Keys to Successful Parenting- Strategies to Improve Kids Sleeping Habits

Last updated on: March 18, 2013 at 5:00 am By Admin GrowMama

Bedtime problems and night wakings are common in young children and one of the most common complaints made by parents to health care professionals. Studies have suggested that when left untreated, bedtime problems and night wakings in young children do not spontaneously resolve. Why might children wake up during the night? Some parents try everything they can to ensure that their child is sleeping in a comfortable and safe environment. Even then, their child continues to awaken frequently at night... Read more

Clutching the Past

Last updated on: March 14, 2013 at 5:00 am By Admin GrowMama

I went shopping the other day after a few weeks of living the hermit life of being a milking machine for my newborn. I had decided it was time to spread my wings (aka: be solo), get some fresh air (aka: shop) and pick up some items that I needed (aka: pants that did not have an elasticized waist). As I was walking around the store I spotted the cutest red clutch purse by an eco-friendly name brand I love.... Read more

Keys to Successful Parenting- Strategies to Improve Kids Eating Habits

Last updated on: March 11, 2013 at 6:00 am By Admin GrowMama

GrowMama presents an important series for our readers. In the next few weeks, we will bring you Keys to Successful Parenting, with strategies to tackle some of parenthood’s biggest challenges, from Runda Ebied, an occupational therapist. The series is a glimpse of the wealth of information available in an online course that we welcome our readers to sign up for here. — Parenting is one of the most important, most challenging, and most rewarding roles in a person’s life. It... Read more

The Wedding Gift

Last updated on: March 7, 2013 at 9:39 am By Admin GrowMama

I sat at the dinner table with the family, discussing potential gift options for our new nephew. A story hidden deep in my memories resurfaced. It was a lesson for my children about good intentions and sincere actions being more important than the actual monetary value of a gift. I recalled a time, before my children were barely old enough to talk and walk and my dear husband was out of work. It had been months of unemployment. It was... Read more

Grow Baba Spotlight: The Visiting Professor

Last updated on: March 4, 2013 at 6:00 am By Admin GrowMama

I often feel guilty when it comes to my kids. I know I don’t spend enough time with them. And when I am with them, I still feel that guilt because despite my initial spike of excitement at seeing them, I realize I don’t actually want to spend time with them. I prefer to sit on the couch and surf the web. I mean there is a lot of really important research that needs to be done. Should I get... Read more

GrowMama Picks for February 2013

Last updated on: February 28, 2013 at 6:00 am By Admin GrowMama

1. Feeding your child alot of junk food? Read this and you may think twice. 2. Do you or someone you know have a child being bullied? This supportive video can teach you how to give them comfort. 3. All parents should read this wonderful children’s book about mixed race kids. 4. Need a kid friendly Asian food recipe? Here is one that will have your mouth watering. 5. As parents we always make mistakes, but read here to correct three of the biggest... Read more

Flawless Imperfection

Last updated on: February 25, 2013 at 6:00 am By Admin GrowMama

It was a dark night, with the moon nowhere to be seen. We were driving home after having a great time at a family gathering. The best part was witnessing my three-year-old, Maryam, genuinely enjoy herself. My heart would just burst with joy every time she lit up, getting a thrill from seeing the pizza, the princess cake, the bounce house, and of course, all her friends and family. This invariably led to her falling asleep in the car on... Read more

Tackling Temper Tantrums (Part 2)

Last updated on: February 21, 2013 at 6:00 am By Admin GrowMama

GrowMama is pleased to share some real life advice from a mom deep in the trenches. GrowMama contributor and mother of three, Hala Amer, shares her tried and true advice to help diffuse and deactivate temper tantrums in this week’s two part series. Here are the remainder of the tips she’s come up with. You can read Part 1 of the series here. 7. Deep pressure and/or rocking and swinging. Hold them from behind, their feet forward (so they... Read more

Tackling Temper Tantrums (Part 1)

Last updated on: February 18, 2013 at 6:00 am By Admin GrowMama

GrowMama is pleased to share some real life advice from a mom deep in the trenches. GrowMama contributor and mother of three, Hala Amer, shares her tried and true tips to help diffuse and deactivate temper tantrums in this week’s two part series. Tune in on Thursday, February 21st for the remainder of her tips. When fellow mothers tell me about a child’s violent temper tantrum, I feel a flood of heat surge through my body as I am reminded of... Read more

An Apology Remiss

Last updated on: February 14, 2013 at 6:00 am By Admin GrowMama

20 caskets, small and shaped like angels, sublime Souls taken so early, you were still much less worldly THAN you were divine And with you, royal innocence crowned, Are buried all of our excuses, six feet beneath the ground Entombed are our alibies that we were too busy and that we couldn’t make a change That we had bigger problems, and that you’re killer was just deranged We excuse ourselves into thinking we had no part And we forgive ourselves... Read more