(This article is written by Kristin Louis)
While some stages are easier than others, parenting is constantly changing and challenging moms and dads. Since kids need different things at various ages and developmental phases, it can be tough to know how to handle situations and behaviors. To help parents with the struggle, Organic Healthy Life presents some ways to nurture kids through each stage and challenge.
Know What’s Normal in Infancy and the First Years
Welcoming a new baby is a big transition—and new parents need guidance and solid knowledge to get through sleepless nights and postpartum recovery. Then, it’s on to the fast pace of infancy and toddlerhood.
Looking at Your Newborn: What’s Normal
What the First Week with a Newborn is Really Like
Milestones During the First Two Years
Manage Expectations with The Terrible Twos and Threes
Toddlers are known for their daring behavior and desire to be independent. These resources can help parents to maintain healthy expectations—and handle naptime wrangling.
Toddlers and Challenging Behavior: Why They Do It and How to Respond
Best Ways to Help Children Fall Asleep at Nap Time
15 Tips to Survive the Terrible 3’s
Transition to Preschool and Beyond with Confidence
Preschoolers are ready and willing to embrace independence and begin learning how to navigate school. Parents can help by engaging in educational activities and targeting kindergarten skills.
4 Imaginative Activities for Your Preschooler
7 Educational and Entertaining Activities for Young Kids
The Skills Kids Need for Kindergarten Readiness
Help Your Children Traverse the Elementary Years
Elementary-age kids are experiencing big changes, which means big responsibilities for parents. Support with friendships, behavior, and extracurriculars are crucial for elementary kids.
8 Ways to Help Your Child Make Friends in School
School-Aged Kids Discipline: Strategies and Challenges
Helping Your Child Choose a Sport
Address Tween and Teen Challenges Upfront
Tweens and teens have a reputation for being hard to handle. But there are ways to make parenting kids in these stages easier.
How to Stay Close as Kids Move into Adolescence
Teaching Internet Safety
Fast Internet Can Ensure Continuous Learning Opportunities at Home
7 Smart Tips for Setting Boundaries
Parenting isn’t always easy, but the right support makes all the difference. By implementing new strategies—and adopting a new perspective—to handle your child’s needs, your parenting journey can be less stressful. Then, you can experience fewer frustrations and spend more enjoyable time with your whole family.
Kris Louis is mom to two rambunctious boys. Her oldest is 10 and her youngest is 7. A former advertising copywriter, she recently created parentingwithkris.com, where she puts her skills to work writing about the trials and tribulations of parenting. Kris, her husband, and two boys live in Durham, NC.
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