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How to Discipline Highly Sensitive Toddlers
We’ve all heard of the “Terrible Twos.” The toddler years are marked by intense emotion and feelings on the part of the little one–these reactions can be magnified if your child’s temperament is naturally more intense. Disciplining toddlers with more sensitive and intense temperaments is done in the same way disciplining a more easy going child–it will just take more patience, perhaps more repetitions and better planning on the part of the parents.
Children’s Books And DVD’s That Don’t Make Mommy Cry From Boredom
Are you running out of books to read to your kids, or the only books you have make you dissociate from boredom-induced trauma? Fear not, fair readers. I will introduce you to some books that don't make you want to pluck out your eyes from sheer boredom. Also, please write in with your suggestions for…
What Is A Chemical Pregnancy?
With our third child due in six weeks, the topic of chemical pregnancies has come up repeatedly when chatting with other moms.
About Early Infant Stimulation
Early infant stimulation can help newborns differentiate between different smells, develop their vision and become comfortable with touch, motion and sounds. Parents who want to reduce the risk of developmental difficulties in their child can engage their newborn in a variety of stimulating activities, thereby encouraging their baby to become comfortable with a wide range of sensory experiences.
How Accurate Are Home Pregnancy Tests?
Available over-the-counter at drugstores, home pregnancy tests are cheap, easy, quick tests that tell you whether or not you are pregnant by detecting the presence of the pregnancy hormone, hCG, in your urine. You should always check with your doctor if you get a positive result on a home pregnancy test. Your doctor can confirm whether or not you are pregnant with a blood test and/or a pelvic exam, and start you on a course of prenatal care to assure a healthy pregnancy. Even a negative result on a home pregnancy test is a heads-up to call your doctor to look for possible medical reasons for your missed period(s).