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Beyond Desperation
If you follow me on Twitter, you’ll know that the past few nights have been really difficult for me. My daughter has been having a difficult time sleeping and I haven’t really been able to narrow down what’s causing this… until last night.
How Do I Help Children Deal With the Death of a Close Loved One?
Death is a hard concept for adults to grasp and it produces a range of emotions that leaves many confused, sad and angry. The impact of losing loved ones has a similar, and sometimes stronger, impact on children, so it’s important for parents to step in and help their children deal with the death of close loved one. Whether your child loses a friend, relative, teacher or beloved pet, communication and open discussions are key to helping your child get through this difficult time.
Is My Teen Texting Too Much?
Seventy-five billion texts are sent every month, according to the Nielson company. And no, your teen isn’t sending or receiving the majority of those texts — even if it may seem like it sometimes! But, teens 13 to 17 years old are the biggest texters. And, according to the Pew Research Center, one in three teens sends more than 100 text messages a day! You’ve got to basically force them to talk to you, so how much could they possibly have to say over a text!? If you can’t remember the last time you had a conversation with your teen without him or her constantly checking the cell, then you need to know some of the dangers of texting and rules to set to stop your teen from texting too much.
Amazing Baby Sleep Secrets
Many parents suffer from a lack of sleep because their babies don’t sleep well. As any parent who has suffered sleepless nights knows, parenting when you are lacking sleep is painful. When you haven’t had a good night’s sleep, you are overtired, irritable and impatient. When babies don’t get enough sleep, they can be the same way. Fortunately, you can teach a baby to fall asleep, stay asleep and get a solid night’s sleep, using a few amazing baby sleep secrets.
When Should a Baby Sleep Alone?
The debate over co-sleeping and sleeping alone is longstanding. Whether a child should sleep alone or with his parents has been the subject of much discussion and controversy. Although many parents enjoy co-sleeping, the American Academy of Pediatrics cautions against routine infant-parent bed sharing because of the risks associated with it.