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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
