Salvation Army Playgroup

I was just wondering if anyone knew about the playgroup at the Salvation Army on St. Marys St on Friday mornings? I would be really interested in going to it if it is still offered. Also, if you have to register. Thanks for any info.

-Anonymous

Get out of the NO rut

As you've noticed, 2-year-olds are striving for independence. They tend to ignore their parents' no's because they're determined to assert their own will. Their motor and language skills are booming, too, which makes them perfectly capable of both running away from you and loudly proclaiming that they're unhappy with (or simply unwilling to abide by) your request. As frustrating as this may be, take heart in the fact that your child is practicing her new skills on the person she trusts most — namely you. What's more, she's still a long way from being able to control herself. So when you tell your child to stop playing with the telephone cord, she may be able to think of nothing but the cord and find it nearly impossible to put down.

When you find yourself in a moment like this — and you will — be patient. Distract your child from trouble whenever possible, and provide a stimulating, childproofed environment that gives you plenty of opportunities to say yes. Then choose your battles carefully and focus on the transgressions that are truly worthy of reprimand — such as running into the street or pinching her baby brother. When you do say no, make sure you mean it.

-BabyCenter.com

Baby sleep- Naps

My son is just over 3 months old & he's been a pretty good night sleeper since day 1. He goes to bed at around 8:30pm, wakes at around 1:30am to eat, back to bed by 2:30am & gets up around 7am. We'd LOVE for him to cut out the 1:30am feeding & I know if he's hungry, he's hungry & there's nothing we can do about it...it's developmental more than anything...but is there anything we can do to help him phase out this feed?

Also...although he'd been a decent night sleeper, he's always been a horrible napper. I know babies work out night sleep before day sleep, so it's no wonder...but the hubby & myself are getting frazzled from going in to comfort him/pick him up several times per nap. He might sleep 45 minutes, wakes up screaming, goes back to sleep after we soothe him & then will wake up crying several more times throughout the course of his nap. We've just started weaning him off the pacifier, as he was needing it to be replugged constantly...

Any tips to promote better naps?

-Anonymous

What is YOUR new years parenting resoltion?

Even if we consider ourselves pretty good parents, there's always room for improvement (and on our bad days, there's usually room for a lot). How could you be a better parent in the coming year?

-Anonymous

How are you staying fit?

I'm wondering what local moms are doing to stay fit. What fitness classes you would recommend (kickboxing, swimming, crossfit, etc.)? Does anyone play on a recreational sports team? I'm trying in get more active but what to know what works for other busy moms. Thanks!!

-Anonymous

Vitamin D Drops

Wondering if anyone has experienced negative side effects from giving their baby Vit D drops? I am wondering whether it is giving my baby gas at night.

-Anonymous

Child Entertainment for Flight

We are moving to Manitoba in January and we are trying to prepare our 18 month old daughter for her first flight, using books, videos, and whatever else we can find....but there's not much out there for her age range. Does anyone have any suggestions?

-Anonymous

Swimming Lessons

I was looking to start my daughter (who will be 2 in Janurary) in swimming lessons. Just wondering where to go.

Anonymous