Dec
03
2008
Kid
Nightmares and night terrors can be equally frightening for both child
and parent, especially when they start happening frequently.
Nightmares occur during the REM (rapid eye movement) phase of sleep.
They might vary in length, but the child will usually remember what the
nightmare was about. Night terrors, on the other hand, happen about an
hour or two after the child has gone to sleep, and can last anywhere
from a few moments to an hour. They happen during the non-REM part of
sleep, and even though his eyes are wide open, the child is asleep the
entire time. When he awakens though, he’ll have no memory of it.
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Sep
11
2008
Kid
Your baby’s cold can be just as hard on you as it is on her. But you
can help ease your baby’s discomfort and keep the infection from
worsening by ensuring she gets sufficient rest and liquids, which would
include breast milk or formula if she’s less than four months old.
Older babies can have a little water, and by six months she can begin
drinking juices.
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May
20
2008
Kid
Four practical tips from Divorced Dad, Len Stauffenger, for putting out the fire of emotions caused from divorce and putting your kids’ welfare first.
When the evil spectre of divorce darkens the doorway of your life, it hurts. You become emotionally fragile and want to push this horror away. You think your ex is more to blame than you are and you’d be perfectly okay if he/she hurt as much as you are hurting now. After all, it’s his fault!
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May
04
2008
Kid
You can help keep your pets from being stressed out by knowing and implementing these seven easy steps.
In this high-stress world, your pets can be stressed-out, too. Take care of your pets with these seven easy steps.
1. Don’t let your stress become contagious: Because stress is infectious, and your precious pal will reflect your stress. It’s important to calm yourself down if you feel stressed or angry before you approach your pet, so either take a few deep breaths or go for a walk to become more calm.
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