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Does It Offend You When Strangers Offer Help?
Life is full of surprises when you have kids. One tot might throw a tantrum in Target and another may meltdown mid-meal at a restaurant or dart out into traffic when you are walking down the street. It happens, and moms deal, but how they resolve the circumstance makes a difference.
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 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.
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.
Marino's Television Temper Tantrum
If Allen Iverson rewinding himself again and again at a press conference isn't hilarious enough, fast forward to Dan Marino stumbling over his words and then reacting to himself by beating up his desk mid-sentence. Touchdown!
15 Signs That a Family Is Super Technologically Connected
We live in a connected world. It seems like every member of the family has some tie to technology, even the wee ones. Here are some signs:
What Is Your Tot's Favorite Toy Right Now?
Kids are a fickle bunch. Their favorite food one night could be the root of a temper tantrum the next and the t-shirt they insist on wearing every day for a week can sit in the drawer the following one. But once lil ones find something they like, they can grasp onto it for what seems like forever.
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