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Written by Richard Myers
 Thursday, 07 December 2006
1. Encourage The ChildWhen a child does something right or well, give praise straight away. Your encouragement will show them that you believe they can do it and give them more confidence. Did you know that if a child gets a negative message, it... |
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Written by Richard Myers
 Thursday, 07 December 2006
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome kills more than 2,000 babies in the US each year. They are most commonly aged between 2 and 4 months and die in their sleep. The cause has always remained a mystery. However, recent breakthrough findings reported in the... |
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Written by Richard Myers
 Thursday, 07 December 2006
It's very common for children to be scared of the dark. They may have always been scared or they may have no fear for a long time and then suddenly, inexplicably develop one. Child experts believe that some children are just naturally prone to... |
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Written by Richard Myers
 Thursday, 07 December 2006
Are you the parent or babysitter of a small child who is the day care demon? Do they play far too rough and drag the cat around the home by its tail? This can be hard to deal with because adults view this behaviour through their own terms of... |
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Written by Richard Myers
 Thursday, 07 December 2006
People who havent got kids often look on in horror as they see overwrought parents getting angry with an out-of-control toddler. That poor child! Run the same scene in a few years time and those same onlookers (now parents themselves) would find all... |
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Written by Richard Myers
 Thursday, 07 December 2006
Many new parents vow that their kids wont be given sugary foods or stuck in front of a TV! They will only have healthy, well-balanced food and all play will be mentally stimulating and educational. Sohow come Junior is watching that Sesame Street... |
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Written by Richard Myers
 Tuesday, 05 December 2006
Lots of people babysit - some for the money and some because they love children. For a few, it can be the first step on the ladder to a highly lucrative career as a nanny. Good nannies are constantly in high demand and their earning potential is... |
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Written by Jim lang
 Sunday, 03 December 2006
Children's educational toys are an essential component to every child's playroom. My son Jack and I took some time out from playing with the educational toys he received for Christmas and went to a hockey game over the holidays. Life would... |
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Written by Richard Myers
 Monday, 13 November 2006
Are you the parent, grandparent or friend of someone who would love to be a babysitter? You may feel a little anxious about encouraging this and this is perfectly natural. On the one hand, you are pleased that they are keen to work and showing some... |
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Written by Richard Myers
 Monday, 13 November 2006
Going out for the evening is a fun time or it should be. However, for many parents (especially new parents) the experience is fraught with guilt, worry and anxiety.In order to appreciate how they are feeling, try and view it from their point of view... |
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