Monday, September 29, 2014

Parenting Suggestions If You Have A Baby

By Nash Saturday


The art of parenting can sometimes be a handful and give the impression that it will be endless. As well as the usual routine, there are circumstances that may arise that require a journey with your little ones. It does not matter what sort of activities your family is doing, you are the one they count on. Any time there are little things that come up; you the parent have the good fortune to take care of it. It is likely that when planning for an event; as well planned as you think you are, you have probably ignored some little thing. Of course, this would be the one thing that would surface and keep the 'never a dull moment' apparent.

While you each have a role to play to make the days ahead go smoother, planning ahead is always a good idea. One way to prepare is by joining support groups for parents just like you.

There's a lot of preparation that must go into airline travel these days. It's possible to hold infants younger than two in your lap during the flight or you may purchase a seat for your child. Don't forget though that this is one benefit that could be changed at some point along the way. The fact remains that it's quite possible your baby will share your seat for most, if not all of the flight. It's possible to use the airline blankets that are provided for anyone on the flight. However, we never liked to do that simply because it was our baby, and we did not want to use a blanket that others used, etc. It's never a bad idea to bring a few additional blankets with you.

Single fathers can face the same challenge that single mothers face; they have to assume the roles of both parents. That will certainly provide you with situations where you have to switch hats, so to speak, and think as both mother and father. Therefore, when these times arrive you must give some emotional support to your children. We do know that this can be an uncomfortable role to carry out. You might be able to help yourself by just thinking and feeling in an empathetic way. Various challenges will become easier for you if you can cultivate a sense of empathy for the way your child is feeling.

Most people experience some uncomfortable ear popping while flying as a result of the altitude changes of the airplane. You may be able to handle this without a second thought but your little one probably isn't instinctively tuned in to the fine art of equalizing pressure. If you don't help your baby through this, no one on the plane is going to be very happy. All you need to do is let your baby nurse, take a bottle, or suck on a pacifier. The act of sucking will relieve the pressure. Similar to mothers, fathers are a special and very important element of any family. A father possesses his own precious things to contribute into the positive development of children who feel healthy and secure. Yes indeed, one or both of you will probably be working full-time and come home tired in the evenings. Take the time and make the effort to contribute as much as you can.




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