Archive for June, 2007

Lying: Why It Happens?

Why it happens

Until he’s 3 or 4, your child isn’t really able to distinguish between reality and fantasy. What that means is that it’s impossible for your 1- or 2-year-old to grasp the concepts of lying and telling the truth. His fibs may stem from:

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Do You Have Mom Stress?

Being a mom is highly rewarding, but also stressful. Why? Because mom is the busiest people on planet. They do all the house chores, take care of their children and fulfill their “husbands’ need”. Sometimes being a full time housewife is more stressful than working outside. Taking care of children is not an easy task. I am just so lucky to have a helpful husband to help lessen my burden:-)

Stress parents can give effect to their children’s behavior. Therefore every mom should have their own way on how to relief stress. Here I am going to share how I relief my stress:

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Breastfeeding Is The Best For Your Baby

BreastfeedingBreastfeeding would be a tough experience for new moms. I myself found it was very difficult and painful at the early months my son was born. But once I have been used to it I felt that it was a precious
moment. It is a good chance to promote the bond between kids and moms. Some moms especially working moms gave up after founding difficulties during breastfeeding. Yes it is difficult and tiresome, but do you know that breastfeeding is the best way to feed your kids during their first 2 years and breastfeeding also gives benefit to moms themselves.

Here are benefits of breastfeeding which most of them I myself have experienced:

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More Practical Tips on Naps

Here are more practical tips for naps

• Pajamas aren’t necessary, but make sure your child is dressed in comfortable clothing that’s neither too light nor too heavy.

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Scheduling Your Baby’s Naps


When your baby’s 3 to 4 months old, you can work on developing a nap schedule that’s compatible with his natural sleep cycles.

Read the signs

Pay attention to your baby’s sleep signals. Does he begin to rub his eyes and get fussy midmorning or right after lunch? Does he often fall asleep in the car in the early afternoon? Do you notice a difference in his alertness and overall mood when he sleeps for longer or shorter periods?

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Nap: The Basic

Baby SleepSleep is vital for babies and young children, whose brains and bodies are developing at an extraordinary rate — but nighttime rest isn’t enough. Regular naps help them get the sleep they need.

Do your best to encourage your baby to nap consistently. But keep in mind that his temperament and natural bodily rhythms will help determine how and when he naps. Some babies nap for long stretches every day right from the start and settle easily into a pattern. Others do just fine taking shorter naps or napping at less regular times.

How many naps a day should my baby take?

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Is Your Child Ready For Toilet Training?

Toilet training is a learning process – not a problem. Just like
learning to walk and talk your child must learn to use the toilet.
However, before your child can learn to use the toilet, you must learn the
signs of readiness.

There are many common signs of readiness you should watch for around
the ages of 18 months to 2 years.

These common signs are:

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Chess Improves Child’s Mind


Chess for Kids

Chess is the best kept secret on how to improve a child’s mind academically!

Learning to play chess is one of the most lifelong rewarding things a child can discover. Chess is fun and exciting, offering wonderful opportunities to grow a child’s self respect and build valuable social skills. Encouraging kids to study game of chess is one of the best moves you can make as a parent. Kids that are mentally gifted as well as children with lesser abilities and those that struggle in school will both alike benefit from the challenging game.

Chess levels the playing field and allows every child an opportunity to succeed. With encouragement from parents and coaches, children will catch the spirit and eagerly embrace this game, desiring to excel and looking forward to chess competitions.

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Baby’s First Year-What to Expect

As a new Mom, you are probably wondering about many things: how will he react to his new surroundings? when will she sleep for more than 2 hours? what can I expect in the following year? an so many other questions…..

Each baby is different. Your baby’s rate of growth, appearance, and personality, will all be unique to him or her. As you embark on this journey with your new baby, take time to enjoy their presence in your life.

Here are some of the milestones to watch for in the first year of your baby’s development:

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Dermatitis/Eczema

Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin which may be brought about by repeated contact with chemicals. Dermatitis, also called eczema. There are two types of dermatitis: eczematous (eczema) and noneczematous (also called occupational).

Atopic dermatitis usually begins in infancy and may continue into adult life. Seborrheic dermatitis appears as red, inflamed skin covered by greasy or dry scales that may be white, yellowish, or gray. Atopic dermatitis most often affects infants and young children, but it can continue into adulthood or first show up later in life. The word “dermatitis” means inflammation of the skin. “Atopic” refers to a group of diseases where there is often an inherited tendency to develop other allergic conditions, such as asthma and hay fever. It is usually used to refer to eczema , which is also known as Dermatitis eczema. Dermatitis is characterized by skin that may be red, swollen, blistered, scabbed, scaly, oozing, or itchy. People with eczema often have a family history of allergic conditions like asthma , hay fever , or eczema. In irritant contact dermatitis, the rash is usually limited to the area that was exposed to the substance, whereas in allergic contact dermatitis, the rash often spreads beyond the area directly exposed to the allergen.

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