A Confession I’m going to be completely honest with you. I’m a bit of a control freak. I’m not going to apologize. It’s true. I like things to go the way I want them to go. And it vexes me when things don’t. That’s not to say that I can’t go with the flow (a [...]
Constipation in Kids: When Poop Gives Mama Trauma
I’m not secretive about this little fact about me. I talked openly about last week. I kind of freak out around poop–especially when I have to clean it up. And not just a little bit. This is one area my kids have given me ample opportunity to practice overcoming my OCD-freakout tendencies. I’ve posted a couple [...]
Childhood Constipation: On Bowels, Boys and Other Messy things
I could make any number of puns at this point. But I think I’m still a bit too traumatized from a recent ordeal with childhood constipation. Maybe next week I’ll be up to making a few wise cracks, butt for now let’s move on… (okay, I guess I’m dealing enough to be a little silly). [...]
Childhood Constipation: What Do You Do When Your Child Can’t Poop
Number 2 can be a big deal. Especially when things get plugged up inside. And it’s more than just an inconvenience, constipation can be life-threatening if it’s not treated. Seriously. What goes in MUST come out. Otherwise you’re looking at some serious health ramifications. The Low-Down on #2 Your child’s pooping patterns (yep, we all [...]
5 Steps to Save Your Sanity When the Crying Won’t Stop
Some days parenting is noisy. Some days are noisier than others. Some days are just insane. Last week I made an argument for letting your kids cry-it-out. Not the standard position, and it will actually help you bond with your kids. Sometimes they just need permission to cry. And some days that’s easier said than [...]
60 Second Parenting: Weekly Twitter Updates
Breastfeeding in public catches a lot of grief. What's the craziest thing someone has said to you about whipping a… http://t.co/B132IvxO # Already this morning I am grateful for bleach and its disinfectant properties. What are you grateful for today? # If you have a problem with a member of your family who is negative, [...]
You Should Let Your Child Cry-It-Out
When to Cry-It-Out I’m a huge fan of attachment parenting, and strong supporter of gentle sleep methods, but there are times where you absolutely should let your child cry-it-out. And it’s not at bedtime. As my kids got older, we entered the “terrible-two’s” and I donned my research hat to find a solution to tantrums so I could reclaim [...]
I Let My Son Cry-It-Out
Teaching your kids to self-soothe by letting them “cry-it-out” gets a lot of heat. Some parents swear by it, other parents swear at the parents who practice it. It’s sure way to start a heated debate at playgroup. When my oldest was a baby, I was desperate for sleep and didn’t know what else to do. [...]
60 Second Parenting: Weekly Twitter Updates
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My Secret to Taming Tantrums
There is a shockingly easy way to tame tantrums and moderate meltdowns. I’m still amazed at how well it works with my boys. It’s a little trick called validation. Kids are full of emotions. Happy. Sad. Tired. Hungry. Irritated. Frustrated. And downright mad! Kids don’t always know what they are experiencing and emotional outbursts can [...]
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