Stress Reducers for the New Mom Returning to Work
May 8th
Returning to work after having a baby can be a very stressful time for new mothers. Just like all the adjustments you had to make with your schedule when the baby arrived, you will now need to incorporate time for work. The good news is that it is not as impossible at it may sound. A few tips and tricks that new moms can use can make this transition run smooth and anxiety free. Read the rest of this entry »
Parent of a Teen Driver? What you Should Know
May 8th
Every parent with teenagers knows, or will know, the dread that comes along with letting them head out driving on their own. Most people know that combining a teen's driving inexperience with their usual immaturity can be detrimental. That's why most parents go to great efforts to ensure that their child knows the rules of the road. Unfortunately, this isn't always enough. There are, however, a few things that every parent should know that could decrease the likelihood of their teen being ticketed or getting in an accident. Read the rest of this entry »
3 Great Baby Gifts for New Moms
May 8th
Bringing a new infant into the household is a time for celebration. It’s also a great occasion to bestow the mother and child with gifts that are fun, interactive and memorable. The following top three baby gift ideas are sure to make life easier for mom and keep her baby happy. Read the rest of this entry »
Safe Hands-Free Choices For Your Infant
Apr 4th
Babies are so precious and parents want to protect them from everything. In the parent’s arms is thought to be one of the most protective places for an infant. There is an old wives tale that says consistently holding a baby will spoil them to the point that they will cry to be held all of the time. Experts have been asked of the validity of this statement and their answers vary. One thing is true: every parent and baby is different and thus, reactions to the same experience vary as well. Read the rest of this entry »
5 Tips to Teach Your Kids to Start Saving Money
Feb 7th
Teaching your kids about money needs to start when they are young if you have any hopes of raising a financially responsible adult. Your lessons need to be age-appropriate, but the younger your children are when you start their financial education, the better able they will be to handle the financial successes and woes of adulthood. Here are five easy ways that you can teach your kids about money: Read the rest of this entry »
How to deal with children when they refuse to eat?
Dec 6th
If you have a toddler, the chances are you are faced with the problem of picky children regarding food or worse– when they refuse to eat anything. As food is vital for our health, mothers perceive the described situation as a drama and try various strategies to deal with it – pleading with their children to collaborate, promising rewards, negotiating, threatening them with some kind of punishment, resorting to telling kids that scary fairy tales characters will take them away if they don’t obey (which brings for developing persistent fears and anxiety in kids) or just thrusting the spoon into kids’ mouths. Read the rest of this entry »
Children Obesity: Research and Prevention
Feb 12th
Childhood obesity is a concerning trend. It is becoming more and more apparent that it is a result of unnatural lifestyle habits and malnutrition. Not only is excessive weight dangerous to one’s health, but it is also very costly. Medical treatment in itself is a large item on anyone’s budget. As if that weren’t enough, it in turn triggers higher insurance premiums, lower earning capacity and so forth. For those reasons, it is best to start taking good care of one’s health as early as possible. And if you are a parent, you want only the best for your children. But do you know what “the best” is? Read the rest of this entry »
Doing the Impossible – Getting Kids to Eat Healthy Foods
Aug 16th
If you’re a parent you know that one your most difficult tasks is to get your kids to eat healthy foods. Try as you might, it can often seem to be impossible to get little ones interested in eating foods that are good for them. How do you get a kid who sees McDonalds as the only food worth eating to take in vegetables and fruits everyday? It is possible, you just might have to get a little bit sneaky to do it. You don’t have to lie to your kids or threaten them; you just have to use the power of persuasion. Read the rest of this entry »
Parenting Advice for Busy Moms with Toddlers
Jul 28th
You love your kids more than anything. But when you are living a busy life and trying to give your all to your kids, times can be a bit trying. Once your kids hit that magical age of two, you soon realize that your little angel can be quite a handful. In fact, it’s often easy to see why they call the toddler years the “Terrible Twos”. Trying to maintain a professional life and stay on top of things with a demanding toddler can be difficult to deal with. To avoid losing your mind, you need some good advice to help you maintain your sanity. Read the rest of this entry »
