Having a new child is a wonderful beautiful thing that can fill you with so much happiness and joy. Late at night though it can also fill you with terror. It is a lot of pressure to be responsible for someone's life. We've compiled a few tips to help you through some of the issues that can come up.
Bright Beginnings tip for parents of teething babies is to offer some alternatives to the traditional frozen washcloth. Putting flavorful, cold vegetables in a mesh teething bag can be a great way to soothe a child's discomfort. The extra taste imparted by the food may help the baby chew longer, thus extending their relief.
In order for your teenagers to get along with you, trust is very important. If you try to accuse your teen of things that they may in fact be doing, it is only going to make your relationship worse. You must trust them; in turn they will respect and have such a great relationship with you that they wouldn't want to do anything to disappoint you.
If you need to use the restroom, and your baby is upset at being placed in their carrier, turn on the bathroom fan and sink. Both of these noises mimic the sound of your heartbeat, which your baby was consistently soothed by in the womb. This technique should give you a few quiet minutes to take care of yourself.
While the advice of close friends and family can be very helpful, you don't need to listen to the unsolicited tips from every aunt, cousin and coworker. Of course they may mean well, but at the end of the day the child is yours. The same goes for parenting tips from any other source, take them with a grain of salt.
A great rainy-day project to do with your little ones, is making macaroni masterpieces. Take pieces of construction paper, elbow macaroni, child-safe glue, and crayons and lay them out on the table. Let your little one color the pieces of construction paper, and then help him glue the macaroni to his drawing. He will be proud to see his own macaroni masterpieces hung from the refrigerator for all to see.
Thunderstorms can be frightening to young children. Next time a storm rolls through, yell "BOOM" and laugh as the thunder claps, and encourage your little one to do the same. The next time a storm rolls through your child will think it's a game because you showed her how not to be afraid.
Adapt your parenting style to your child's age and needs. One form of discipline might be very effective for a two year old, but not for a five year old. One teaching style might work well for your oldest son, but not your youngest. Adapting your style offers a child the individual and changing approach they need. It will help you to see parenting success for a longer period of time.
Stick to a flexible routine and schedule. Try to plan meals at about the same time each day. The same is true for nap time and bed time. Children respond well to a routine. Their bodies physically adapt to it, and their time clock will, in time, automatically respond to it.
When a child acts out it is important to take their privileges from them within reason and that the punishment match the crime. You do not want to take all of a child's privileges for a minor wrongdoing. If you do, it will not motivate them in the desired way.
Time out is a discipline strategy that should be used consistently. If a family decides to use time out for discipline they need to make sure that everyone that is around the child is working on the same page. Parents, grandparents and babysitters need to use the same strategy so that a child knows what is expected.
Bright Beginnings have many benefits.Hopefully you've started to breathe now. You can parent and you are going to do a great job at it. We all make mistakes now and then, it's those mistakes that help us learn the tips we've given you. Keep learning and keep loving your child and you will raise a happy healthy child.
