Being fired is never a pleasant experience, but when you have the responsibility of bringing another child into the world, it can be downright traumatizing. This blogger spent a large portion of her time in tears in-between interviewing for various positions after being let go from her job, only to find her becoming more and more upset for 10 months

We all hear old wive’s tales about how a couple was struggling to become pregnant, but then ended up having pregnancy after pregnancy all in a row. This is more common among women who undergo IVF treatments in order to conceive after having difficulties in the past. If you’re experiencing fertility issues, just know that for several women, there has

When it comes to infants starting to become more vocal, many people are unaware that these language skills start developing with crying. Once they reach about four to six months, babies will move onto babbling as a form of communication. By twelve months, your bundle of joy should probably be saying at least a few words, but it is important

When your child begins to reach an age when they start to become more mobile, baby proofing their surroundings is inevitable. One tip that experts recommend, is actually getting down on the ground yourself in order to find what is accessible to them at their height. The initial step to baby proofing should always be to cover electrical outlets, as

Oral care for a baby can begin even before Junior sprouts her first pearly white. It’s a good idea to run the damp edge of a cloth gently across baby’s gums after each meal, to keep decay at bay. Once the first tooth breaks through, however, it’s time to start the lifelong habit of brushing. Pick an appropriately small-headed brush

The most common health ailment affecting children is allergies, which makes allergy-proofing a child’s room a priority. Wash the sheets in super hot water regularly for starters. And check out the mattress. If regular sheet-washing doesn’t keep the dust mites away then it may be time to invest in a hypoallergenic mattress and pillows. Filtering the air removes allergens too.

These days, the world world is connected by social media, giving us constant, detailed insights into the lives of all sorts of people near and far. While this can have value for entertainment purposes and connectivity, it can also create serious issues as people begin to compare themselves to others. This can hold especially true in parenting, as parents can

When taking a new job, almost all of us feel like we have a ton to prove – showing that we were the right choice for the role, and justifying our salaries and other compensation. But for those of us with families, balancing this can be tough. Sometimes, however, the best way to approach this is just to set the

Waiting for baby is so exciting, and of course it’s all about baby. But, remenber, moms, it’s you that’s carrying the bundle into the hospital interutero, you that will work hard to get it out of there, and you that will be inconvenienced if it decides it wants to arrive on stage a bit early, say before you have anything

Mrs. Tiger writes a blog that revolves around Tiger family activities. A recently completed one honed in on the family choice to put their verging on five child into Kindergarten. Having clearly made the correct choice for her own thriving child, it’s useful to note the reasons given, as they serve as a template for when it’s a good idea