My husband and I were at the park over the weekend watching our kids climb on a pirate ship structure when I overheard a couple of other parents chatting. Their daughter who looked to be about six or seven was complaining about a little boy bugging her. Her father said something about the other child being smaller and then advised, "Give him three warnings and then use martial arts." While it's clear that this daddy didn't want his daughter getting bullied, is it appropriate to advocate a physical solution...on a younger child? Some moms and pops tell their tots to steer clear of troublemakers and others ask that their wee ones try and resolve sandbox issues themselves before telling an adult. What advice do you give your child?
The beauty of a nursery is that you can decorate it as you like. This is before they grow older and the decor is dictated by their obsession of the week. Take these beautiful multi-dimensional frames from Almond Tree Frames ($33-$62). The delicate, hand-cut pieces are made from vivid papers, or your own photographs, and then customized expressly for your tot. Designed by an Australian mom with a penchant for butterflies, the papercuts are also available in hearts, birds, airplanes, monkeys, cars and dinosaurs.
Nothing passes time faster than a nine-to-five! I didn't cut out of my job until I was overdue with my daughter because sitting around waiting for my firstborn was driving me nuts and I wanted to have ample time with her after. I did the same with my son, but some working mamas have told me they cut out early to enjoy downtime before delivering. What did you do? Source
Over at Momversation, a discussion has been brought up about which is harder: being a mother or being a wife? No one ever said marriage was easy and adults can be far more complicated than babies, but the sleepless nights and constantly being "on" for your lil one wears on even the most nurturing of mothers.
I'm interested in hearing all your thoughts on this topic. Share them below!
In an episode of Seventeen Kids and Counting, Joshua Duggar, 20, joked that he and his wife, Anna, hadn't picked their letter yet. The eldest son of Jim Bob and Michelle, who are well known for their big brood all named with "J", might have to start thinking. The newlyweds, who waited until their wedding day to kiss, made a vow to leave their number of offspring up to God. People reported:
"I would welcome a big family," Joshua says. "My parents have been wonderful examples." Adds Anna: "I would love to have as many children as God would bless us with. Growing up in a large family, and Joshua in a mega-family, you learn so much more. I think a large family helps you prepare for life."
The couple's September wedding airs on TLC on Jan. 25.
It seems that the three Beckham brothers have inherited their dad's cutting good looks and their mom's fabulous sense of fashion. When the trio stepped out to dinner with their mum and Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in Milan, each sported their own hairstyle. Check out our slideshow to see each of the dashing gents and how to create similar looks for your sons.
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My husband and I were at the park over the weekend watching our kids climb on a pirate ship structure when I overheard a couple of other parents chatting. Their daughter who looked to be about six or seven was complaining about a little boy bugging her. Her father said something about the other child being smaller and then advised, "Give him three warnings and then use martial arts." While it's clear that this daddy didn't want his daughter getting bullied, is it appropriate to advocate a physical solution...on a younger child? Some moms and pops tell their tots to steer clear of troublemakers and others ask that their wee ones try and resolve sandbox issues themselves before telling an adult. What advice do you give your child?
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