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Eco Toys
July 1, 2011 Filed under About Children
From Laura
As a mum we all know how difficult it can be to cover all bases when it comes to your children. There are so many different things to consider, that we can sometimes get lost in a sea of information. When it comes to the toys that your children play with we all want to know what the best possible options are. Read more
Calming a crying child
June 27, 2011 Filed under Tip of the Day
If your child has got so worked up they can’t stop crying, hold him/her tightly and rub their back gently until they calm down. If you meet resistance, just keep trying quietly till you are allowed to hold them and rub their back.
Stress-free supermarket shopping
March 9, 2011 Filed under Tip of the Day
If you need to take the children with you to the supermarket, give the older ones the responsibility of taking the younger ones to find things like toilet paper, toothpaste, breakfast cereals etc that are on low shelves. This ploy will give you a few minutes peace and the freedom to cruise the other aisles without everyone tagging along.
Children and choices
February 2, 2011 Filed under Tip of the Day
Limit the choices you give young children. For example, instead of asking them which sweater they want to wear, give them a choice of two. Or at lunch time, give them a choice of two things to eat (e.g. a sandwich or a boiled egg , or offer a cheese sandwich or a chicken sandwich).
Don’t ask what they would like. That’s too hard for little ones.
