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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.
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!
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.
Lil Links: Oh Happy Day For Violet Affleck
- Violet is a shiny, happy person — Celebrity Baby Scoop
- Tom and Suri have a swingin' good time in Boston — Celebrity Baby Blog
- Yummy lil pumpkin treats — Momologie
- 10 reasons why your libido ain't what it used to be — CafeMom
- Shopping for your ex with your child — ParentDish
- This poop doesn't stink — a diaper recycling plant set to open in the UK — MomLogic
- British educators tell girls to face “reality” and accept they may not be able to “have it all” — The Laughing Stork
- How do you deal with a temper tantrum in public? — Momversation
- Help! My teen wants to be a vegetarian — Health
Rick Astley Brings Out the Best in People
Rick Astley is making one hellavah Internet comeback! Unlike the cutie pie who couldn't stop drooling over the '80s rocker, this psycho can't stop ranting and raving. She hates his songs more than she hates anything in her life, and she's not kidding.
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