Life challenges and joys for women
Children are often found on electronic devices now and don’t really get much opportunity to play outside. When I was growing up, many of the children in my neighborhood would play together and they learned social skills this way. Many different games were played in the neighborhood that did not require much time or money…
When people become parents, they may raise their children differently than others. Some parents may be strict with their children and their time. Other parents may be into the gentle parenting style and want their children to be sensitive individuals. We all have our preferences for the way that we parent our children. Some parents…
What has happened to our culture and shows that are offered on tv now ? When I was growing up we had shows such as the Brady Bunch, Waltons and Little House on the Prairie. These shows taught lessons to kids and allowed children to learn about family. I don’t really see any of these…
A parent knows that time when potty training takes place and there is the hope that your child will no longer have to wear diapers. There is also some frustration that comes with this stage as well. Your child tries on the potty and then leaks on the floor. They wait too long to use…
Our children love to play, and it is also a great way for them to learn. There are toys that they can manipulate small things like plastic numbers which build on their fine motor skills. Crayons also build on the fine motor skills of children and puzzles do too. Toys that are push and pull…
When you are a parent there are certain milestones that your children should reach at certain ages. It’s good to know what those milestones are for your children to reach. Your pediatrician is also a great guide for figuring out what milestones should be reached and whether your child has reached them. One milestone that…
When you bring home a new baby and want your baby to sleep through the night. The trials and tribulations of getting them to sleep through the night can be challenging. I raised two boys and my first son it was difficult to get him to sleep through the night. He would wake up at…
I remember when I first bought a car seat for my kids. I was sure to follow on the rules in order to keep my kids safe. One year the car seat was facing one way the next it was facing the other. Alot of rules and regulations to keep up with. The latest information…
Things move so quickly in public schools anymore. I worked as a substitute teacher for several years in elementary schools and discovered that kindergarten is like first grade now. Who would have thought that we would be pushing our children so much to succeed and not allowing them to be children as much. It seems…
Many little children love to play with teddy bears and tea sets. Teddy bears can be wonderful toys for children to play with and can bring the value of comfort to children. A teddy bear can be cuddled with when children are sick. They can serve as a companion for children going on a trip…
When you read books to children it not only helps them to learn but fosters a love of reading. Children when read to learn many different skills. Reading with a child sitting in your lap can strengthen the bond with your child. When I child sits on your lap or next to you this fosters…
I often wonder what happened to the world that we used to live in. It seems almost everything is replaced by technology. We are raising children in an age where some rarely even go outside to experience the joys of playing in the fresh air. Learning to ride a bike, fish in the creek, play…
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