The personal site and blog of Lynda Martens
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It’s always a risk. Anything could happen when you bring children to a public place. Typically, they push the boundaries a bit more, believing that Mom or Dad will be less likely to say no or enforce rules when other people are around. A few tips on surviving grocery stores and movie theatres with little [...]
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http://www.nativeremedies.com/products/kiddie-calmer-for-shy-children.html
This product advertisement shocked me. It is for an herbal, homeopathic remedy for children’s anxiety…called the K-OK Kiddie Calmer. A sister product is the “Mind Soothe Junior”
Are we turning to drugs (“natural” herbal remedies are still drugs) to replace the skills of emotional regulation? This article makes NO mention of other ways to assist children [...]
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You don’t have the power to make your child do something or stop doing something. You DO have the power to set up limits, choices and incentives to make it easier for them to make choices that are respectful and cooperative.
Stay Calm: You might have a screaming baby, a tantruming two year old, an anxious [...]
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Those beautiful, crazy-making little creatures running amok in our homes did NOT come with a manual.
My next few entries will focus on the do’s and don’ts of parenting. I will give you the best of what I have learned about how to interact with your children in a way that can lead to greater cooperation [...]
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Dear Mom and Dad,
Thanks for giving me life. But apart from the joy you will get from watching me grow and laugh, I won’t be thanking you for much or giving back to you in any way for quite some time. I’m a selfish creature. Get used to it.
Take care of yourself. Be happy. This [...]
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