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About Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Organic fruit grower, poet and linguist Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer is mother to a newborn, toddler, and stepmother to a grad student. For poems and publications, visit wordwoman.com. Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer's profile
Posted April 1, 2009 - 08:22 by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Education, Social Skills, K-8
Sure he can count to 10, say his ABCs and zip his own coat, but does that mean your boy should begin his formal education? He may be five, but is he prepared? Here are some pros and cons for sending Junior off to school at the earliest opportunity.
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Posted March 14, 2009 - 07:06 by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Chores, Home Life, Discipline
Kids are messy. Some parents (perhaps you?) like to keep their homes neat. How do you get your child to clean up the mess without tears or begging or threats? Here are four ideas.
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Posted January 13, 2009 - 22:26 by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Breastfeeding
For some women, nursing doesn't come naturally. Here are eight tips for easing into breast feeding.
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Posted July 8, 2008 - 14:40 by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Discipline, New Parents, Culture, Diseases & Disorders
If your baby cries unceasingly, you need help as much as your child does. Though it may take months, your child will eventually stop. You, on the other hand, will carry the scars of the difficult time for years unless you learn ways to move forward. Here are some ideas.
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Posted June 19, 2008 - 13:39 by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Pregnancy, Birth, Conflict Resolution
Ah, late pregnancy, a time for preparing crib sheets and stocking up on diaper wipes, doing kegels and finalizing names. And for me, also a time to go out and find my child a song. Here are ideas for how to create a personal lyric for your unborn (or already born, for that matter), and some reasons why it might be nice for them. Bonus: It’s nice for you, too.
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Posted May 23, 2008 - 21:12 by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Home Life, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Wellness
Exhausted? Frustrated with work? Needing a change of scene? Your toddler might have just the right medicine. Call it a placebo, call it new age but a big dose of Make Believe might be just what you need. Here’s how it works.
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Posted May 15, 2008 - 19:21 by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Discipline, Sex & Relationships, Conflict Resolution
“Give your child options!” say the parenting experts. And with my toddler, “sharing the control” works very well. It works so well I’ve started using it with my husband. Uh oh.
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Posted April 23, 2008 - 13:27 by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Social Skills
We all have that little voice that whispers good ideas. We all ignore it sometimes. We’ve all regretted ignoring it. Why do we not pay attention to our own inner wisdom? What could we do to improve our inner listener? And how do we pass on this kind of awareness to our children?
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Posted April 11, 2008 - 21:34 by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Discipline, Learning Tools, Conflict Resolution
You tell your daughter not to walk in the puddle. She walks in the puddle. You tell your son, “Please do not throw the fork.” He throws the fork. Not getting the behavior you’re asking for? Here’s one reason why, and four ways to improve your communication with your child.
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Posted April 1, 2008 - 09:08 by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Discipline, Learning Tools, Conflict Resolution
Did you get your buttons pushed today? Is your toddler testing you? Before you go to bed tonight, try these five steps to help you gain perspective, see each other’s sides, remember that you love each other and give yourself a break.
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Posted March 27, 2008 - 23:58 by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Health, New Parents, Pre School
Does your child have recurrent ear infections? Does he or she seem delayed in speech? Perhaps it’s time for a hearing test.
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