Do you need help disciplining your child? If you’re constantly arguing and fighting with someone more than half your age, tune in for a “Reality Check” with Life Coach and Author Chandra Alexander, and learn why when you feel out of control – your child will be out of control as well. 1. If you have boundaries and discipline, so will your child. Boundaries make children feel safe. 2. Both parents need to be consistent and in sync with one another – children naturally play one against the other. 3. Do not say you are going to do something and then not do it. Children listen when they respect.
One night before bed my kids and I had a little fun making a video of them beating the tar out of me. They were grinning like ninnies when we were done!
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from BenandCarter and more videos in the General Parenting category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Who knew someone so tiny could be so intimidating? Here’s what every new father needs to know. To complete this How-To you will need: Baby supplies Imagination Patience Paternity leave Step 1: Be prepared Practice operating all the baby paraphernalia—car seats, carriages, cribs, and so on—before you bring the baby home. Tip: Explore the possibility of taking paternity leave. If you work for a company with at least 50 employees, and you’ve been with your employer for at least 12 months and have worked a minimum of 1250 hours during that period, you are entitled to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave, per the Family and Medical Leave Act. Step 2: Bond immediately Snuggle your baby as soon as possible after delivery—especially if it was delivered by cesarean. Studies show that C-section babies cry less and fall asleep more quickly if their dads cuddle them immediately after they’re born. Tip: If you can arrange to stay in the hospital with your wife and newborn that first night, do so. New research suggests this provides an important bonding experience for dads and their offspring. Step 3: Be patient with your wife Expect mood …
