It is amazing how much energy children can suck out of us some days, and what is worse is that having kids in the house makes it more difficult to get to sleep! Getting adequate sleep is, by far, one of the most important aspects to living a healthy, happy life. It is hard to be a good parent when you are tired, irritable, and distracted, yet so many of us struggle to get the sleep we need. Unless you have a serious health condition, medication can be a dangerous option and is not ideal for most.
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Kangaroo Mother Care is a method of care for premature infants that focuses on skin-to-skin contact between mother and infant. Similar to a mother kangaroo carrying their baby in their pouch, KMC directs mothers to keep their babies close to their bodies as much as possible.
Snow has dominated many of our lives over the past couple months. Even in areas of the country where snow plowers are regularly used, excess snow and ice can lead schools to call it quits.
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Music was a very big part of my life growing up as a child. In fact, I met my wife traveling the world in a song and dance performance group. Whether it was singing, playing the piano, or studying music later on in college, music helped shape me. Indeed, it has been something that I can take with me wherever I go, and with what ever I do.
Smartphones and tablets aren't going away anytime soon and they're affecting our parenting.
A recent study found that people with children spend an average of 9 hours and 22 minutes per day in front of a screen. Even though they spent a huge chunk of their day with a device, 78% of parents said they are modeling good media habits for their kids.
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KidsInTheHouse " data-direct-path="/preschooler/behavior-and-discipline/tantrums/best-way-to-respond-to-temper-tantrums" class="use-ajax-vid " href="/preschooler/behavior-and-discipline/tantrums/best-way-to-respond-to-temper-tantrums">Stay Calm During Toddler Tantrums. Here's How.Parent Educator
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Quality family time in the modern age can be hard to achieve. That's where movie night comes in. Movies can be a great jumping-off point for important conversations on issues and values. Zootopia can become a discussion on the negative effects of sterotyping. Star Wars can be an entryway into exploring your child's interest in science. Ask your kid how they felt about how a character handled a certain situation. Ask if they would make the same choice. The questions are endless once you get going!
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