Suffice it to say that sibling rivalry is going to happen in every household with more than one child, but the level of normalcy is a major question when you ponder the extent of sibling rivalry in ones home.  As a precursor, while your children are still very young, it is a good practice for…

When we become parents for the first time, for some it is natural that we form an immediate bond with our child. It was that way for me. I fell in love with my baby from conception; so by the time he was born, interaction was second nature. I so enjoyed my pregnancy, my son’s…

Originally Posted on April 10, 2012 Can we germ-proof our kids? I’m sure we have all been there; I know I sure have. We take our kids to day care and wonder if they will catch germs from the other kids! We see other children coughing and putting their fingers in their mouths, noses etc….

Originally Posted on March 9, 2012 Child Development – Instilling Respect During your Child’s Development years Why is respect so important to parents? Is it just so that the parent can feel a sense of power over their children? No, certainly not. Respect is very important for many specific reasons. Your child’s relationship with you…