The only 'top ten' parenting list that matters

It seems, that with the best of intentions,  we parents sometimes focus too much on the outward compliance of our children and how they are viewed by others. The frightening result is that the heart of our child is completely missed as we aim to make our children our...

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INTERMITTENT REINFORCEMENT AND RESISTANCE TO EXTINCTION

A lot of families call me to help them when intermittent reinforcement methods are not working. This study may shed light on the situation. One of the useful principles discovered by behavioral psychologists is that intermittent reinforcement increases resistance to...

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What is a sanctimommy?

"The sanctimommy knows how you should raise your children. Specifically, she knows what foods they should eat, what toys they should be allowed to play with; heck, sanctimommy even knows how you should have given birth…"  (Source unknown) Do you have any of these in...

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Self-check: Are you an overindulgent parent?

Time for another Jenni June self-check!  I love and hate this one... I have to perform this self-evaluation more than I'd like to admit, and you may too, once we lift the veil on the causes and excuses of overindulgent parenting. We tend to think that overindulgence...

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Attention! Sleep Deprived Parents…

The effects of sleep deprivation on adults is pretty sobering and if you are getting fragmented sleep at night, due to being woken by your sleep deprived baby or child, you will notice these symptoms taking their toll on your job and parenting performance. a)     ...

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Mothers Are Losing Their Instincts

The parent culture has changed dramatically in the last 15-20 years since raising my own four children. As a professional consultant, educator and coach, my job and my goal is to guide and support new parents. This business never would have made it fifteen years ago,...

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A lifetime of suffering for sleep deprived kids

The foundation for healthy sleep habits needs to be taught in infancy. When we wait too long to recognize, respect, and respond to our children's need for sleep early on, things can quickly spiral out of control even before a child's first birthday. We are noticing...

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ClubMomMe’s Family Fall Fest

Nov. 3, 2013 at Bel Air Bay Club 16801 Pacific Coast Hwy Pacific Palisades, CA BRING A WHEEL BARROW! Because there will be TONS of incredible luxury baby product giveaways! Fun zones, media zone, DJ & dance floor for the kiddos Celeb parent & expert panels for...

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Tips for the Toddler 2 to 1 nap transition:

Look for readyness between ages 14 months and 18 months old. You will know when, over period of 4 weeks, the AM nap and PM nap, or both, start to fall apart, that it is time for transition! Expect your baby to be cranky and extra tired for 3 weeks as you make...

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Tips for helping baby through Daylight Savings Time!

If you didn’t prepare baby incrementally in advance for daylight savings time, then it’s likely they are waking an hour earlier than usual in the morning. Here’s what you can do to help them adjust. Adjust their entire feeding and sleep schedule gently forward, 15...

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Toddler and Kid Sleep Solutions

Jenni June, Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant will answer all your questions about: How to deal with bedtime resistance * the 2 to 1 nap transition * when to drop naps * transferring from crib to toddler bed * teaching independent sleep * sleep and potty training,...

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