is no one is infallible — especially new parents. But if you know the 10 most common parenting mistakes, maybe you can keep from making […]

In today’s activity-packed society, it’s more important than ever to intentionally connect with your kids. Here are 10 family activities ideas that can help you get to know your children better and pass on a legacy of faith and fun. 1. During dinner ask everyone to share one piece of both good news and bad […]