Monthly Archives: July 2009

Bedtime Routines

Jody Johnston Pawel, LSW, CFLE asked: Most parents know the basic “5 B’s” of bedtime routines: bath, brush teeth, bathroom, books, and bed. To prevent bedtime struggles and delays, it is always helpful to offer choices about these basic steps. … Continue reading

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Considering a Parenting Coordinator?

Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW asked: Considering a Parenting Coordinator?Some separated or divorced parents continue to find themselves in ongoing disputes, even in view of separation agreements and parenting plans. The high-conflict nature of those disputes interferes with the well-being of … Continue reading

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Quiet Time: Creating a Bedtime Ritual

Lyla Feldman asked: If you are like me, you are most likely glued to the computer or TV right before bedtime.  Researchers and common sense tells us that this might not be the best way to give our minds a … Continue reading

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Parenting Process

Deepti Singh asked: Parenthood is a feeling of completeness. It is a thread woven of memories. Memories of happy and sad times, of pain and of joy. Parenthood is a continuous activity, it is a process in itself. Parenthood process … Continue reading

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Meet the Parents, Relax They are Just Parents

Francis Githinji asked: Its finally here, you have to meet the parents. You have been dating for a long time and the next logical step to take is to meet her parents. The mere thought of meeting her parents scares … Continue reading

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Co-parenting: How to be a Parenting Team When You’re No Longer a Couple

Alvaro Castillo asked: Co-parenting may not come naturally to you, particularly if you’re a high-conflict couple or you’re still recovering from the nastiness of a divorce. Divorced parents need to make a concerted effort to keep their conflicts with each … Continue reading

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Ten Top Tips for Better Bedtimes

marneta Viegas asked: Getting children into the routine of early bedtimes for younger children, can be a nightmare for most parents. Here are some top tips to help you out As bedtime approaches, prepare your child’s body for rest by turning … Continue reading

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Theory On Single Parenting – Not All The Single Parents Come Under The Scanner

Abhishek Agarwal asked: Speculations on mono parents differ according each individual. A few explain it under the concept based on exposure and feeling. A few others brief it on the concept of logics.Hypothesis on mono parents might cause agitation as … Continue reading

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Learning Begins at Home: Children are the Products of Either Good or Bad Parenting

Alvaro Castillo asked: The most important learning for the child comes from his family. Parents are his first teachers. The child learns about his world and how to be a good person from the very day he is born. His … Continue reading

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More Sleep for you and your Baby

Louanne Baelde asked: Because babies are initially in the warm uterus of the mother, newborns prefer smaller, cozy areas to sleep, such as bassinets.During the first few weeks, newborns sleep at lot, mostly in between feedings.If placing toys in a … Continue reading

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