As Mothers are we Destined to forever feel guilty? is a sponsored post. Thank you for supporting The Staten Island Family I was feeling my usual daily dose of guilt for the day; aka, worried that I'd said "one more minute, mommy's busy" to my son more than I'd have liked to. I wrestle with not being a good enough parent nearly every day. It's been a teetering balancing act for me for the … [Read more...]
20 Things Our Children Need Most (NONE OF WHICH IS AN iPHONE)
I'll never forget when my son attended a birthday party and spent quite a bit of time in an arcade where he amassed what seemed like THOUSANDS of tickets. With all those tickets one would assume he'd be able to afford a down-payment on a car-- but what he wanted most was a set of fake fingers. And he actually spent years playing with those fake fingers ( and still does!) Those simple silly plastic … [Read more...]
How to adjust your parenting style to your child’s need
How to adjust your parenting style to your child's need Sometimes we create an image of an 'ideal parent' in our heads and want to follow it carefully. An ideal parent should be loving but demanding, affectionate, but a little reserved … the list of traits can be endless. But … does it all even matter? When it comes to raising children, everything can change. Every kid is different and has … [Read more...]
Help Your Child Avoid Summer Tantrums with These 5 Tips from Brain Balance
Help Your Child Avoid Summer Tantrums with These 5 Tips from Brain Balance Center of Norwalk is a sponsored post. Thank you for supporting The Staten Island Family Confession time: I absolutely hate summer sometimes. I know—summer is supposed to be full of blue skies, popsicles, and sprinklers. But it can be a lot of pressure to keep the kids occupied when … [Read more...]
How do I stop my toddler from having night terrors?
How do I stop my toddler from having night terrors? Keep reading! Every parent knows for sure how important good and peaceful sleep for their child is. They try various techniques that will help their toddler to sleep for the whole night. But sometimes even the biggest effort doesn't help – children, especially toddlers, tend to have nightmares. Why? Well, we all dream and experience night … [Read more...]
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