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Moses Martin Is Gwyneth Paltrow's Lil Critic
If your tot has ever thrown a fit as you've headed out the door, Gwyneth Paltrow can relate. The Oscar winning mama to two, Apple, 4, and Moses, 2, had a harried experience with her lil man prior to the premiere of Valentino: The Last Emperor. The glamorous actress chatted about the incident.
Family Ties: Airport Meltdown
You hear about kids that have meltdowns on planes and in airports and you feel for the parents, not ever really believing it will be you. And, then it is. My daughter is a trooper and a traveler, my son is a different story.
Baby Wellness: Tantrums
Most children pitch fits every once in a while, but how can new parents tell when the upset is more than just a tantrum?
While little research has been done on tantrums, Washington University recently conducted a study of children aged 3-to-6 years old that found five red flags that may prove a child's fit is indicative of a psychiatric disorder. A WebMD article said:
"Essentially, we found five tantrum styles.
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lil Links: Santa Tantrum Awards...Vote Now!
- Santa tantrum award...vote now! — The Poop
- Ryder Robinson hit the slopes! — Celebrity Baby Scoop
- Losing a postpartum double chin — Alpha Mom
- Molly Shannon and her stripey son — Celebrity Baby Blog
- Life will go on...
Lil Tip: Step Outside
Occasionally my 22-month-old daughter will lose her mind over something trivial or even inexplicable. During her tantrums, I have tried to pacify her with a book, a hug, a treat or other items. When none of those work, I have discovered that a change in scenery works best.
What's Your Secret Weapon?
Every mom has an ace in her pocket. When all else fails, we all have a secret weapon we turn to for curing an uncooperative tot. For my daughter it was Elmo; anything and everything red and furry would usually stop her mid-tantrum and return a sweet smile to her face.
First Furious Fit
They say there's a first for everything. And the other day it was my daughter's first furious fit.
Early in the day, she enjoyed breakfast followed with a hardy nap.
Are Working Moms Better Bosses?
Reaching into a briefcase and pulling out a sippy cup instead of a document on deadline is one of the laughs a working mama endures as she juggles office tasks with raising children. Though almost three-quarters of lilsugar readers believe that working moms are treated unfairly on the job, a new book argues that being a parent may make women better bosses.
Shari Storm's Motherhood Is the New MBA: Using Your Parenting Skills to Be a Better Boss, which will be released in September, suggests that bringing the skills we develop as parents into the boardroom gives ladies the confidence to be more effective leaders.
Mommy Dearest: Parents Encouraged Beer Swigging Child
Mommy Dearest,
On the Fourth of July we were sitting at the park waiting for the fireworks to begin when the families on a nearby blanket set up their picnic. One child who was no more than four-years-old started whining and said he wanted a beer instead of his juice box. His whimpers quickly became a full blown temper tantrum and though the mom refused to hand over the bottle, the dad gave in and opened the beverage!
Lil Links: Ana Ortiz Welcomes Daughter Paloma Louise!
- Ana Ortiz has a baby girl! — Celebrity Baby Scoop
- Dealing with public temper tantrums — Boston Mamas
- A few BBQ novelties — Cookie
- Work it in the kitchen — CafeMom
- Lord have Mercy — Madonna's newest girl is a doll — Celebrity Baby Blog
- Do you chatter about other toddlers? — ParentDish
- Can single moms be friends with married moms?
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