We all want to think we’ve done everything right as a first-time mom, but the truth is, we usually make a lot of mistakes along the way. In fact, there are many that you did make, and there is no argument about it. This includes the 25 facts here. No matter how much you try to deny it, these things

There are so many different opinions about child birth. Many people say that if you don’t have a baby naturally then you didn’t really have a real child birth. That’s a really sad opinion to have. If you have a baby naturally, in a hospital, in a tub, via C-section, or with pain meds you still had a baby and

A blog for parents of young children features an account about the dangers of lead poisoning. It emphasizes that lead poisoning can have a harmful effect well beyond childhood. The account cites a study from New Zealand, which measured the effects of lead exposure in children in the 1970s, following up when they reached the age of 38. The study

The American Academy of Pediatics (AAP) has created new guidelines around screen use but getting children off their devices is tough when apps, games, and entertainment are engaging and immersive experiences. When threatening and warnings don’t work, parents can try to minimize conflict by following five tips. First have another activity ready for your child. Use cues to help kids

A study published in the “International Journal of Education Research” has found that college students got better grades in a class when peers told them that taking the class was important. In the study students got a rationale for taking a Psychology class from peers, the teacher, or none at all. Students who got the rationale from peers earned the

When the kids get sick, it never fails that mom is soon to also come down with the crude. When mom is sick, the entire house suffers, but it seems that it happens every single time. But, you are not alone, and there are actual reasons why this happens. You might be surprised to learn there are reasons that it

Many women feel that it is difficult to have time to themselves once children come into the picture. This mother humorously describes how she now considers shopping at the grocery store to be her “me time” and proposes ideas to make shopping more enjoyable, including the introduction of massage chairs, in-store video screens and places to take a nap. She

There are a lot of things new moms do not consider. Here are some accounts from mothers who have gone through with child caring. Because of the child many of the parents desires are put in the backburner. A weekend is nothing when you have a child. It is a constant job. The first six weeks are very tough. Babies

There are 5 states of mind that have lead to one person’s post baby body. After you have a baby, you will discover that you have a brand new body. Losing the baby weight can be one of the most emotional parts of your life. It will force you to see yourself on a much deeper level than you ever

There is a very judgmental thing that parents need to stop saying to their kids. It is important not to lecture your kids like you are some kind of perfect person who does not have any faults. There are many parents that yell at their kids and get real preachy with them. That is not a good thing and parents