Often times kids are better at technology than parents are. This was proven true when a six-year-old girl went on a shopping spree by unlocking her mother’s phone with her fingerprint. The only problem was the mother was sleeping. The mother got the notification from amazon, she was able to get the items returned. Kid uses sleeping mom’s thumbprint for
Read moreFirst and second pregnancies can be very different. For starters, your first pregnancy is a constant focus. You take time to take maternity photos and can tell people exactly how far along you are. You think about it often and avoid things like caffeine. Also, you might find yourself in maternity clothes sooner the second time. You’re also more likely
Read moreEvery month in between Christmases, I hoped. Dreamed. Fantasized about how, when and where I would tell my husband we were, finally, pregnant. On New Years Eve, I’d blurt it out, just as the ball dropped! On Valentine’s Day, I’d hide a positive pregnancy test in a box of chocolates! On Father’s Day! At Thanksgiving! But alas, another Christmas has
Read moreBabies go through many different phases in their development. They start at a very basic level where they need only the simplest of things. Then they become alert and move on to being able to sit up and then to crawling. The author states the crawling phase is her least favorite because there is so much baby proofing that must
Read moreOne day I was walking to the mailbox with my baby wrapped in his blanket, his tiny face tucked into my neck, when I thought, “Slap his cheeks. Slap him really hard and see what happens.” I ran back into the house in my hurry to get my son away from myself. I laid him down in his swing slowly,
Read moreYou might want to prepare yourself, and your toddler, for a few sleepless nights when moving them from their crib to a toddler bed. Although you may receive suggestions or advice from your mother-in-law, remember that she won’t be the one losing sleep. Keep in mind that the crib/toddler bed conversion may also provide your toddler with more freedom to
Read moreFamily traditions become something special because of the memories associated with them. Some are religious, like lighting special candles or serving ethnic foods symbolic of your faith. Others are just generic fun. Anything you do for a holiday can become a tradition. If you have become a step-parent recently and this is the first holiday together with the children, be
Read moreMaybe you planned on having a c-section or ended up with one, you may be surprised — and dismayed — by the difficult and lengthy recovery. The middle third of your body is sore and raw, you’re exhausted, and it’s hard for you to sit, stand, walk, and bend — all the things your tiny new bundle demands! 3 adjustable-height
Read moreUber has recently been diversifying their product offerings by giving the consumers the option to ride in larger vehicles, more prestigious vehicles, having food delivered, and even traveling in some more unconventional options (like a hot air balloon). Would you be willing to use Uber for your children? The new Uber for Kids application could be helpful in our busy
Read moreDiving in and getting some holiday traditions in place is something that will make this month happier while helping to make home (and home life!) better long after New Years Eve has come and gone. And why not reinvent them to reflect your own style and personality? Isn’t that what making a home is all about? Key Takeaways: We lived
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