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A parent's guide to deal with tantrums

  The child falls to the ground, howls, screams, does not listen, does not reason ... Tantrums are usually common at two years (almost no child of this age gets rid of them), but they can last a few more years, so I can I can give some guidelines  to know how to deal with them by my own experience. At the supermarket, when leaving the park, or even worse, on a plane ... it seems that children have a special nose when choosing the most inopportune moment to put on the show.  And if the tantrum is with the public, the better.  Children constantly test us and we despair, but we must bear in mind that they do not do it with the intention of annoying us.  They just don't know how to express themselves in another way yet.  At the moment, the child does not have the language so developed as to express what he wants and does not yet know how to handle the anger or frustration that he is feeling so intensely.  Then what do we do?  Wait until 4 years? ...

Potty training 101.. Potty training simplified!!

  Commercials proudly throw diapers in the trash can, making potty training so easy. The parents have perfect hair and makeup, wear clean clothes, and stay at home with a smile because their cheerful children go to the bathroom happily. However, when it comes to potty training in real life, it may feel a bit confusing (we are kidding, a lot of confusion!), and it is not perfect. While reading and researching, your mind may already  potty training? Potty training based on schedule? You may know that the average age for toilet training is 27 months, but is your child ready? Although we cannot answer all of these questions for you, we can provide you with some tips and suggestions so that you can better prepare for active potty training with your child. Before you start Before throwing away all the diapers, there are a few things you can do to prepare for a smoother potty training process. Make sure your child shows signs of readiness. The "best" age without potty training.Rathe...

An open letter to my first born, From his Mama!

 How is it even possible that you are already seven years old?It feels like just yesterday when you were born. A minute ago we were celebrating the fact that you were finally walking,and now?You are a big boy!! You are totally fearless a true THRILL SEEKER!!!!Always doing things that make me nervous and you know it too early.Pushing the boundaries.Being a boy. No matter how hard the year's been for us.you'll always put a smile on my face.You're the reason I get through the tough times. You're my motivation for every thing.I'm grateful of everyday  of my life for this perfect little creature!!! seven years ago you came to this world and made me a mother.So blessed to be your mother my son!! Going back thinking about the past years is so difficult, I have the impression that the time has passed quickly and slowly at the same time. It's strange. When you were born your big black eyes were staring at me. I had the impression that I was reading there: everything is f...

What will happen after corona ends?

  Okay we  all  wear masks when we go shopping, on buses and trains.  And we keep our distance from other people until the corona crisis is over at some point.  And then?  Will everything then be the same as before?  No, nothing will be the same as before, say experts.  But what will our world look like then?  We look at a few future scenarios.   The bans on contact do not lead to loneliness, but to more closeness in society.  In isolation, we learned to appreciate real conversation again, thanks to long phone calls and video chats, which had to replace our meetings for a while.  Values ​​such as  courtesy and reliability that  many believed to b e forgotten are  experiencing a renaissance.  The focus is on people again and the technology hype could come to an end, writes Horx.  On the one hand, we now appreciate the advantages of digitization even more, because in the home office or study we have ...

Traits of a TOXIC relationship

 No matter how much you love your partner, you don't feel good in your relationship.  If your relationship is toxic and makes you unhappy, you should consider leaving.  Here are the signs that your relationship is not healthy.  Toxic relationships are unfortunately much more common than you might think.  And often, people find it difficult to realize that their relationship is not healthy.  Yes, the doubt is true: love makes you blind.  However, a romantic relationship should not make you unhappy or prevent you from fulfilling yourself.  Rather, both partners should share respect and love, trying to support each other.  To avoid being in denial for too long, just observe your daily life and take note of all the little warning signs.  Some are not wrong.  Run away quickly!  You must ask for permission  Yes, in a relationship, it's important to consider your partner's desires before making a decision, but it doesn't have to ...

Terrible two: 9 tips to overcome (or almost)

    When we evoke the horrors of childhood, it is often adolescence that comes to mind: that dreaded moment during which your kid struggles painfully, drunk by this flood of hormones that assails him. But make no mistake about it: if for beginner parents, adolescence can look like a descent into hell, the terrible two has also knocked out more than one. Since your child has become aware of his relative independence, he has only one objective: to launch a putsch, to become Caliph in place of the Caliph and to impose a new political regime on the family territory, by distributing Haribo and squirts of soft poop on the walls. And of course, despite all the love you have for him, you are not determined to let your puppy nibble on your brain, neuron by neuron.  Manage the  terrible two in 9 tips Rest assured, the terrible two is an essential stage in a child's development.  It is therefore a good thing that you spend there, since it is necessary that your puppy learn...

Choose the best brush for your hair type!!

  Choosing your hairbrush is like choosing your foundation, the offer is abundant, all our senses are exalted.  The choice is not so trivial, to each type, texture of hair its brush.  A bad brush can have dire consequences.  Flat, round, nylon, plastic, wood, metal brushes, with small or long pins.  Our drawers are overflowing with brushes, we pile them up without really knowing their usefulness.  Clearly, if you use a suitable shampoo but your brush is not: you negate the effects of the shampoo.  You will have understood it, so it is time to get one that matches your hair.  To help you in this task, we guide you:   Brushes for thick hair To discipline thick, abundant, voluminous hair, you  opt for a hairbrush covered with nylon spikes.  The length of the pins is proportional to the ease of disentangling.  Even if your hair is not quite wrung out, it is suitable for thick hair and will disentangle without weakening without ruff...

5 techniques to boost your child's immune system

   During these hard times of pandemic what we need most is a good immunity system of our children.Help your little one's body to resist external aggressions by offering him an adapted lifestyle, and moments of pleasure. Eat well Good health goes through a good meal.  Now is the time to opt for a healthy diet, based on products rich in vitamins and minerals.  Don't forget to stock up on protein and omega-3s thanks, for example, to oily fish and lentils.  Avoid offering sweets and fried foods to toddlers, which can weigh down their digestive system.   Sleep well Depending on their age, children need between 10 and 14 hours of sleep per night.  To guarantee them a good quality sleep  , in addition to the necessary quantity, make sure that they sleep in a dark room, without screens, and if possible without noise. Activate Regular physical exercise helps to oxygenate the body and strengthen the immune system.  To motivate your little one, wh...