By: Mick Young Parenting is one of the most important jobs you will ever have. These ten simple common sense guidelines will help you raise confident kids and resilient teenagers. They are the wisest commandments ever commended to parents: 1. Thou shall be consistent. Do as you say you will. Children know where they stand … Read more
By: Rachelle Salinger Parenting is not for the faint of heart—especially if we’re talking about parenting toddlers! At this stage, your child starts to show her unique personality and to develop interests and preferences. It may be a newfound obsession with “princess” like dresses and hair accessories, or it may be an endearing habit, like … Read more
By Dr Kaylene Henderson The birth of a new baby represents a massive life change for your toddler although it’s difficult to always remember this, especially when we’re the ones who have been up all night. At those times (if we’re not too sleep-deprived for imaginings), it can be useful to picture OUR lives and … Read more
By Mandy Makein Now comes the most challenging part of having a dog, or dogs, and a baby. This is when all of the training you have done to date comes into play and will make your life much easier and more enjoyable for all. The following article will teach you how to get your dog … Read more
By Jay Stueve Tips on how to help your first born adjust to a new baby. Bringing a new baby home is an exciting time. Make it fun for your older children too. Include Your Child From the Beginning Include your child in the new baby’s arrival from the very beginning. Let them know that … Read more
By Meryln Sandra The baby’s safety is always a priority for parents, first timers included. To tackle this they seek advice from their families, friends who have kids, or refer to books to gain more knowledge. Some would-be parents also get advice from professionals. Now how to put it in practice is the challenge. Visit … Read more
By Carl Formby Apnea refers to the Greek word meaning ‘without wind’ and in medical parlance it is used to describe the condition when a person momentarily stops breathing. Everyone experiences a pause in breathing some time or the other but normally it is not a cause for concern. Adults as well as babies experience this … Read more
By Peronica Rawson Having a baby is never an easy job. Caring for a baby, even harder. One of the frequent complaints with handling babies, is about the mobility, or rather lack of it, that the situation presents. Imagine yourself going to work, or the park, or to a fancy party or wedding. Now imagine taking … Read more
by: Shalene Chamings Getting ready for a new family member is a busy, exciting time. In addition to all that you need to do to prepare for the new baby, there are a few things you can do to make the transition easier for your pets. Most pets accept a new baby with no problem. … Read more
by: Ann Marier One of the hardest decisions that a new mother must make is which baby care center to use for her child when it is time for her to return to work. The good news is that you can do much to alleviate the stress of this decision for you and your baby … Read more
by: Olga Sysoef One of the first things that goes through a new parent’s head is the need for safety. Baby proofing your home is a major concern – and rightfully so. Many accidents that happen in the home can be prevented with a few safety precautions. Before you spend a penny on baby proofing … Read more
by: Elena Neitlich Saying goodbye is one of the most difficult tasks that people learn in life. Learning to handle separation is an emotionally difficult task that begins in infancy. Too often, parents and caregivers mishandle the child’s transition between them, and the child is left feeling scared and abandoned. “Maybe mommy isn’t ever coming … Read more
by: Kim Proulx When our son was born, my daughter saw her new brother in my arms and watched as her dad glanced with love at his new son and she said, “ We should keep our family small.” That’s when we realized we should have done more to prepare our toddler for her baby … Read more
The hospital bag is packed and waiting next to the door. The nursery is ready, diapers and powders on call near the changing table and tiny outfits neatly folded in the dresser. Baby will be here any day. Yet, it takes more than onesies and bottles to prepare for a newborn. Here are five things … Read more
By: Dylan Emrys, MA Let’s face it, no matter how hard we attempt to slow down our lives, they are fast paced. Meetings, deadlines, schedules…and if you stay at home with your child, you may feel pressured to “get it all done” during the day – and that includes going to the park, driving the … Read more