Would You Dress Your Child In Designer Luxury Baby Clothes?It's a level of quality that I want for my children. I have to say I'm very happy for my children to be dressed in designer clothing.more
Developing Strong Bonds between Your Children• Avoid labeling your children. Everyone is different to some degree, and you want to encourage them to explore outside the box enough to develop their own personalities.more
Famous ToysNaturally you do not want to leave out some of the other famous toys that you can still find today and that are a lot of fun. These would include the erector set, the Chia Pet, etch-a-sketch, hacky sack and even the Furby. Of course, you cannot forget about balloons and the boomerang as well. These are all toys that kids loved to play with when they were first invented and they are still a lot of fun for kids and adults today. You are bound to find something that you are going to enjoy playing with and your kids will as well.more
Using Left Handed Scissors - Tips for Crafting With Your KidsWhen you're planning the next craft session, of course you want it to be the best time for yourself and family, and having all the necessary equipment ready will contribute to your success. But sure, sometimes it's tough getting everything just right. After you've made sure that everybody...more
The 10 Commandments of Parenthood!Parenting is one of the most important jobs you will ever have. These ten simple common sense guidelines will help you raise confident kids and resilient teenagers. They are the wisest commandments ever commended to parents:1. Thou shall be consistent. Do as you say you will. Children know where they stand when...more
Childrens Books & 10 Tips To Make Reading Fun!Learning to read can be a challenge for some children. It seems that everyone from a child's teacher to Mom and Dad and even Grandma is excitedly waiting for the child to learn to read. All the pressure and expectations from the adults can definitely put a damper on the excitement for the child. This loss of excitement can lead to a child losing the desire to read. Here are a few ideas you can use to make reading fun for your child.Popcorn Reading - This is a fun way for a child to be able to read the words he or she knows and to "pass" on the words that are causing frustration. While reading a book together, each of you take a turn reading aloud. When the one who is reading says the word "popcorn", it is the other persons turn to read.Reading Buddy - Pair your reader up with an older "reading buddy" and have them read a book out loud together. We all have had times where an explanation of something made more sense coming from one of our peers or a sibling. This gives your child the opportunity to practice reading without an adult's watchful eye, thereby causing nervousness.Highlight Heaven - Grab an older book and a highlighter and...more
How To Improve Your Child's Self EsteemYour child's self-esteem is important, and you are the greatest person to help develop the self-esteem within your child. By simply being confident about your child's abilities and loving your child (which...more
Mysteriously, kids all across the country are staying away from their expensive backyard swing sets, and, in some cases, they have abandoned those swing sets altogether. The big question is "why"? Often, parents believe that the kids have grown too...more
When should I schedule my child's first visit to the dentist? When will my child be able to brush on his or her own? How can I tell if my child needs braces? As a parent, it isn't always easy judging the amount of dental care your child needs. But...more
Childhood Prevent Summer Boredom!10 Your parents' calendars fill up fast . Clue them into what you most want to do this summer. Trips, museums, zoos, and other outings may need planning and can be expensive. You stand a better chance if you tip them...more