This post is the first in a series on discipline for children in three different stages: Infants from birth to one year, 12-24 months, and pre-schoolers. Holding your newborn in your arms, you can hardly imagine that helpless little person ever needing discipline. Especially if you aren’t exactly sure what discipline is. What Is Discipline, […]
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A child begins life with wide-eyed innocence. How heartbreaking, then, when fear and pain drive out trust and innocence . . . when a child is abused or neglected. In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month we at Choices Pregnancy Center want you to know we are here to help you keep your child
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You don’t have to drive too far down a street in our communities of Redwood Falls and Marshall before you find a baby on the front lawn. A baby in a manger, that is–with his parents smiling down on him, while shepherds and kings crowd in for a better view. Yep, it’s Christmas time in
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“Mommy, I want one of those! Now!” “How come I didn’t get what they got? “You mean that’s all the presents?” Whining like this can sure cramp the holiday spirit. Nobody likes to feel like the gifts they give are “not enough” or “not good enough.” Kids who whine about gifts need an attitude shift
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You’ve just lugged Baby, his diaper bag, and your groceries to the car, when you discover a tire is flat. Your cell phone rings. It’s your boss yelling at you for being late—again. Then, that smell tells you Baby filled the last of his diapers . . . and you forgot to buy more. Your
Watching your child explode into a full-blown tantrum can make you want to throw one yourself. And if you’re out in public, it can be embarrassing. How would you like to learn how to manage those tantrums and minimize the drama? First, here’s some good news. “Kids’ tantrums are usually a reaction to good parenting
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It’s spring! Snow is melting. Sunshine is lasting longer. Now’s your chance: take your child outdoors! It’s good for him–and for you–in amazing ways. Look at these three big benefits. Build a healthier body. Outdoors, a child can: build stronger bones and immunity. Sunshine actually helps your child produce more Vitamin D, which helps him
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Parents make mistakes. Kids are quick to catch them. When you’re caught, your next move will powerfully shape your child’s character. Do you know how to apologize for your mistakes? See how you would fare in this scenario–
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Buried treasure . . . Treasure chests . . . Argh, me mateys! These be words that spark the imagination! If you’re a parent, you have a treasure in your own living room. No digging required. And you have an opportunity to show this little treasure just how valuable she is to you. Actions can
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Happy holidays don’t have to be picture-perfect. Even if you’re a single parent, you can make your child’s holidays sparkle without morphing into either Father Christmas or Mother Teresa. Start with thanksgiving. Super-glue your attention to the good things in your life. Be grateful for even little things that go right. Thank people who are
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