Friday, June 15, 2012

Smart Parenting Tips

By Lisa Dodd


Get your kids in the kitchen. Asking them to help, even in small ways, with meal time will get them more interested in the meal you're preparing. They're likely to eat better if they are more interested. In addition, it keeps your children from becoming bored while you're trying to cook.

If you are having difficulty giving your toddler their medicine, try mixing it with chocolate syrup. This will make your child want to take their medicine instead of putting up a fight. You can also try placing OTC medications in the refrigerator. Your toddler will have a hard time distinguishing the taste of the cold liquid, making them more likely to take it without fussing.

If you have multiple children, make sure you're spending time with each of them separately, as well as in a group. Spending time with each child individually, helps you bond with them and gives them a sense of uniqueness. You want your children to know that you love them all equally and that they all deserve time with you.

Instep Single Jogger Stroller, Baby Jogger Mini

If you want to encourage your children to develop their own interests, then it's important for you to show them you have interests of your own. While you need to take time with your children, you need to have time for yourself, as well. This will help you keep yourself as an individual along with being a parent.

If you think that your young child may have Autism or another communication disorder, make sure to get them tested as soon as you can. It is a proven fact that children who are diagnosed and treated at a young age have a better chance of leading a productive life than a child who started treatment later.

Remember to reward good behavior with praise and recognition. Children usually hear more reprimands for bad behavior than praise for good behavior and that might become discouraging to them. However, if you praise them for specific good behavior that they have exhibited, their confidence will be lifted, and they will exhibit the good behavior more often.

It is important that you recognize the signs that your child is ready to start using the toilet. By pushing them to use it when they are not ready, you can actually delay the whole process. Some signs of readiness include having regular bowel movements, staying dry for at least two consecutive hours, and coming out and asking to use the potty.




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