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Toddler Door Locking: An Epidemic
I’m here to raise awareness about a serious issue affecting all parents at some point in their lives. As a survivor of Toddler Door Locking, I believe I can offer insight into this growing epidemic that touches hundreds of homes every year. Let me paint the picture: I live in a townhouse consisting of three…
The Best Toys for Kids With ADHD
In Ellen Kingsley’s article in “ADDitude” magazine, “The Best Toys and Game for ADHD Kids,” she explains that psychiatrists and educators often use toys as a therapeutic tool for children with ADHD. Parents can follow suit, integrating toys and games to open up lines of communication with their children and address specific issues and behavioral goals.
How Do I Tell If a Teenager Is Lying?
Trust and communication come into play frequently when parents raise adolescents. Parents need to set boundaries and make house rules and consequences that they follow with consistency. However, many parents may find themselves struggling to determine when their teenager breaks these house rules or lies about an important issue. Teens often lie when they have exercised poor judgment in an attempt to identify with peers. Fortunately, parents can employ a few different tactics to help determine if their teen is lying about a particular issue.
Easy Trendy Hairstyles
You can style your hair in a trendy, up-to-the-minute way without spending hours in front of the mirror, fiddling with styling products, combs or hair dryers. Trendy hairstyles usually involve a twist on a classic look, such as a ponytail or braid. Many looks are supereasy because you are trying to capture that just-got-out-of-bed” look while still coming off as polished and pulled together.
How to Get a Toddler to Eat Meals at the Table
Toddlers are little bundles of non-stop energy. Sitting down is not one of their strong suits. Parents can encourage their energetic tots to enjoy some quiet family time at the table for meals. Make the table a comfortable place for the toddler and the whole family. Minimize trouble zones for the toddler by removing glass centerpieces or salt and pepper shakers, which can invite curious toddlers to play and make a mess rather than eat their meal. Tuck the ends of a tablecloth so they are out of reach to minimize the toddler’s temptation to tug on it. In the beginning, realize that toddlers will get up from the table frequently, but if you stick with the idea that food is eaten at the table, they will eventually sit until they are done with their meal.