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Kristen Jordan Shamus The grand shuffle is in full swing. To make way for a new member of the family, a big change was in order. My home office, which doubled as a spare room, was dismantled to become our older daughter's bedroom. Julia got to keep the queen-size spare bed with the caveat that when we have overnight company, she'll have to forfeit her digs for an air mattress in our room. Our younger daughter moved into Julia's empty bedroom. With a little paint and talking up her move from a toddler bed to a twin-size bed,...
Jenny Schafer Actress Nia Vardalos stole our hearts in the sleeper hit "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." The Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and her good friend Tom Hanks co-wrote "Larry Crowne" which is in theaters this weekend. Nia opens up to Celebrity Baby Scoop about her adoption journey while shattering myths about the American foster care system. The proud mom-of-one, who has been married to "Cougar Town" star Ian Gomez for 18 years, also talks about their daughter, mommy guilt, and the unexpected success of "My Big...
I remember so clearly all the milk that dribbled down my son's chin during feeding time, finding their way into hidden crevices that could only be uncovered after digging deep into his neck folds. With the arrival of my second son this spring, I've sworn I will be smarter and use a bib during every feeding. I love the three-piece organic bib set from Text Message Baby for catching all the spills from the bottle. The messages are cute IH8PZ (I hate peas) and SIMH (stuck in my highchair), but the real draw is their... Full story
Disney FamilyFun magazine Encourage your kids to read all summer with an add-a-bead bookmark. At the beginning of the summer, buy beads that your child will find enticing: letters that spell out his name, for example, or some shaped like bugs or animals. Tie one plain bead to the end of a yarn lace, and have him use the lace as a bookmark. Each time he finishes a book (or a chapter, for lengthier tomes) he gets to pick out a bead and add it to his bookmark. A yarn lace with tips makes for easy stringing We found our wooden... Full story
McClatchy-Tribune New moms and dads know their lives will never be peaceful again until they have a full night's sleep without a huge struggle. Now you can get a leg up in the difficult climb that is sleep training with the Goodnight Sleep Trainer. Sleep training involves maintaining a balance between letting a baby cry and self-soothe back to sleep and you coming in to provide the baby comfort. This system isn't new, but like many things, it's difficult to remember at 4 a.m. when you've had a grand total of six hours of slee... Full story
Summer is often associated with going to the beach, and having fun with your children in the sun, surf and sand. Understanding your child's sensory needs will make the experience even more enjoyable. The tactile child will take great delight in playing in the openness of the beach. As soon as their feet are on the sand they will had grab a shovel and start digging to create holes and tunnels and castles. It can be hard to get the sunscreen on them, so having sun-protective shirts, shorts and large hats is important. Try to... Full story
This morning I implemented a new program with my kids: He or she who yells, pushes or screams has to put $1 into a jar on the shelf. At the end of the week, whoever hasn't broken the rules gets all the cash. By this afternoon, I had already deposited $5, my son had put in $2 and my daughter dropped in $1. At this rate, none of us will ever collect the money. But all of us will stop yelling so much, my kids will learn more about money and I will have saved $7,000 by the end of the summer! I am determined to teach my kids... Full story
As a young lass, I never wanted the "typical" dream of growing up and getting married and having 2.5 kids and settling down into the 3-bed, 2-bath home with the picket fence. Partial lie — I wanted the picket fence, but mostly I just wanted my parents to build a picket fence around our army green, ranch-style tract home. (Talk about curb appeal.) No. I dreamed of growing up, living a metropolis and becoming a superhero. I seriously thought it was achievable because, A. They promised the future would have jet packs and... Full story
McClatchy-Tribune The key to getting a child to open up is to say very little. Simply use short phrases that reassure and prompt more conversation. This is particularly important at the beginning of a conversation because we want children to reach a point where they're comfortable enough to express whatever is on their minds. To reach this point, they must know that we are present, paying attention, and have only their agenda in mind. I am about to describe a way to talk to children that may seem stilted on first reading. It...
Ginger Allington was getting up around the clock to nurse her baby back to sleep. Neither she nor her husband had slept much for months, and Allington says she remembers thinking: "We need to get him to sleep longer or I'm going to die." Her husband, Adam, described that period of time as the "widow maker." For those who doubt the desperation that parents feel when they suffer from acute or chronic sleep loss, consider that sleep deprivation is allegedly among the "enhanced interrogation techniques" used on detainees at Abu...
Ginger Allington was getting up around the clock to nurse her baby back to sleep. Neither she nor her husband had slept much for months, and Allington says she remembers thinking: "We need to get him to sleep longer or I'm going to die." Her husband, Adam, described that period of time as the "widow maker." For those who doubt the desperation that parents feel when they suffer from acute or chronic sleep loss, consider that sleep deprivation is allegedly among the "enhanced interrogation techniques" used on detainees at Abu...
As a young lass, I never wanted the "typical" dream of growing up and getting married and having 2.5 kids and settling down into the 3-bed, 2-bath home with the picket fence. Partial lie — I wanted the picket fence, but mostly I just wanted my parents to build a picket fence around our army green, ranch-style tract home. (Talk about curb appeal.) No. I dreamed of growing up, living a metropolis and becoming a superhero. I seriously thought it was achievable because, A. They promised the future would have jet packs and...
McClatchy-Tribune The key to getting a child to open up is to say very little. Simply use short phrases that reassure and prompt more conversation. This is particularly important at the beginning of a conversation because we want children to reach a point where they're comfortable enough to express whatever is on their minds. To reach this point, they must know that we are present, paying attention, and have only their agenda in mind. I am about to describe a way to talk to children that may seem stilted on first reading. It... Full story
Summer is often associated with going to the beach, and having fun with your children in the sun, surf and sand. Understanding your child's sensory needs will make the experience even more enjoyable. The tactile child will take great delight in playing in the openness of the beach. As soon as their feet are on the sand they will had grab a shovel and start digging to create holes and tunnels and castles. It can be hard to get the sunscreen on them, so having sun-protective shirts, shorts and large hats is important. Try to... Full story
This morning I implemented a new program with my kids: He or she who yells, pushes or screams has to put $1 into a jar on the shelf. At the end of the week, whoever hasn't broken the rules gets all the cash. By this afternoon, I had already deposited $5, my son had put in $2 and my daughter dropped in $1. At this rate, none of us will ever collect the money. But all of us will stop yelling so much, my kids will learn more about money and I will have saved $7,000 by the end of the summer! I am determined to teach my kids... Full story
MCT The Goodnight Sleep Trainer helps keep exhausted parents keep track of their sleep training. It is on sale at www.thinkgeek.com. McClatchy-Tribune New moms and dads know their lives will never be peaceful again until they have a full night's sleep without a huge struggle. Now you can get a leg up in the difficult climb that is sleep training with the Goodnight Sleep Trainer. Sleep training involves maintaining a balance between letting a baby cry and self-soothe back to sleep and you coming in to provide the baby...
Ed Judice: Disney FamilyFun magazine At the beginning of the summer, buy beads that your child will find enticing and add a new bead to a yarn lace each time he finishes a book. Disney FamilyFun magazine Encourage your kids to read all summer with an add-a-bead bookmark. At the beginning of the summer, buy beads that your child will find enticing: letters that spell out his name, for example, or some shaped like bugs or animals. Tie one plain bead to the end of a yarn lace, and have him use the lace as a bookmark. Each time... Full story
MCT These organic bibs have three cute text language messages on them. They are $36 for three at www.textmessagebaby.com. I remember so clearly all the milk that dribbled down my son's chin during feeding time, finding their way into hidden crevices that could only be uncovered after digging deep into his neck folds. With the arrival of my second son this spring, I've sworn I will be smarter and use a bib during every feeding. I love the three-piece organic bib set from Text Message Baby for catching all the spills from the... Full story
Today we hear a lot about self esteem as people look at a child or teen who is struggling. It seems to be a common deficiency among kids who are under-achieving or getting in trouble. What can parents do to help their child with esteem issues? Many times we equate self esteem with the ability to do something well. This leads to parents trying to find something their child is good at. Is this the best way to help that child? I would say, “No, it’s not.” Let me explain why I say that. This plan can very well backfire for a num...
