Image by interplast via Flickr For new parents, it can be difficult to figure out the best way to communicate with their children. It can be hard to relate – saying that there is a gap between parents and children in terms of language, experience, and understanding is putting it mildly. Though people may have [...]
If a child’s education ends at the end of the school day (or when his homework is finished), he is missing out. In today’s competitive college environment, it really pays for parents to give their children as many opportunities to learn and grow as possible. Colleges receive hundreds, or in many cases, thousands of applications [...]
For moms who work outside of the home, the worst day is when you have to return to work after your maternity leave. No mother wants to leave her young infant in the care of others knowing she’ll miss being with the baby during the day. If you’ve decided to continue providing your baby with [...]
Shopping at secondhand sales is a great way to get baby clothes, toys and gear at a fraction of retail prices. Some toys and clothes you’ll find on sale for a quarter, and baby gear like strollers and cribs often sell for half of their retail price. Knowing where and how to shop can help [...]
Image via Wikipedia One of the scariest things about being a parent is trying to keep your child safe, especially when they’re just little babies. It’s especially scary when he or she is sleeping alone in a room and you aren’t constantly watch to be sure that the baby is safe in his or her [...]
Image via Wikipedia Add it all up, and the price you pay for a stroller, car seat, high chair, crib and more can really pull from your paycheck. There are, however, ways you can save significant cash on all the baby gear you need. 1. Shop secondhand sales. Rummage through garage sales, thrift stores and [...]
At every stage of development, the food your baby will need varies. From milk only to introducing solids, here’s a guide to help you provide your baby with the nourishment required to grow strong and healthy. Your baby will consume breast milk or formula for the first year. After his first birthday, you can give [...]
Image by {just jennifer} via Flickr Many parents have wondered how to know when it’s time to transition their toddler from a crib to a toddler bed. There are many reasons for this, and listening to your intuition as a parent is important since no one knows your child better than you. Here are some [...]
Image via Wikipedia Breast milk and formula are an important element of your baby’s diet the first year of his life. You will, however, also introduce solid foods. Between four and six months old, babies start to show signs that they’re ready for solids. 1. Holds his head up. Babies must have head control to [...]
Image via Wikipedia One of the joys of having a baby is dealing with the messes, spit ups, diaper blowouts, etc., that come with being a parent. Kids at all stages have their own messes, so it’s good to be prepared by keeping a well stocked diaper bag with essentials. Here is a list of [...]
