Monthly Archives: April 2009
Parenting: What Praise Helps and What Praise Harms?
Margaret Paul, Ph.d. asked: “…telling children they’re smart…made them feel dumber and act dumber.”–Mindset, by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., p.74In her extraordinary book, Mindset, Dr. Carol S. Dweck presents research that, hopefully, will change the course of parenting and education. … Continue reading
One in Ten Parents Do not Sterilise Their Babys Bottle
diane walker asked: The survey of 3,000 parents by sterilising experts Milton found that out of those who do sterilise, 36% only sterilise equipment once a day rather than before/after every feed as recommended by the government .The survey also … Continue reading
Parenting Advice Corner: Biting
Jody Pawel asked: Q: Sometimes my two-year-old pushes other children and has recently started biting, too! What can I do?A: Young children usually experience their emotions as physical energy. Since they naturally lack self-control, they often release this energy impulsively. … Continue reading
Baby Crying Advice
Maxine Williams asked: For a new parent, trying to dissern the reason behind your babies crying can be stressful, worrying and leave you feeling guilty or incapable. The truth is, it takes time to get to know your baby, and … Continue reading
Advice and Answers for Questions. Personal Adviser, Knowledge and Educational Tool
Brainyyack asked: Have Questions? Need Advice? Looking for Assistance with Assignments and Document Editing? Wish to share knowledge, Help People, and earn money? BrainyYack is a Right Place for you…At BrainyYack.com we offer customers a way to have homework questions … Continue reading
Parenting Books for the First 12 Months
Jacqueline Courtiol asked: Being a ParentBeing a parent is considered the hardest job in the world, and everyone needs a little help and advice from time to time. There are many books written by parenting experts and doctors to help … Continue reading
Parenting and the Internet
lazysubmit asked: One of the happiest and most stressful points, of a person’s life is when they become a parent. It is during this time they experience the joy of having the pitter-patter of little feet in the house, and … Continue reading
The Role of Parents in Their Diabetes Children Life
Groshan Fabiola asked: Diabetes is an illness which affects both adults and children. There are two important types of diabetes, type 1 diabetes which is more severe than type 2 and usually occurs during childhood and type 2 diabetes which … Continue reading
Personal Parenting Style – Learn To Use It On Your Child’s Sleep Pattern
Abhishek Agarwal asked: As good mothers and fathers, we all differ in many ways. We all have various interests, strengths and values which make us good parents. Advice from other parents should be taken with “a pinch of salt”, as … Continue reading
Great Ideas for Making 2008 your Best Parenting Year Yet!
Sue Atkins asked: Happy New Year!As the clock ticked down the old year and we all awaited the arrival of a brand new 2008, I begun to wonder what all the people around me truly wished for deep down in … Continue reading