When you become a mother, you instantly become the ultimate guide for your child; the person with all the answers– whether that is true or not. But before you even get to questions about life and love with your child, you might notice some feelings in yourself that you don’t even know how to respond to. If you think you might be suffering from postpartum depression, Kids in the House has the resources you need to check symptoms, understand the disease, and learn how to move forward.
Anytime your child becomes ill, it can be terrifying. Respiratory illnesses are especially worrisome and are known to pack some of the most alarming symptoms. If your child has ever been diagnosed with croup, you know just how unsettling those symptoms can be. Learn the warning signs and symptoms of croup, as well as vital information on who is at risk, treatment, and prevention of croup from top experts Dr. Nina Shapiro, MD, Dr. James Varga, MD, and Dr. Jay Gordon, MD.
From generation to generation, one question always on the mind of new parents is “How do I get my baby to sleep?” Recently, a strong case has been made for the issue of not how, but where your child should sleep. It’s a question that has spurred much debate between parents, doctors, and experts alike, with no universal consensus to be agreed upon. See why the world’s leading infant sleep experts are at odds when it comes to co-sleeping, and decide where you stand in the debate.
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Your parenting style isn’t often something you choose. Parenting styles arise from years of experience between you and your child. Sometimes there are slight disagreements between parents on the ways the child should be parented and sometimes children are subjected to completly different parenting styles. In most cases, the first time you may notice or question your parenting style is when your kids act up.
Attachment parenting is a parenting style that believes a child’s need for attention and closeness to their parents must be completely fulfilled in the first six years of life in order to keep it from becoming a disruptive preoccupation. In other words, if a child is given attention freely from the start, they will not spend time seeking it out. Parents who form a strong bond with their children in their earliest years set a foundation for independence, because a child who trusts in their parental attachment will feel safe enough to branch out on their own.
I have recently discovered that college preparation begins in the sixth grade. As a caregiver of a sixth grader, this was news to me.
I thought sixth grade was about learning how to go from classroom to classroom on a schedule and how to get out of bed before seven. Turns out it’s about prepping for the PSAT and determining what AP classes you’ll take in three years.
Happy July! Summer fun is in full swing. Trips to the park, family vacations, and other adventures are a weekly, if not daily, occurrence. You’re probably spending a lot more time with your small beings than usual, so are creating many cherished memories.
And you’re also dealing with moments that make you feel like you’re in a war zone. Have you ever felt like you’re battling against your children? Like your kids need to be “taught a lesson”? Many families are experiencing this right now, so you wouldn’t be alone.
Enrolling your kids in team sports might be the key to developing important life skills.
