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    Fathers Raising Children

    By Jacaranda On July 16, 2010 No Comments

    fathers raising children… that’s not new. I want to talk more about the subject.. anyone wants to share their personal experience?


    Raising Children Compassionately – Book Review

    By Jacaranda On July 16, 2010 No Comments

    Product Description

    Your search for parenting tips that actually improve your family dynamics is over. While other parenting resources offer communication models or discipline techniques, this powerful, practical booklet offers the unique skills and perspective of the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) process. NVC stresses the importance of putting compassionate connection first to create a mutually respectful, enriching family dynamic filled with clear, heartfelt communication. An exceptional resource for parents, parent educators, families and anyone else who works with children.For over 40 years Dr. Marshall Rosenberg has taught NVC to parents, families, children and teachers. Parents around the world have used his advice to deepen family connections, move past conflicts and improve communication. His revolutionary approach helps parents motivate children to cooperate without either the threat of punishment or the promise of reward. Learn how to model compassionate communication in the home to help your children successfully resolve conflicts and express themselves clearly.

    About the Author

    Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. is the internationally acclaimed author of Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life, and Speak Peace in a World of Conflict. He is the founder and educational director of the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC). He travels throughout the world promoting peace by teaching these remarkably effective communication and conflict resolution skills. He is based in Wasserfallenhof, Switzerland.

    Most Helpful Customer Reviews

    100 of 101 people found the following review helpful:

    The topic is of great importance and the message is clear.
    This book(let) is not widely useful with very young kids, but I like to have the non-violent communication luggage on board early on; I am sure it will come in handy once my kids grow to be the age that I be tempted to threaten or bribe them! However, I think I need to read some more of Rosenberg’s to fully understand his paradigm and communication guidelines.


    Newborn Breast Feeding Tips

    By thevine On May 29, 2010 No Comments

    You could have likely heard on the importance of breastfeeding within the properly being of your newborn. Babies that have been breastfeeding construct a strong immune process that help them stay healthy throughout the incredibly first years of their living, but also has several health rewards in later life as well.

    Since you’re new to breastfeeding, you really should know some things which will assist you to with this procedure. The really first issue you must know is that it’s the straightforward and natural factor to perform. Our society puts stress on utilizing the bottle for milk and feeding the infant, but the easiest thing to try and do would be to breastfeed. So donít be afraid of it. Your doctor will advise you for the approximate time you really should spend according towards the babyís age. Even so, you shouldnít sense very bind by that as it is simple to understand when the tiny one is complete.

    1st of all, you are able to check the amount of milk that sprouts. In case you think that it’s average, you really should also locate that the time suggested will most likely be kept. Should you think that it’s as well very much or as well tiny, you might see that the infant is total earlier and stops breastfeeding or that it requirements a tiny a lot more time. These are regular conditions. Permit the small one to breastfeed the standard time and then rub it on the back for a whilst. Donít overdo it, if the infant stops breastfeeding. It should not take you much time and you need to stop and ask your physician of you’ve complications.

    Breastfeeding can be a method to make the small one sense safe and secure and bond with you. This may possibly seem a minor strange, but babies in fact experience safer when they are being held. This really is why they stop crying, too! So when the baby is breastfeeding, the association of food, hug along with the smell from the mother calms the newborn down and this feeling can last for extended. It can be proven that babies that breastfeed are calm during the day, cry less and are happier. This really is indeed due towards the fact that they come in contact with the mother.

    Now letís consider you for a second. Breastfeeding strengthens your immune process as well. You also have a lot more time to relax as at the early stages of life the baby has to be fed every single three hours some thing that leaves you no no cost time if that you are usually preparing a bottle. You are able to also go anywhere you want without having having to think about preparing food to take with you. An additional issue is that breastfeeding will help you lose fat. So if you have gained plenty of fat, here is your chance to get rid of it.

    After all these, you ought to no less than give it a try. If you discover it simple for you and your baby, you need to know which you can breastfeed for as lengthy as you can. Today at least a year is recommended.

    Rhonda Rowengardner is the loving parent of twins. She loves writing about situations that parents are often faced with. She would like for you to check out her Glenna Jean Crib Bedding as well as her Baby Crib Bedding Sets at her Baby Bedding Store.


    Parents Must Cure a Picky Eater

    By thevine On May 29, 2010 No Comments

    Unfortunately Edit this text of children are very picky eaters.   While you won’t find that they have much trouble eating hamburgers , cheesy pizza or French fries, you will see that they won’t touch a veggie or a delicious fruit if their life depended it.  These kinds of food wars often create a lot of anger and unhappiness between parents and their children.  Most parents would be happy to have children sampled a variety of food choices and don’t always require special meals.

     

    However it is essential that you cure a picky eater, no matter how hard it may be.  While as a parent you may do it initially to make your life easier , there are more critical issues at stake.  Picky eating in childhood can lead to many issues later in life, like obesity.  Picky eating can be an impediment  to your child leading a healthy and happy life.

     

    Most difficult eaters favor junk food over healthy food and this leads to lots of problems, like childhood and adult obesity, which can lead to self-esteem issues and dangerous health difficulties like diabetes and heart disease .  If your picky eater only eats fruits and vegetables, you may not have to worry about this issue.

     

    But a troublesome eater is often an irregular eater, skipping out on the three solid meals and snacks.  Not eating meals can lead to bingeing on unhealthy options throughout the day, like a fast food blow out for lunch.  Regular meals and snacks help a child regulate their hunger and portion control. Bingeing and irregular eating can lead to obesity since the digestive system can get thrown off track and not properly metabolize all the calories consumed .

     

    Another issue with picky eaters revolves around the social concerns.  A childhood picky eater may find themselves in socially difficult situations, leaving them  uncomfortable at school or play dates – or perhaps avoiding them all together if they have serious problems with what they eat.   Just as we demand our children to get over their shyness and fears and get out there, encouraging a child to be a socially happy eater is also important.

     

    As a mom , do yourself a favor and help your child develop a responsible attitide towards food .  Don’t give up and keep introducing new foods to her menu – research estimates that it can take up to fifteen times for a child to become comfortable with  with a new food.  And of course, set a good example yourself.  Eat your own veggies, snack on healthy fruit and get excited over your salads.   Curing a picky eater will make your parenting life that much easier.

     

     

     

     


    Potty Training When Traveling With a Child

    By thevine On May 29, 2010 No Comments

    It’s not necessary to stop toilet training even when you’re on a trip. You just need to do some advance planning.

    Don’t overlook your youngster’s standalone potty seat. If your child needs it your youngster can use his or her potty seat in the car. Be sure to bring inserts or small plastic bags for lining the potty seat. You’ll make things much easier on yourself when you try to clean up.

    Be sure to pack paper or wipes for your toddler, too. Bring whatever it is she uses at home. Children can be fussy enough on a long car trip without having to get used to new things.

    Have your toddler wear one of the many disposable training pants that are on the market. If your toddler has an accident, the car seat and their clothes will stay clean and dry.

    Do your best to limit fluids when you’re traveling. You want to maintain hydration while doing your best to make sure your toddler doesn’t have a potty accident because you couldn’t find a place to pull over.

    There are rest areas along most major US highways.  You should stop often so your toddler can use the bathroom. Just bring the toddler’s potty seat in to the restroom with you. Don’t be surprised if your child is afraid in the strange place.  Having his or her own potty seat will help a lot.

    Also, it is normal for there to be potty training problems during periods of high stress or travel. If your child has more accidents than they did at home, try to be a little easier on them.

    You can work on resuming the normal potty schedule when you reach your destination. Any regression will probably disappear when you get home and back into your normal routines.