July 3rd, 2009

Summer is here and with it comes the school holidays. Children are home and most likely getting bored. So, what do you do for those weeks that are not planned as the annual family holiday? How do you keep them busy and yourself sane?

My first bit of advice is to sit down with all the family and make a list of activities that everyone would like to do. The list can be as long or as short as you like-just make sure that everyone has a chance to contribute. Stick this list up somewhere prominent so that when everyone is having a “bored” moment, you can easily refer to it. Here are some ideas to get your list started. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: activities, activity, blankets, boredom, Communication, encouragement, food, games, health, learning, Parenting, play, routine, summer, toddlers, toys, undefined
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June 30th, 2009

Throwing a party for a group of pre-schoolers can be a daunting experience. This article highlights the do’s and don’t of throwing a birthday party for young children.

The whole children’s birthday party process can be just as easy or as complicated as you’re willing to make it. Just remember a few simple rules for planning a children’s birthday party.

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June 17th, 2009

Online fashion retailer ASOS has entered the childrenswear market with the launch of branded kidswear from the likes of Tommy Hilfiger and Cath Kidston in February this year. Little ASOS has a £300 voucher to offer one of our lucky readers. For a chance to win these great vouchers you have to get your kids involved and have some real fun.

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May 19th, 2009

Babies learn to talk by listening. The more words babies are exposed to , the quicker they learn to talk. Daily exposure to words help the brain to develop . Now I don’t mean mean watching television or listening to radio or other mediums. By exposure I mean, listening to an real person, one who is engaged with the baby. Read the rest of this entry »

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May 15th, 2009

Here at ToddleBabes we recently had the pleasure of sampling some of the new Lego Duplo sets. We randomly selected a few of our readers and the generous folks at Lego Duplo sent out either the new Polar set or Police set to those lucky few.

The response from all the families has been fabulous and all agree that these wonderful toys should go onto a must buy list for your little ones. From the flashing lights on the police car with it’s exciting siren to the fun slide in the polar set for the penguins to whizz down, our children have not been disappointed. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Creativity, Duplo, lego, play, three, toys
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April 29th, 2009

As parents, we fear the worst for our children. We see an imperfect world, where strangers and circumstances can discourage, frighten, harm, or endanger our little ones. But kids need not be plagued with thoughts of a dangerous world, and parents shouldn’t feel the need to create a protective bubble around them. The best defense is to empower kids with a boost of confidence and how-to-deal skills when facing possible dangers. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: development, emotional, encouragement, experiences, Interacting, motivation, Parenting, relationships, safety, self-esteem, self-perception, stranger alert
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April 29th, 2009

How do you discipline your child? Most of the parents would admit to having spanked their children at least once. In behavioural studies, 3 approaches to eliciting a desired behaviour can also be found in parents’ discipline styles: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and punishment. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: behaviour, bribery, development, Discipline, encouragement, experiences, motivation, Parenting, positive reinforcement, punishment, values
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April 29th, 2009

What kind of parent are you – an encourager or an intimidator? The encourager stresses working towards a certain goal. The intimidator stresses winning. For this kind of parent, “It’s the results that count… not the effort, not the intentions.”

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Tags: affection, Discipline, encouragement, friendships, learning, Parenting, self-esteem
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April 29th, 2009

Pushing for Gold - Know the Difference Between Motivation and Pressure

Parents naturally want their children to be the best, whether in academics or extra-curricular activities - or both! Young kids especially find happiness in pleasing their parents, and would do almost anything to garner their approval - from doing simple chores and creating pretty artwork, to accomplishing more ambitious feats like winning in sports or beauty pageants. But how far can we push our little ones without breaking their spirit or setting them up for disappointment? Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Communication, competitive parents, development, motivation, Parenting, pressure, self-perception, values
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April 23rd, 2009

Summer is the perfect time to get out in the fresh air and have healthy fun with your toddler. In this article will be sharing some ideas to help you burn of that seemingly endless supply of energy as well as to create opportunities for physical development.

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Tags: activities, development, games, toddlers, toys
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