ARIES - CHILD Understanding the Aries child is
easy. Aries wants what it wants and wants it NOW . As an infant they will be
the baby screaming the loudest to be changed or fed. They need to get your
attention. And once their immediate needs have been taken care of? Well then,
they turn right back into that sunny natured baby you had a minute ago. And
that's pretty much the way Aries operates from infanthood into early adulthood.
Congratulations, you are the proud parent of one of the most impatient signs in
the zodiac. Aries doesn't have time to do it the long way. They want to see it,
touch it and taste it immediately. It takes the little Ram some time to learn
that rushing into action too early can cause mistakes they need to redo later
on. Many parents talk about their Aries child being a daredevil and marvel at
their fearlessness. You however, may get a few gray hairs trying to make sure
their reach does not exceed their grasp. I get a real kick out of watching an
Aries child get interested in something. Their enthusiasm for everything takes
them down many interesting highways and you make the journey with them. The
challenge for their parents is not how to get Aries motivated but how to help
them focus all that energy in one direction. Almost all Aries children love to
be first and whether it's doing well on their SAT's or finishing that bowl of
cereal, making it a contest is a sure fire way to get their attention. They
love to compete and they love to win. Getting both girls and boys involved in
team sports is a great way to channel that competitive spirit but still teach
them about sharing and teamwork. The little Ram will keep you on the go, but
who can say no to such a bundle of fun?
TAURUS CHILD Taurus
children are stubborn! There's no other way to say it. These children will
stick their little feet into the ground and no amount of pushing or cajoling is
going to move them. That's something you as their parent learn very quickly.
But when you try and tell your friends about your child's stubborn streak, they
look at you like you're crazy. "That sweet child? This quiet baby?" Huh. They
just don't get it. But you do, or you will very shortly. Your little Bull has a
mind of his/her own. But that doesn't mean they aren't sweet, kind and loving -
because they are. It's just that the transition from sweet child to raging bull
can catch you off guard if you're not prepared. Because these children can be
quite willful, it's important that there is a strong balance of love and
support along with rules and discipline. The best way to get a Taurus child to
do something they don't want to do is explain the reasoning behind it. Taurus
is an earth sign meaning they are practical and down to earth. As long as they
can see the logic behind it they'll usually go along. At least by the time they
can reason. These kids want things to make sense, so they'll start to question
childhood fairy tales very early. "But how can a house be made out of
gingerbread? It'll get soggy when it rains." Better think of a good explanation
for Santa and the tooth fairy as well. They'll keep on asking until they get an
answer that makes sense to them. They keep on working at things long after the
other signs have given up and gone home. Determination is central to who they
are. They HATE to give up. Teachers will recognize their efforts to learn and
little Taurus generally does well in school. Their loving nature wins over
everyone they meet, but they will always love you best of all.
GEMINI -
CHILD I know just what the parents of a Gemini child need. - Track Shoes.
You're going to need them, running after this little energizer bunny. They
start speaking early and never stop. Begin saving for their cell phone bill
now. Gemini is an air sign and deals with the mind. Naturally bright, they may
get good grades without having to study. And if you pop your head in to see how
they are coming with that book report, they'll be studying with the T.V. and
radio on and probably a blackberry in hand. Parents throw up their hands and
wonder how they can possibly concentrate but Gemini was born multitasking and
gets bored doing only one thing at a time. That's why they love all those
gadgets. Get them a computer early. By age five they will be showing you
shortcuts and by age seven will want a bigger computer. These children really
need to have their minds stimulated in order to feel content. Read to them
early and often. They may be very restless and never stop running, so finding
some way to help them calm down and focus that quick mind will be a big help to
them later on in life. You may be yelling you're not made of money after
spending cash on piano lessons, or soccer uniforms only to have them move on to
the next thing. Don't blame them, they are only being true to themselves.
Exploring is natural to them. You'll end up amazed at seeing them carry on a
conversation with an adult about global economics or health care reform. Gemini
is a natural born debater. Don't debate with them because you'll lose. I hate
to say it but "Because I said so" is probably going to save you a whole lotta
time and aggravation. They will put together a well thought out case on why
they should be allowed to stay up to watch Letterman when they are nine. Start
boning up on your rebuttal now.
CANCER CHILD Sometimes it's hard to
know with a Cancer child just who the mother is and who the child is. The
little Crab tends to mother, and the first people they'll start with are their
families. Family is super important to Cancer. They believe the world begins
and ends with their parents and siblings. If you are arranging play dates, try
and have the kids over to your house. Cancer always feels more confident on
home ground. Away from home you may see them retreat into that famous Cancer
shell. Shyness can be a real problem for them. They HATE to relocate, so
keeping things as stable as possible at home gives them a wonderful sense of
security growing up. They may rather stay home and be Mommy or Daddy's little
helper than go out and play with the other children. Pets are a good way to
channel some of that nurturing energy. Younger sibling will receive a full dose
of Cancer's nurturing side. You have to be careful how you speak to the Cancer
child. They are super sensitive and may start to cry if you snap at them or
even if they hear a harsh tone to your voice. They pick up on atmosphere as
well, so most of them already know if something is wrong. If they can't talk
about it openly it just might show up as stomach trouble. Food is often an
outlet of feelings that are not being expressed. Watch their diet. It can tell
you loads about their mood. These children are very intuitive. If they say they
have a bad feeling about something, I'd pay attention. Their feelings, more
than anything else will guide them as they make choices and decisions growing
up. When they are older you may have to push a little to get them to move out
but they are so sweet and funny and loving who wants them to ever go.
LEO - CHILD What a little Star! The young Lion will be the first
child with a hand in the air to volunteer to read aloud, clean the blackboard
or lead the class out to the playground. Anything to be noticed. These children
have an inborn need for attention. It's not worth doing if there's no one
around to applaud. And if you are raising a Leo child, the first thing you
learn to do is praise them. Virgo children will not be bothered by your
pointing out that orange is not really a good color for the sky, but Leo will
be devastated. You didn't like it? They are being criticized? Life is over -
Sigh. That's another thing you'll learn very quickly. They love drama. It's not
that they lie, but they do tend to exaggerate the truth. They want your
attention and approval almost more than they want air to breath. Some parents
are afraid of raising little egomaniacs with all that praise and attention, but
the opposite is true. When they know their parents are proud of them it gives
Leo a sense of security that nothing else will. They want to succeed in
anything they put their hand to. Any failure, no matter how small, will have
them questioning themselves and their abilities. Their efforts cannot just be
okay, they have to stand out from the crowd. Leo's pride will not allow
anything else. Parents can use the Lion's pride to their advantage as a way of
motivating them. The best is always what they are aiming for. When they are
young, glitz and glitter is the way to get their attention. They love to wear a
crown. But just like the best kings and queens they are generous to their
subjects. The grand gesture is what they seek, either to give or receive. It's
your job to help them balance ego and pride with true self worth and
confidence. No small task but wow what a payoff!
VIRGO - CHILD Some
people will think the mother or father of a Virgo child has it made. After all,
Virgo's tend to be neat and orderly. While the parents of other children are
yelling at them to clean up their room, your little darling has all their toys
put away and is busy alphabetizing their books by title and subject. No doubt
about it, your child can be a bit of a neat freak. Their clothes have to be
ironed just so, their food cooked a certain way and don't even get me started
on all the showers they take once they hit puberty. But the parents of these
children have a very special job ahead of them. Namely, helping their child
believe they are good enough. Virgos are the perfectionists of the zodiac. They
notice every flaw. Needless to say, this can be a bit challenging for everyone
around! If your son gets an A in school he will show you the mistake made that
kept it from being an A+. If your daughter wins at basketball you'll hear all
about the missed shot. These children need praise and encouragement just to
keep going. Holding yourself to an ideal of perfection can be a bit wearing.
They start worrying early and take any criticism to heart. Everything from
global warming to the right brand of toothpaste will come under scrutiny. Help
them learn to laugh at themselves and the inevitable mistakes we all make and
you will be giving them a gift for life. There is a natural health awareness to
the sign of Virgo and don't be surprised if they love to read medical books or
spend hours at the vitamin store. Many of them have innate healing gifts. But
most of all, your little Virgo's are kind, sweet and so caring you just want to
hug them to pieces. What a job to have.
LIBRA - CHILD Libra's are
some of the most beautiful children around. This sign is ruled by Venus, the
planet of love and beauty. Somehow little Libra learns early on that love is
good and anger is bad. Anyone's anger (parent, teacher or neighbor) can be very
threatening to them. But since most of us do get angry from time to time
(including little Libra) it's a good idea to teach them it's okay to be angry
sometimes and help them find a positive way of expressing it. These children
radiate sweetness and joy. They need, and tend to give lots of hugs and kisses.
For them to be happy they need to feel loved, first by family and later from a
romantic partner. Be warned, these kids start to discover the opposite sex
early. You'll be called on to dry tears after a breakup and for your counsel
during one. It seems as if your Libra is always getting into or out of a
relationship. They are not happy loners. Arrange lots of play dates, because
this sign blossoms around other people. One of their biggest challenges in life
is going to be finding the balance between themselves and others. Libra will
give away all of themselves to make someone else happy. How do I make everyone
happy, is a question they are always asking. That's why choices can be
difficult for them. This child will be immobilized if he or she thinks someone
will be upset about their choice. But Libra children will stand by their
decision no matter what in terms of what they wear. Libras (boys & girls
alike) will put their foot down in a minute if you are tying to get them to
wear clothes that don't match or shoes that are scuffed. Fashion is big for
these kids. Start saving now because they will be asking for the latest
designer item before you know it. You may spend a fortune on designer labels
but who can say No to that face?
SCORPIO - CHILD The stare of the
Scorpio child can be a little unnerving. "Mom, he's looking at me", will
certainly be heard if there are siblings in the house. They look deeply and
intently. Adults can be uncomfortable with that penetrating gaze. It always
seems as if they are seeing something that others miss. And chances are they
do. Scorpio's tend to hang back and watch what's going on. Let Leo grab the
spotlight, little Scorpio isn't made that way. They want to know what's really
going on below the surface. They love secrets. A sure fire way to get Scorpio's
attention is to say 'I've got a secret." They won't be able to resist. But
don't expect these little Scorpion's to reciprocate. No siree, their secrets
are theirs alone. Parents of Scorpio children worry they spend too much time in
their room. Understand that these intense children need lots of down time to
balance out school and activities. Don't worry if they are late to start
talking either. But don't mistake quietness for weakness. They may not open
their mouth unless they have something to say, but try and push them into doing
something they don't like and you'll hear plenty. This is a fixed sign and they
don't give in or give up easily. You can try cajoling, bribing and even
threatening. Nothing works. It's a real dilemma for the Scorpio parent. You do
not want to get into a contest of wills with this child. They fight to the
death. The best trick is to try and get them to think it is their idea. Then
they will move forward and not let anything get in their way. They want control
you see. Being in control is their ultimate security. Your little one is deep,
dark, mysterious and always fascinating.
SAGGITARIUS - CHILD Make
sure you have your Sagittarius child strapped in good in their car seat. These
children want to explore the world and they want to start right now. Everything
and everyone is interesting to them. Show them pictures of far away places and
tell them stories of different cultures and watch their eyes light up. Your
child thrives on company so make sure he or she has plenty of playmates. The
little Archer will shoot their arrows straight into your heart and you'll never
be the same again. Here are some of the warmest and most bubbly children
around. This is a fire sign and boys and girls alike have incredible energy.
Keep them active with lots of sports. They love to participate and although
they will be disappointed at losing a game their basic nature is so positive it
won't get them down for long. Your little one never met a stranger, and
teaching them restraint will be a full time job. Caution is not in their
vocabulary. Neither is tack. Be careful what you say around them, because for
sure they will repeat it out loud at the most embarrassing moment possible.
They are guileless and will truly not understand why it's not okay to say or do
certain things. Their motto is full steam ahead. If something is worth doing
it's worth overdoing. They want birthdays to be extravaganzas. Parties are for
having FUN. One way to temper some of that excess energy (besides sports) is to
expose them to nature at an early age. Something in the wild outdoors speaks to
their spirit. You may run yourself ragged trying to keep up with your little
dynamo but their joy in life will fill your heart every time.
CAPRICORN
- CHILD Somehow the Capricorn child seems much older than the other kids.
No matter if they are the same age, the Capricorn child has a seriousness early
on that most other signs lack. They take life seriously. The Goat will be the
one worrying about good grades for college while still in the 4th grade. Either
by choice or circumstance they have more responsibility at a young age than
other children. He or she will be saving their allowance and lending it out to
their siblings at a competitive rate before you know what's going on. Both
sexes decide where they want to be in life and create a plan to get there. They
are big on plans. The Goat knows how to organize things and get going. Because
they love order and routine, it's a good idea to have some sort of schedule in
place for them early on. Knowing dinner is at 6:00PM and bedtime at 8:00PM
gives them a feeling of safety. Once they know their feet are on solid ground
they can start to look up. And they will look high. These children are born
leaders. They LOVE being in charge. If you're not careful they will end up
taking over and running the household. Most Goats are born entrepreneurs and
will certainly have a lemonade stand. Don't be shocked if they ask about taking
it public and try to sell you stock for their IPO. The mental gears are always
working, looking for the best way to maximize business opportunities. Even if
they don't start their own business they will rise to the top of whatever
profession they work in. This is not the child you'll have to nag about doing
their homework or to try harder at school. They will be their own worst enemy
and your job might be to help them ease up a little. Don't worry though, the
great thing about Capricorn is that they get younger as they mature. As adults
they get to experience a second childhood and that's the best one of all.
AQUARIUS - CHILD Your young Aquarius will have more friends than
any other child in their class. These children never met a stranger and will
find everyone equally fascinating from the postman who delivers the mail to the
family next door. They will start asking questions early and Gemini is the only
sign that will outlast them on the "Why is the sky blue" phase. They never
really outgrow the question phase of childhood. In school your little one will
be in the back row with their hand up questioning everything the teacher says.
And when they reach their teens, for sure, they will be questioning everything
you say. Aquarius is a natural born rebel. Just because dessert is usually
eaten at the end of meal doesn't mean they can't start with it does it? Doing
things in a unique and special way is their personal signature. Better decide
what your policy is on tattoos, piercing and a shaved head now, because later
on you may be facing these questions. They want to be different, to stand out
in a crowd and express their own unique point of view. "I want to be free" are
words to live by for the young Aquarius. They hate watches and getting them to
do things on time will be a major test of your patience. School can be somewhat
challenging and you may be called into the principals office to explain why
your child is trying to unionize all the kids in 3rd grade and planning a
strike. Their freedom is not just for them you see, but for the world. They
become interested in the world beyond their backyard very early. Start to bone
up on current events. Rules, schedules and doing things by the book are for
other signs. The Water Bearer will blaze a new path and you will joyfully
travel it together.
PISCES - CHILD What can I say about a child so
magical? All children seem to possess a certain amount of magic but your child
outdoes them all. They have stars in their eyes from the moment they are born.
Somehow this world seems just a little too harsh for the Neptune ruled child.
People are constantly trying to protect them even if they're not sure why. Read
to them about dragons, fairies and a time long, long ago. They adore fantasy
and have an imagination that will astound you. Most Pisces have some kind of
special artistic gift. Singing, dance or art classes will probably appeal to
your little Pisces. Even if they do not have any special artistic gifts they
will appreciate culture and music more than most children. All the water signs
have a certain intuitiveness but the sign of the Fishes seems to be keyed in on
a whole other level. They will know if someone is lying to them and they will
know if you are upset or angry even if you tell them you're not. They act as
emotional sponges, absorbing the feelings of those around them. The parents of
a Pisces child need to stay on top of who their child's friends are, even more
than most parents. This is the sign of the chameleon. They will adapt to
whoever they are with. If they are hanging out with the super achievers then
they will start hitting the books. But if they are hanging out with the
dropouts you could have a real problem. Pisces rules addictions and escape.
Helping them to find a way to deal with the harshness of this world will be a
gift they use forever. Your child needs quiet time to dream his dreams in
private but plenty of time with you to share them. He or she is on a very
special journey and lucky you, they'll take you along for the ride as well.
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