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When does the throwing stage stop?

November 20, 2013 by heatherss 17 Comments

Today as I was throwing yet another dirty nappy in the nappy bin my mind was drawn to the action. Throwing is actually a task I have mastered and it has a function. I guess it is a function of context. You can throw balls. You can throw objects into places where they must go e.g. nappies in the bin. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: child development, development, discipline, Parenting, toddler

The Mother of All Meltdowns

October 17, 2013 by heatherss 19 Comments

I have been giggling like a teenager as I read this book on my IPad and follow Nicholas around the house. It is like a much needed release. I am sure I have had a few meltdowns in my time. The one in recent recollection is what I mentioned in the previous post. Due to Nicky not going to sleep … [Read more...]

Filed Under: bloggers, books, humour, Parenting, Parenting

Discipline without Distress

September 6, 2013 by heatherss 12 Comments

This book arrived direct from the author! What a gift! Thank you! The other, more possible explanation is that my mother ordered it for me and forgot about it. Thanks Mom! The title of this book is "Discipline Without Distress:135 tools for raising caring, responsible children without time-out, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attachment parenting, books, Children, co sleeping, discipline, family, Parenting, Parenting, Tips for Survival, toddler

Precious Babies

August 3, 2013 by heatherss 6 Comments

"Precoius Babies: Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting after Infertility" by Kate Brian Kate Brian is also the author of "The Complete Guide to Female Infertility" and "The Complete Guide to IVF". I read the IVF book shortly before I thought I would be doing that procedure and it was a very … [Read more...]

Filed Under: books, Fertility, Fertility, Parenting, Parenting, Parenting after infertility

Book Review: Nurture Shock

October 29, 2012 by heatherss 7 Comments

Review of the book: Nurture Shock. Victoria Talwar taught us that a child’s dishonesty was a sign of intelligence and social savvy. Nancy Darling explained how teen’s deception was almost a necessary part of developing one’s adolescent identity. Laurie Kramer’s research showed us how blind … [Read more...]

Filed Under: books, Parenting, Parenting

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