Focus on Little Aries

It is spring and chances are your little Aries is springing into action. It doesn't really matter what time of year it is for your little Ram - she is probably always a bundle of energy. Aries children have a special capacity for getting into all sorts of mischief - whether it be fingers in outlets or tumbling down steps or that famous baby Olympic event, the spaghetti toss -- your Aries is a gold-medal winner.

As a mother, the best thing to do for Aries children is to make sure they have lots of opportunities to run, jump, hop, skip, throw -- really anything that helps get all the pent up physical energy out of them.

These are warriors in training and as a result these babies need to be challenged physically. If you yourself are not athletic and the thought of running with a baby jogger makes your stomach drop, find alternative ways to get your child out and about this spring.

Baby bouncers are perfect for Aries children. If you feel a total melt down is imminent, distract your little one with tales of what she can achieve if she puts her mind to it. Then grab some plastic rings or bean bags and set up an impromptu bean bag toss. Trust me, the more activity you give your Aries child, the more they will thrive.

When they're old enough, don't hesitate to enroll your child in little league soccer or karate classes -- she will thank you at the end of the day when she falls asleep without the hallmark tantrum that is so common for Aries children.

Dabney