The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends weaning a child from the bottle at 15 months. That doesn’t seem too unreasonable considering most babies are ready to eat solid foods at 4 to 6 months and most doctors recommend transitioning from a bottle to a cup at 12 months. In fact, … Read more
Thumb sucking is a habit that many kids resort to because it offers them a safe zone to cuddle up in — it’s soothing, offers warmth, comfort and security. For infants, it is almost reflexive when they start becoming aware of the world around them, especially during the teething stage … Read more
Like adults, no two children are alike. Therefore, children need to be treated as individuals. With three children in our family, it is hard to find one-on-one time to talk, listen, and nurture each child’s personal needs. In our house, we schedule one night out of the week to spend … Read more
Parenting takes a lot of patience and fortitude. Use the following positive parenting tips can help. Play with your kids: The more you play with them, the easier it is to know what is going on with them. When you spend time with your kids, you’ll get to know when … Read more