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The lovable sevens Congrats! You're entering one of the most rewarding phases of parenthood. Now your child requires less hands-on supervision and care, but he still looks up to you for guidance and support. His curiosity, excitement, and eagerness to learn make him a charming companion in the year ahead. His academic interests begin to take shape, too. Growing exposure to science, writing, math, and other subjects will give you a sense of where his natural interests lie. Your 7-year-old now Congratulations on another step down the road toward growing up. Sevens are delightful to be around. They've shed a bit more of the neediness and uncertainty of younger years, and bring enthusiasm and curiosity to everything they do. Mastering skills like reading and simple math gives your child a confidence and excitement about academics. Sevens tend to ask lots of questions, because they're keen observers with a big need to know about everything. They thrive on order but are better able to roll with change than they used to be. Your 7-year-old is mature enough to form his own opinions about many things. He looks to peers and other adult authority figures to inform his ideas. But his parents firmly remain the shining lights in his universe. Sevens still like to cuddle, hold hands, and show their affection in ways that typically vanish (at least in public) over the coming years. Your life now As your child looks, talks, and acts older, remember that he's still not so big. He depends on you as much as ever for guidance and discipline. Try to always keep your expectations in line with his age and developmental abilities.
苡馨今天在家裡等啊等、盼啊盼，終於姐姐們在下午到家了！ 小宣則是先去飯店check in，然後才來家裡玩。 晚上我們到深坑吃豆腐（舜德農場），也幫苡馨慶生！
Telling time At 6, most kids are able to learn the basics of telling time to at least the hour and half hour. It helps if you have a good clock — be it a toy or a real one — with numbers on both the hours and the minute markers. Then let your child manipulate the hands; it's so much easier to grasp the concepts when he sees the hands making their way around the clock. 6歲會看時鐘了嗎？嗚嗚~小馨還不會看呢！原本巧虎有教，不過苡馨沒有認真學看時鐘，每次要定限制時間時，只能跟她說長針走到某個數字就要停止... 這裡教用手指撥弄長針，讓小孩知道長針走一圈代表一分鐘，回家後試試看！ Your 6-year-old now Here are some telling-time tips: Have your child count the minute markers to show that there are indeed 60 minutes in an hour. (Since most 6-year-olds can count as high as 200, they should be able to do this.) 絕大多數小孩可以數數到200，因此數到60應該沒有問題！Most kids will also understand what half of something means. Slice an apple or a pizza in half to illustrate. Then show them that half of 60 is 30. That's the half hour. Explaining the minute hand and the hour hand can be tricky since it seems backwards (the minute hand is longer than the hour hand). A useful tip: Tell kids that minute is a longer word, so that's the longer hand.美國小孩認知：分鐘的英文字母比較長，所以分針也比較長，但是臺灣的小孩要怎麼教呢？ After your child gets this concept, have him practice. Ask what time he goes to bed and have him turn the clock to that hour. When does he eat breakfast? Invest in a cheap watch that lets him put his new knowledge to work. Moving on from the basics should wait until your child can count by fives and knows what one-fourth of something is. Your life now "Watch me! Watch me!" your child calls as he jumps a ramp with his scooter. Six-year-olds love to learn and show off new tricks. They're fascinated by somersaults, headstands, and the latest dance steps. Jump roping can become an obsession. These physical feats are more fun now because sixes have the coordination and muscle development to actually do them. Support their adventures and make sure they stay safe. Their judgment won't catch up to their physical capabilities for a while.
Raising a reader Some early readers take off and never look back. Others can use a bit of nurturing in the early years. Celebrate your child's progress with reading and encourage him to see that there's a wide world of words out there by finding ways to make reading fun. (Hint: It's not all in books.) Your 6-year-old now As your child begins to read, your challenge is to keep nurturing his enthusiasm for the printed word. Encourage him to read anything – ask questions about words on cereal boxes, signs, comic books, the sports page. Even using the closed captioning on your TV screen can help boost reading skills. Keep a stash of reading material in the car. Visit the library and bookstores often. Try using books as an incentive for good behavior, and let him choose them. Beginning readers can be intimidated by text-heavy books and may go back to their tried-and-true picture books. That's okay. Even if you feel something isn't demanding enough, remember the goal here: to keep him excited about reading. Read those more challenging books together and continue making them available around the house. Early readers often read the same book over and over, or may latch onto a series and refuse to read anything new. Again, as long as he's reading, let him enjoy it. To keep reading fun instead of a chore, incorporate his love of books into other activities. For his birthday, consider a theme that revolves around his favorite story. Let him be Captain Underpants one day or convert the basement into Hogwarts. He may even be interested in dictating a letter to his favorite author. Your life now Ever get caught without a birthday present on hand for your child's friend, and hard-pressed for the time to run to the store before the party? Consider stocking up on kids' gifts. Buy multiples the next time there's a sale on a basic item – art supplies, balls and other sports equipment, and puzzles are always safe bets. Or purchase a few gift cards to likely destinations, such as a toy store, sporting-goods store, or bookstore. (Be mindful of expiration dates.) Don't forget cards and gift wrap. And stash everything somewhere your own future birthday boy won't be able to find and raid.
Your 8-month-old this week It's startling – and delightful – to walk into your baby's room and find him standing up in his crib, grinning at you. Your baby may be strong enough to pull himself onto his feet and stay there by holding on to you or a piece of furniture, which is good preparation for walking. Getting up, however, is easier than getting back down. Some babies stand as long as they can, and then tumble over or cry to be "rescued." Most figure out how to get up and down by 9 or 10 months. 是的！小米現在的確會「站」在小床欄杆前，手扶著欄杆向外看，就好像要站起來翻到欄杆外一樣，因此這星期爸爸就將床降低，讓小米翻不過來，不然我們看得好驚險啊！ How your baby's growing Your baby's vision — previously about 20/40 at best — is now almost adult-like in its clarity and depth perception. Though your baby's short-range sight is still best, his long-range vision is good enough to recognize people and objects across a room. He may see a toy on the other side of the room and try to crawl toward it. His eyes are also probably close to their final color, although you may see subtle changes later. Learn more fascinating facts about your 8-month-old's development. Your life: When baby care is tough The time-out is a time-honored discipline technique that parents of older children sometimes use to correct behavior by withholding positive attention. A mommy or daddy time-out is a way for you to change your own behavior — by decompressing. Once your baby is mobile, keeping up can be an exhausting proposition. A self-enforced breather when you're feeling frustrated can help you stay on an even keel. Put your baby in a play yard for short periods of time when you're feeling overwhelmed. This is also a good idea if persistent, unexplained crying in a healthy baby is getting to you — your baby will be safe while you collect yourself. If he's crying at night, compose yourself for a few minutes before going in to see what's the matter. Taking a few deep breaths or counting to ten before responding to a mishap are other ways you can maintain equilibrium on bad days. Also borrow a page from the newborn days: Once in a while, sleep when your baby sleeps. And of course, call on your partner to take over if you can — not just when the going gets tough, but at regular intervals.
白天鼻塞，忍著身體不適，還是沒請假。 在吃完晚餐後，媽媽就去床上休息，將兩個小孩托給爸爸接管。 爸爸先將小米弄睡，再去看苡馨功課、帶苡馨洗澡... 媽媽睡了一覺，感覺好多了。
Parent-teacher conferences Parent-teacher conferences are terrific opportunities to get a handle on how your child spends her day and is faring academically. At this age, learning about her social and emotional progress is just as important, so make sure that these topics are covered. Bring them up even if the teacher doesn't. Time can be tight in a conference, so write down your own burning issues before you walk in and see that they're covered. 這在台灣應該就像是「親師會」吧！苡馨小學的親師會已經在3月初開過了，但時間有限，很可惜無法與老師好好聊小馨在學校的狀況。 Your 6-year-old now You have many years of parent-teacher conferences ahead. So it's useful to know how to get the most out of these meetings. 以下提供一些小tips，關於參加親師會： Before your conference, talk to your child. Ask what she likes and dislikes about school. Ask what she thinks her teacher will say about her. If she complains that he's always on her case for talking too much, you won't be blindsided if it's brought up. Ask her why the teacher thinks that. 在親師會前，先跟孩子談談看，他喜歡或不喜歡學校的哪一部份，也問問她，覺得老師會怎麼說她，讓自己心裡先有個準備。 Prioritize your questions. Get the important issues out of the way first since you have limited time. School is about more than academics, so inquire about how your child manages socially and emotionally. Let the teacher in on anything going on at home that could affect your child at school. 將問題優先順序列出來，學校不只是學習課業知識的地方，也要問問老師小孩的社交與情緒表現如何。 如果老師真的認為有問題，不要先入為主辯解，如果你的小孩表現不好，問問情況是何時發生的，都是在一天的特定時間嗎？不要還沒有計畫就將問題帶回家。 If a teacher does bring up a problem, try not to be defensive. Find out as much as you can about the situation, and ask for specific examples. If your child is misbehaving, ask when it occurs. Is it always during one subject or time of day? Don't leave without creating a plan to deal with the issue. Ask what you can do at home to help. If you need to bring up a thorny issue, handle it with sensitivity. Don't accuse or attack. If your child feels like her teacher picks on her, you might say, "I know you care about the kids. I've seen the way you speak to them. But Jenny seems to think that you pick on her. Do you know why she might think that?" Your life now Planning a family vacation is fun. Just remember that family trips can have their stressful side. Young children are routine-reliant, and upsetting the norms can affect their behavior in trying ways. 規劃家庭旅遊是很有趣的！不過要記住：小孩是很依賴規律的生活的，通常6歲小孩會想知道旅遊的規劃內容：下一步要去哪？搭什麼交通工具？如何抵達目的地...? Six-year-olds like to know what's going to happen. Explain your itinerary to your child. Tell her exactly how you will get to your destination and what kind of transportation you'll take. Encourage her to take part in the packing. Think through activities day by day so you won't overlook anything like a swimsuit or sweater. Don't forget blankets or teddy bears, especially if your child has recently given up such comfort objects – she may appreciate them while traveling. 鼓勵她自己打包行李，也不要忘了小毯子或小娃娃，特別是他們已經放棄帶許多物品時，他們會更珍惜這些攜帶的東西。
可能是抱小孩、也可能是擠奶，這星期來右側感覺很不舒服，去按摩也沒什麼用，右手已經舉不起來，平時也隱隱作痛，好難過啊！
前兩天就收到貨了，直到今天晚上才請爸爸架起來，安裝完畢請小米試坐，不過小米坐姿還不太穩，身體總傾向一側，有點快滑下來的跡象，評估之後還是再抱一下，免得有危險...
Pile on the praise 讚美 You catch more flies with honey than vinegar, it's said. 用蜂蜜比醋抓得到更多的蒼蠅。Six-year-olds are still eager to please their parents and respond well to praise.即使是6歲小孩，一樣需要大人的讚美！ Of course, some days it can be hard to find anything to praise genuinely, but if you think about it, you'll see it. Keep the praise as specific as you can make it. This not only teaches your child better but helps him to perceive your words as genuine rather than rote. Your 6-year-old now The simplest secret weapon you have in keeping life on an even keel with your child is praise. A few words about something your child did or is doing well can defuse a tense situation or head off a tantrum. Praise is also like money in the bank – each kind word or positive observation a deposit that builds up a store of goodwill in your child and actually makes him want to behave better for you. Kids have a deep desire to please their parents. 這讓我想起，每天晚上洗澡前，苡馨問我：媽媽，我今天乖嗎？我回答「乖」，她又問：那我可以得到幾個金幣？ 其實6、7歲小孩也是要稱讚的，尤其當小米出生後，我就不敢只稱讚小米，即使小米現在7個月，是這麼地可愛、肥嘟嘟讓人想咬一口，我都不敢只有誇妹妹，也會誇姐姐很可愛，只不過苡馨沒自信，常常回我說，不覺得自己可愛，而且長得很醜...唉！這是她的盲點，永遠都對自己沒信心，也不知道怎麼肯定自己。 Try to make your praise specific. If you simply murmur "Nice job!" all day, those words become too vague to register. If you praise a particular act and describe it, that helps your child know what it was about his behavior that was good – and makes him more likely to turn in a fine performance. Compare "Good job" with "Thanks for stopping your play to give your sister her toy when she dropped it – that was really helpful to me." 這裡建議說，可以用更具體的字距來稱讚她，例如，不要只是誇她「做得好」！而是用更多精確的文字形容她的行為，例如她暫時暫停她手上的工作，去幫妹妹撿一個玩具...我想，我要學會用這種具體的稱讚法，這樣苡馨才會有感！ Your life now Looking for good birthday-gift ideas for your child's peers? Fortunately, kids this age are still pretty easy to please. A good rule of thumb is to buy something your child would like. Feeding a collection is usually a hit, although duplicates are a risk. Kids this age also love to experiment and use their imaginations. Presents that inspire creativity are always good – think arts and crafts supplies, building blocks, or science kits. One fresh take is a present that allows the birthday boy or girl to spend time with your child. Maybe you can give a certificate to go miniature golfing together or offer up a movie night. Or make small items seem like a big deal by presenting a basket of themed goodies, all wrapped individually – a sports kit might include Whiffle balls, baseball cards, and a baseball book, for example.
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Dealing with death Death is a tough subject at any age. Six-year-olds have plenty of understandable curiosity about what it is, exactly, and what it means. Rather than trying to shield your child from the pain when a relative or pet passes away, it's generally better to let her participate in the grieving process and learn from the sad experience. Your 6-year-old now As much as parents would like to protect their children from the harsh realities of life, it isn't always possible. Pets, and people, die. Six is somewhat of a transition age regarding a child's ability to understand death. She's beginning to realize that a life cycle includes both birth and death and that death is final. Still, sixes may hold stubborn notions about death. It's common for young kids to think that only old people die, for example. They're also curious about the details: What happens to the body? Where does it go? Abstractions are hard for this age. Avoid euphemisms like "She's gone to sleep." Instead, be concrete. "Grandma died. That means she couldn't breathe and her body stopped working." Answer questions and offer hugs. Let your child see your grief. This gives her permission to feel sad, too. Since 6-year-olds may not be able to articulate their feelings, be supportive and let her grieve in her own way. Some children regress; others lash out or draw inward. Some think they're responsible for the death. Your child may benefit from tangible ways to express grief, such as drawing or attending a memorial service. Many adults worry that funerals or visitations are not appropriate for young children, but in fact they can be helpful. Just be sure to explain ahead of time what your child can expect and that she'll need to be quiet during the service. And don't be afraid to talk about the person or pet who passed away. Good memories comfort. Your life now Squeezed for time? Exercise is often the first thing a mom tosses out her time-crunched window. If you can't get out for fitness, consider bringing fitness home to you. Invest in barbells, a jump rope, or a yoga mat and you may be more inclined to use them right in your living room. There's a reason exercise videos and DVDs are a genre unto themselves: They're convenient, they work, and there's something for every exercise style.
Potty mouth Playground potty mouth is a common "disease" of the school years. Kids seem to delight in passing on foul words and expressions to one another, even when they have no idea what they mean. Defuse the fun by calmly explaining, "That's not a nice word" or "That's not a word we use" and, once your child has been warned, make clear that consequences will follow repeat performances. Your 6-year-old now Young kids curse for a variety of reasons – which are worth remembering when your ears are burning and your blood pressure's rising. Some do it shock their parents; they know now that certain words are verboten and may get a rise from you. Sometimes they're just trying to show off in front of peers and older kids. They may also curse when they're angry or upset, simply copying behavior they see in other adults or teens or on TV. Set firm rules about bad language. (And recognize that these rules apply to grownups as well – if you use those naughty words yourself, you can't expect your child not to use them.) Apply consequences when someone breaks the rules. Be sure to acknowledge your child's efforts to refrain from swearing, especially in times of stress or frustration. At this age, kids may not understand how offensive bad language can be to others. They're still wrapped up in themselves. You may also want to explain what racist and sexist terms mean, if they come up, and how upsetting they can be. Your life now If your child doesn't seem to recover from a cold, beware. Persistent coughs accompanied by fever may signal pneumonia, an infection of the lungs that warrants medical attention. Other symptoms can include headache, muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite, chest pain, and trouble breathing. Pneumonia can strike anytime, but it often follows a cold or other upper respiratory infection.
老師提醒凍奶不夠了，是否要用配方奶補充了呢？ 想當初老大喝了9個月的全母奶，後來才搭配配方奶，這次老二恐怕七個月就要用補充配方奶了....
The power of positivity Positive reinforcement isn't a cliché, it's a valuable childrearing approach that can steer your child toward the kinds of behavior you want with a minimum of raised voices or defiance. It can take a while to get the hang of reframing your words to emphasize the positive, but once you have the habit, you're apt to see results in the form of a more cooperative and eager-to-please child. Your 6-year-old now There's an old song that perfectly captures how to encourage good behavior in a first grader: "You've got to accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative…" It's so easy to focus on what a child is doing wrong. Using a more positive approach can take a little more effort, but it's more productive, especially at this praise-hungry, fragile age. Start by complimenting good behavior more often than you chastise the bad: "I like the way you solved that. Taking turns was a good idea." This tells your child he'll get your attention for his good conduct rather than his bad. Offer a special privilege as a reward once in a while. You're not bribing him (offering to give him something in exchange for not misbehaving). You're just showing him that doing good can have positive consequences. When you do need to stop a behavior, try to stay away from negative statements. For example, instead of snapping, "Don't call your brother names," you might say calmly, "You need to treat your brother respectfully. Is calling names respectful?" Learning these techniques takes practice, but the impact can be profound. Your life now As important as being affectionate with your child is showing affection for other people so that he can observe it. It's great for a child to see parents hug or kiss or to see a mother greet her own mother warmly. Your child is closely watching your behavior even if it doesn't seem like he's paying the least bit of attention.
Is it ADHD? 注意力不足過動症 ADHD, which is thought to be a biologically based disorder of the nervous system that runs in families (although some experts dispute this), is tricky to diagnose. Almost all kids experience its myriad symptoms at some point. Generally, when these behaviors are ongoing and start to affect how well your child functions at school and at home, it's time to check out the possibility of ADHD. Your 6-year-old now If you have – or know – a child who has trouble paying attention and sitting still, who acts before she thinks, and who blurts out whatever comes into her head, you may wonder: Could she have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Kids are often diagnosed between 6 and 12, when teachers pick up on suspect behaviors. As well as inattention and hyperactivity, kids with ADHD may have poor self-esteem, trouble getting along with others, poor study skills, and problems with hand-eye coordination skills like riding bikes or tying shoes. 過動症通常在6-12歲被診斷出來，注意力高度不集中，這樣的小孩也會比較沒有自信、難與別人相處、學習技巧也比較差，手眼協調功能不佳（如騎腳踏車、綁鞋帶） Boys are diagnosed more often with ADHD. But this is thought to be because they're more likely to be hyperactive, thus more conspicuous. Girls with ADHD are often inattentive. They may daydream, but since they don't fidget and generally behave more appropriately, their ADHD may go unnoticed. 男生比較常被診斷出ADHD症狀，而女生比較不容易被注意到，不過女生通常會做白日夢（這點跟苡馨很像！苡馨常常晃神，思緒不知飄到哪裡去...） If you're worried, consult your pediatrician. He'll first need to rule out any physical reasons for the behaviors. Your physician may then steer you to a neurologist（神經學家）, psychologist（心理學家）, or psychiatrist（心理醫生） for evaluation. That professional will take a lengthy history of behaviors at school and at home and use criteria developed by the American Psychiatric Association to make a diagnosis. Your life now Try counting as a discipline technique. If your child doesn't respond when asked to do something, say in a bright, calm voice: "Let's see if you can do it before I count to ten." Sixes are competitive creatures. By not losing your temper and making a game out of the situation, you let your child save face and pull herself together to meet the challenge you've set.
Extracurricular activities 課外活動 We've all been warned of the dangers of overscheduling our kids, but a reasonable involvement in organized activities isn't all bad. At 6, many kids enjoy the security of structured activities, especially ones in which adults offer assurance that they're doing things right. Extracurricular activities can also build self-esteem, enable your child to develop relationships with adults other than you, and let kids see their skills and knowledge improve over time. 太多的學習活動對小孩不好，不過適當的活可以訓練小孩的自信，也可以讓孩子學到知識，除了父母之外，讓她去接觸其他大人，應有助於她社會能力的發展。 Your 6-year-old now Looking for an after-school or weekend activity for your child? The best programs for 6-year-olds: 的確，在她6歲後，我們是想過要讓她在週末學才藝，不過這學期只剩下週六下午的游泳課，爸爸也不反對學才藝，我卻覺得寧可讓小孩學能夠運動、跑跑跳跳的活動，而不是一些黏土、靜態的課程，因為她的活動力還是不足！ Help develop cognitive and physical skills. Music lessons can help with math, team sports teach social skills, and dance or skating lessons advance coordination. Stress fun. Seek out programs that are low-pressure and de-emphasize competition or achievement. If your child balks when it's time to go, it may be a sign that things are too intense. Have competent adult leaders. Kids need patient leaders who know how to discipline appropriately, inspire, and deal with their quirks. Nurture a special talent. If your child is gifted musically or athletically, she may benefit from more training. You're not prepping her for a career, though. Keep it fun or a child will burn out. Fit your child. Programs can either complement your child's personality (swimming lessons for a child who needs to blow off steam after school) or can help them build skills that may need shoring up (drama classes for a shy child or martial arts lessons for an excitable child). Your life now Comparing kids isn't limited to milestone charts in babyhood. You'll find that some parents like to boast about their kids' skills, or you may have a secret impulse yourself to track how well your child is doing at reading or sports relative to the kid next door. It's important to remember that children gain new skills at varied paces during the school years. What's more, everything you read about child development (including this newsletter) reflects averages. An individual child is, well, an individual. Take everything you read, hear, and observe with a grain of salt – and trust your gut about how well things are progressing for your child.
昨晚小馨到晚上12點半才睡覺，今天依例睡得很晚起床，不過我們還是在下午1點半左右，出發到三峽老街去玩... 老街人很多，我們隨意吃了點東西，老街就像夜市一樣，小馨也玩了打彈珠的遊戲，直到傍晚6點多才回家....
Most parents eventually hear the plaintive wail, "It's not fair!" As tempting as it may be to retort "Life isn't fair" — resist. The concept of fairness is a ticklish one for a 6-year-old. When you think about it, it's a complicated concept to understand. What gets in the way is your child's fondness for absolutes. Your 6-year-old now On one hand, your child understands that being fair means sharing and not leaving out other children, and that misbehavior brings appropriate consequences. On the other hand, sixes' obsession with rule-making and rule-breaking muddies the water. It can be hard to distinguish what's equitable when you can't agree on the rules. Just witness a group of 6-year-olds who spend more time creating the rules to a game than playing it. Your child may also not understand that rules are adapted according to age or ability. They think everyone should follow the same rules, and their black-and-white mentality doesn't allow for what they see as parental "hypocrisy." "You get to stay up late. Why can't I?" While you don't need to justify all your house rules, be open to discussing the ones that really frustrate your child. Ask her why she thinks they're unfair. Listen and validate. "I understand your frustration. It may seem unfair that you have to empty the dishwasher all the time. But your little brother isn't old enough to handle the knives. I ask him to pick up toys instead." Your life now Now's a good time to keep a school-supply drawer or cupboard going. Having extra pencils and papers, glue sticks, scissors, markers, and other supplies on hand ensures that your child will always have what's needed to complete homework assignments. Many 6-year-olds enjoy playing school, too, repeating the lessons they learned that day or teaching them to younger children. prev
Bath time Your child is ready to be responsible for bathing on his own. But as with anything else, he needs to learn just how it's done, from turning on the water safely to how much shampoo to use (a quarter-sized dollop should do). Some kids prefer showers to baths, or vice versa. At 6 your child is ready to handle either. 是的！是該時候讓小馨自己洗澡了！尤其宥嫻出生後，我的時間明顯不夠用，如果小馨能夠自己洗澡，將可以節省我一些時間處理家事，不過，小馨似乎還沒有（或不願意）自己洗。 Your 6-year-old now Bath time offers a great transition between going full throttle all day and winding down at night. But some children, often boys, have little interest in spending time on personal hygiene at 6. Complicating odds of a successful cleanup is a growing interest in privacy. Late sixes are capable of bathing or showering alone. Teach your child how to turn on the bath faucet first before turning on the shower, if yours has that option. Also show how to turn on the cold water first, then gradually warm it up and test it. (Your hot water temperature should be set at 120 degrees or less.) Go over basic safety rules: Don't hop out and back in, use just a small bit of shampoo, be extra careful getting in and out of the shower or tub. 現在可以慢慢教她如何洗澡了：轉開溫水、將身體淋濕，然後用香皂或沐浴乳塗在身上，身體背後不容易洗，可以用沐浴巾幫忙，然後，最重要的尿尿地方，一定要會自己洗乾淨。至於頭髮....難度更高了，那就慢慢來吧！ You'll want to stay within earshot, but as long as your child knows how and what to clean, let him have at it. Be sure he knows how to fully rinse his hair. And keep on reminding about washing everywhere, including behind the ears and down at the feet. Your life now It's sometimes said that a mom is the center of a 5-year-old's universe, but at 6 she gets pushed aside. At 6, the 6-year-old himself is the center of his universe. You're still apt to get your share of hugs and heart-strewn handmade cards, but don't feel too hurt if this blatant love shifts from boil to simmer.
Your baby may roll over in both directions now: from tummy to back and from back to tummy. (If he can't flip onto his belly yet, give him another month or two – he needs strong neck and arm muscles to do it.) Your baby might even be rolling over in his sleep. Keep putting him down to sleep on his back, which is the safest position until he's a year old. But don't worry if your baby flips over – you don't need to reposition him as he sleeps. 在這一週，小寶寶應該要會翻身了，從正面翻到背面，或從背面翻到正面（如果她還不會翻，給她一個月至兩個月的時間，她需要強有力的頸部及手臂肌肉來做這個動作），寶寶也可能在睡著的時候翻身，不過應該讓她正面躺著睡，這也是最安全的姿勢，但如果她睡著時翻身了，也不需要去翻動她。 How your baby's growing Your baby can't express his emotions in the same complex way you can. Although he can clearly let you know when he's happy or unhappy, his ability to demonstrate his love and sense of humor is just developing. As your baby gets older, he may start to cry when you leave the room and get excited when you come back in. He may also raise his arms when he wants to be picked up and give you pats on the back. 寶寶只要看到我，就不會哭鬧，如果將她放在小床上，她看不到我，就會開始哇哇叫，因此她是會有情緒的，可以聽得出來她是高興、還是不高興，通常，我都會抱著她做家事，畢竟，家裡還是要洗衣服、洗碗...事情很多。 And you'll probably see him getting your jokes — he'll laugh at funny expressions and try to make you laugh too. Keep the laughter flowing with your silly faces! 沒錯喔，我逗她的話，她都會笑得很開心，發出怪聲音、怪表情、怪動作，都可以讓她笑好久~ Learn more fascinating facts about your 5-month-old's development. Your life: Sex as new parents Finding the time and energy for sex as new parents is challenging enough. And then there's the small matter of the third party in your room or down the hall, ready to wail at the least opportune moment. But with a little planning and effort, anything is possible! Flirt Flirting isn't the same as foreplay. It's sexual play without the intention of immediate sexual activity. Flirting with your partner (in person, on the phone, or by e-mail, for example) helps both of you get in the mood. Time it right You don't always have to "sleep when the baby sleeps." Nap time provides a great chance to get intimate before end-of-the-day exhaustion sets in. Make a "date" You don't have to dress up and go out — simply plan ahead to stay in. When you're parents, sharing massages or taking a shower together while the baby sleeps counts as a date. Keep a sense of humor Be ready for things to not go as usual. If you're breastfeeding, for instance, you may see some milk leak or spray. If your baby does start to cry, don't rush to his rescue. Wait a few minutes to see whether he settles back to sleep. If he does settle down, you may find that the mood has been broken anyway. Don't call the whole thing off. Start back with slow, gentle foreplay and see what happens.
原本就不再追奶，自從開始上班後奶量總維持在600ml左右（白天擠兩次、半夜餵1次），而且因為小宥宥奶量一直沒提升，因此家裡的冷凍奶也是滿的... 不料這次感冒，竟然讓奶量瞬間減少，白天擠奶一次約300，不過沒有漲奶的感覺，半夜持續親餵，到了隔天乳房還是軟的，現在已經不用母乳袋了，直接將白天擠完的奶給宥宥帶去園所喝。
第一胎生完6個月，好像還沒有這樣掉頭髮，怎麼這胎生完，隨手一抓頭髮，就有好幾根落髮？ 最近被頭髮搞得很心煩，常常有幾根頭髮在臉上，癢癢的很不舒服.... 好想剪短頭髮，讓自己俐落些~
Snacks are as important as meals for a young child who doesn't have them as part of the school day, especially in the afternoons. Help your child take responsibility for snack time by letting her choose and prepare snacks with you. Make nutritious snacks accessible to your child, so grabbing something good for her becomes an easy thing to do. Your 6-year-old now It can be a long time between lunch and dinner for a school-age child. Having nutritious snacks readily available makes it more likely she'll make good choices to tide her over. Ideally, have a special spot in the refrigerator and on the kitchen counter for after-school snacks. That makes it easier for your child to help herself and less likely that she'll go foraging through the rest of the kitchen. Leave something ready-made (such as cut-up cheese and crackers) or let her know specifically what to take, giving a choice between two snacks if you like. Allow your child to plan and select snacks with you when you're shopping. This helps her learn why something is a good snack and feel some ownership in the process. If your child has a sweet tooth, look for alternatives you can live with, perhaps sweets that have other nutritional merits such as oatmeal cookies, whole-wheat fig bars, or ripe peaches. Consider portioning out acceptable amounts into baggies or containers. Then kids won't run through the entire bag of pretzels in one sitting. Your life now Six-year-olds, you may be noticing, like to be constantly active. This is one reason that school is difficult for some kids, especially boys. They have a strong need to be physical and moving. Sitting still can be a near impossibility. (They wiggle on the chair, sit on their knees or heels, change positions constantly.) Help your child out by ensuring that outside time is a part of every day. Whether it's your backyard or the local playground, give her a chance to run free. If you choose after-school activities, make sure they're physical (like sports) rather than academic (like a language class).
Your little collector A child's collections have a way of taking over his room — or the house. Arranging them in an artful and organized way will appeal to his sense of categorizing while making them a bit easier to live with, too. Helping your child organize a collection also signals that you take him and his endeavors seriously. Your 6-year-old now Arranging a beloved collection so others can see it will make your child feel proud – and is a great way to encourage further collecting. Bonus: It keeps things tidy, too. Try to get him to winnow down the treasures to his favorites before you tackle organizing. Then start brainstorming together the ways he might display them. To keep collectibles in plain sight, consider shelves, shadow boxes, or clear containers. Baskets or over-the-door shoe organizers make good nests for stuffed animals or dolls. Binders with clear plastic sleeves or photo albums protect card or leaf collections. If the collection consists of lots of small objects (like marbles or stones), look for containers with compartments – tackle boxes or jewelry boxes. Encourage your child to sort and label the collection. Or suggest that he make an inventory of everything in it. That way he gets in some writing practice along with building organizational skills. For example, he could write down the names of his shells or rocks and when he bought or found them. Your life now As important as rules are to keeping a family running smoothly and helping a child know the boundaries, sometimes you should break them! Make exceptions to the no-building-forts-out-of-sofa-cushions rule if it's been raining all weekend long. Indulge your child in ice cream for dinner if he's recuperating from an illness. So long as you let him know it's a special exception, no harm is done.
When your child ignores you You've asked your child to come to dinner, and ten minutes later her seat is still empty. Did she truly not hear you or is she ignoring you on purpose? Few things are as vexing as being completely ignored by your child. Sometimes kids are so intensely focused on what they're doing that they do miss out on what's being said around them. But deliberate ignoring is another matter. Your 6-year-old now Often kids ignore parents so they can avoid doing something or fighting over something they really don't want to do. Or they do so because they know you'll get mad and they want to get a rise out of you. Some kids get in the habit of ignoring parents because parents then give up and do the thing themselves. These are all forms of disrespect that should not go unaddressed. Some ideas for an ignoring problem: Start by making sure your requests are simple and specific. "You need to pick up sticks in the yard and put them in the compost heap" is better than "Clean up the yard." That way, your child can't claim she didn't know what you meant. Find the right motivation. We all respond to positive reinforcement, so offer rewards when your child does listen and follow through. (Your reward could be something as simple as a hug or a heartfelt "Thank you!") Try to eliminate "No" from your vocabulary. The more they hear it, the more you begin to sound like the teacher from Charlie Brown (waa waaa waa wa) and the easier it is to tune you out. Instead of "No, don't use the pogo stick in the house," try "Take your pogo stick outside, please." Don't let your child get away with ignoring you on purpose. If she doesn't do as you request, mete out a swift, appropriate penalty. Your life now Do what you can to encourage your child's relationship with her grandparents. A supportive bond with your parents can help children feel more secure and provide a role model. Grandparents often extend a family's cultural heritage and pass on a sense of family history. They also tend to have more time and patience than parents do – and sometimes more wisdom, too! Even if your child's still work or live far away, look for ways to keep them close. Visits, exchanging cards and letters, video chats, or a shared family website can help.
Sixes can be obsessive about their loves and interests, whether it's a certain kind of toy or a sports team. One area where you need to tread carefully is absorption with computer games. Gaming has become a major part of playtime for kids, especially as games have become interactive (you can play with other kids) and have real-life toy components. It's great to indulge an enthusiasm — as long as you stick to reasonable limits, too. Your 6-year-old now Many a family finds life upended by a child's absorption with computer games. You may find his behavior has deteriorated as he constantly negotiates for more screen time, neglects his chores, and speaks of nothing but the game. Know that it's normal for kids this age to fixate on things, and their obsessions are usually short-lived. Computer games can be addictive, however, so stick to your guns about gaming time limits. Explain that it's your job – no matter how unfair he thinks you're being – to make sure he's healthy. Too much computer time is as bad for him as eating candy for dinner every night. It may also help to figure out why he's so attracted to the game. Does he like to immerse himself in a fantasy world or get caught up in the competition? Or does he like it because his friends are playing it, too? Once you uncover the reason, you may be able to steer him to more productive ways to get the same payoff, like playing board games with you or reading sci-fi books together. Your life now Want to help your child navigate his world? Don't buy him a GPS system. Teach him to read a map. At 6, he should be able to follow simple route maps, especially those that use pictures of objects to mark the way. Couple this newfound skill with a child's love of scavenger hunts and you've got a perfect fun activity. The next time you take a walk in the neighborhood, create a simple map. Mark roads and landmarks along your route. As your child finds his way, he'll be learning left and right, reading street names, and estimating distance. It helps to have a fun payoff at the end. Maybe your final destination is a local candy store or a favorite friend's house.
Taking field trips A great way to spend time with your child after school or on weekends is to make a little learning excursion together. Field trips to local businesses or institutions show your child the world in action. You can build on a child's existing interest or expose her to something brand-new. You might just learn something yourself. Your 6-year-old now Field trips are invaluable learning experiences. Concrete visits to places read about in books help expand a child's understanding of the world around her. Kids also learn best when they use all their senses – feeling the bark of a tree or smelling bread on a bakery tour. Another benefit: Taking your child out in public lets her practice manners and conversational skills. All kinds of businesses and civic organizations offer informal tours, from pet shops and groceries to your local fire station. Whether taken with you or a class, field trips are most memorable when they're supported both before and after the adventure. Do some prep work. If you're taking your child fishing, get a book that shows the kind of fish you might catch. If you're headed to a city, research it together online. On your adventure, collect souvenirs like pinecones or ticket stubs, bring along a journal for your child to draw in or record impressions, and take lots of pictures. Kids love to look back and "reminisce." Encourage your child to relate details about the trip to grandparents or friends. This not only cements the memory, it reinforces the learning. Your life now A good night's sleep does more than make you feel refreshed in the morning. It can help protect you against depression, weight gain, and even cancer, researchers believe. Resist the temptation to stay up till the wee hours fitting in all the things you didn't get to all day. In fact, your need for sleep is a good incentive for sticking to an early bedtime for your child. Tucking her in around 8 p.m. will help ensure she gets a good night's sleep, too, and gives you time to yourself to get things done.
A little preparation goes a long way as your child embarks on the sleepover years. In deciding whether your child is ready, consider his personality and temperament, and prepare him for this big step. Easing him into it with stays at relatives is often a good way to start. Note that while some 6-year-olds have been sleeping over at friends' and grandparents' houses for years, others are not ready yet for this step. Both extremes are normal. 小馨長到現在6歲半了，還沒有離開媽媽在外面過夜，只有兩次--都是橘子樹的夜宿活動，不過那兩次經驗不能算，因為在她認知裡，橘子樹裡有她熟悉的同學、老師與環境，她一點都不會害怕，所以....唉~是時候讓她在外過夜了嗎？ Your 6-year-old now Preparing for a sleepover party will help ensure your child's safety and reduce your odds of getting a homesick phone call at 2 a.m. Talk with the friend's parents ahead of time. Ask about any movies the kids might watch or activities they have planned to make sure they're appropriate. You may even want to ask about guns in the house – any weapons should be locked away out of kids' reach. Let your child know what to expect. The other parents will appreciate a heads-up if your child has eating quirks or is nervous about spending the night. Pack some comfort items, such as a favorite stuffed animal or blanket. Let your child know when you'll pick him up in the morning. Some parents like to stress that if he needs you to, you can come get him at any time. Know your child. Phone calls just before bedtime may comfort some kids, but they may make others homesick. If your child is reluctant, you can start with a sleepover at a close relative's house, someone your son is already comfortable with. Or try an "almost sleepover." Take him to a friend's, clad in his jammies, for a movie and popcorn. Then pick him up around 9 or 10 p.m. He gets the fun and gets to sleep in his own bed. Your life now Getting involved with your child's school is a great way to telegraph that you care about academics – and about your child. Most schools offer a myriad of ways to be involved, from parent-teacher association committees to assisting the teacher with various projects or ongoing special programs. Even if your work schedule doesn't permit you to spend hours in the class, try to show up for performances or parties once or twice in the year.
