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The Early Years: How Much Do They Really Understand?

The age of your child at the time of your divorce has a profound impact on the way they respond to the changes in their life. Don’t expect them to understand everything that is going on, but be aware, they may know more than you think. Here is a guide to gauge how much your child comprehends the split during the early years and how to ease that transition on them. From birth to 18 months children can feel the tension in the home, but don’t understand the reasoning behind it. They may begin to show some signs of separation … Continue reading →

Preschoolers and “Sleep Unders”

My preschooler recently got an invitation to her fist sleepover. She was thrilled. Mommy, not so much. Initially I had reservations (my main concern was driving across town to pick up my daughter at 1 a.m. when she decided that she missed sleeping in her own bed), but after a few discussions with the host parents, I RSVPed “yes” and now whole-heartedly share my daughter’s excitement for this childhood rite of passage. Well, kind of. I was fine with the idea until I started blabbing about my decision. Apparently, there’s a huge number of parents who have strict no sleepover … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Month in Review: July 2008

Two of my three children are summer babies. That is, they were born in the summer and had their first months surrounded by sunshine streaming in the windows, the sound of birds chirping, and days spent wearing nothing but a diaper and a “onsie.” I made sure that they had Fourth of July outfits ready, even though one of them arrived a week after the holiday. I guess he just wasn’t interested in the parade. Do you have a summer baby, too? We had a lot of new information to share this past month, such as recall notices and new … Continue reading →

The Reason Your Kid is Cranky

Forget about sex or sleep; for many parents it’s more like sleep or sanity. If your kid is not getting enough sleep, your sanity suffers. According to new research, a good night’s sleep is essential to keeping children on track. That may be the understatement of the year. For decades researchers having been touting studies that show well-rested children do better on standardized tests, get better grades and are better equipped to rationalize and control impulses. However, a new study, set to be published in next month’s issue of Pediatrics, takes the theory a step further by detailing what happened … Continue reading →

Whining: How to put an end to it.

Preschoolers get frustrated easily. They are making the transition from toddler to big kid and that can be hard to do. So many changes from sleeping in a big kid bed to going to school. They are expected to have a certain sense of maturity that they may not understand or feel ready for. When the pressure gets to be too much they begin to whine. Sometimes you have no idea when the pressure is building so one day they may handle you saying no with grace while the next day tears may flow. You must always be understanding yet … Continue reading →

Toddler Book: Polly’s Pink Pajamas

I love pajamas. Pajamas are cute and comfortable. Jessie is very particular about her jammies. She will tell you that she wants to wear Doo Doo Dora, Elmo, or Princess. She will let you know if she plans to embellish her jammies with a tutu. Some of our favorite days are jammie days. Jammie days are the days that we lounge around the house without ever changing out of our jammies. It’s much easier to leave Jessie and Baby E in jammies too. Some days Jessie just does not want to get dressed. It’s bad when those are school days, … Continue reading →

The Sensitive Preschooler

I’m beginning to suspect something. I should have known it when my daughter refused to be put down, or when she screamed when I stepped away from her. Or perhaps the fact that I had to bounce and swaddle her to sleep and that I still put her to sleep through touch should have been a good indicator. I have a sensitive child. Being a mom of one, it’s sometimes hard to compare your child’s everyday habits with those of other preschoolers. Sure, I teach toddlers and preschoolers all the time, but it’s not the same. I see them at … Continue reading →

Support for Single Adoptive Parents

How can single adoptive parents best find support? Sometimes they feel conspicuous at adoptive parent gatherings, since so many adoptive parents are couples. Other single parents may have trouble commiserating with the single adoptive parent, feeling that the adoptive parent chose to raise the child alone while many single parents were unexpectedly thrust into their situation. Single parent support groups may focus many of their discussions on dealing with ex-spouses and on financial and legal matters. Single parents create networks of support within their extended families and communities, and with other single and/or adoptive parents. These informal networks provide support … Continue reading →

My Mobile Mini-Van Office

I started my home businesses shortly after my daughter was born. Sometimes I miss the days when I could simply roll my child in her bassinet room to room while I worked. On Saturdays, I rolled her into our storage room so I could prepare Ebay orders. During the rest of the week, she would swing quietly next to me and sleep while I made calls and placed orders on the computer. When she was a few months old, I even brought her (and her portable swing) to a craft fair. Unfortunately, she got more attention than the products did. … Continue reading →