OR…Stop blaming the baby! I have heard this comment too many times – whenever an older child of a pregnant mummy acts up, everyone will offer the same type of comment – “Oh! It’s because of the baby!” This gets my goat because : (1) It’s not always the baby’s fault & (2) It excuses […] Read more…
Family
Preparing Older Sibling For Baby’s Arrival
14 ways to help prepare older sibling for baby’s arrival. We have been most blessed that none of the children exhibited any animosity against each new baby that we added to the family. In this post, I have provided 14 ways we have done it, giving you an alternative view on how to handle preparing an older child for the arrival of the baby, instead of resigning yourself to sibling jealousy as a guaranteed outcome. Read more…
Discipline
Discipline is a tricky subject. Even within the Christian circles. But 2 principles remain : start as early as possible and be consistent. With all my children, I have noticed that when I am consistent ALL the time, they learn very fast to heed my instructions. but be prepared that at the beginning stage, the child will keep testing us. Stay firm! Read more…