The Triumphant Moms Blog

We, as parents, all know that the global economy has taken a hit, and many of us have felt the effects of the economic downturn or are preparing for the worst. Experts widely agree that financial stress—whether it is less holiday giving or a layoff—can negatively affect both marriages and children. In these times, thoughtful, caring parents need to ask, “How can doing with less strengthen, instead of harm, our child’s sense of security?”

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If you have a preschooler, you need a set of blocks. It is really that simple. Why are blocks a must? First, they are concrete.  Preschoolers aren’t ready to think in the abstract ways that worksheets require.  Plus, their developing writing skills (fine motor development) won’t allow them to think through writing as quickly as their minds work.  Blocks do.

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Little children have fears that we as adults cannot understand.I remember that when my daughter was 2 and 3 she was very frightened of anyone dressed up e.g. clowns, santa clause, even a person dressed as a battery in the grocery store (to promote batteries) would all cause her to cling to me and bury her face into my shoulder. These dressed up people did not fit into her world and her response was to be afraid. I didn't push her, nor did I make a big deal of her fears and slowly over the years (she is now 7) her fears dissappeared.

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Is bathtime a battle in your house? Some young children develop a fear of the bath. Some just don't see the point in getting clean. Try to work out what is causing the problem. Is it the sound of the water going down the drain? Is it the depth of the water? Are they very tired by the time bathtime comes around? Are they bored in the bath?

Here are some ideas that may help make bathtime enjoyable:

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