First-Born
Jealousy
Our
first-born is showing extreme jealousy towards the new
baby. He’s obviously mad at us for disrupting the
predictable flow of his life with this new challenger for
our attention. How can we smooth things out?
Books
for New Brothers and Sisters
Every
new parent worries about their firstborn when they are expecting
their second child. They wonder if their oldest will feel left
out or unloved. They read articles about aggression and regression
and make plans to put off potty training.
The
Family That Eats Together Stays Together
You often hear that families
should eat together. What evidence is there that this is a good
thing? A recent study suggests that family meals might increase
adolescents’ well-being. Middle school (n=1608) and high
school (n=3074) students, ages 11 to 18, completed surveys. The
frequency of family meals, level of family connectedness, academic
performance, substance use, self-esteem, depressions, suicidal
thoughts and suicidal attempts were assessed.
Our
two boys, ages 7 and 9, are constantly fighting. The only thing
that works is to separate them — my wife is with one, and
I take the other. It's driving us nuts. Do you have any suggestions?
Siblings will naturally vie for their parents’
attention, and fighting will be a part of that. It is completely
normal. The problem with separating them too much is that they
won't learn some of the skills that will help them to get along
in the future.
Tips
to Build Sibling Attachment
The second time around,
a parent knows how to care for an infant and how quickly the dependent
infant becomes a struggling-for-independence child. For many parents
pregnant with the second, the fear is about the first child. How
will she handle the new baby? How am I going to give my first
the attention she is used to?
Siblings
at the Baby’s Birth?
Should
your children attend your baby’s birth? Of course
people will have very different reactions to this idea.
How
do we know if we’re ready to have another baby?
Bring
it on! Are you ready for Baby #2? Number 4??
How
to Help Your Marriage Survive a New Baby
After a baby is born, about half
of all couples experience a decline in marital satisfaction.
If you have a baby in the house, here are some tips so that
you can prevent this from happening to you.
What
is Attachment Parenting?
Attachment
Parenting: Is It For You?
What
is Attachment Parenting?
The
Science of Attachment
The Chemistry of Attachment
Long Term Attachment Parenting
What exactly is “attachment parenting”
as it applies to all ages?
Natural Parenting
Pitching In: Simple
Ways to Get Your Family Involved
When
Your Parenting Comes Under Fire
Should
Both Parents Work? Should One Stay at Home?
Playdates for Parents
Is
it ok to spoil your kids?
Unplugging
your family
Others...
Your
Child's Feelings and Emotional Intelligence
Siblings Fighting
Build Your Child’s Emotional Toolkit
What You Say and What Your Children Hear
Helping Kids Cope With
News of War
Top Ten Ways to Raise Emotionally Intelligent
Kids
Be Smart With Your Children’s Feelings
How You Can Teach Your Child Respect
Teaching
Responsibility - Responsible Children
The Hidden Messages
of Parenting
Others...
Natural
Fathering Articles
10 Reasons to Tell
Your Kids Stories
Help Your Hubby Support Breastfeeding
Help
For Overwhelmed Fathers
Natural Fathering
- Save Memories of Your Children
Fathers,
Tell Your Stories
Top 10 Common Sense Rules
for Fathers
Parenting Stress
Siblings Fighting
How to Help Your Marriage Survive a New Baby
When It’s More Than the “Baby
Blues”
I Yelled at My Kids
My Kids Are Driving Me Crazy!
Others ....
Positive Parenting Articles
Siblings Fighting
10 Reasons to Tell Your Kids Stories
Getting Kids to Organize Themselves
Top 10 Ways to Keep Your
Kids From Fighting
10
Ways to Get Your Kids to Talk to You
Give Your Kids Household Chores!
Encourage Children to Play Naturally
Getting
Your Kids to Cooperate
Others..
Gentle Discipline Articles
Siblings Fighting
Redefining "Grounding" for Your Teens
Give Your Kids the “N” Word
Keep
Your Kids From Fighting - Fighting Kids - Fighting Siblings
Of Conflict and
Control - Kid Discipline
To Spank Your Child or Not to Spank?
Get Your Toddler to Cooperate - Parenting
Toddlers
Others ...
Attachment Parenting Articles
Create a Peaceful
Home Sanctuary
Long Term Attachment Parenting
Can There Be Too Much? - Attachment Parenting
Parenting Style Differences
Caring vs. Caring Too Much
Learning All Day Long
Falling off the AP Wagon
more...
