Baby Horoscopes

Aries Child

"There's not a subtle bone in his, strong, active, broad-shouldered little body."

Compiled and adapted from Linda Goodman's Sun Signs

I'd say this is an apt description, considering my own Aries toddler. She's all concentrated determination in one insistent little package. And her scream... well, let's just say she's always made it amply known that she's running the show. Did you hear it? That shriek is your signal that your Mars infant is the boss in this house.

Even the daintiest of Aries babes
will have strong wills and dominant personalities.

With their emotional and mental health kept in tact, these are some of the most loving little adventurers of all the signs! Just be sure you don't leave them alone too long. They like attention and lots of it.

Emotionally maltreated Aries youngsters can become the quieter and more complacent of this normally demonstrative bunch. Their hearts are soft and their idealism naive but if there can be such a thing as a hard, practical, idealistic dreamer - that is your Aries baby.

They have vivid imaginations and are dreamy and sentimental all wrapped up in a fiery little body. The girls will be as direct in their actions as the boys. Aries toddlers will be difficult to control, so don't try so hard. The key to smooth relations with an Aries tot is allowing them a certain amount of freedom to explore and learn.

I highly recommend Dr. Harvey Karp's book, The Happiest Toddler on the Block, for parents of the more obstinate the signs (Aries, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio). Of course, you may not have time to read because you'll be too busy chasing after your Aries toddler. Luckily there is an awesome DVD version available as well.

April's metal is iron and April's birthstone is the diamond, the hardest substances known to man.

They may walk earlier and most definitely talk earlier than other babies but they don't take kindly to spontaneous orders. Say "No." to an Aries toddler and she'll shake her chubby little finger right back at you, "No, No, NO you Mama!"

Constantly on the go, efforts to try and confine or suppress the Aries enthusiasm will be futile. And since they do move so much you must be on the alert for accidents and injuries (especially to the head and face).

Aries is impulsive, so keep dangers out of reach and cabinets locked. And restaurant dining is best avoided until at least age 4 unless you're up for a few jaunts around the joint.

Aries babes are usually affectionately demonstrative and spontaneous loving bear hugs are the norm unless early emotional experiences froze their normally warm hearts. Teething may be a feverish time, for you but baby will make it through just fine. Nothing stands up against the quickly recuperating Mars immune system and your Aries child will rarely be sick for long.

Aries children are amazingly generous, friendly and take the lead with playmates. They like to invent new games and ideas for the gang to follow but they may butt heads with anyone who tries to thwart them, so teach them early about personal responsibility and controlling their tempers.

And be kind to your babysitters - warn them about that Aries temper before leaving for a long weekend. While there may be periodic explosions of frustration and anger from your Aries child, they are usually followed by a bright and beaming smile. Your Aries teen may neglect chores and homework but this just means she needs another challenge. Question her ability and she'll show you! Her nose will be glued to the books. Challenge is a better parenting strategy than comparison for an Aries. Comparison to their sibling's habits or grades will not impress them. But giving a challenge to meet will.

Aries children like to do it themselves and do it first, so it follows that they can learn just about anything in no time flat. They also like to live up to expectations, so raise yours appropriately and they'll only rise to the occasion.

They prefer direct honest logic to accompany requests and a smile never hurts if you'd like to see them bend over backwards to please you.

They are as soft as a teddy bear and rejection of their bright dreams, friendship or love will hurt them deeply as they have deep-seated fears of being disliked and unloved. Hold her very close when your little Aries' heart is broken. She'll depend on you to kiss away the pain. Aries idealism is sensitive and bruises easily.

Aries children love books, believe in fairy godmothers, giants and fantastic tales of magical cities. They have a hope-filled optimism about life and though they may get knocked down a time or two, don't ever count out an Aries.

They may not run off to a traditional four year college, Aries would rather jump into the action of the work force. But college could do them well as it would give them the discipline necessary to sort out their own flashes of intuitive logic and wild emotions.

Aries needs to be taught responsibility but speak kindly to her or she could develop a mean streak. Same goes for destroying her confidence. An Aries child handled gently will pay the neighborhood bullies to stop picking on the other children but otherwise, can become that same bully.

Babies/Toddlers

• strong & active (in body and mind)
• extremely affectionate
• fiercely independent
• friendly
• early talkers/walkers
• accident prone
• strong immune systems
• generous
• tempers

Adolescents:

• competitive
• vivid imaginations
• love fantasy
• sometimes lazy
• need/love a challenge
• fiery tempers and emotions
• intuitive
• burning drive to succeed
• independent

Parenting tips to best handle your Aries tot or teen:

• don't give orders
• teach kindness
• indulge in their love of books
• use logic and honest affection
• do not attack

You can lose your Aries youngster to complacency if you engage in critical or demeaning behavior. Early negative emotional experiences can be devastating and it is important to not subject your Aries child to cold, negative people or actions. Independence comes early with Aries, and they may even run away or leave home earlier than expected but a foundation of gentle guidance will keep the path to their dreams open. Supported by constant love and truthful logic they'll go on to make all their dreams come true.