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January 2010 - Posts

Getting children to eat their veges? I decided this was an appropriate follow up to last week's blogger, power struggles. It is important that children get nutrition even though their taste buds are developing and they have a more acute sense of taste Read More
Power Struggles? Power struggles are easy to get into and when you are the adult they are easy to win. The real question is not whether or not you can win a power struggle with your child, the real question is should you win a power struggle with your Read More
Grandma's Conversations with Grandchildren! Sierra Jade: My ears still hurt Grandma! Grandma: Why Sierra your ears were pierced 6 weeks ago. They should be healed my now. Why are they still hurting? Sierra Jade: Because my ears are sensible. Read More
Permission to Parent There seems to be a lot of confusion about Child led parenting these days. Listening to a baby's cues and meeting their needs is NOT spoiling them. It is what parents do because babies are helpless. The key to knowing when to Read More
Separation Anxiety - Toddlers & Day care Many times parents write and describe their angst over leaving their toddler at day care. Sometimes toddlers cry and scream when left even for a few hours in a daycare. Well this is good news. It usually Read More
Spanking? What is your view? Spanking is a controversial subject for most people. I have been a strong advocate for Nurturing Parenting/non-violent parenting for many years. I have often been surprised by the resistance and sometimes down right anger Read More
Toddler not sleeping? Parent asks: I am a young mother of two wonderful boys. My youngest is 1 1/2 and he still wakes up in the middle of the night to take a bottle. Not only does he wake up to take a bottle he is still sleeping in my bed. I need to Read More
Letting go of pets? Question: My daughter is 4 yrs old and we have 2 dogs we are going to have to give away. She is going to be crushed she is very attached. Do you have any tips for making this any easier? Thanks for your time Kay: Children do grieve Read More