Spending a day at the zoo was one of my favorite outings as a young child. I grew up in Chicago and had two wonderful zoos to enhance my early learning experiences. But now, as an adult, I often find myself wondering if the animals that are caged up a...

Do you have a infant that will soon be ready for potty training? Are you wondering just how you are going to be able to handle this process? Well, here are some potty training tips that can make this time a more pleasant and easier one. The first step is ...

Baby naming ceremonies, in one form or another, have a history practically as old as man. What is new are the original ideas new parents keep coming up with for the traditional baby naming ceremony. Naming ceremonies are fulfilling and meaningful exper...

Birthday parties held for a toddler in the family are fun and exciting events looked forward to by the parents and the toddler himself. These events are when your toddler begins to realize the importance of birthdays and having a party to celebrate it. ...

You know if there is one thing that people are really good at it is giving advice. In every field in every walk of life there are people who are quite happy to point out that you are going in the wrong direction and then point you in the right direction. ...

1. Take advantage of the “fly free under 2” rule for as long as you can. 2. Buy enough diapers for the plane ride plus one day and buy more on arrival. Ditto for formula, unless traveling abroad where formula is sometimes unavailable. 3. Use a ...

The best way to deal with your baby's teething is by being prepared for it. Teething can be painful & frustrating for many babies, as well as their parents. Knowing the signs of teething, and what you can do to help, can make the process a little bit easi...

You glance over at your young child and see her happily on the floor playing with her toys. Knowing she is safe, you go ahead and start preparing dinner. Between rinsing the vegetables and putting water on to boil, a tragedy could occur. Your child cou...

Do boys and girls play differently? Should you be choosing different toys for them? And should an interest in certain toys be discouraged? These are all questions that may cross the mind of any parent, family member or friend trying to decide how to ...

As a parent, you must know how wide the offer for toys is for children of all ages. But when it comes to buying one, you don’t know what to choose, and how to choose a toy in order to be suitable for the child. You must consider the age of the child and...

You are expecting a baby! There are few events in your life that will be as profoundly sacred and joyous as the day you welcome your new bundle of joy into your family. Like millions of parents to-be, you have probably spent months in thoughtful prepar...

The first day at day care is a big one for all concerned mum, child and carer. It is exciting and terrifying at the same time. Here are a few tips on how best to prepare all of you for the big day and help make that transition a smooth one. M...

In this article I will outline many of the most common characteristics to be found in children with Aspergers syndrome together with a simple explanation of why they behave in this way, and some advice with how to cope with their behavior. Firstly childre...

Children, as they say, love to play and go silly. Constantly running around, goofing his/her favorite routine, and other behaviors that we love to see in them. These manifestations say that our children are still physically and emotional fit. However, wha...

12 COMMANDMENTS FOR PARENTS In a child’s education an important factor is the parents’ expertise for this “job”. No one is born holding all the knowledge, but we can learn and understand some things from books or advice from qualified persons...