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Gift giving for baby
July 31, 2005 EST | Gifts
Your friend or relative is going to have a baby. Couldn't think of what to give? Here are some tips to help you shop for a gift. Since they are you friends or relatives, chances are you know their lifestyle.... [More...]
Helping new parents and infants transition
July 31, 2005 EST | Parenting
Of all the research done on childcare and early childhood education you'd think someone would do studies on the fear that make couples looney in the head after they become parents.The biggest thing for a new parent is fear. Fear... [More...]
Signing with your baby: What is involved?
July 28, 2005 EST | Child Development
Some parents may be hesitant to begin signing with their baby even after hearing all of the wonderful benefits that come from signing with your baby. After all, sign language takes years to learn, doesn't it? Not at all! Learning... [More...]
Lose your patience, not your anger
July 28, 2005 EST | Parenting
So when was the last time you lost your patience with your children? To answer that, would you be looking at your calendar or the second hand on your watch? The problem with having children is that by the time... [More...]
The making of a mini-model
July 25, 2005 EST | Child Development
Baby modeling isn't an exclusive art - nor is it as potentially fraught with danger as modeling opportunities for older children or adults. Unlike modeling aspirations of someone older - a teenager or an adult - a baby-modeling career doesn't... [More...]
Preventing drowning
July 25, 2005 EST | Safety & Recalls
Did you know that drowning is the second most common cause of death from injury for children aged 1 to 4 years old? Children under four are at risk beause they move very quickly but are not always aware of... [More...]
Causes of stuttering
July 23, 2005 EST | Child Development
When a person has a stutter or a parent realises that their child is developing a stutter they often want to find out the cause. So what causes a stutter? The answer is many things can trigger someone starting to... [More...]
Baby shower for second baby
July 23, 2005 EST | Gifts
Having a shower for second baby used to be considered greedy and unacceptable. But now it is not only acceptable, but it is actually necessary for some families to have a baby shower for second baby. Though mom-to-be may already... [More...]
Working mother: A difficult decision
July 20, 2005 EST | Working Mothers
The decision to place a loved one in an assisted living facility is a difficult but frequently unavoidable one. Even though the choice may be absolutely necessary, the person forced to make the decision for their spouse or parent often... [More...]
The sleepless challenge
July 20, 2005 EST | Parenting
For me, it was “welcome to motherhood”. Ready or not, I was in for a wonderful experience. But my first challenge was to overcome the first few months of literally no sleep. It was my first baby, and I felt... [More...]
The best and worst of motherhood
July 18, 2005 EST | Parenting
Until the moment I became a mother, I couldn't quite understand or comprehend the depth when people say “Mothers are the strongest, most noble and loving people in this whole wide world” It’s just a whole bunch of cliché stuff... [More...]
Unique baby shower gifts: Diaper cakes
July 18, 2005 EST | Gifts
All of us know that when we are about to attend a large party, especially a baby shower, we want to bring the perfect gift that will stand apart from the rest. You don’t want the recipient to go through... [More...]
Committed parenting
July 16, 2005 EST | Parenting
When you think about it, probably the one thing that our children need most in order to grow up feeling loved, happy, and empowered enough to give of themselves to others is our commitment to them as parents. Our children... [More...]
Signing with your baby: The signing toddler
July 15, 2005 EST | Child Development
My son Corbin is almost 22 months old and has been signing for 11 months. While he is learning to talk, he still signs much of the time and it has really given me insight into his rapidly developing personality.... [More...]
Planning a baby shower
July 14, 2005 EST | Family Matters
If having a Couples Baby Shower seems odd to you, consider this: Mom-to-be did not get pregnant on her own. Nor will she likely be raising the baby on her own. So why should she get to celebrate on her... [More...]
How to get your children excited about the new arrival
July 13, 2005 EST | Family Matters
The sudden appearance of a new baby can be rough on the other children in the family. Daily routines are disrupted and suddenly mom and dad are too busy to pay attention to older siblings. Worst of all, the new... [More...]
Signing with your baby: opportunity for signing
July 10, 2005 EST | Child Development
Once you've been signing with your baby for several weeks or months and your baby has mastered the basic signs that cover his or her needs (such as milk, more, eat, drink, etc.), you will probably want to expand his... [More...]
Signing with your baby: helpful hints
July 10, 2005 EST | Child Development
While there aren't any solid rules regarding signing with your baby, I've had enough experience signing with my own child that I can pass along some helpful hints. Be consistent. Use the sign the same way every time for the... [More...]
Breastfeeding problems and natural solutions
July 07, 2005 EST | Nutrition & Health | Comments (0)
Breastfeeding is the act of naturally feeding an infant with milk produced in the mother's breast. This has unlimited amounts of benefits for the baby not only breast milk is healthier but the action of feeding the child is a... [More...]
Foods to avoid while breastfeeding?
July 05, 2005 EST | Nutrition & Health , Parenting | Comments (0)
Women in our culture are sometimes advised to avoid spicy or "gassy" foods when nursing. Or they are told that chocolate, citrus, carbonated beverages or dairy causes problems in all nursing babies. As a breastfeeding educator, I often see women... [More...]
Baby yoga and me
July 05, 2005 EST | Nutrition & Health
Having carried a sizable bump around for a very long, very hot summer, I really wasn’t in the mood for a work out. As Gwyneth Paltrow and all of my other coat-hanger thin celebrity peers snaked their way, all skin... [More...]
Signs to start potty training
July 02, 2005 EST | Child Development
Starting new things for your child sometime difficult, but you still have to do it. Potty training is one phase that your child has to go through. So, find out when is your child ready for potty training. Here are... [More...]
Problems & solutions on feeding a newborn
July 02, 2005 EST | Nutrition & Health | Comments (1)
Parents always want to give their babies the very best. When it comes to nutrition, there is nothing like breast milk. Although it’s sound so easy to give breast milk to baby, for some women, there are always problems. Here... [More...]
