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•Raising Siblings
Adjusting to life as a sibling is never without stress for a young child who has to learn to share his parents with a squirming, screaming stranger. Instead of the happy event that the birth of a second child signals to the parents, a first-born can be downright traumatized by the arrival of a sibling. Many child-development experts have described the impact of a new baby on the first-born as akin to how you would feel if your spouse suddenly announced that he likes being a husband so much...
•Easing Your Preschooler s Fear Of Separation
Even children who have been used to being cared for by others may, as they enter school, develop a fear of being apart from their parents. Once again, this reaction is not necessarily a sign of regression but can be due to their increased awareness of the world's dangers. Children who have recently undergone major changes in their lives, such as the birth of a sibling or a move, may become even more clingy as they adjust to the change. Some of the ways you can help your preschool child deal...
•Children And Step Families
When a dating relationship turns serious and you make plans for marriage, you also face the prospect of forming a stepfamily. You may also be moving from single parenthood into step parenthood as well if your new spouse has his or her own children. A step- or blended family has its own set of unique advantages and problems and a stepparent enters into a new relationship with a child that is similar to yet greatly different from that of a parent. And, even though blended families are becoming...
•Getting Your Child Ready For Preschool
When the time is right for your child to begin a nursery or preschool program, you want him to be ready. How can you help your child prepare? Put away the workbooks-there are no academic skills necessary for entering preschool. But that doesn't mean you can't help your child prepare for this experience in other ways.
Being part of a larger group takes some getting used to for children who are accustomed to being the center of your attention. You can help your child learn how to be social by...
•Your Child s Early Learning Years
Though all of childhood is an exciting learning experience, the beginning of formal education whether a part-time nursery school program or a full day of kindergarten-is a momentous occasion. The best preparation is emotional in nature. The child who feels secure and loved and who has had experiences with developing positive relationships with adults and other children is well equipped to venture forth.
Nursery school and preschool are educational environments for preschoolers from age 2% to...
•Leaving Your Child At Home Alone
An estimated 5 to 7 million American school-age children go home to an empty house after school and fend for themselves. Some people say that being alone promotes responsibility and independence; others argue that the lack of supervision fosters delinquent behavior and hampers emotional and social growth. It's impossible to make a general statement about when a child can be left home alone safely. Usually children are not mature enough to be considered for self-care until they are 11 or 12....
•Choosing A Baby Sitter For Your Child
Many parents prefer to choose a baby-sitter or nanny to care for their child if he or she is under age 3. This option can be the most convenient, because the caregiver comes to your home. Your child will also be in a familiar environment and will avoid exposure to colds and other infections from other children. Hiring a nanny is one of the most expensive child-care arrangements, but the biggest difficulty is finding a reliable, well-qualified person. Because in-home care is not regulated in...
•Discipline Strategies
Children need help to live within the limits you've established. Consequences that help your child understand his behavior and learn to control himself work best, beginning in toddler hood.
Young toddlers, kids from age 1 to 2, often need only consistent verbal reminders to discontinue a misbehavior or to follow a preferred behavior. Often, a firm, No, along with a change of scene, is all it takes to get a toddler to understand what is expected. For instance, the 1-year-old who tosses sand in...
•Boosting Your Childs Development
As your child's first and most important teacher, you will lay the foundation for all of his or her future learning. The things you can do to improve your child's chances of being happy, smart, and successful are simple and enjoyable-and many parents have always done them instinctively. For example, just talking to your child can increase his or her intelligence and improve his or her ability to learn language, to think, and, eventually, to do well in school. The most important things you can...
•Perfect Toys For Kids
You must be relieved that your child is just out of toddler-hood. Welcome to the `pre-teens'! It's a whole new ball game. So get ready to meet its challenges head on. `Pre-teens' is a time when your child wants to know more about the world around. At this stage in life, education gains paramount importance and competition is rife.
Though you may not want to accept it, your child is growing up. His/her needs are changing. You would need to recognize and keep up with what the child requires at...
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