Get some sleep to reduce anxiety. A 10-20 minute power nap gives you the best benefits, such as mental alertness and feeling rejuvenated. Being Thankful. Higher levels of gratitude reduce anxiety. Jam out with music. Music can decrease pain in high anxiety individuals. Question Yourself. Write down...
To get ungrounded you must earn 500 points Write a nice letter to someone in the family = 10 points Write a nice letter to a neighbor = 10 points Help a relative with homework = 20 points Prepare and cook dinner = 50 points 1 load of laundry...
If you are bringing home a newborn into a home where there is a toddler or preschooler, here is something that may help. Of course, try to let them help as much as possible. And don’t forget ‘Special Time’ by Barbara Howard as I mentioned earlier. My experience, however, is...
TIME TO GO HOME WITH YOUR BABY: CAR SEAT: This should be covered by the nurses before you head out the door, but incase they missed it: Your baby needs to face backwards in the car seat until they are 2 years old. At 1 year they will need...
CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of your new baby! First a few things to expect while you are in the hospital. WELCOME to one of the hardest and most rewarding jobs out there. You will never want to go back to the way it used to be before the...
If you want more information you can go to the American Academy of Pediatrics website at simply: AAP.org Here are a couple of books published by the AAP. You can order them online from AAP.org and look for other educational materials for parents. One is from Birth to...
EMERGENCIES IN INFANT LESS THAN 3 MONTHS FEVER: 100.4, any baby less than 3 months old with a temp of 100.4 or Higher BECOMES UNCONSCIOUS VOMITING GREEN CYANOSIS: TURNING BLUE TROUBLE BREATHING: RAPID OR LABORED BREATHING SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION DECREASED URINE OUTPUT POOR FEEDING ALTERED MENTAL STATUS, SLUGGISH, LETHARGIC,...
Sleep on their back Not sleep in bed with you Car seat: facing backwards for 2 years. Any questions you can go to AAA or even your local fire dept. Burns: Don’t let anyone hold the baby and have a hot cup of coffee or tea. If there is...
SPECIAL TIME IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO GET TO SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH YOUR CHILD AND TO GET MORE FREE TIME. THIS WILL WORK WITH ONE OR MORE CHILDREN AT HOME, BECAUSE EACH CHILD WILL WANT THEIR OWN SPECIAL TIME. GIVE IT A NAME: IT COULD BE AS...
1. Chore: Everyone in the family should have chores to do to help support the family! Mother, Father, Children, and anyone else who lives in the household. If you are a part of the family, you should help and that is that; No if's, and's, or but's. No one should...
THERE IS A CLEAR AND DISTINCT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BRIBE AND A REWARD. REWARDS ARE OKAY; BRIBES ARE NOT. WHAT MAKES A BRIBE SO BAD: THE CHILD HAS TO BE BAD FIRST, BEFORE THEY RECEIVE THEIR REWARD. A REWARD SYSTEM IS ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE THE BEHAVIOR AND THE REWARD ARE CLEARLY...
WOW WAY TO GO YOU’RE SPECIAL SUPER GREAT I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT I’M PROUD OF YOU OUTSTANDING GOOD ...
Vegetables are an extremely important part of your diet, they provide lots of fiber,vitamins and trace elements, that act as co-factors for enzymes in your cellsespecially the mitochondria, which are the source of energy for your cells, especially your brain. 1. V8 Fusion: it counts as 1 serving of a...
AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIORS (HITTING, KICKING OR BITING) SHOULD BE ACTED UPON THE FIRST TIME AND EVERY TIME. THEY NEED TO KNOW THESE BEHAVIORS ARE ALWAYS OFF LIMITS. OTHER BEHAVIORS CAN BE GIVEN ONE WARNING. STAY CALM! NEVER YELL OR SCREAM! (DO NOT LET THEM SEE THAT THEY ARE GETTING TO YOU)...
We love to meet expectant parent/s during the last trimester. It is an exciting and rewarding visit for both the expectant parent/s and for us. We truly enjoy answering your questions (feel free to make a list) and sharing information that you might not have thought of. There is no...