When our kids throw a tantrum in public, the most common responses are for people to ignore it or perhaps give a sympathetic smile. A carnival worker at the Iowa State Fair went above and beyond and took the time to talk with two boys who were giving their mom a hard time. He managed to teach the kids a

Do you have a general plan for potty training when it’s time? Mrs. Lion from HelloBee has started working with Little Lion, and she shared some of her experiences from the early days. They spent a few weeks preparing for the potty training journey by slowly introducing the potty at bath time and letting Little Lion go naked from the

Two major factors that drive kids’ eating habits and weight are the weight of the primary caregiver and the “pressures” of limiting intake or pushing kids to eat more. A recent study published in Pediatrics showed that overweight parents of overweight children are more likely to limit food intake, while parents are more likely to push for increased intake if

It can get exhausting when you have a full day of parenting and you don’t get any time to recharge because your baby won’t nap. One mom recommends being kind to yourself during these times, and describes a routine that she got into when her baby wouldn’t nap. If you take your baby for a drive, put on some relaxing

It seems like pregnant women are always being advised what to do and what not to do. The Pregnant Chicken blog decided to have a little fun with this idea and create a list of 7 things all pregnant women should do at some point. Don’t worry, the items on the list are fun: eat an entire pint of ice

The kitchen is a great place to spend some good, quality family time. Use this time to everyone’s advantage by planning some educational activities that are fun for everyone. You can teach a lesson in math using cooking tools to measure different ingredients or have arts and crafts time by making edible necklaces. Check out these activities that can turn

Many women don’t realize how much their “normal” will change after having a baby. The BabyCenter staff put together a list of 12 tips to make adjusting during the first few weeks a little easier. Tips include being sure to get into a routine as soon as possible and being willing to accept help from your husband, mother, in-laws, etc.