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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

The Infant Who Never Stops Crying: 4 Ideas For Mothers Of Colicky Kids

Posted 2 weeks 1 day ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

Discipline, New Parents, Culture, Diseases & Disorders

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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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Yet Another Project For The Pregnant Woman: How To Write Your Child A Song

Posted 4 weeks 6 days ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

Pregnancy, Birth, Conflict Resolution

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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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Exhausted? Frustrated? Rx: Strong Dose Of Make Believe

Posted 8 weeks 4 days ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

Home Life, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Wellness

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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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The Art of Offering Your Child Choices (And How it Can Backfire With Your Spouse)

Posted 9 weeks 5 days ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

Discipline, Sex & Relationships, Conflict Resolution

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“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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Parent Toolbox: Turn Up The Volume On Your Inner Voice

Posted 13 weeks 3 hours ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

Social Skills

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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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Don’t, Won’t, Can’t, Nope, Noooooo: A 4-Step Action Plan For Communicating Better With Your Child

Posted 14 weeks 4 days ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

Discipline, Learning Tools, Conflict Resolution

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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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Fixing a Trainwreck: 5 Positive Ways To End A Tough Day With Your Toddler

Posted 16 weeks 1 day ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

Discipline, Learning Tools, Conflict Resolution

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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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What Do I Do If My Baby's Not Babbling? Ear Tubes Might Be An Answer

Posted 16 weeks 5 days ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

Health, New Parents, Pre School

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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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