Link To Us   |   Bookmark Us Member Login   |   Not a FREE member yet?  Sign Up Here!
Articles in Home | Home & Family | Parenting Sort By: Title|Newest|Oldest I Can't Find My Homework, Mom!  By : Laurie Meade Do you believe in asking God, or whatever higher power you choose to believe in, for the answers you need, when you need them? Read below for an enlightening story about my 11 year old daughter's missing homework papers. The problem started when my daughter took a break from her homework to eat dinner. She asked me if she could take it in her room and work on it while watching TV. Black Tie Baby Occasions  By : Kirsten Hawkins There is almost nothing that new parents enjoy more than taking advantage of the opportunity to get their babies all dressed up in the cutest and most endearing outfits that they can find and bring them out in public for the entire world to gaze upon and coo at. So, when a formal family event comes up while their infant is still in his or her infancy, the parents must jump at the chance to get little John or Christina dressed to the nines and out into public view to allow the... Is It A Boy? Is It A Girl?  By : Kirsten Hawkins I Don’t Know… Find Something Green! Purchasing shower gifts without foreknowledge of the baby’s gender: There are some things we take for granted in today’s world. Day in and day out we know the sun is going to rise in the morning and set at night, the freeway is going to be jam packed with traffic every Friday afternoon from about three pm until six or seven, and people who are having a baby shower will be able to tell us whether the cute blue sailor suit or the pretty p... Buying Gently Used Baby Clothing  By : Kirsten Hawkins Remember that adorable outfit you bought for your newborn - the one that cost you nearly $40, and got worn three times before it no longer fit? For such tiny things, baby clothing is expensive - and as fast as babies grow, they seldom see much wear. For parents on a budget, those are potent arguments for cutting costs where you can when dressing baby. Designer duds for baby DO make sense though - and by designer, I mean the elite in the baby design field: OshKosh and Baby ... Budget Baby Layettes  By : Kirsten Hawkins Getting what you need for your newborn without going broke It’s been said time and again that babies cost a pretty penny. Although little Brad or Jennifer won’t hop out of the birth canal and start demanding servants and expensive electronic gadgets, they do represent some additional expenses that can be wallet-draining when considered all at once. Fortunately the expenses do not have to be incurred all at once – even an unplanned pregnancy allots nine months to plan and g... Ready Your Child For Reading  By : Brent Sitton It's never too soon to start your child on the path to reading. Simply talking to your infant and toddler helps her develop the vocabulary she will need as she enters school and begins to read. As you point and name objects, she will begin to understand the meaning of words, and will eventually begin to incorporate those words into her vocabulary. The U.S. Department of Education recommends beginning to read to your baby when she is six months old. According to their 2003 ... Extra-Cute Baby Outfits  By : Kirsten Hawkins Parents live vicariously through their children and play dress-up. One of the joys of being the parent of an infant comes in the form of choosing cute outfits for the baby to wear. Over the years, parents have narrowed this down to an art, finding and choosing the most adorable outfits that they can imagine and making it seem that every day is Halloween for their infants and toddlers. While scary and grotesque outfits rarely show up on a baby even during the actual Hallowe... Learning To Drive, And Tips On Arriving Safely  By : George Gabriel Parents find it hard teaching their kids how to drive. Also, a lot of parents cannot afford to put money out for driving lessons, so they have no choice, but to teach their kids how to drive. Sometimes it's hard for the friend or family member to teach a new driver, because of the lack of patience. Most people should refrain from yelling at their new student. Driving lessons from a recognized school will help calm the nerves. A lot of parents and or family member pass on b... Kids Can Learn Spanish  By : Frank Gerace Spanish for Kids, Spanish for Children, Teach Kids Spanish Kids Can Learn Spanish! Spanish for Children I just got a call from my two year old granddaughter. She wanted to sing "Los Pollitos" to me. You can find this children's classic in most of the collections of songs that we are recommending. It is perfect for hand gestures. These gestures are ideal for language learning because they imprint the sense of the words as the child recites. The text is: (translati... Are You A Mostly-Sane WAHM, Too?  By : Nicole Dean I have a confession. I’m a mostly-sane WAHM. I’m far from the ‘got it together’ work at home mom that I’d like to be. I believe that there are a lot of women out there like me – clutching onto your sanity while juggling family, daily work requirements, basketball practice, ballet recitals, PTA meetings, and the many other responsibilities we carry on our shoulders. If you’ve been a WAHM for more than a minute, you know the predicament we face. We chose to work from h... Paternity Test: Are You The One?  By : Stephen White With the dawn of the new era of technology, everything seems to be possible under the sun. With high tech gadgets and innovative devices, you can detect a fingerprint, a person lying, and even determine the father of your baby through paternity test. Since the beginning of modern technology, paternity test has quite gained popularity since rape cases have escalated to greater height. Paternity tests, today, are one of the methods being used in solving cases that involve p... School Safety – Protecting Children From Criminals In UK Schools.  By : Paddy Swan It is well known that following the death of two 10 year old girls in 2002 murdered by Ian Huntley, a 31 year old school caretaker, at Soham in Cambridgeshire in England that there were failings in the screening system used to check the murderer’s background. The screening system is referred to as Disclosure and a full system of Disclosure was actually in place at the time of the Soham murders. This system was set up to ensure unsuitable persons did not come into contact w... The Ideas In Your Head Will Rule Your World  By : Mac Bledsoe It does not matter where the ideas come from, and it doesn't matter whether they are right or wrong, once an idea is in your head, it will rule your world. Only a few months ago I gave a keynote address to 3,000 people at a regional parenting conference. In the talk I had mentioned the difficulties parents face with Drug abuse by their children. During the question and answer period following my talk a clergyman stood up in front of and offered, "I think we need to decrimi... Back When I Was A Kid...  By : Mac Bledsoe We must eliminate from our minds a few phrases when we are making decisions about how we will be raising our kids. They are the sayings like: "When I was a kid..." and "If I had done that when I was a kid, my dad would have..." or "Back when we were in school they used to..." Now, this may sound odd to you coming on the heels of our last article where we took the stand that as a nation, we need to "recapture the sound of our kids among us just like we used to up at old Fai... Bike Riding And Present Wrapping  By : Mac Bledsoe A little examination of two behaviors, which are learned almost universally by all Americans, reveals some shocking information about the effectiveness of some of the teaching techniques that we choose to use to educate our children. In the last six months we have been conducting a little informal survey as we travel across America, and it has yielded some very interesting and very thought provoking data. We hope that sharing this information with you might stimulate some ... Change Your Child's Behavior With Positive Reinforcement  By : Destry Maycock Think about your interactions with your children today. How many things did you notice they did wrong? What did you do or say to them because of their wrong doings? Have they engaged in the same kind of behavior before? What did you do or say the times before? Is it working? How many things did you notice your children did right today? If you did take the time to notice, what did you do or say to them? Did you praise or reward them in some way? If so, then read no further and... So You Have A Picky Eater?  By : Destry Maycock If you have a picky eater, mealtime can make you feel like you want to pull your hair out. It is very frustrating for parents to watch their child only fiddle with their food at dinner or not even touch it, claiming they "don’t like it.” Then what happens? Thirty minutes later guess who is hungry? You guessed it. Your little picky eater. Jamie’s mother was concerned about Jamie's lack of interest in food. She stated, “Jamie never wants to eat anything I fix for dinner. Wh... Make Your Own Baby Food- The Easy Way!  By : Carrie Lauth Is your baby about to start solid foods? Are you thinking of making your own baby food? When you make baby's first foods, you can save money and reduce waste. You also can choose more nutritious options. Fresh foods are typically more nutritious than canned, and you can purchase organic food to prepare for baby if you wish. You can also avoid unwholesome ingredients that show up in commercial baby food. Making baby food doesn't have to be expensive or time consuming. In... Secrets Of Happy Moms  By : Carrie Lauth Have you ever noticed how some Moms seem to be very contented and confident in their role as Mothers, and others seem chronically stressed and approaching burnout? Why are some Moms unflappable and able to keep their sense of humor, while others overreact to the slightest stressors in their day? I'm currently observing and interviewing these happy Moms as I conduct research for an upcoming book. While all Moms are different, these women usually have several of the followin... Motivation To Succeed Develops In Early Childhood  By : Madina Bakhitova Disclaimer: None of the content of this article should be considered medical or psychological advice. You should consult with your health care professional for specific advice relating to your medical and psychological questions or conditions. Have you ever heard about a child whom parents or teachers describe as lazy, unenthusiastic, and non-interested in any school subject or social activity? If yes, have you ever thought why this child is so low motivated, when he or sh... Ten Tips To Prevent Or Subdue Temper Tantrums  By : Destry Maycock CHALLENGE: “Whenever David doesn’t get his way he throws himself on the floor, screams, kicks and cries incessantly. What can we do to help him overcome this behavior?” TIP: What is David getting out of this behavior. First make sure that you are not rewarding this type of behavior, positively or negatively because both will help keep it alive. If you eventually give in to this behavior by changing your initial decision (not letting David go out to play, refusing David a ... Halloween Activities For Toddlers: Pumpkins  By : Nicole Dean Halloween inspires all kinds of activities to do with your toddler, especially pumpkin fun! Visiting the pumpkin patch together, shopping for (or making) Halloween costumes, and decorating the house. But one of the best Halloween activities is doing art projects together. Here are two very simple pumpkin crafts that every toddler will enjoy. Prepare for the activity in advance, so your little ball of energy can dive right in. Simple Paper Jack-o-Lantern There's noth... Adoption Options  By : Dana Sanders Adopting a child allows you to open your heart and home to another human person. Few things are more glorious. Couples choose to adopt for many reasons, but the end result is the same: they want a child to love. If you are interested in adoption, you should understand all aspects before making this important decision. A multitude of resources are available. Your local library is an excellent tool for researching adoption. In addition, the Internet is a fabulous tool not only ... Parents, Kids And Time Alone  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. “What are some of the ways in which you explain to kids that mom and dad need time alone, without feeling guilty about it?” A journalist, writing an article on having time alone and couple time when you have kids, asked me this question. Parents will feel guilty only when they believe that they are doing something wrong by spending time alone and couple time without their children. This is a false belief. The truth is that children grow up far healthier emotionall... Overweight Children – What Can A Parent Do To Help? Part 1 Of 5  By : Lindsay Small The latest figures released in the US state that 15 percent of children and teenagers are now considered overweight, up from 6% 20 years ago. Statistics in the UK are similar, and rising. Whilst children starve in Africa, kids in the Western world are lining up to suffer a frightening array of weight-related illnesses, including skin and joint problems, early osteoporosis, type II diabetes, bowel cancer, high blood pressure, heart attack and strokes. Recent research also sugg... Helping Your Child Stay Fit  By : Kirsten Hawkins Would your child rather watch television and play video games all day than move an inch? Children are battling obesity and inactivity at alarming rates. It’s time to get our kids in shape now, before they face serious health problems in the future. But how? As you can guess, the plan includes lots of fun. Any time you can add excitement and laughter into an activity, you’ve got a winner. Let’s take a look at some of the ways you can help your child not only become healthi... How To Use A Token Economy To Shape Your Child's Behavior.  By : Destry Maycock A token economy is a behavioral modification technique that was first used in mental institutions to reinforce and establish desirable behaviors in their patients. Today you can find token economies being used in schools, treatment programs, and some families have found its usefulness in shaping their children's behavior. The token economy is a system in which targeted behaviors are reinforced with tokens (secondary reinforcers) and are later exchanged for rewards (primary re... How To Select The Right Shoes For Your Children  By : Sintilia Miecevole It is pretty usual for children to go around in footies or in socks during their first months. At that age, shoes are merely a 'decoration' item because newborns or young babies never walk so they don't need any kind of support for their body and feet. Nevertheless, the minute kids begin to walk, generally quite a few months before or after they turn one, you must know what types of shoes your kid is going to wear. You may need to buy several pairs of new shoes for toddlers a... Bath Time Magic For Kids  By : Lindsay Small Bath time is the perfect opportunity for parents and children to really get to know each other and spend quality time together. How you view “bath time” is up to you. Many parents choose to treat it as a chore and dread the evenings – as do their children. In many homes, bath time is about as boring as brushing teeth. You, however, can choose to turn bath time into something special, which both you and your child will look forward to every day. For a child, bath time shou... A New Baby Can Be Expensive!  By : Melanie Breeze "A new baby brings a lot of joy and hope to a family. It also brings some uncertainty. You may be concerned that your home is too small, or that you need a larger car, among others. Whether you are expecting your first or your fifth child, chances are that you need baby gear! There are hundreds of different items that you need when the baby arrives, and it is important to remember that stocking up doesn’t mean you have to clean out the bank account. If you do a little bit of ... Tips For Discreet Breastfeeding In Public  By : If you're a new Mom who is nursing your baby you may be nervous about doing so in public. Or perhaps you are disturbed by media reports of women who are harassed for breastfeeding in public and are considering pumping your milk to give your baby when you leave home. Here are some tips for discreet breastfeeding that have worked for many Moms. Hopefully they will help you feel more comfortable nursing in public so you can avoid the inconvenience of pumping and preparing ... How To Potty Train In Two Days  By : Ah, potty training! Go to a local bookseller and you will find dozens of books on the subject. Search the Net and there are thousands of websites with information on how to do it stress free. There are even people who are capitalizing on a parent's frustration with potty training by offering to do it for you, for a hefty sum! I honestly can't imagine anything more unseemly than paying someone to teach my child to "go". Ewwww!!! I have successfully potty trained 3 kid... Raising Baby On The Cheap  By : Have you ever read those reports on the cost of raising a child? The last time I checked, I was told that it would cost the astronomical figure of $430,470 to raise my baby... and that didn't include college tuition! The people who come up with these figures must not be very creative. Some of the best things you can do for your child are free or very inexpensive. Here are some tips for raising kids on the cheap. 1) Breastfeed You can save roughly $1,000 in formula... The Laid Back Parents Guide To Teaching Your Child To Read  By : At first I thought of titling this article "The Lazy Parent's Guide" but then I realized that most parents aren't lazy, but they may have a slightly different philosophy about children and learning. If you're a big reader yourself or if you're homeschooling, you're probably concerned about how to teach your child to read. Reading is one of the most important skills a person can learn, and a great joy in life. My laid-back methods of teaching a child to read: 1) Be a ... Caring For Baby's Clothes  By : Mike Cliff New parents are full of concerns about what regular household activities may pose a threat or present problems for their newest family member. At some point the question about the best ways to wash baby clothing will arise. Parents typically ask whether there is a certain type off detergent that they should use, whether it is safe to wash baby clothes with the rest of the family's clothing and what special steps should be taken with cloth diapers if they are being used. De... Paternity Testing: To Be The Father Or Not To Be….  By : Martin Myers Before you can understand the importance of paternity testing, you must first understand the DNA element involved and why DNA is used to establish paternity. DNA is the pattern for your genetic makeup. Each and every person has a different pattern of DNA. However, persons belonging to certain ethnic backgrounds, certain races, or simply certain features, can have DNA that shows related characteristics. No two people, except for identical twins will have the same DNA. Every... Are Chat Rooms A Menace To Your Children?  By : T. O' Donnell My answer would be: yes, with qualifications. I've been running internet chat rooms since 1998, at http://www.tigertom.com/chat_rooms.htm. Nothing fancy. The software was freely available. I just had to make some important modifications: adding bad word filters and automated 'kicking' (ejection from the rooms). You think free speech is a good thing, until you read what anonymous, malevolent young men say to fifteen-year-old girls. It isn't Shakespeare, let me tell you... 5 Cheap Nights Out With The Family  By : Taking the entire family out for an evening of fun can be exciting and something all parents want to do on a regular basis. However, going out costs money and frequently it can cost more than the average family can afford. So, if you want to enjoy an evening with your family consider these 5 cheap nights out where you can really enjoy some family bonding while saving money at the same time. Cheap Family Night #1 The Movies I know you are thinking the movies are really... The Trouble With Parents  By : Like most parents, my partner and I work hard to develop our children into healthy, well adjusted people. We want them to have the skills to persue whatever objectives they choose for themselves in this world. None of us are perfect parents and we all learn from the past. The purpose of this article is to pass on one of our experiences. It had a profound effect on the way we approach the parenting game. A few years ago, our two children were aged two and four. Over a ... Control And Responsibility For Teens  By : Control and Responsibility Dear Daughter, In an earlier letter we touched on the concepts of control and responsibility. Let’s go a little deeper with these important ideas. If you ever find that someone’s behavior is “driving you nuts,” please slow down and consider the possibility of control issues on your part. Did you know that it is possible for you to try to control another person and not even be aware of what you are doing? It’s very possible. In fact, this ... How To Survive As A Working Parent  By : Basic Tips 1. Communicate with your babysitter, nannies or au pair, mother’s help to keep up-to–date. Make as much time as possible to talk to your child care provider. If you can keep the lines of communication open beyond the rush, you'll have a much better feeling about your child's development and well being. 2. Don't get wound up by small issues. If your child only wants to eat burgers every day, let him eat them. He will outgrow this phase. Providing the chi... How To Throw The Best Baby Shower In 3 Easy Steps  By : Linda Harrison Here’s a really simple way to throw the best baby shower possible and really wow your friends and family members. Throwing a winning baby shower shouldn’t be more work than it needs to be. However, there are 3 steps to follow to the letter to ensure that the baby shower is special for everyone involved. Sticking to these 3 steps will make sure that your baby shower goes off without a hitch and that you can sleep in peace knowing that you did everything right. 1. Use ballo... What Parents Should Know About Teens And Teasing At School  By : Sintilia Miecevole For most teens, going back to school means sharing classrooms and a building with many other students. Unfortunately some learners have to deal with inappropriate behavior such as teasing. Teasing is the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously, especially by ridicule. It is hurtful and potentially dangerous. Judy S. Freedman’s book "Easing the Teasing" is very helpful for dealing with children’s teasing issues. It specifically helps parents learn strategies to h... When Your Teenager Is Out Of Control: Troubled Teen Programs  By : Paolo Basauri Introduction to Troubled Teen Programs More than ever, teens today are facing an uncertain future. With political instability across the globe and unrest in local communities, it’s no wonder that our teens are confused and scared about their place in the world. Just as they are trying to find their own adult identity, the teenage body is hit with an influx of hormones and unsettling emotions that they don’t know how to control. Because of this, teenagers are particularly s... Bathing Your Newborn  By : Sarah Veda Bathing a newborn baby can be a traumatic event for a first time Mom. Newborns can seem so fragile, and wet, slippery ones downright frightening. But, don’t fear; once you get the hang of it, you’ll feel like a pro. Newborns only need to be bathed two or three times a week – bathing more often can result in dry skin. First of all, it’s important not to put your newborn in any sort of bathtub until her umbilical cord has fallen off. If your baby is circumcised, you need to... Bird Flu Blues – helping kids cope with bad news  By : xodigo Our kids hear so much bad and frightening news, such as Avian (bird) Flu. It is important that we as parents are talking and praying with our kids about what they see and hear in the news before their fears blow up. Teen Pregnancy Prevention  By : Sarah Mitchell Since the early 1990s, teen pregnancies across America declined dramatically. However, it is a teen pregnancy fact that 34% of teenage girls in America still get pregnant before they turn the age of 20. This means that America has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the world. As does England; in which one in every five births in the country is from a teenager. These are shocking statistics and adults and teenagers alike should be active in teen pregnancy prevention. ... Newborn Sleeping Positions  By : Sarah Veda It can all be very confusing. Put the baby on her tummy, no her side, no her back. Over the years, we’ve been told many different things about sleeping positions for babies. Here’s the scoop, from my perspective, anyway. Years ago, it was common practice for babies to sleep on their stomachs. And, there was good reason – babies sleep more soundly on their tummies than in any other position. Most of us were put to sleep on our stomachs, and we turned out fine, right? But... The Art Of Getting Your Kids To Talk To You  By : Sintilia Miecevole Being a parent isn't easy. Some days just getting everyone in your family all together at the same time for dinner can seem like the "impossible dream". Between after school sports and clubs and working and errands and carpools, it's not surprising that almost half of the parents in a recent survey said they feel a growing distance between themselves and their children. Today's children have more things to deal with than kids did even twenty years ago. Drugs, violence, mi... Breast Or Bottle – Which Is Right For You  By : Sarah Veda There are lots of decisions to make when there’s a baby on the way. One of the most controversial is the ever raging “breast or bottle” debate. There are many people who have strong feelings on both sides of this issue, and many of them will try like a televangelist to get you on their side. I’m not going to do that. I’m going to give you the facts, and share some personal insight on the subject, which hopefully will leave you feeling good, whatever your choice. Scientifi... Why Parents Need Keylogger Software  By : Michael Ryan Children use computers for homework, surf the web at their leisure and socialize through instant messaging – activities which are often outside direct parental control and by themselves leave little or no record of their occurrence. If parents want to know how their children are using their computer they are faced with either banning a child’s access entirely or being physically present at all times. Fortunately, inexpensive and easy-to-use keylogger software is available to solve this problem. To Circumcise Or Not To Circumcise  By : Sarah Veda If you’re about to have a baby, no doubt the subject of circumcision for a boy baby has entered your mind. Circumcision is a personal choice – but, of course, it’s one that you’re making for another person- so you tend to feel a fair amount of pressure to make a good decision. Here are some things to think about that might make your choice easier. In the US, the majority of boys are circumcised, though the numbers are declining somewhat. In other parts of the world, most ... Your Children Are On Their Own Soul's Journey  By : Margaret Paul In a phone session with Gerald, one of my clients, he expressed to me that he was feeling very sad about his son, Luc. Luc, 29 years old, was not doing much with his life, and Gerald was berating himself for how he had parented Luc. “I should have spent more time with him. I should have motivated him more. I should have been a better role model. I should have been more firm with him.” On and on he went, judging himself for how he had been as a parent. “Gerald,” I said... Spitting Up – And Other Joys Of Motherhood  By : Sarah Veda If you have a newborn, he or she is going to spit up. Some babies do it more than others, but they all do it. There are several reasons why, and some things you can do to minimize spitting up. Newborns spit up more than older babies, in part because their esophagus is not mature yet, and in part because they tend to have a lot of mucous to clear, and when they clear it, the milk comes up, too. Most babies stop spitting up entirely by the time they are six months old, but ... 5 Tips To Help New Parents Get Some Sleep  By : Craig Rowe The joy of a new baby is certainly special and something that all new parents experience. However, a lack of sleep is also part of having a new baby and new parents notoriously get very little sleep, if any at all. Fortunately, there are some strategies and tips to help new parents get some sleep when the new baby comes. Of course, with a baby you will never get an over abundance of sleep, but these tips will help you at least get enough sleep to keep your sanity. Tip #1 T... The Six Essentials To Child Birth  By : Elli Potrelli Child birth is one of the most natural events in a women’s life yet it strikes fear in many of our hearts and voices. There is so much knowledge on child birth and child care how do we know we are doing the right thing. The countless books, and advice can make any women’s head swirl, and it is important for the mom - to - be to remember is isn’t as complicated as it sounds. It’s simple - child birth is a natural and beautiful gift given to women in order to conceive precio... Want Your Children To Love Books - Go See A Movie!  By : Brent Sitton Reading a book from which a movie is made is almost always a richer experience than simply watching the movie. The experience of savoring the words on the page and allowing yourself to be taken on a journey inspired by the author is sublime. As the author paints a picture with words, your imagination fills in the blanks until the voices of the characters and the images of the settings resonate in your mind. After reading and thoroughly enjoying a well-written book, watchin... The Importance Of Learning And Discovering New Things  By : Adwina Jackson The world of parenting is intriguing and new. Every day you have the opportunity to learn and discover new things. Why is this important? As much as your children will grow during there lifetime, you grow too. You have the opportunity to learn right along with your children! You can learn to re-discover the mystery and uniqueness of the world at large. As your children discover the joy of rain drops for the first time, you too have the opportunity to re-discover your s... 5 Steps You Can Take To Ensure Your Kids Are Ready For College  By : Adwina Jackson College may be many years away… or it may be just around the corner. Whether your kids are 6 or 16, it is important that you prepare them for college long before the time comes for them to attend. For many children going to college is a rite of passage. For others it is an unknown, a world of mystery. You never know, your child may not even be sure if they want to attend college to begin with. You’ll never know if you don’t take the time to sit down and talk with y... Good Ways To Foster Communication With Your Teen  By : Adwina Jackson The teenage years are confusing for parents and teens alike. Kids that once seemed open and full of sharing suddenly withdraw. As a parent, your primary concern may be fostering communication with your teen. Most parents struggle to get something other than a one word response from their teenager. It’s important to understand that you have to be delicate when approaching your teenager. You want to engage your child in conversation without putting them on the defense or... Your Baby Nursery  By : Roy Thomsitt Where you live will probably dictate whether a baby nursery is the norm; and your budget and living accommodation will influence whether you are able to follow that norm or tradition and supply your new baby with their own separate nursery. A baby nursery, or separate bedroom for a new born, is not the usual practice in many countries. My children by my first marriage were brought up in England, where a baby, on being taken home from hospital, will go home to a separate be... 8 Fun Ideas To Get Your Kids To Eat Their Veggies  By : Susanne Myers Do you have trouble getting your kids to eat their veggies? I sure do. My daughter used to be great about trying and eating just about anything…and then she turned 2 ½. Now it is pretty much impossible to get her to eat anything other than corn when it comes to vegetables. So I had to come up with some fun and sometimes sneaky ways to get some veggies in her. Here are a few of my favorites. 1) Make big pot of vegetable soup, and then add some fun noodle shapes. You ca... 13 Things For Your Child To Do (Instead Of Watch Tv)  By : Carrie Lauth C'mon, admit it. You sometimes use the television set as a cheap babysitter. That's ok...we ALL do it sometimes! Ah, but it's a double-edged sword, because kids who watch a lot of TV have trouble keeping themselves entertained, which in the long run makes your job harder! If you're trying to limit the TV viewing in your household, you might need a little inspiration. Try these TV-free activities guaranteed to keep the kids busy... at least for a little while! 1) Make ... 5 Reasons For Parents To Love Audio Books  By : Carrie Lauth Quick pop quiz! How can you accomplish the following things with the push of a button: Help your kids improve their reading skills? Grow their vocabulary? Help them sit quietly (willingly!)? and Entertain them too? Easy- Play audiobooks! That's right Mom and Dad, listening to books on tape provide all these benefits and more. Did you know that for a significant part of their childhood, your kids' intelluctual capacity will be greater than their reading a... How To Get Your Toddler To Eat Well  By : Adwina Jackson Toddlers are notoriously picky eaters. Not a parent exists that hasn’t worried about their toddlers eating habits at one time or another. Some worry their toddlers aren’t eating enough, others worry that their toddlers are eating too much, and still others worry that their toddlers aren’t eating a wide enough variety of different foods. The good news is that if you do things right, you can set your toddler on a path to good eating indefinitely. How do you do it? F... Tips For Selecting A Good Day Care  By : Adwina Jackson Selecting a daycare is one of the most important decisions you’ll make before returning to the workforce. Why? The center you choose will ultimately be responsible for your child’s well being and safety the 5-9 hours a day they are left in the care of the center. Whether you are looking for a home child care provider or an official daycare center, there are several things you should keep in mind before signing your children up for care. Location – first and foremo... Common Childhood Illnesses… What To Look For  By : Adwina Jackson Children are very susceptible to illnesses, in part because their immune systems are not fully mature. Breastfeeding of course provides some immunity to common illnesses, but nowadays most children are weaned by the time they are 1 year old. Children also have a habit of exploring the world around them with their mouths and their hands. Anything that comes into contact with their mouth and hands can potentially cause an illness. The good news is that the more your... Is Your Baby Ready For Potty Training  By : Sarah Veda You’re getting tired of changing those diapers, aren’t you? It’s so great to be able to get your child out of diapers. But, when it comes to potty training, timing is everything. If you start when your child isn’t ready, it will just take longer. However, if you miss the right opportunity, your child may resist the process more when you try later on. So, just how do you know when to begin? First of all – forget what your mom told you about having you potty trained by the t... Dealing With Colic Without Losing Your Mind  By : Sarah Veda For a brand new mommy, or even a seasoned one, dealing with a colicky baby can be overwhelming. The constant crying is heartbreaking and nerve wracking, and leaves you with a sense of helplessness. But don’t lose heart; the only good thing I can tell you about colic is that it’s temporary. Here are a few ideas to keep you going. First – Be sure it’s really colic. If you haven’t had the little one checked out by a doctor, do so. Sometimes what’s written off as colic is real... What To Expect During An Adoption Home Study  By : Dana Sanders Every state asks prospective adopting parents, no matter how they plan to adopt to participate in an adoption home study. The purpose of this study is to provide valuable information to parents who are wishing to adopt. It is not to frighten or distress anyone or make them think they will not be acceptable parents. An adoption home study simply assures that real people become parents. It is not meant for any other purpose other than to weed out the potential fears or reser... Effective Strategies For Dealing With Diaper Rash  By : Sarah Veda Diaper rash is a really annoying baby problem. It can get out of control easily, and can make your baby miserable. Luckily, it can be controlled with a little effort on your part. Following are some remedies that worked well with my children. Some babies are just more prone to diaper rash than others, and if yours is prone, you’ll really have to keep on top of the problem. The most important thing you can do is change your baby’s diaper regularly. Diaper rash is caused by ... How To Schedule But Not Over-Schedule Your Children  By : It is important to engage children in a variety of activities to stimulate their mind and body. It is also important however to as much as possible avoid over-scheduling your children if possible. Many well meaning parents set out to interest their children in a few extra curricular activities aside from school and ordinary family fun stuff. It’s natural to work hard to be the best parent that you can be. However, many parents so caught up in the chaos of ordinary busy... Introducing Children To Music… Strategies For Success  By : I’ve heard a million parents lament the fact that they didn’t get their children interested in music sooner. There are also hundreds of adults out there that wish they had learned how to play an instrument when they were younger. Studies actually support the idea that music stimulates certain brain connections and can actually help children grow smarter! Music also provides an invaluable outlet for safe expression of feelings and emotions, and can also serve as an ... Dealing With Loss… Teaching Your Children About Life And Death  By : At some point or another you and your children will be faced with death. It’s important that you teach your children that death is merely an aspect of life, and help them become comfortable with the topic. One of the best things you can do to prepare your children for the prospect of a death is to talk about it with them ahead of time. Your approach to the subject may vary a little depending on your spiritual beliefs. Some cultures actually embrace the subject of ... Green Little Beans - Childrens Clothing  By : Amy Covington After waking up at 2 a.m. to feed your precious bundle of joy, a name like Green Little Meanies might be more appropriate than Green Little Beans. But after you take one look at your sweet angel's face (that is before she spits up on your brand new sweater); you want to give her the moon and stars. Since you can't reign in the heavens, material items (and your unconditional love of course) will have to do. You had every intention of knitting your baby's entire wardrobe be... Children And Divorce  By : Stephen Kreutzer A recent statistic shows that almost half of all marriages end in divorce. Divorce is difficult for everyone involved, but maybe the hardest on children. Most often they experience many feelings that they do not understand. They go through a range of emotions and need their parents to understand. If you are going through a divorce getting to understand how your children are dealing with it is important. When parents divorce they often put their children in the center of a... Family Meals - Better For Children, Easier For You  By : Geoffrey Cook Another day, another dinner to prepare. Are you having a difficult time finding easy to prepare meals that can satisfy your growing family? You want to give your family the best, but time is in short supply and preparing a healthy meal has become a chore. Too often take out or frozen dinners have to do. Is there a way to combine healthy eating with convenience? Yes! New methods of cooking and easy to prepare staples can change your eating habits and lead to a better e... How To Teach Your Children To Cook  By : Geoffrey Cook If you're ready to teach your children how to cook, here are some simple tips for teaching them the basics, and giving them skills that will last them a lifetime! First of all, think safety. Any child that has to stand on a stool or chair in order to reach the stove is too young to cook. Start younger children off by letting them help set and clear the table, gathering ingredients, and stirring, mixing or adding ingredients. Next, set rules about handling knives and o... How To Prevent Your Child From Having Problems At Daycare Or School  By : Susan Wong Let’s face it: As a parent or guardian, your child means everything to you. When putting your child through daycare or school, it is important to make sure that nothing goes wrong to harm your child – either physically or mentally. Additionally, your child’s health and safety should be one of your top concerns. If your child is enrolled in a day care or school program and something goes wrong, you’re sure to feel upset or angry. However, taking an aggressive approach an... Writing the Perfect Baby Gift Thank You Note  By : Kathie Papera This article outlines the best way to send thoughtful thank you notes for baby gifts. New moms and dads find great information about thank you note etiquette and formats. Guidelines are useful for all thank you notes. Easy Tips To Keeping Kids Quiet While You’re On The Phone  By : Nell Taliercio One of the easiest ways to get into the telecommuting industry is to get a phone job. These phone jobs are more readily available than other telecommuting jobs and usually pay pretty well. When you first start working on the phone from home, keeping the kids quiet can be a bit of a challenge. There is a fine line between keeping your child quiet and stifling the fun that kids should have every day. Here are some age-appropriate ideas on what you can do to make sure you ge... 5 Steps To Raising Optimistic Children  By : Tony Fiore I had just completed a session with 17-year old Julie who suffered from severe depression. Julie believed she was a total failure and would never be able to change anything in her life. Julie also felt all her shortcomings were her own fault. Where, I ask myself, did such a young person acquire this negative and fatalistic thinking? The answer soon became apparent when I invited her parents into the session. They began discussing numerous life events and explaining them i... Transitioning From Bassinet To Crib  By : Sarah Veda If your baby has been sleeping in your room in a bassinet, you may have some concerns about moving her to her own room and her crib. But, don’t worry; you will probably both sleep better once the transition is complete. Most babies are ready to move to the crib at around six to eight weeks of age, or whenever he is sleeping for longer periods during the night. Be prepared that the crib might feel a bit large to the baby who has been accustomed to a bassinet, but the trans... Choosing A Formula  By : Sarah Veda If you’ve decided on formula as the choice for feeding your baby, you might be a bit confused about all the choices. There are lots of options to help you find the type that will best suit your baby’s needs and your lifestyle. When you are in the hospital, if your baby is getting formula, it will likely be pre-mixed in one serving disposable bottles, and will be a name brand, milk based formula. This is likely to be what your pediatrician recommends and will work well for... Getting Your Baby On A Sleeping Routine  By : Sarah Veda It’s not unusual for newborns to have unusual sleeping habits, particularly for them to want to sleep during the day, and stay awake at night. Remember, in the womb its dark all the time, so night and day mean nothing to them. If your baby’s sleeping habits need some adjustment, here are some ways to get him on track. · Don’t keep quiet during the day when he’s sleeping – When he sleeps during the day (and all babies will) leave the door to his room open, and go about your... Beating Obesity In Children  By : David McCarthy Obesity in children is the biggest challenge facing parents in these early years of the twenty-first century and this article is designed to take a long hard look at the reasons. Over the past 30 years children, and population in general, have been heading deeper into an obesity pattern, just as hours spent watching television or sitting in front of a computer have risen proportionately. In fact the graphs for obesity and television/computer sitting rise almost in unison, ... Just What Is Colic – And Does My Baby Have It  By : Sarah Veda There are few things more nerve wracking than a crying baby, particularly when nothing you do seems to console him. But, how do you know when your baby’s symptoms have are just crying and when he has colic? And, just what is colic, anyway? No one knows exactly what causes colic, though many old wives tales abound. Lots of older women will tell you that it is caused by parental inexperience, but colic does not occur more often in first children than in subsequent children, ... Coping With A Birth Disorder In Your Child  By : Sarah Veda If you have a child who has been diagnosed with a serious birth disorder, this is an extremely trying time in your life. You have many challenges ahead of you, both physical and emotional. Right now you are probably on an emotional roller coaster ride, and are having difficulty just getting through the day. Here are some tips that will hopefully help you deal with the adjustments in your life. Learn all that you can about your child’s disorder It’s going to be painful to ... Teething Without Biting Your Nails  By : Sarah Veda For some babies, teething is a simple affair, with few noticeable side effects. For others, it takes months of pain and anguish to get those first teeth to pop in. Here is some information to help you get through the teething stage, without spending too much time biting your nails. When will it happen? Well, that largely depends on when it happened for you and your husband. The timing of the appearance of that first tooth is largely hereditary. The average age is about se... Healthy Eating For Children  By : David McCarthy Healthy eating for children should be treated as top priority by all parents because as a parent we all have a responsibility to give our children the best possible start in life. Feeding them a healthy diet when young helps them to grow into fit adults who suffer from fewer ailments and can look forward to longevity. Is there any parent who doesn’t wish this for their children? The obvious question now is what constitutes and good diet for children? I will give a link to ... Starting Your Baby On Solids – What Are The Right Foods  By : Sarah Veda If your baby is ready to start on solid foods, you might be a bit confused as to which foods are best. There are a wide variety of foods that can be good starter foods. Here are some ideas to help you get going. Rice, Mixed Grain or Oat Cereal This is the typical baby cereal that you mix with formula or breast milk. This is a good starter food because it is easily tolerated and you can make it as thin as you like for those first meals. Start with just about a tablespoon o... Playing With Your Baby – How To Make An Impact  By : Sarah Veda If you’re wondering how to interact with your baby in the early days, just think back to your own childhood. Games your mom played with you are not outdated. In addition to making baby smile, silly baby rituals like “this little piggy went to market” teach your child some important early skills. Here are some favorites, and some things you may not know about them. · Peek-a-boo – This is one of the most important, because it teaches your baby that even when you can’t see so... Breastfeeding My Baby, Where Do I Start?  By : Melida Cohen Congratulations you have a new baby! Having a new baby is hard enough but when you choose to breastfeed you sometimes feel that you made this experience even harder. Breastfeeding is not as difficult as it looks or as you may have heard from others. It is actually pretty easy and a very fulfilling way to nourish your newborn once you get the hang of it. Remember as with most things practice makes perfect! Breastfeeding is new to you and to your little one but with a little pr... 4 Baby Care Tidbits Every Parent Should Know!  By : Melida Cohen New parents face many problems and issues that they are expected to understand and deal with immediately. Unfortunately, newborns do not come with an instruction book so here are a few topics that you may need to know about. Bathing your baby: Until your baby’s umbilical cord falls off one to two weeks after their birth, only give her sponge baths. A cotton ball or cotton swab dampened with alcohol can help to dry the umbilical stump or follow your pediatrician’s directio... How To Get Your Baby To Sleep At Naptime  By : Melida Cohen If you baby is not napping well during her first few months of life, you may want to try to cut back on the time she is awake by 15 minute increments. If she is getting overstimulated, then she will fight sleep and be difficult to get to nap. The way to prevent this is to watch her “sleepy” cues to make sure that you put her down when she is beginning to get sleepy. Some parents believe that letting their child cry will harm him or her. Fifteen or twenty minutes of crying... What Does My New Baby Really Need? A Guide To Shopping For Your New Baby  By : Melida Cohen What is it do I really need to buy for my new baby? While writing my latest book found at www.CareForMyBaby.com I found that this is a question a lot of new moms must ask themselves. Having a new baby is a huge expense, and it is hard to stay on budget when you see all of the cute outfits in the stores. While all of the tiny things are really tempting to buy, please keep in mind that babies grow really fast. One of the biggest mistakes that new parents make is over shopping f... How You Handle Your Childs Development Now Will Be With Them Forever  By : LeeAnna Having children is a life long commitment and it can be a daunting task when you think of all the different ways you can go about raising your child. Nowadays you need all the good help and information you can get when it comes to the development of your child, and there are many great websites on the internet that will give you a wealth of information. Whether you are just starting out with your first child, or maybe you need help with your teenager, you will find what you n... Fostering Healthy Eating Habits In Your Baby  By : Sarah Veda If you’re concerned about your baby’s health, you want to be certain to start healthy eating habits early. The first year of solid foods is a very important time for establishing your child’s eating habits. What your child eats, and more importantly, does not eat, during this time can impact their habits for life. Here are some tips for starting out right with your child’s first menu. Watch the sugar This is a biggie. Eliminating refined sugar from your child’s diet in th... When, What, and How You Should Teach Your Preschooler  By : Deanna Mascle One of the most important things you can do for your child is to offer an environment rich in learning opportunities. If you give your child the opportunity to learn then he will learn -- it really is as simple as that. Dealing With Fevers And Colds  By : Sarah Veda When your baby has a fever or cold, your first urge is to run right to the pediatrician. But, mild colds and fevers are common, and often don’t require a visit to the doctor, just some at home management. Here are some techniques to help manage colds and fever at home, and some information to help you know when to call the doctor. First, most doctors don’t consider a fever under 100°F a fever at all, unless your baby is under two months old, in which case you should seek ... [1] [2] [3] [4]	Authors Sign Up for a free account. Submit your articles. Publishers Category RSS feeds. Resources Accredited Home Schools Article Directory More Resources

Copyright © ArticleJoe.com All Rights Reserved.
Use of our service is protected by our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service
100% Free Article Submission And Distribution