The addition of a new baby to a family is worth commemorating with a special keepsake. At a baby shower or a first birthday party, parents often receive practical gifts such as baby clothes, blankets, strollers and cribs. But it is also perfectly appropriate to give the parents a collectible memento of this special time […]
Between the age of 6-18 children spend a third of each day at school, so it’s important to ensure they’re in the best environment for their needs. This is particularly true for children with Asperger’s Syndrome.
So what should parents/carers look for when choosing a school for their Asperger’s Syndrome child, or consider in their monitoring […]
A common behaviour characteristic in children with Aspergers Syndrome appears to be a dislike of grooming and personal hygiene habits. Aspergers children of all ages seem to have difficulty establishing sound hygiene routines in the areas of bathing/showering, washing hair, brushing hair, hair cuts, cleaning teeth and changing clothes. Far from being lazy or slovenly, […]
When it comes to child safety in your car, the first thing that comes to your mind is Britax. Britax, the leader and innovator in car safety seat industry for more than thirty years, offers a range of products. The products are manufactured in USA by using the global components.
Some of the widely acclaimed and […]
You find yourself begging your teen to go places with the family. As soon as your teen gets into the car with you, he begins complaining about you or his life, and how miserable everything in his world is. In just a few minutes of being within the same five-foot radius of one another, the […]
Lately I received many inquiries from parents seeking advice on how to avoid getting into a heated argument with their teens. They worry about their teen’s lack of responsibility, want their teen to do better in school, stop drinking or staying out late, or hang with a “bad” crowd.
Responsible parents become increasingly frustrated with watching […]
Drug abuse among teens is a growing concern. In Troubled Teenagers – Identifying and Dealing with Tough Issues we discuss the signs as well as the reasons why teens abuse drugs and alcohol.
As with any disease, early detection increases the chance for a full recovery and a drug and alcohol free future. Inpatient treatment at […]
There is much to be learned from children at play. The freedom of joyful expression is evident in the many games of make believe and hide and seek. The values that are derived from using the imagination during play are truly limitless. Pretend play can involve many facets and toys. Children are vastly different when […]
Robin Wolaner founded Parenting magazine in 1987 and sold the property to Time Inc. where she served as CEO of Sunset Publishing. She is the author of “Naked in the Boardroom: A CEO Bares Her Secrets So You Can Transform Your Career” and recently founded TeeBeeDee, www.tbd.com, a networking site for people over 40.
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Day care providers should grab every available opportunity to involve parents and welcome their input. When parents participate in a child care service it makes for a very rewarding and positive experience for all concerned including the children. You can share insights that you have gleaned from observing the child at day care and in […]
To add more fun and enjoyment to your baby shower party, give out party favors that would likely bring out the smiles of all your guests. Baby shower favors are simple gifts that you can give to show your warm gratitude to all the people who attended the special party for your baby. This is […]
With scalding hot oil, boiling water, and the oven set at 450 degrees, the kitchen can be one of the most hazardous rooms in your house for your baby. One of the best ways to prevent an accident is to keep the baby out of the kitchen all together by using a baby gate. However […]
Those toddlers are just full of energy! Some days it might seem impossible to keep up with them or keep them entertained. There are many fun activities to stimulate those little minds and maybe wear them out for a nap! Here are some ideas for activities for toddlers ages 18 months to three years:
Out and […]
A common trait for children and adults with Aspergers Syndrome is that they tend to get caught up and lost in the details of tasks or situations and the environments around them. This affects all cognitive ability such as reading ability – words are reduced to letters or sounds in isolation – and maths ability […]
Children with Aspergers Syndrome have difficulty managing their emotions, particularly with recognizing and understanding feelings and expressing their emotions appropriately. AS children usually have intense feelings that often overwhelm them – this is caused by their lack of emotional aptitude.
Neurotypicals enjoy ‘emotional competence’, which allows them to manage their interactions with others more effectively - […]
Aspergers Syndrome children respond best when their motivation level is high; when the answer to the question “What’s in it for me?” is something an Asperger child most wants or desires. Children with Aspergers Syndrome never really make the leap from instant gratification to internal motivation or drive, such as self-satisfaction in a job well […]
To give a special gift for babies, you might wonder what would be the best present you can give. That isn’t a problem, with such baby items available everywhere, you’ll find it enjoyable to find the right kind for your darling. Though it may be a tough task for you to find the best among […]
You’ve decided to use cloth nappies but are now worried about the effect of your decision on the environment. Fans of disposables and their manufacturers will try and convince you that reusable nappies are just as detrimental to the environment. Whilst using real nappies does mean that your washing and drying loads increase, there are […]
You have decided to use washable nappies as opposed to disposables in order to personally contribute to reducing damage to the environment. Your friends and fellow new mums look at you as if the pregnancy hormones are still raging. They would like you to believe that you have been misled and that there […]
Cloth nappies - am I insane? Why would any new mum want to consider using washable nappies? I will give you three reasons why you should give real nappies a try today. They are easy to use, cheaper than disposables and reduce waste.
Easy to use - cloth nappies have moved on from our parents’ generation. […]
