Many nursing mothers become very anxious about when and how best to stop breastfeeding. The decision to stop breastfeeding should be part of a natural process of raising a child and should be of no concern to anyone but mother and baby.If a woman is anxious about when to cease breastfeeding, the best advice is [...]

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It is universally acknowledged that breastfeeding your baby gives her the best start in life. The nutrients and antibodies in the mother’s bloodstream are passed onto her child through breastfeeding, thus helping her baby to develop its own natural defences against infection. However there are some dangers and risks of breastfeeding that mothers should be [...]

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I’m sure you’ve all seen it, you look at the bottom of a stein or German made product and it says “Made in Germany”. You think you’ve acquired an item that was made in Germany. Right? Not necessarily so!Whether you are aware of it or not, there are some German manufacturers that actually have their [...]

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Potty training age varies for each child, although an average would be between the ages of 2 and 3.  Your child must be developed in different areas before you could even consider potty training them.  Each child develops at different rates so do not get discouraged if your child is a little farther behind than [...]

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First off, you need to decide on a date for the potty training process. You as well as your child need a couple of weeks to mentally prepare. Potty training will be going a lot smoother if you follow a couple of simple steps ahead of time.1.) Get some books and/or videos on potty training [...]

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Getting your toddler to perform toileting independently is a welcome milestone for any parent. Few of us want to be changing diapers much past the child’s second birthday. However, children vary greatly in their adoption of the potty routine which is influenced by a child’s innate ability, aptitude and maturity. However, there several tips and [...]

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If your child is near or has passed his first birthday, you can begin incorporating pre-potty training ideas into his life. They are simple things that will lay the groundwork for potty training and will make the process much easier when you’re ready to begin.During diaper changes, narrate the process to teach your toddler the [...]

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“Manners are the happy way of doing things.” — Ralph Waldo EmersonGood manners are ways we express caring, consideration, and respect of others. When we use our good manners, we make our community more enjoyable for everyone. When we teach our children good manners, we empower them to have confidence in their ability to handle [...]

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Mention the words potty training and most parents of toddlers become apprehensive. It takes both energy and patience, and requires countless bathroom visits, not to mention extra laundry and spot cleaning to successfully toilet train a toddler. Timing is key and should coincide with your child’s developmental stage. Let’s take a look at a few [...]

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Experts think that two of every ten college students today is a single parent, whether male or female. And the number of single parents in college is on a steady rise. This shouldn’t really be surprising since single-parent households have been on a sharp and steady increase for several decades. Whether by chance or choice, [...]

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