http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com What are the important factors that go into creating an ideal situation to bring up kids? Well, the role of the mom and dad-essentially, good parenting skills-is crucial. However, other things, such as the environment, education, and community too play a ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_586487_27.html 23rd July 2008 The presence of early pregnancy symptoms is an indication that your spouse needs to undergo a pregnancy test. If positive, it means your spouse is on her way to give birth to your baby. However, pregnancy-divided into three trimesters-remains a mysteri... http://www.articlealley.com/article_585162_61.html 22nd July 2008 Getting a baby to sleep often presents a major parenting concern. Babies don't naturally take to sleeping through the night and most dads and moms have to work at 'teaching' their infant to sleep by setting up a sleep schedule for them. There is no on... http://www.articlealley.com/article_576160_40.html 15th July 2008 According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, what your spouse eats right before and during your pregnancy can affect the health of your growing baby. Even before she starts trying to get pregnant, you should take special care of her health... http://www.articlealley.com/article_574248_61.html 11th July 2008 Moms and dads are usually considered to have inherently different sets of parenting skills. Traditionally it has been thought that women are better at multi-tasking, remembering how their offspring like their packed lunches or when their swimming club ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_572601_27.html 09th July 2008 What are varicose veins and spider veins? According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, varicose veins called hemorrhoids can form in the vagina or around the anus during pregnancy. Varicose veins are enlarged veins that can be fl... http://www.articlealley.com/article_571290_17.html 07th July 2008 If you are anticipating the birth of your new baby, this is a good time for you to start setting up a baby room or nursery. While there are no set standards for baby rooms to follow, you will need to invest thought and care on this project. After all, thi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570564_40.html 07th July 2008 Try this. Search 'parenting' in any search engine and you'll be surprised to see that almost all the results featuring websites created for moms. Not only is the shortage of good information on dads frustrating, but also the status quo for dad sites is no... http://www.articlealley.com/article_569333_27.html 03rd July 2008 It's that time of the year again when every family in North America sets out to celebrate the biggest birthday party of the year-Independence Day. There are monuments to travel to, afternoon parades to join in, and beach parties to go to. We hope you a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_564655_27.html 26th June 2008 The Do's Follow these helpful hints to ensure your spouse a healthy pregnancy: • Get all her essential vitamins and minerals every day. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, women need a lot more iron when pregnant. A... http://www.articlealley.com/article_563251_61.html 25th June 2008 International adoption remains an increasingly popular alternative for hopeful parents despite its complexity. When considering international adoption you can either choose an agency-initiated path or independent adoption, where you handle the details you... http://www.articlealley.com/article_562224_40.html 24th June 2008 This Father's Day, celebrate fatherhood with meaningful quotes that will change the way you think of your dad. Alexander Pope: We think our fathers fools, so wise we grow. Our wiser sons, no doubt will think us so. Anonymous: Small boys become big m... http://www.articlealley.com/article_559409_27.html 20th June 2008 Buying Dad ties, power tools, ball game tickets, and other gifts for Father's Day are all acceptable ways to thank dad. We tend to go for more sentimental ideas, though writing on a poem on a card attached to a gift goes over pretty well too. Your kids... http://www.articlealley.com/article_557784_27.html 18th June 2008 Whether this is all new or you have years of experience as a Single Dad, the pressures of solo parenting are constant. Though resources for Single Dads were historically scant, today (thankfully) there is a growing arsenal books, websites and organization... http://www.articlealley.com/article_556964_40.html 17th June 2008 Most due dads, or fathers-to-be, will politely page through the pregnancy books their wives give them and throw them in a drawer. Dads like to learn on the job. For an alternate approach, you can check out Due Dads, The Man's Survival Guide to Pregnancy. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_554729_61.html 11th June 2008 Dads spend their lives thinking about their families. They slog hard at work so that they can bring home the bacon. They allow their own preferences to play second fiddle to others at home. And they routinely forgo their own happiness to bring a smile on ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_553772_27.html 10th June 2008 1. Remember who your fellow travelers are. Just as you wouldn't take your sports-ambivalent wife to a week of baseball training camp, try to figure out destinations the whole family can enjoy. That doesn't mean it has to be Disneyland or the least common ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_552275_29.html 06th June 2008 Lock your bedroom door. Some people put a cowbell on their kids' door. Just don't count on hearing a knock before you hear the worst words, "daddy, what are you doing to mommy." A lock is very cheap insurance. Take thousands and thousands of... http://www.articlealley.com/article_550035_40.html 03rd June 2008 Ask any father what he wants for Father's Day, and the answer will be "Not another tie or golf club". It's easier to buy gifts for moms, considering there are so many options available for women. But when it comes to buying Father's Day gifts for dads, it... http://www.articlealley.com/article_549094_27.html 29th May 2008 Tip #1: Remember who your fellow travelers are. Just as you wouldn't take your sports-ambivalent wife to a week of baseball training camp, try to figure out destinations the whole family can enjoy. That doesn't mean it has to be Disneyland or t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_547554_29.html 26th May 2008 It's almost the end of the school year, and, despite the soaring cost of gas, you likely have some travel in store for you and the family during the coming months. Here are five ideas you can keep at the back of your mind when the "how much longer?" quest... http://www.articlealley.com/article_546338_29.html 23rd May 2008 Despite all the reading and preparation, nothing can quite prepare you for the feelings you'll have during the first few weeks after delivery. Here are some of the emotions many new fathers feel: What is this feeling I have for this baby? Is it love... http://www.articlealley.com/article_544472_40.html 21st May 2008 While being a dad may look daunting, unpleasant, demanding or frightening to the uninitiated, nothing can prepare you for how you'll feel when it's your baby. Before our first, my wife wanted to borrow someone else’s baby for a weekend to "try it out." ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_543596_40.html 21st May 2008 If you are about to start a family with your spouse, you will often hear about "family planning". But what really does it mean? Family planning is often understood as prevention of pregnancy. However, it is more than just that. What Family Planning ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_543055_61.html 21st May 2008 Sure your wife is doubled over and sick as a dog and it’s hard to watch her suffer. But you often hear that morning sickness is actually a sign that the baby is doing well. Maybe it's just a way to make mom feel that all the agony serves some real purpo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_539197_61.html 15th May 2008 New parents often tend to pick up baby bedding items more for their looks than functionality. However, buying the right kind of baby bedding requires more thought. In fact, your baby's safety and comfort may actually depend on it. Use the following tip... http://www.articlealley.com/article_538323_40.html 15th May 2008 Safety/First Aid: • Make sure that the babysitter knows infant/child CPR and Rescue Breathing. • Remind the babysitter that infants should definitely not be placed on an adult bed of any kind. • Remind the babysitter that the... http://www.articlealley.com/article_537300_40.html 15th May 2008 If you and your spouse have been trying for a baby, you may wonder about the earliest signals that will announce a pregnancy. While some women experience early symptoms that indicate pregnancy, others suspect it only when they realize that they have misse... http://www.articlealley.com/article_535886_61.html 12th May 2008 A special type of question are prediction questions that ask children to make an informed guess about what will happen next in a story. Prediction questions develop children's logical thinking skills. The key is this: Do not only ask for a prediction, als... http://www.articlealley.com/article_534787_40.html 11th May 2008 What could be better than flowers and a brunch in your honor on Mother's Day? Children and spouses have been doing it for many decades. Sending the flowers, calling long distance (the biggest day for phone calls of the year) and booking over-pri... http://www.articlealley.com/article_534044_27.html 08th May 2008 If you and your spouse are planning to have a baby, an ovulation calculator is an excellent tool to help you increase your chances of a successful conception. What is an ovulation calculator? An ovulation calculator is simply a system to help... http://www.articlealley.com/article_533241_61.html 08th May 2008 Mother's Day is just around the corner. This is an occasion for your kids to express their love for their mom. However, they are not going to do it by themselves - they'll need a little help from your end. A Mother's Day gift basket, though conventiona... http://www.articlealley.com/article_532399_28.html 08th May 2008 Baby acne, also known as neonatal acne or acne neonatorum, is a common condition seen in newborn babies. Almost 20 percent of newborns suffer from it. baby acne is characterized by the appearance of pimples or red bumps on the baby's scalp, forehead, a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_531130_40.html 08th May 2008 For most men, the prospect of fatherhood jolts them out of their Carefree Romeo days. While some dads may not receive the impact during pregnancy, their world goes topsy - turvy the moment they find themselves holding the newborn. The transformation does ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_529514_40.html 06th May 2008 Remember that 'Reading aloud is a journey, not a race'. To make this journey longer, more valuable and more enjoyable, we adults should not be the only ones talking just because we are the only ones reading aloud. The key point is: Being active can increa... http://www.articlealley.com/article_528454_40.html 01st May 2008 Naming a child can be tricky. While selecting names for their children, many parents simply pick names, they like. However, being aware of such trends may help parents understand the reasons for their choice better. It may also help them discriminate betw... http://www.articlealley.com/article_527621_40.html 01st May 2008 PCOS is a health problem that can affect a woman's menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, insulin production, heart, blood vessels, and appearance. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, women with PCOS have these characteristics: ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_526246_28.html 29th April 2008 Dads should ask lots of questions, but stay away from too many teacher-type questions that make read aloud time into a test. Here are some questions they might ask: • What is your opinion? • What would you do in this situation? • How are... http://www.articlealley.com/article_525240_40.html 29th April 2008 Adoption is increasingly becoming an option for many parents. While it is a popular choice for single parents and same-sex couples who want to raise children, many opposite-sex couples are also making an active choice for adoption of older children. Br... http://www.articlealley.com/article_524291_40.html 28th April 2008 Once the book is written and the illustrations are done, dads need to publish the book so that it can go on the shelf along with the other books in children's home library. Perhaps, children can even have a special place on the shelf for the books they wr... http://www.articlealley.com/article_523401_27.html 25th April 2008 Whoever said Mother's Day was important only for the mom did not really get the point here. True, Mother's Day celebrates that glorious ideal of love and sacrifice called motherhood. However, someone is going to have to explain the significance of this da... http://www.articlealley.com/article_522623_28.html 25th April 2008 The teenage years can be particularly trying for parents, as children become aware of their sexuality for the first time in their lives. Raging hormones and a newfound sense of independence may induce teens to act in ways that are irresponsible. The worst... http://www.articlealley.com/article_521506_61.html 24th April 2008 Pregnancy can be a puzzling time for the newly expectant dad. As your spouse experiences a hormonal rollercoaster, her body is likely to undergo some very surprising changes. You will probably have heard the obstetrician refer to the term 'trimester'. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_520093_61.html 18th April 2008 Many dads may wonder how children can write their own books, when even very few adults write books. There are several ways to make this task easy. The first trick is to use books that dads have already read to the children and to use these books as models... http://www.articlealley.com/article_519267_40.html 17th April 2008 Complications - Premature Labor Premature or preterm labor is when a woman goes into labor before the 37 th week of pregnancy, or three weeks before her due date. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the earlier pre-term ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_518136_61.html 16th April 2008 When dads read aloud to them, children are learning many different things. They are learning about the world, they are learning to love books and reading, and they are learning about language. This learning about language occurs mainly as children hear, s... http://www.articlealley.com/article_517587_40.html 16th April 2008 As children's reading ability improves, they may want to read aloud with us, starting off with just saying a word or two that they recognize. Even children who cannot read at all can sometimes read along, either because you have read them the book so many... http://www.articlealley.com/article_515144_40.html 10th April 2008 Even when your baby is only two months old, you should keep her gums healthy and clean. Gently wipe her gums with a wet, clean, soft cloth every day. The most important thing to remember is never to put your baby to bed with a bottle. In addition, never p... http://www.articlealley.com/article_514341_40.html 09th April 2008 During pregnancy, typically the fertilized egg travels through the fallopian tube to reach the mother's womb. However, in some cases the egg fails to reach the womb but gets lodged in the fallopian tube, where it continues to grow. This is known as 'ectop... http://www.articlealley.com/article_512735_61.html 08th April 2008 No matter how much visitation time a non-custodial parent may be awarded, it will not seem enough. After all, how can you ever reconcile to having your entire experience of being a dad crammed into a few hours or even a weekend. However, it is crucial tha... http://www.articlealley.com/article_510226_27.html 07th April 2008