Archive for February, 2009

Faster Potty Training for Girls?

My daughter is 28 months.  She’ll go to the potty, sit for a few minutes, and then she gets up and pees either in her training pants or on the floor.  What can I do?  She doesn’t like stickers or suckers. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.articles-children.com%2Fpotty-training%2Fare-there-any-ways-to-make-potty-training-for-girls-faster’; addthis_title = ‘Faster+Potty+Training+for+Girls%3F’; addthis_pub = ”; Technorati Tags: Potty Training

What’s Wrong with Independent Babies?

My baby has slept in her own bed ever since she was two weeks old.  She started sleeping through the night when we moved her into her crib in her own room. During the day, she screamed when I put her into a carrier.  She would rather lay and play than be held. I hear [...]

Do I help my son with chores?

When I ask my son (7 years old) to do something, like pick up his room or put away his games, he always asks me to help him. I tell him no, that he is capable of doing it himself. He is somewhat lazy, and I am trying to foster a sense of independence and [...]

Toddler gnawing window sill. Any suggestions?

My 14 month old daughter has a Montessori-style bedroom with a futon mattress on the floor, giving her access to her toys and the entire space of her room in order to foster independence. The room has been completely baby-proofed, but lately she has taken to gnawing the paint off of her window sills, which [...]

Dealing with Other Parents

I like to let my kids discover things for themselves to foster confidence, independence and learning. I try to only step in when they are in danger, loud, will not share, or will hurt other kids. I find that other parents often annoy the hell outta me. They will let there kid push my child [...]

Effects of Nursery Blankets on Kids

Nursery blankets mean the world to kids. As adults, we sometimes forget that the world that children is in is very different from ours. How is it different? For one, kids need a lot of security. They are just beginning to learn about life on this planet we call Earth. And since there are still [...]