Baby furniture such as prams, cribs, strollers, car seats and swings are designed to aid parents in taking care of their babies. Gone were the days when mom and dad would have no choice but to take turns in cuddling baby into their arms before they finally take them down to bed. Most parents now consider infant swings as one of the basic infant furniture needed for taking care of baby. Baby's comfort and safetyThe point of buying...more
Baby showers, baptismal and birthday parties are usually a dilemma. We usually find it so hard to think of the perfect gift. Sure, we know that it has to be useful, meaningful, appropriate and hopefully - not too expensive.Baby blankets might be the answer to your problems. These blankets come in varying types cotton, cashmere, silk, fleece, flannel, satin and crocheted. They may be like the common blankets rectangle or square, and some are...more
Are You Addicted to Your Children?Is it possible to be using our children addictively?Anything that we use to get love, avoid pain, and fill up inner emptiness can become an addiction - even our children! If your children are your whole life - if you don't have a strong spiritual connection with a personal source of love and guidance, as well as other relationships and interests that you are passionate about, you might be using your children to fill an empty place within you.If you don't have a partner or your relationship with your partner is not fulfilling to you, and you don't have deeply connected and meaningful friendships, then you might be using your kids as your major emotional connection. If you don't have hobbies or work that are compelling and fulfilling to you, you might be using your children to give meaning to your life. If you don't have a daily spiritual practice that brings love and comfort to your soul, you might be using your children to fill this need.If this is what you are doing, it is not good for your children. It is a huge burden on children to be responsible for their parent's loneliness and sense of purpose. Children who feel this responsibility often...more
Personalized holiday gifts for grandparents are thoughtful and always welcomed. For people that are difficult to purchase for, a present like this can be the answer. Grandma and grandpa will appreciate the thought that goes into it, and it will be something they will cherish.Grandparents love presents that are mementos of their grandchildren and...more
If you're anticipating a baby soon then you have a thousand decisions to make. In fact I'm sure your brain is swimming. And one of those choices, possibly one of the most important ones, is what you will do for your baby's sleeping arrangements. Are you purchasing a cradle or bassinet?I'm sure you know the difference between a crib and a cradle or...more
Do You Show Your Love To Your Child?Show-and-Tell in various forms is a popular feature of many preschool classrooms. When you watch children making their presentation you understand the popularity of show-and-tell. Kids love to talk about their interests and passions but they love to share those interests and passions even more.Kids are all about show. As a parent you know this. We have to demonstrate and lead our children by the hand through every lesson--both big and small.So why do we so often think it is enough to simply tell our children that we love them? It isn't enough. Love is the biggest show-and-tell of them all and you need to make it a part of your every day life.Children do as we do, not as we say, and down the road do we really want our children simply mouthing the word: "I love you" to us as they rush out the door? Or do we want them to show us in many ways?This is why it is crucial to show your child that you love him.Hugs and kisses are good. So are tickles and games. My son and I have little bedtime rituals that allow us to show our love for each other.We snuggle for bedtime stories and talk about the day. Then we come up with ridiculous ways to count how...more
How To Fail As A ParentAnyone who has kids is immediately besought by many questions, and the weight of responsibility may lie heavily upon your shoulders. The fact is, there are many, many ways to fail when it comes to parenting, but the good news...more
Today, even the primary kids are yelling out their career dreams and plans, let alone the teens. Many school kids proudly claim that they want to end up as either doctors, engineers, astronauts, pilots or scientists. These study options are hardly...more
Among the most amazing events in a person's existence is when he / she becomes a dad or mum. Even though it is a terrific experience, parenting is also the most complex role that anyone can have. Kids will require all of the love, aid and guidance...more
It is traditional for the happy couple to present their parents with special gifts which can be keepsakes from the wedding day.The wedding of a daughter or son is a very happy and proud day for the parents. Typically the bride and groom will buy a...more
When parents are older it is a tough decision where their best interest lie. No one wants to think about having to live at an assisted living facility in Utah or anywhere, but the reality is that many baby boomers parents are at the age when they no...more
Any time a paternity case occurs, a parenting evaluation more often than not takes place in the process. Proving parentage and child custody fights can be extremely difficult to experience and parenting evaluations are meant to be for...more