Bed time routine is lauded by experts as a solution to all sleep problems. Set up a routine, put the baby on a schedule, be firm and consistent; never allow the baby to manipulate you - and you won’t have problems with your infant or toddler, not even through the school years. I don’t believe it’s a sound advice. Often, it is an insult to exhausted parents whose little one seems to defy the idea each time they settle in and feel like *now* they’ve got the sleep thing figured out. I’d like to share with my fellow parents my thinking on bedtime routine.
Bed time routine, not what you think
June 2nd, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: practical parenting · respectful parenting
Watching television
February 21st, 2008 · No Comments
Watching television is one of those parenting taboos. Parents are cautioned against kids programming and it is a sign of an irresponsible parent if a chile is allowed to watch regular programs. Is baby tv viewing really so bad? I found wonderful programs, which make a huge positive difference in our lives.
Tags: parenting philosophy · practical parenting
Baby temperament: a closer look
February 1st, 2008 · No Comments
We have all heard about baby temperament: strong-willed child, cautious child, easy baby. Books recommend different parenting approaches based on this nine-parameter “scientific” metric. I believe, there are other variables in play, ones, which may drown out everything we have come to believe.
Tags: temperament