Archive for April, 2009

Dads’ Efforts to Promote Self Esteem in Their Children

I was speaking with a group of fathers about how they instill self-esteem in their kids. While views differed, I was struck by one repeated theme, that helping their children develop a strong sense of self-esteem is one of the most important things a father can do. While these doting dads admit they are learning as they go, I think they are on to something. According to well-known family therapist Daniel Gottlieb, best known for his NPR interviews and his most recent book, Learning from the Heart, Read more [...]

Toddler Suggestions – 5 Suggestions to Nurture Your Infant

Here are 5 great suggestions to nurture your infant and to be a good mother: 1. Generally, the so-called "white noise" that are sounds that your infant can get familiar with will make your little one sleep better and faster. Some examples of these white noise are the sound of a running electrical fan, the humming of the vacuum cleaner or maybe the sound of the television. 2. Hanging out with your child normally makes him feel understood and heard and offers him self-assurance to have Read more [...]

New Child Ideas – 5 Precious Suggestions to Use When Having a Baby

Here are 5 Precious Suggestions To Use When Having A Baby: 1. Offering your infant some toys to play with will not solely be for his distraction and enthusiasm but also for his physical, mental, social and intellectual growth. That’s why it’s imperative to decide on well the toys you may provide him. 2. Diapers may be cloth diapers or disposable diapers. For those that utilize the former, be sure to make use solely of clean ones when changing. Also, clean the baby in a good way by gently and completely Read more [...]