A series of tipsheets related to various parenting challenges including shopping with your children, safe sleeping for your baby, parent fatigue, chores, teens and drugs, potty training, negative attitude and children and bedtime. Brought to you by Family, Youth and Child Services in partnership with Alyson Schäfer.
- Children & Bedtime [July 25, 2011]
Children and bedtime is an inevitable daily routine but it can be a stressful time for parents and little ones alike. Creating consistent routines with children so that they know what to expect each night is one way to minimize bedtime blues. - Negative attitudes [July 25, 2011]
Have you ever met a child you considered to have a bad attitude? Having a positive attitude isn’t something a child is born with. It is something parents can encourage and nurture. - Potty training [July 25, 2011]
One challenge all parents share is potty training. With so much information on the subject, how do you know what’s right for your child? Potty training takes patience and knowing your child’s readiness. - Teens & Drugs [July 21, 2011]
The issue of teens and drugs is one of the most common concerns of parents in terms of their teen’s physical and emotional safety and knowing how to manage experimentation. - Children & Chores [July 11, 2011]
Managing your child’s interest in chores can be handled by explaining why everyone has to help around the house. Praise children when they do well. - Parent Fatigue [July 4, 2011]
Parent fatigue is widespread among many parents. It is essential to recognize your feelings and your needs so that your parenting relationship remains intact. - Safe Sleep [June 28, 2011]
Good sleep habits are important to your baby’s physical and emotional health. Research shows that the safest sleep environment for your baby is alone in a safety-approved crib. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and never make modifications whe - Supermarket Survival [June 17, 2011]
Children respond to positive encouragement. Knowing that they helped out and made a big difference will set the stage for the next shopping trip.
