Most any department store with a toddler or kids section will have at least a small selection of toddler pajamas to choose from. But some of the pajama brands and types or not of the best quality and do not last very long. As a parent, you might feel like you are buying your kids new pajamas way too often and such is often the case.Quality at an affordable price is important to the parent and comfort is the concern of the toddlers. If you have...more
It was 18 years ago when I brought home my first baby from the hospital. I'll never forget the day. It was July 2, 1991 and I slowly walked out of the hospital with no shoes because my ankles were so swollen. Feeling the pain of my episiotomy, I placed my son Kai in a car seat we borrowed from a friend. It wasn't an infant car seat like the ones we have today, so the huge car seat swallowed up all 6 pounds, 14 ounces of him. ...more
Kids are pre-occupied and self-centered, for the most part. Let's face it; we were all the same way when we were kids.Kids live in their own worlds, occupied with peers, activity, and fun. Learning, exploring, and experimenting are part of their lives.When I was 13, I specifically remember telling myself I would always remember what it felt like to be a 13-year-old. Not many years later, I only remembered that I told myself that; I could no longer recall the feeling. I do remember, however, that happiness and "maturity" were part of the experience.As parents, we mean well when we say, "When I was 13, my parents had me mowing the lawn every Saturday morning". Or, "When I was 13, I was babysitting to earn extra money". At age 13, kids used to have paper routes and household chores that far exceeded today's child's responsibilities.We have to keep in mind a child can NEVER relate to a parent. Telling them of our experiences in ways of a story can be entertaining and informative to them, but it's "ancient history" to them and not part of their current world. Interest is our childhood adventures and responsibilities may cause our children to just roll their eyes and...more
Parents often think of their anxiety attacks and they forget that their children also suffer the same condition. Children are similar to adults in this field. They can be worried or embarrassed in many situations. They are fragile and immature, so they can easily be afraid of different kinds of unfamiliar places and people. However, they are...more
Is your baby sleeping throughout the night? Most of the mothers will experience sleep less nights once after the arrival of their baby.Here are the wonderful baby sleep products which encourage your baby to sleep well throughout the night.Establishing a bedtime routine:For this, you need to settle on a baby massage, a bath, and a story time as your...more
We have four children, three of which are potty trained. The youngest has only a year old, so we're cutting him some slack. Potty training the other three kids was an individual experience with each child.Our firstborn was not cooperative for any of the usual potty training drills. He didn't want to practice and didn't want to use a training potty. He was the same way when it came to weening him from breast milk; he wouldn't eat baby food and wanted whatever it was we had on our plates. No intermediate steps for him, just straight to "grown-up" way of doing things. In the end, he started wanting to use the potty just as soon as he was tall enough to get on the toilet himself. It was a bit frustrating, because he was in diapers a little longer than we wanted, but when he was ready, he was ready and there was no looking back.Our next child was different in that she wanted to do anything that her older brother was doing. There is about a two-year age difference between them, so as soon as he was using the potty, she wanted to try it as well. She was still a little too small, so we encouraged her to wait and try other training methods, but not being one to...more
What are the most common causes for roof repairs? Get the information here. Most roofs have a general lifespan of how long you can expect them to last under normal conditions. When a person lives in a harsh climate, however, that lifespan can be...more
When I was a child, I had a cousin named Andy with severe eczema, apparently brought on by an allergy to dairy products. I remember the part about dairy because whenever we were over at my grandmother's house, we had two types of ice cream;...more
Remodeling your children's play area can be a fun, yet overwhelming prospect. What things can change the space yet leave it looking fresh and new? Paint is one of the easiest things to change the look of a room. It should be easily cleanable....more
This past holiday season, as I walked through a local boutique, I saw all kinds of books, cards, plaques, and other collectible items that extolled the virtues of grandparents and grandchildren. While some of the quotations and phrases could seem a...more
In our current day and age, our society places so much emphasis on women becoming educated, driven contributors to every category in the workforce. While this is such a positive thing, particularly compared to the misogynistic oppression from which...more
You may think that your child can't get headaches, but the truth is that your child may get headaches more than you would think - and your children may have painful ones too. You may be wondering what exactly you can do to help your children get...more