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Your child’s temperament….continued!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ July 26, 2022 ♦ 2 Comments
See the difference? Same activity…four different children, several different reactions…embrace your child’s temperament! There are a few more traits that make up your child’s temperament. Picking up from yesterday…. 5. Sensory Threshold How sensitive is your child to physical stimuli? Does your child become overly stimulated in a room full of noise or people? Does …
A little of this and a lot of that….what makes up your child’s personality?
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ July 26, 2022 ♦ 2 Comments
Can you tell they have different temperaments?? The parenting technique that worked for one, didn’t necessarily work for the other! Over the next few days, let’s look at the 9 personality traits that make up each of our temperaments. I know I can pick out myself in these traits and my children. Remember a parent …
Packing tips for traveling with kids…having what you need but keeping it simple.
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ June 21, 2022 ♦ 8 Comments
Vacation season is here! With kids, gone are the days when you can throw a few things in a suitcase and go! There is a bit more to pack with kids…it seems like you will need everything! Making a packing list will help. I often would start a packing list several weeks in advance and …
Cars and Planes….Entertaining Your Kids for Happy Travels!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ June 8, 2022 ♦ 1 Comment
So, you have your vacation booked, you are packed, and now you are thinking about how you will entertain your child in the car or on the plane! Long trips are even longer when you have children who are fussy and bored! We traveled to the beach each year by car, and took the occasional …
Take Care of YOU!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ May 3, 2022 ♦ 1 Comment
Motherhood is wonderful career….did I say career? Yes! No matter what your educational background is, what type of job you have now or have had in the past, or what your career goals are; as soon as you hold your baby in your arms, guess what…your career is motherhood. The career of motherhood is very …
Keeping the Fun in the Holidays, and the Stress Out!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ November 16, 2021 ♦ Leave a comment
Every year when the holidays approach there is a “to do list” that can seem daunting. The fact is, your child will enjoy the season more, and you will too, if you limit that list and some of the stress that comes with it! This year, promise yourself to enjoy the season and its magic …
How do you play with a toddler?
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ October 5, 2021 ♦ Leave a comment
“I think of play as a toddler’s number one essential vitamin. He needs large doses of it every day. Play: Thrills the senses. Helps toddlers master movement. Stretches the mind. Stimulates language use. Boosts friend-making skills. Stimulates the immune system. Builds self-confidence. Improves nighttime sleeping.” Dr. Harvey Karp, MD The Happiest Toddler on the Block …
Infants need play time too!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ October 5, 2021 ♦ Leave a comment
You are your baby’s first toy! Play time is important for infants too! Infants play by moving, by looking (especially you and that funny face), by exploring with hands, feet, and mouth, and by interacting physically (a little tickle), emotionally, and verbally. The time your baby spends playing with you is invaluable. You don’t have …
Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ July 6, 2021 ♦ 4 Comments
Our daughter Kelsey loving her solid foods! She was needing a dunk in the tub after this meal! I can remember the excitement of introducing the kids to their first tastes of “real food”. The camera was ready, they were sitting up and eager, and that first bite often resulted in the funniest look as …
Loving Touch is Important at Every Age!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ May 11, 2021 ♦ 1 Comment
Recently I visited with our twenty something son. As he walked in, he gave me a big hug and I kissed him on the cheek. As I was preparing for my parenting groups this week I was thinking about that moment. The hug and kiss of my son, who is definitely a young man now, was as …
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