Browsing Category Newborn Assistance
Super Sorting – Age appropriate games for baby
September 8th, 2010 // 1:57 pm @ admin
Hello it’s me again, Stacie…..so in thinking of how quickly the summer has gone by and now the kids are back in school, I thought of how important it is to continuously keep baby stimulated, as she will be there soon enough….I ran across this awesome game that helps with development and hand eye coordination, called Super Sorting….the only problem was that my little Angel, couldn’t resist eating as she went along, so have plenty of bite sized snacks nearby to refill. To find out more on age appropriate games for baby, get the list of each age, and several games suggested for that particular group, go to babycenter.com and pull up the Let’s Play! Weekly activities article….super sorting, is super fun!
Until next time- Stacie
Category : Newborn Assistance
Separation Anxiety
September 3rd, 2010 // 6:37 am @ admin
Hi, my name is Stacie, Mom, Mommy, Mother, and Mama too the kids….My hubby just calls me “babe”, especially when he wants me to bring something to him that he’s forgotten down stairs, or is in need of something you don’t forget when going to the bathroom…:-)
I am a mom of 2 amazing girls ages 10 months old, and 11 going on 12 years of age, and 3 teenage boys, which I am quickly learning that the smelly socks just come with the territory. Yes, what a huge age gap, almost 12 years of no babies, to deciding to do it all over again, and having the perfect little Angel….hence her birth name “Angel” . Well since deciding to do it all over again, I am being reminded of all of the different phases your babies go through and lately,, I’ve noticed that she is experiencing a little separation anxiety, which is probably why I decided to have another baby after 11 years, as I also were going through a little separation anxiety of motherhood….anyhow, my Angel doesn’t want me to leave her in the mornings to come to my awesome place of work, and sanctuary, “Mommy Relief”, and in the evenings, she doesn’t want to let me out of her site. So, in research of the topic, separation anxiety, I stumbled across these great tidbits that can help to relieve all of the stress associated with this time. Try the below helpful tips from babycenter.com, and hopefully we can walk away without feeling guilty.
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Introducing a new babysitter Monitor your own feelings. Show your fondness for the new babysitter. Your baby can pick up on your feelings and will feel more comfortable himself. Likewise, if you show nervousness or sadness at leaving, your baby will react to that. Practice first. If possible, have the sitter visit beforehand so that your baby can get to know her well in advance. Ask her to approach your baby slowly and gently. Once your baby and the sitter start becoming familiar with one another, try moving away from them. If your baby seems content, step out of the room for a few moments and return. Gradually lengthen the amount of time you’re away. Get the sitter up to speed. Be sure to familiarize the sitter with your baby’s specific routines, favorite toys, and security objects, like his “blankie” or teddy. Likewise, let her know about your baby’s food preferences. In general, give the sitter as much information as you can to help ease the way. |
Use a short and sweet goodbye routine. Don’t sneak out — your saying goodbye is important for your baby’s emotional development. But don’t wait for all protests to cease before you finally leave. Rather, say goodbye once and then go. And once you do leave, don’t come back repeatedly to check on your baby. Give him the chance to adjust to being with the sitter. Even if she’s wailing when you walk out the door, she’ll probably stop soon afterward and settle in with his new friend.
Category : Newborn Assistance
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