19th April 2007
All women tend to gain weight during pregnancy. It is quite natural for women to gain 15-30 pounds. Returning to their pre-pregnancy weight could take a few years. For many women, this becomes a source of constant concern following childbirth. Even thoug...
18th April 2007
As a parent, you may have to travel with your baby on short and long trips. This would means taking your baby away from cozy, familiar surroundings in to new places with which your baby is not familiar. This can turn out to be a stressful experience for y...
18th April 2007
Baby dental Care is a important issue for you. As a parent, you want to make your child understand the importance of dental hygiene. However, you need not wait until your child is old enough to brush and floss. Ideally, you could begin this process even b...
18th April 2007
Well-behaved children are a joy to have around you. On the other hand, misbehaved children are a constant source of worry, trouble and unhappiness. Therefore, parents need to encourage good and balanced behavior in their children not only for their own be...
18th April 2007
There are documented cases where two year old children have started speaking verbally but have yet to let go of the pacifier. The need to suck is a baby’s most innate need – if not the thumb, there is always the pacifier.
The risk of tooth misalig...
12th April 2007
As your toddler grows and explores newer activities, you will find it necessary to teach your toddler to accept your authority when you communicate it to him. Let your toddler know you are the boss. The trick to disciplining your toddler is to be firm, ye...
12th April 2007
Toddlers find it amusing to walk on their toes and may walk quite a distance if not reprimanded by adults. In some cases, the toddler may outgrow this habit. A firm high cut shoe that does not bend in the middle can help the toddler overcome this habit. I...
11th April 2007
Toddlers wouldn’t earn their reputations without being the picky eaters that they are. However, this should be understood as a developmental phase out of which only time and parental help can help pass out of.
Here are a few simple things to help yo...
11th April 2007
Although it is very common, watching toddlers holding their breath can be a frightful thing for a parent to experience. Some call it the ‘nuclear option’ in a child’s weaponry. About 20 percent of toddlers use this technique to express their discont...
10th April 2007
An allowance is an important part of growing up and plays a significant role in developing the ability to manage money. Seen this way, your management and communication about it may be different than if you think of it as just a tactic to control the infl...
01st March 2007
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the majority of stroller accidents are caused by tipping. Whether caused by standing children, or unbalanced loads, the result is usually an abrasion or laceration.
However, a much more serious ...
09th February 2007
While bouncers with basic designs are available, the more expensive models even go up to $ 300. Below is a comparison of some popular bouncers.
Chicco Deluxe Musical Sofa Rocker
More of a rocker than a bouncer, it includes two melodies to help sooth...
01st February 2007
It seems obvious that everyone sets that standard themselves. Being a great dad isn't achieving one set of measures, or even ensuring that your child confirms you're a great dad whenever prompted.
Being a great dad is an every day climb up the mounta...
01st February 2007
Your changing sex life
After the elation of finding out your wife's pregnant, you’ll likely find yourself pondering whether everything you’ve always heard about sex and babies is true. Will you still be as turned on by your wife during and after preg...
