Articles about "divorce and discipline" 36
Nanny shares
A
nanny share is where two families employ one nanny to look after their
children, and spread the cost between them. It can work very well as long as
both families agree on the basic ground rules a . . .
Interviewing nannies
So
how do you go about finding a good nanny? You may decide to go to an
agency, but be prepared to pay a substantial fee. Another way is by word of
mouth and recommendation – if you have friends an . . .
Family providing childcare
Childcare by a family member,
such as a grandparent, can be an excellent choice as long as you trust them to
make decisions on a day-to-day basis regarding areas such as food and
discipline. Howeve . . .
Disciplining your toddler
When deciding on how to discipline your toddler, keep in mind at all times what you’re trying to achieve. Discipline should never be solely about trying to make our lives as parents easier, but rather . . .
Toddler development: thirteen months
Your 13 month old is probably
toddling around by now and will be on the verge of walking. As the months go on
he’ll start to lose his ‘baby’ looks and begin to resemble a toddler. It is an
ex . . .
Toddler development: twenty-three months
This month your toddler may try
to peddle a small trike or ride-on when you’re out and about. Of course this
can mean that she want to bring it everywhere with her and it will take hours
just to ge . . .
Toddler development: twenty-five months
This month you may notice you
have an inquisitive child on your hands who regularly asks the dreaded word,
‘why?’. It is only natural for your child to start asking why things happen –
the problem . . .
Toddler development: twenty-seven months
This month your toddler is so
busy learning new skills and tearing about it can be hard to get him to sit
still to eat, read a story or have some quiet time. The fact is that most
toddlers at this . . .
Toddler development: twenty-nine months
If last month was all about your
child’s hands, this month it’s his feet. Your toddler may be able to stand and
balance on one leg, try to encourage hopping games that help to improve
balance. He w . . .
Single Parents
Whatever your route into single parenthood, be it through divorce, separation or the death of a partner, single parents face a very different set of challenges to those who are entering parenthood as . . .