10 Tips for Potty Training
1. Declaration of Independence - As walking and talking, the potty training period is a milestone of independence. Potty training can allow you and your child to Declare Your Independence, you from the controlling, autocratic, punitive potty training methods used by past generations, and your child from the methods using yelling, threatening, ridiculing and even […]
10 Tips for Choosing The Right Jogging Stroller
One of the most important purchases every new parent must make is a good quality stroller. One of the most popular types of strollers on the market is the jogging stroller. A good, sturdy well built jogging stroller allows mom to get some exercise while the baby gets the fresh air and sunshine he […]
Creativity and Kids
With such a cold weather my girls spend more time inside. This means that automatically they watch more television, which is something I don’t want them to do. Don’t get me wrong I can honestly say that I have become a great fan of Dora the Explorer and Sponge bob “thanks to my girls” but, […]
10 Birthday Gifts Your Kids Will Love
Everyone loves a special gift on their birthday: especially our kids! I have put together a list of 10 memorable gifts you can gift your children on their birthday without breaking the bank.
1.Art supplies: almost all kids enjoy crayons, markers, stickers, colored pencils, gel pens, special papers and scissors, sidewalk chalk, water colors, homemade rubber […]
Things Parents Say in Anger
Maryann is so focused she’s blind. She’s slipped over the edge of responsibility and forgot the real reason she is working so hard. It’s for her daughter. Being a single parent isn’t easy. Between working, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning and homework, there isn’t much time left in the day. It’s a heavy burden […]
Wondering Minds
Being a mother of 5 children, ranging in age from 5 to 15 years, our household could get out of hand really quick. Before I had put my suggestions into play myself, some days were unreal what my children would argue or fight over. I would like to share suggestions that will help keep children’s […]
“Time-Out”: Self-Control vs. Punishment
What are we punishing anyway? When my daughter was little, we learned that “time-out” as punishment simply doesn’t work well. The rule of thumb was “one minute of time out for each year of the child’s age.” That sounds reasonable enough. Set aside a place, tell the tantrum-throwing, misbehaving child to sit there for […]
“Stranger Danger”: Concentrate on Situations and Actions!
Children do not understand the concept of “stranger”. When you try to explain to them, it is even difficult to explain. Therefore, situations need to be discussed and acted out for young children to understand what to watch out for! It needs to be communicated, that strangers are not necessarily bad, but unknown. You are […]
Finding the Perfect Bassinet for Baby’s Nursery
There are many things a parent to be must consider prior to the arrival of a new baby. Everything from baby proofing the home to putting together a nursery for the wee one are things that every parents deals with even if it’s not their first child. Preparing for the coming of a new baby […]
Super Moms Secrets for Raising a Child With ADD
Cases of Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD, have been on the rise in recent years. Doctors are finally realizing that a true physical disability can be present in both children and adults in order to cause them to have a reduced attention span and increased hyperactivity. If you’re raising a child with ADD, what are […]
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