by Marlene Ellingson | Feb 24, 2017
Getting a Baby to take a Binky or Taking away Baby’s Binky! Call it a “Binky” or “Pacifier” or even a “Plug,” a Binky is a wonderful invention, one that soothes a baby and calms her right down. Sucking is good for a baby, and binkies provide that—when they work out! ...
by Marlene Ellingson | May 30, 2015
Siblings’ adjustment to the New Baby! When we were expecting our second baby, the hospital where we were going to deliver had a special program for the new baby’s siblings. They called it a “Birth-Day” Party! Our little toddler girl got to go to the hospital for a...
by Marlene Ellingson | Jun 14, 2014
Dealing with Toddler and Teenage Tantrums Do you have a child with a Need to be Heard, that has led to tantrums? Get down and understand him. Stop and look him in the eye. Look in on her while she is sleeping. Take your dilemma with you to the temple, and try to...
by Marlene Ellingson | Jun 6, 2014
Preventing a Tantrum For many children, tantrums are a part of their toddler/preschooler years. Most children seem to go through a difficult season around the age of two, but some start nearer to 18 months and some don’t seem to hit this stage until age 3, or even 4....
by Marlene Ellingson | May 23, 2014
Encouraging Reading! Summer is a great time to read! Plan for some reading time each day. What a service we do for our children when we engender a love for books! To do so, you must have books around. Use the library. Get second-hand books at a thrift store or garage...
