Despite being a natural progression of life, there still appears to be an enormous lack of awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding today. Often with the combined negativity towards breastfeeding and lack of support, it is common for first time mothers to be dissuaded from persisting with this beneficial practice.Unfortunately, breastfeeding is not necessarily as instinctive as one would expect it to be. However, the common fallacy that seems...more
"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant."Robert Louis StevensonWhen our tee ball team gets tired, they lose all focus. Some of them can't muster the energy to stand so they sit smack down on the base. Some of them droop their torsos and let their arms hang long like butter noodles. Some get wild with laughter and have snorting contests. Some cry.When you think about it, these tiny humans have been...more
These days, martial arts are something that everyone should know. With crime at an all time high, knowing how to defend yourself is essential. For the children, martial arts can mean a lot of things. Even though martial arts is great for adults to know and practice as well, it is also a great way for children to stay in shape and learn how to defend themselves from attackers.Although martial arts can teach children how to defend themselves, it will also teach them self control and self confidence as well. If your child has a bad temper or low self esteem, learning a martial art can actually help them to get back on the right path. Martial arts will help children with life in general - which will take them a lot farther in life.The first thing you will need to do when getting your child involved in martial arts is pick a style that they will enjoy. With several different styles to choose from, it can be a very difficult choice to make. Among the most popular for children are Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, Muay Thai, and Jiu-Jitsu. When making the decision, you should go by what your child has interests in, such as punching and kicking, or ground grappling and submission.Once you have a...more
Financial Fluency - 7 tips teaching children the value of moneyIt is a widely held belief that the earlier children learn a foreign language, the quicker they will be able to pick it up and achieve fluency. The same is also true when it comes to teaching children about money and developing financial fluency. Teaching children from an early age how...more
It cannot be emphasized enough that breast milk is the best source of nutrition you can give to your baby. A complete food source specially formulated for your baby, breast milk contains all the nutrients (there is at least 400), hormones and antibodies your baby needs for optimal development. Despite many attempts to mimic breast milk, no formula...more
Any dad will tell you that the toddler stroller is their bridge to the rest of the world. Missing a toddler stroller, most families would be stuck at home, unable to bring the whole family outside and about. Some moms also find out that a walk outside is the single way their noisy toddler will ever, ever fall asleep. No matter what your reason for using a toddler stroller, whether work or fun, it is clear that strollers are a mainstay of daily living, an important help for both the busy mom on the go and the relaxed mom out for a walk.You used to be faced with two base choices; either, you chose a pram, a large drab toddler stroller where the child could lie down, or with a small, flimsy toddler stroller where you would tie your toddler into a sitting position.Strollers come in a wide range of functions to meet the many wants and situations of moms. If you are primarily going to use your toddler stroller while you are out buying stuff, or need a toddler stroller you can take on trips that can be brought out quickly, you should get a lightweight toddler stroller. These lightweight strollers are tiny and fold away easily. Of course, the negative is that they are not as sturdy as...more
It seems like only yesterday that I started this series on infant development, and now my baby boy has turned a year old. It's fun to look back and reflect on how much has changed from one year ago. No year is like the first in the amount of...more
When you have a baby you want to make sure that your baby is safe wherever you are, and the car is not an exception. You need to make sure you have the right auto seat for your kid, and that it is installed correctly. This is very important to ensure...more
Any dad is going to tell you that their infant buggy is their lifeline to the rest of the world. Lacking a infant pushchair, most families would be stuck indoors, unable to transport their whole family outside and about. Some people also find out...more
Some say entrepreneurs are born while others say any one can become an entrepreneur. Entrepreneur is someone who can come up with new ideas to undertake a certain activity for instance business enterprise and ensure that the activity he/she...more
As a parent, you will want the best for your child. You wan them to grow up and develop into a healthy, strong and independent individual; to estbalish themselves in a forward moving career and have a family. Also, you will find that many youngsters...more
Before you buy your first cot or bassinet make sure you've got a good idea on what kind of design you want. After you've determined the genre of baby bedding to purchase, it's a good idea to blend the patterns for the baby's cot....more