development

How do kids learn?

tony — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:12:38 -0700

After a week with my parents (and them coming to the conclusion that our tot is a genius), we had lots of discussions about how best to help our little 2-year-old develop/learn/grow/be stimulated heathily. Honestly, it seems to come down to thoughtful attention - playing with them and also watching them figure out how to play by themselves. But how do we really know if our kids are developing well? And I've heard lots of parents are getting into this "unschooling" concept?

Uncontrolled screaming

irab — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:40:05 -0700

I am a new dad and we have a 3 month old son, Abram. His witching hour is usually around 6:30 PM or so. He typically will get fussy and will usually fall asleep for a few minutes. When we wakes, especially when mommy isn't around, he seems to be startled and will start screaming. The screaming will not usually stop by any conventional method. Shusshing, swaddle, passy, rocking, fresh air outside, nothing. He will only calm down when mommy returns. For instance, this went on for 45 minutes last night until my wife got home from her tennis match.

Time for Change

wonkitime — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:02:36 -0700

Why changes brought on by fatherhood are a good thing, and how to get your childless friends on board with the new you. More

Thumb Sucking

jlcampbelliv — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:36:55 -0700

Methods to deter thumb sucking

School Principles

wonkitime — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:39:21 -0700

When it comes to choosing a school for our children, do we go with what our wallets will bear, or our principles? more

The Next Football Star ... or Not

wonkitime — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:25:33 -0700

Allowing your child to explore and remain curious is a great gift all fathers can offer more

Is your toddler better behaved when others are watching him?

tony — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:14:50 -0700

My parents, my in-laws, my sisters-in-law, and a lot of folks who help us watch Meme tell us how obedient he is when we're not around. He listens. He does what he's told without being asked twice. He picks him his toys. He even picks up other kids toys. But the moment me or my wife show up, he gets whiny, demanding, and clingy? what's up with that? Why, oh, why, is this happening?

Boys more troublesome than girls?

tony — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:27:29 -0700

"Nearly 1 out of 5 boys had parents who discussed such difficulties,
and about 1 out of 10 girls" - what's the deal? what is going on
here? Is this parents overreacting to rowdy behavior or is there
something else? My bet is on the former.

Step-Dads

drplim — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:46:53 -0700

Every now and then (not rare) this most beautiful three-and-a-half year-old cries for her dad. I would love to be her dad, I can identify the part of me that would love to be that for her and be seen like that by her, and I am not.

Building upon your child's interests

tony — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:40:51 -0700

I read a great CNN article on how some parents overemphasize "giftedness" at the expense of just helping our kids develop. I found myself nodding when the writer recommended building upon your child's interest. How have you done that with your child? Looking for some practical ideas.