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

It’s tough being both a professional and a mother; however the two roles can coexist with some careful planning. By thinking ahead and structuring your various commitments, you can be sure to maximize your “kid time” and spend as much time with your children as possible. Most importantly, draw lines – work has to stop somewhere, and family starts when

Think that cold weather means the end of activities for your kids? Well, think again. While it might not be feasible to play outside when the weather turns cold, that doesn’t mean that you kids should not have any way to burn off their energy. Instead, look indoors and get creative. See if you can work with groups or other

After giving birth, a new mother can of course expect a number of changes to her body. One of the unwelcome and common ones, however, is postpartum hair loss. To help get through this time, there are a few tricks you can use. First, ensure that you keep up your nutrient levels, using supplements as needed. Secondly, utilize hair accessories,

Deciding whether your child should learn to play a musical instrument doesn’t have to have anything to do with whether you believe you’re fostering the next great concert pianist, or molding the next break-out reality music show star. Playing a musical instrument can do many wonderful things for your child, even if she grows up to be an accountant. Acquiring

Many parents are relieved when their infants start sleeping for long stretches rather than waking up every few hours. However, in this case, a mother writes in whose infant headed down that path, but is now waking up regularly again. She wonders if this is sleep regression, or simply a growth spurt. The answer, most likely, is that it is