Welcoming the newest member of your family can feel like daunting task, especially if this is your first child. But it doesn’t need to be! Follow along for our guide on preparing your home for your newborn Newborn babies only need basic items at first, such as food, clothing, diapers and a warm and safe … Read more
Summertime brings a lot of recreation and outdoor fun for children, but beware of the summertime heat It also brings potential risk of heat exhaustion and a number of other heat-related illnesses. The good news is heat-related medical cases can be avoided with a few simple suggestions: Do not leave children in a parked car, … Read more
This is a fun craft! My son’s been into making DIY felt finger puppets. He made an elephant and a giraffe for test finger puppets. This one is a tiger. I’m wondering if he was influenced by Daniel the Tiger since we just watched Won’t You Be My Neighbor? My 10 year old came up … Read more
Advice for working moms: Deciding when and whether or not to return to work after having a child can be a very difficult decision for new and experienced moms. Some mothers desire to return to work because they have spent years building a career that gives them great satisfaction. Other mothers need to return to … Read more
When your baby is born, they will go through a series of assessments that will check their health and measure any potential problems. These assessments include Apgar scoring, physical measurements and physical exams. All of these exams have been designed so that nurses and physicians can keep a close eye on your baby’s well being … Read more
When both of my children were toddlers they were great about eating a large variety of fruits and vegetables. They hadn’t yet developed the green foods fear. Is that taught in school? Now that they are both in school they have taken the “no green food” pact and have become much more fruit and vegetable … Read more
Valentine’s Day is an occasion for couples to reaffirm their commitment to each other, but parents should show love for their children every day of the year, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. 14 Ways to Show Your Love Easy, positive parenting tips to help your child know they are loved: 1. Positive words. Use … Read more
Are you finding it hard communicating and raising your teenager? If yes, you do not have to worry anymore because this article provides a comprehensive guide on how to bring your teenager in the right way. Teenage years are the most complicated years in life because of the emotional and physical changes that occur in … Read more
Driving is now the number one risk to teen safety. If you have a teen driver – or a teen preparing to get a license, you, as the parent, can make a big difference in keeping your teen safe. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 3,000 teens lose their lives in … Read more
August is here and that means it is back to school season. This means it is time to start thinking about quick and easy breakfasts to make your mornings easier. This year is a first for me. I will have four children, in four different schools, with four different start times. Getting everyone dressed, fed, … Read more