17th April 2009
I guess at some point in America's history, lice was public health issue that carried a stigma. Now, it just seems to be added to the list of elementary school rites of passage. As a parent, you hear about lice as if it's a foreign country, and then on...
17th April 2009
Kids whine when they are hungry, tired, bored or if they are sick. But they also whine when they need attention from their parents. Parents tend to worry, and not without good reason, that their children will grow up to be whiners and never be anything le...
17th April 2009
Toddlers may throw tantrums from time to time. As a parent, you have no choice but to put up with it or try to subdue your toddler. Most parents usually ending up taking action with the idea that stopping the behavior quickly is important in developing...
17th April 2009
Head banging is a behavior characterized by a toddler’s repeated banging his or her head, against a solid surface or object such as a wall or the side of a crib. It is estimated that one-fifth of all healthy children display this behavior at least on...
16th April 2009
Flowers are an easy mom-pleasing gift for Mother’s Day. You can usually find them at a local grocery store or have them express delivered via the internet. You don’t have to go way overboard on pricing unless you want to. On the other hand, since m...
16th April 2009
Trying to feed kids can be very frustrating. Cooking is hard work and you also want to make sure they get the foods they need and learn good eating habits. Here are eight tips to help you feed the picky eater:
Use smaller portions so neither you no...
15th April 2009
As babies grow up, their efforts at communication become increasingly complex. Apart from trying to speak, they may also attempt use gestures to convey. These are some of the ways in which babies may try to communicate with you:
Producing sounds t...
10th April 2009
Babies around ten months of age will enjoy being introduced to new toys or games. This is because they become increasingly curious and variety stimulates them. Exposure to newer experiences helps their ability to perceive and understand things better.
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09th April 2009
Most children are fascinated by the possibilities of a pencil or crayon stub and become engrossed in their activity as they scribble away for hours. As a parent, you may find this a heaven-sent solution to keep your kids quiet and relaxed in their own sel...
09th April 2009
With a recession in full swing, and the possibility of more to come, new dads have to figure out how to cut costs even with a baby on the way. Here are a few frugal living tips:
Don't fall for the temptation to buy every electronic gizmo that migh...
08th April 2009
You don't have to hire a magician or a pony to make a child's birthday party a success. The only real expense you might have to endure is birthday cake and ice cream. Otherwise, kids just need some easy-to-create fun activities. You can go fly a kite o...
07th April 2009
Finding the right gift for Mother's Day doesn’t have to take a long time or even break the bank. Here are some unique ideas for this mother’s day. All you have to do is NOT wait until the last minute:
A completely different gift idea is the “me...
07th April 2009
Pregnancy is usually accompanied by a number of telltale signs. If your spouse is pregnant, these pregnancy symptoms will most likely let you know—much before a medical test confirms your happy suspicion. Read on about how to identify signs that could t...
05th April 2009
It’s been almost a year since your baby was born. Twelve unforgettable months have gone by. This calls for a celebration.
Remember, at this point, a party is more for family, close friends, and you. You’re better off inviting fewer other kids and sur...
03rd April 2009
So, okay, be honest... when you were little you imagined that one day you would grow up and no one would be always telling you what not to do. You would go to an amusement park all day, you would stay in the pool an extra hour, you would stay at the ball ...
