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How Inuit Parents Raise Kids Without Yelling — And Teach Them To Control Anger : Goats and Soda : NPR

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 04:41:11 +0000

But if you practice having a different response or a different emotion at times when you're not angry, you'll have a better chance of managing your anger in those hot-button moments

Tags: #anger #children #development #emotion #imported:pinboard #parenting #psychology

BBC News - Why Finnish babies sleep in cardboard boxes

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:01:28 +0000

For 75 years, Finland's expectant mothers have been given a box by the state. It's like a starter kit of clothes, sheets and toys that can even be used as a bed. And some say it helped Finland achieve one of the world's lowest infant mortality rates.

Tags: #babies #culture #finland #imported:pinboard #parenting #to:fb

The 5 Best Toys of All Time | GeekDad | Wired.com

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 18:39:15 +0000

Here at GeekDad we review a lot of products — books, toys, gadgets, software — and I know it’s impossible for most parents to actually afford all of the cool stuff that gets written up. Heck, most of us can’t afford it either, and we’re envious of the person who scored a review copy of a cool board game or awesome gizmo. (Disclosure: that person is probably me.) So while we love telling you about all the cool stuff that’s out there, I understand that as parents we all have limited budgets and we sometimes need help narrowing down our wishlists.

Tags: #fun #funny #kids #nifty #parenting #toys

Study Finds Every Style Of Parenting Produces Disturbed, Miserable Adults

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:30:00 +0000

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100 Things Your Kids May Never Know About | GeekDad | Wired.com

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:17:07 +0000

"There are some things in this world that will never be forgotten, this week’s 40th anniversary of the moon landing for one. But Moore’s Law and our ever-increasing quest for simpler, smaller, faster and better widgets and thingamabobs will always ensure that some of the technology we grew up with will not be passed down the line to the next generation of geeks."

Tags: #culture #geek #generations #genx #history #parenting #technology

Nebraska fears rush to drop off kids before haven law change - CNN.com

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:58:46 +0000

"All but six have been older than 10, according to a Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services analysis. The safe haven law was meant to protect infants, but there is no age limit under the current law. Five of the abandoned children were brought to Nebraska from out of state. Parents have traveled into Nebraska from Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Florida and Georgia. "

Tags: #abandonment #children #nebraska #parenting #sad #safehaven

Boobs, Injuries, & Dr. Pepper

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:44:37 +0000

"Don't test me, child."

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The Bynk Zone: Parent your own kids!

Fri, 08 Jul 2005 10:46:16 +0000

"It's not my job, it's not Apple's job, it's not Britney Spears', Nomar Garciaparra's, Howard Stern's or anyone else's job to raise your kids. It's yours. Don't like it? Tough."

Tags: #apple #parenting #podcasts