Parenting Questions and Answers

For weeks, a 6-year old lad kept telling his first-grade teacher about the baby brother or sister that was expected at his house.

One day the mother allowed the boy to feel the movements of the unborn child.

The 6-year old was obviously impressed, but he made no comment.

Furthermore, he stopped telling his teacher about the impending event.

The teacher finally sat the boy on her lap and said, "Tommy, whatever became of that baby brother or sister you were expecting at home?"

Tommy burst into tears and confessed, "I think Mommy ate it!"

*Source: http://www.baby-place.com/humor/joke.php

New parents need to know how often to feed their baby and how it changes as he matures. Here is a guideline that will help you plan the way you feed your baby.

1. Those who breast feed need to be fed once every 1 - 3 hours each day.
2. Those who are on a diet formula need to be fed every 2 to 4 hours because formula take longer to digest.
3. Never give your baby cow’s milk especially if he is younger than 1. It is difficult for an infant to digest.
4. Do not give any solid food until at least 4 or 6 months of age.
5. Introduce new foods one at a time and check for allergic reactions.

You have probably heard it over and over again from your parents when you were a child. "Wash your hands". Of course it is important that we wash our hands. I bet that you are also telling that to your kid now. Is that right?

However, you should have a back up when your kid asks you why it is so important to wash their hands. You don’t want to be caught off guard. Here is a solid reason that you can use when your kid asks you.

Scientists believe that people get colds and other illnesses when they touch a person who is sick. To protect yourself, wash your hands. Do this always before you touch your food, after going to the bathroom, after touching an injury.

In washing your hands, always wash the front and back and between the fingers. Soap the wrists too and also your fingernails.

According to a recent research, babies that are exposed in as early as their pre-natal and post natal stages are most likely ot have behavior problems.

One of the researchers made it clear that there is no need to over emphasize on the findings. She said that mobile phone technology is good and people are encouraged to use it. However, the study moves towards the direction of further research.

According to the study, those babies who are exposed in their prenatal or post natal stages are 80 percent more likely to have problems like hyperactivity, peer problems, emotional problems and conduct problems.

Prepared childbirth is a contradiction in terms. -Joyce Armor

Childbirth classes neglect to teach one critical skill: How to breathe, count, and swear all at the same time. -Linda Filterman

I already know how to breathe, and I’m the last person that needs to learn how to push. -Murphy Brown

Life is tough enough without having someone kick you from the inside -Rita Rudner

Having a baby is like taking your bottom lip and pulling it over your head. -Carol Burnett

Have you ever tried getting out of your car through the exhaust pipe? -Murphy Brown

Think of stretch marks as pregnancy service stripes. -Joyce Armor

Parenthood is a lot easier to get into than get out of. -Bruce Lansky

Have children while your parents are still young enough to take care of them. -Rita Rudner

GOD could not be everywhere. That’s why he made mothers. -Jewish Proverb

Before I was married I had six theories about raising children. Now I have six children and no theories. -John Wilmot, earl of Rochester

A crying baby is the best form of birth control. -Carole Tabbron

I’d be happy to stand next to any man I know in one of those labor rooms the size of a Volkswagen and whisper, ‘No dear, you don’t really need the Demerol; just relax and do your second stage breathing.’ -Anna Quindlen

One of the most important things to remember about infant care is: never change diapers in midstream. -Don Marquis

Babies leak. From both ends. -Bruce Lansky

You know that having a baby has drastically changed your life when you and your husband go on a date to Wal-Mart on double coupon day. -Linda Fiterman

Grandma knows best, but no one ever listens. -Mary McBride

*Source: http://www.babyman.net/quotes.htm

US lawmakers have agreed to ban the use of a group of chemicals in children’s toys and other products because it may pose serious threats in their health.

For me, this is a particularly good move done by the lawmakers. Children tend to put toys inside their mouths. If this happens, germs can enter their system immediately. Aside from that, some chemicals may also rub off. Health risks will soon follow.

It is good that they banned chemicals. They should have more campaigns similar to this so that children can play safely.

A teenager’s life may look easy for us adults but on the contrary, it isn’t even close to being easy. There are a lot of stress factors that are involved in a teen’s life. Some of the things that they worry about most of the time are: family problems, body image, fitting in with people, grades and a lot more.

Here are a few tips on how you can help your teen during times like these.
1. Have them eat well and cut back on fast food and caffeine.
2. Have them engage in team sports to relieve tension.
3. Always have them talk to someone about their problems.

As parents, we must be able to communicate and provide support to our teens. This will help them grow into responsible adults.

Insects are a menace to everyone especially on children. Pesticides hel keep the house free of insects, rodents and other unwanted vistors. The problem is, these products can also pose serious health risks.

Here are a few suggestions when working with pesticides:

1. Use the ones that are legally purchased and approved by government agencies.
2. Read instructions on the labels and follow them exactly.
3. If possible, always use non-chemical pesticides.
4. Keep the work area well-ventilated.
5. Safely dispose any excess product.

You automatically double-knot everything you tie.

You find yourself humming the Barney song as you do the dishes.

You hear a baby cry in the grocery store, and you start to gently sway back and forth, back and forth. However, your children are at school!

You actually start to like the smell of strained carrots mixed with applesauce.

You weep through the scene in Dumbo when his mom is taken away, not to mention what Bambi does to you.

You get soooo into crafts you contemplate writing a book called 101 Fun Crafts to do with Dryer Lint and Eggshells.

You spend a half hour searching for your sunglasses only to have your teenager say, "Mom, why don’t you wear the ones you pushed up on your head?"

You are out for a nice romantic meal with your husband, enjoying some real adult conversation, when suddenly you realize that you’ve reached over and started to cut up his steak!

*Source: http://www.ahajokes.com/par036.html

A study claims that those who are divorced can still be as good as those who are still together when it comes to parenting.

Divorced couples tend to overcompensate for the split up and focus all of their attention to their children. This is according to a sociologist at a University in Canada. When it comes to child caring, divorce or not, parents can still do the job. There is a huge percentage that shows no matter how bad of a husband or a wife a person is, they can still become good parents. This fact separates being a parent and being married.

This fact actually reminds me of Mrs. Doubtfire, the family film by Robin Williams. In the end, the divorce pulled through, but he said that there are cases wherein parents can become better moms and dads when they are away from each other. Being separated does not mean that they love their children less.