An au pair is a young adult from another country who joins a host family to provide childcare while experiencing a cultural exchange. They travel on a cultural exchange visa, which allows them to immerse themse
23.Pacifiers.When they’re not breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, babies often like to suckle on pacifiers to soothe themselves. A package of pacifiers would make a very thoughtful gift—the more the merrier as pacifiers often get lost easily. 24.Teething toys.When the baby’s teeth start comin...
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Hi Lauren – I understand your frustration and it is exactly what I aim to help parents avoid. “Refuses” is the common response children have (particularly in the toddler years) to feeling pushed. It’s integral to their development that they assert themselves, and when parents take on...
If you are wondering, “How can I help my child self-regulate? You have come to the right place. Below is a list of calming strategies for kids, from toddlers to teens, that you can use to help children self-regulate. It can be difficult for some children to calm themselves with litt...
“The consequences of being mindless are enormous, and I have 40 years of research to supply evidence that most of us are ‘not there’ much of the time. When you’re mindless, you’re not able to take advantage of opportunities that present themselves, you’re not able to avert danger...
Intended or not, they do engage themselves in a life that will make a difference in the world. What gives my life depth and purpose? In my mind, the meaning of life is to dedicate oneself to serving others. Helping others is a process of achieving our self-worth, and when we are ...
Why it happens Kids suck their thumbs because it's comforting and calming. Your preschooler probably practiced this habit while she was still in the womb and…
“Oceana Phenomena” exhibitions, kids will create by utilizing drawing, collage and haiku poetry into their own handmade book. Hands-on creation of art is the best way for kids to learn about the museum and exhibitions, drawing concepts, interpret artwork, immersing themselves in their community...
waiting, it's finally time to bring your newborn home from the hospital and care for them unsupervised. Many first-time parents find themselves with questions about caring for a new child, but it will become more natural over time. Here are the parenting do's and don'ts for a newborn ...