As a recent parent of a 3rd child who had previously given away much of our baby supplies, I have very definite opinions on what is truly needed and what we can do without. Temperature monitoring baby wash tubs are right out, but here are a few things that I have decided we absolutely need this time around. Enclosed you
Read moreYou may have the perfect sleep pattern for your infant, but most infants change and sleep regression does happen. With plenty of time being up in the middle of the night wishing her child would go back to sleep, a mother has come up with reasons why she thinks that they are both up in the middle of the night.
Read moreNursing is not always easy and often parents want their child to be able to take a bottle especially when that the mother is not around it to nurse their child. A mother shares her tips and techniques that helped her nurse her child while keeping a storage of frozen breastmilk that her child was able to use for months
Read moreThere are some fun things that you can do with your kids this Fall. If you have bored kids, then you do not need to worry, because there are answers to cure that boredom. Visiting a nice museum is one thing that you can do with your kids. Museums are a great place to visit and kids can learn a
Read moreIn this article, the author reflects on her experience with seeing a classmate being bullied for being overweight. As a child, the author felt sorry for the other student but chose to be a silent bystander. One day, the author’s son came home from school and said that he felt upset for remaining quiet when another child was called a
Read moreHow quickly time flies! Having twin toddlers, the author makes a good case for those things most used and valued when raising children through their first year and beyond. Some items that she has found to be indispensible include: straw cups, sturdy play yard surrounds to keep toddlers from harm, a good stroller, kiddie walkers for giving your tot some
Read moreFor new parents, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of various factors and things they need to think of when their newborn enters the world. Among one of the most crucial components, and often a point of contention, is what the name of the baby should be. If not jointly agreed upon at the onset, new parents may have difficulty
Read moreIt is so important for kids and adults to spend time in the great outdoors. For those that want their kids to enjoy more time outside consider creating a great outdoor learning space. Have a place where kids can make noise and create music, have a water and sand area, remember that its okay for kids to get dirty. Also,
Read moreKindergarten is a transformative year for many young children, as this may be one of their first times that they are away from their parents for a prolonged period, and have interaction with other young children as their classmates. However, parents of young children can take certain things into consideration when preparing their kids for the things they will have
Read moreInstead of going outside and playing, children are increasingly exposed to computers and other devices that provide artificial light and keep them sedentary during the day. This behavior increasingly leads to illness and children. The solution is to get them outside and playing. This article not only explains the health benefits that occur when a sedentary child begins moving, but
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