One of the most exciting aspects of becoming a parent is deciding on what name to give to your new baby and it can also be one of the most difficult things to do as well. After all, your baby will have to live with this name for the rest of his or her life. It does not have to be stressful or overly difficult to choose a perfect name for the newest member of your family. Today, more and more new parents are choosing baby names that are rather...more
Are you thinking about possibly throwing a birthday party for your child sometime in the near future? If so, perhaps you are feeling a bit overwhelmed and not quite sure about how to get started with the whole party planning process. This is not a problem, as I will be more than happy to assist you with this.The first thing you will want to do is select a theme for your party. The reason for this is that having a specific theme in mind makes...more
When you have given birth, breast feeding is the most urgent thing you can do to protect your baby and help to market good health. Best of all, breast feeding is free. To help with an active way of living or when you cannot breast feed for any cause, breast milk storage bags are a superb option.Along with saving you money on HMR (Human Milk Replacement), breast feeding can also help you to keep your medical bills down. Babies that are fed with formula get sicker more often and more seriously than babies that are breast fed They also have more ear infections, respiratory infections, and other problems.This can be even more true if your family has had a history of allergies. When a baby is breast fed, the antibodies pass on from the mother to the baby, helping to protect against illness and allergies. As the baby's system matures, his body will begin to make it's own antibodies, and he'll be more equipped to handle sensitivities of food.Sucking on the breast will also help with the development or jaw alignment and the development of the cheekbone. For this very reason, there is less of the need for costly orthodontic work when the child gets older. If you're away, bottle feeding is...more
Baby boy gifts compared with that of baby girl gifts are at times much simpler in presentation. However when it comes to christening gift, there need not be a differentiation of gender when it comes to presentation. Likely, the idea is to actually make a presentable gift regardless of the gender of the child without actually mixing and confusing...more
Your children are, hands down, your greatest masterpieces. Beautiful beyond measure and perfect in your eyes, you want only the best for them. Designing your kid's bedroom is a labor of love. You child wants something that represents their tastes, and you want something that they will not outgrow next year. You may go back and forth with your...more
Is there a family on Earth where kids don't argue? I think not.While on vacation I observed young brother against brother, teen sister against sister, and in each case I was so glad I was not the mother.1. Accusations of taking and/or using something that wasn't theirs2. Arguing over who had something first3. Bickering about whose turn it was to do a particular choreAre the above things familiar? Do they describe YOUR children?My observation has been that continued bickering between children causes parents to start yelling at them, which often escalates the situation to tears and anger. Parent becomes frustrated. Children cry, pout, and become resentful of the intrusion to what was their personal battle.Two of my four children argued constantly. When it escalated, I would lock them in one bedroom and tell them to work it out. They could not come out of the room until they had either resolved their issue or they killed each other. Before long, the room would become quiet and I found them playing peacefully.When siblings start arguing, it's time to change the program.Making children aware of their attitudes and actions will spare parents of the family stress that sibling arguments...more
Each year, over 4,000 people drown in the USA, making it the 4th leading cause of accidental death, according to the American Institute for Preventive Medicine. Since one-third are children under the age of 14, something as simple as a Pool Alarm...more
Dear 15 year-old Tonia Jordan,I know this sounds strange, but I know somewhere in your silly sci-fi mind, you're going to believe me: I'm you in 10 years. That's right - I'm writing this at the age of 25, and I have some advice for you.First off, I...more
I have two children which even though are similar in age, are completely different when it comes to their areas of interest. My daughter who is in her teens is interested in fashion, guys, and dates. But her primary hobby is talking on the phone; she...more
Volunteering is excellent but some kids want to generate real cash for tzedakah so they can contribute in a tangible way. Of course it's hard because kids don't have much earning power at age 12 or 13. Ebay has changed that with a new program -...more
Routines are very important for toddlers. Routines give structure to their day and help to reduce temper tantrums and crankiness that result from irregular sleeping and eating schedules.Daily routines are great for moms too, whether you stay at home...more
This is a simple children's Christmas party game. I deal for young children due to the simple rules and it's all round good fun.Preparing the gameDraw a large reindeer to pin on the wall or to stick to a table. Try not to leave indented drawing lines...more