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started by Dianne Barker on 10 Apr 12
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If a second child is on the way, you should understand that you will be spending a lot more time with one child over the other. The winner is usually the one who can cry the loudest. Understanding this will alleviate some of the guilt you may feel when you chose one child over the other.
When your child confides in you about a problem, you should make an honest effort to view the situation from his or her perspective. Small details you would not dwell over can mean a lot to your child.
When taking a trip with young kids and toddlers, don't forget to pack the comfort items. Vacations are meant to be fun, relaxing times for everyone in the family, but with a young child it can be difficult because their routine is disrupted. Keeping a favorite toy or blanket handy can help your little one adjust to a different location, with a minimum of fuss.
Instead of shrieking at your child when they do wrong, create a hand signal they can understand that means to stop right now. The non-verbal signals will help him to realize when he is not behaving well and that you are allowing him to reconcile the situation before you have to step in with discipline.
Do not forget to praise your children when they behave well. Kids need attention. If they don't receive attention for good behavior, they may turn to bad behavior to get it. Parents who fail to give attention to their children when they act in a positive way are actually encouraging them to behave negatively.
If you have adopted a child, be ready to answer a lot of questions that might come up when they understand what this means. Adopted children are naturally curious about their birth parents and even why they were adopted. At some point, they will come to you for answers to their questions. Tell the truth in regards to their biological parents, because if it is discovered that you were not forthright, they may feel resentment.
Even though your child says "I want" often, it is in his best interest for you to not give in to every one. You can give in on occasion, as a treat, but it needs to be when you decide to do so. Having your child think they are somehow in charge or even able to manipulate you through their own emotions is a nightmare you want to avoid.
Children of all ages who walk to school should be wearing retro-reflective materials on either their clothing or backpack. You can find reflective Velcro strips you can attach to clothing. Doing so will help to keep your child safe, by making them far more visible to people driving than they would be without reflectors.
It's important to lay the emotional groundwork with your children while they are young, so they still want to share with you during the difficult teenage years. The tips in this article can help you get started on building that relationship or enhancing the one that you already have.
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