When your child doesn’t always get their way the whining and complaining begins. This usually lasts until parents can’t take it anymore or until they start whining themselves.
Here are some great tips to putting a stop to whining.
ABC’s Supernanny and author of Supernanny: How to Get the Best from Your Children reveals her rules to making sure your child gets a good night sleep.
From MSN.Lifestyle
“Step One: Time for Bed
Take your child to their bedroom. Read a bedtime story, give them “kisses and cuddles” and tuck them in.
Step Two: Tough Love
Sit down on the floor or in a chair parallel to your child’s bed so he or she can see the side of your face. As hard as it may be, bow your head and ignore their efforts to talk to you. It is important not to engage your child with eye contact.
Step Three: Stay In Bed
If your child climbs out of bed, return them to bed with no eye contact.
Step Four: Distance Yourself
Each night, move further and further away from the crib or bed. This pattern gives your child a sense of security in their bedroom. Supernanny Jo Frost says children stay up at night to get the attention from their parents that they missed out on during the day. “The key message here is,” says Jo, “if you spend time with your child during the day you’re not neglecting him by putting this routine in place during the night.”
Nobody likes getting shots, even us adults!
These needles, or shots are necessary so that we don’t get very sick later on. A little pinch in your arm now is much better than being very, very sick later on.
This article by KidsHealth.org explains all the “whys” your kids may have about getting their next vaccine.
Even your little angel will, at times, challenge you.
Here are some tips to dealing with temper tantrums in a graceful manner from Parent.com
1. Avoid outbursts:
As your youngster works on developing his or her tolerance levels, be careful to avoid situations which trigger their outbursts. Limit their exposure to limits of time you know they can handle.
2. Provide alternatives to violence:
When your child does act out, reprimand them sternly enough that they know it’s unacceptable. Be careful to critique only their reaction to their emotion and not the emotions themselves. Then, provide an alternative method of expression, such as encouraging him or her to say “I’m mad” instead of kicking and screaming.
3. Set a good example:
Children are amazing models of adult behavior. Be sure to keep your own reactions in check when you become frustrated so your youngster has a good example to follow. Also be careful to stay cool and collected when your child throws a tantrum so your reaction doesn’t contradict all the good behavior you’ve taught them.
After having approved the “baby shaker” application that which was designed to “stop the incessant crying of an infant pictured on screen by violently shaking the iPhone, at which point two red “x” marks appear over the baby’s eyes. “See how long you can endure his or her adorable cries before you just have to find a way to quiet the baby down!” reads the sales pitch for Baby Shaker.”
Thankfully Apple realized their error in approving this application and have pulled the “baby shaker” from the App Store.
If you’re not getting enough sleep because of your kids, here’s an article that will give you tips and trick for babies, toddlers and older kids. Now you and your kids will wake up feeling rested and refreshed.
From CanadianLiving.com
Nicholas Holderman, 20 months, was playing at home with his two elder brothers when his parents heard his screams from the next room and knew that something was very wrong.
Somehow he managed to fall on to his parents’ car keys, one of which pierced his eyelid and penetrated deep into his brain. Today, the 20-month-old US tot has amazed doctors by making a full recovery.
Although it may not be obvious to an untrained ear, a baby’s cry is more than a loud noise- it’s a combination of shrieks, sobs and wails. Once you’ve figured out the difference you’ll be able to respond correctly. So for new parents, grandparents and babysitters here’s a list of what triggers the tears, and how to handle them.
So just a couple of nights ago I suspected that my newborn Roxana might have colic. Turns out, I don’t think so now. We did give her a pacifier to calm her down. Luckily she sucks on one sparingly and is as enamored with the boob as ever…
But more importantly, we focused on burping her more rigorously and frequently and it has helped enormously.
Lastly, relying on a few things I read, my wife has cut out milk from her diet… and all in all, the baby’s back to her chilled, laid back manner.
Of course, right as I write this, she wakes up from her sleep.
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