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Tackling Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety is a funny thing. On the one hand, it may feel good to know that your baby loves you so much that they cannot be apart from you. On the other hand, it can be extremely frustrating when you cannot even go to the toilet without carrying your bub with you. Dealing with separation anxiety starts with understanding why it is happening. So here is a rundown on what separation anxiety is and why your baby is experiencing it....
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The Differences Between Boys and Girls

Congratulations! It’s a…. Regardless of whether your doctor ends this sentence with a “boy” or “girl” you can be rest assured you will be experiencing a high you’ve never thought possible. All babies are beautiful and all babies are special, regardless of their gender. However, how you raise your baby and what you can expect during the first few years will differ depending on the gender. Aside from the obvious physical differences with anatomy, what can you expect when it...
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Dinner Time Etiquette for Kids

It’s dinner time! While every family will be different in terms of how they handle dinner time, most families will agree that it is important to teach your children table manners early on. Even if you are not too traditional when it comes to eating, children should learn how to properly eat a meal around the table in the company of others as practice for going out for dinner, school and dinners at friend’s houses. So below are ten basic...
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Helping Children To Understand Their E...

Feelings are a powerful thing, especially for a pre-schooler. The world is such an interesting place but it can often be overwhelming. Many children have a hard time understanding how they are feeling inside and how to deal with these emotions in the right way. It is our job as parents to help them to understand these emotions and how to get a good hold on them. An emotionally stable child is a much happier individual and it is never too...
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How to Stop Spoiling Your Child

There are a number of different reasons why you may be spoiling your child. You may want to ensure that they get everything that you missed out on as a child. You may want them to know that you are there for them and that you love them. You may not be able to resist their pleading puppy dog eyes, or you may get so much joy from watching them get excited that it is hard to resist spoiling them. Whatever the case, spoiling your child can...
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One Two Three Magic! A Way to Discipli...

One Two Three Magic is a disciplinary technique developed by Thomas Phelan. It is designed to help you keep control of the situation by simply counting up to three. It is one of the most common ways to teach your child right from wrong and to help control their emotions when things are getting out of hand. But does it work? One Two Three Magic Demystified The first thing you need to do when starting the One Two Three Magic technique...
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Time Out!

Time Out! Time outs are often considered a disciplinary device. They have been used for years to help discipline your child and teach them good behaviour from unacceptable behaviour. Many parents will start using time outs when a child is around the age of 18 months and continue during the terrible twos and the tantruming three’s. A time out shouldn't be used as a punishment but rather as a way for your child to take some time to themselves to help them cope with their build-up of emotions that...
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Sibling Rivalry

It can be extremely taxing for everybody if the household is in dis-chord, especially if it’s due to sibling rivalry. How do you determine what to do? Do you get involved or let the kids work it out? As a parent it can be frustrating and hard to deal with. It begins so young and for many it may continue well into adulthood. Although common, it’s more likely to occur if children are close together in age or of the...
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Does Your Child Lie to You?

Kids lie, it's a fact. Catching your child is the middle of a lie is never a good feeling and finding out after the fact that your child has been lying to you feels even worse. So we’ve compiled a list of the best ways to catch your child in the act and how to handle this delicate situation: Learn The Types Of Lies There are several different kinds of lies out there. Some lies are harmless while others are intentional....
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A Toddlers Declaration of Independence

A Toddlers Declaration of Independence A toddler's Declaration of Independence, oh where to start? Dealing with the dramas of a toddler day in and day out can be draining to say the least. Some days you may feel like your little one is doing everything in his power to make you lose your cool! However, it is important to remember that the very behaviours that you find most frustrating to deal with – his stubborn streak and his desire to...
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