How to keep infants and babies cool on hot days Give them a sponge bath: Place your baby on a towel inside or in a shady protected spot outside, such as under a tree or an umbrella, and use a clean washcloth or sponge to gently drip water on them from Read more…
One of the questions as a new parent I had was how often my baby should eat. The best answer is surprisingly simple: in general, babies should be fed whenever they seem hungry. How do I know when my baby is hungry? For babies born prematurely or with certain medical conditions, scheduled Read more…
The summer holidays are nearly upon us, and it can be quite daunting for any parent. Whether you need to strategically plan because of working, or whether you are worried about the endless vast days and nights where you need to copy young minds, these suggestions should have you covered. Read more…
I can’t tell you how many times I have parents say they would love to do crafts with their little one but don’t feel they are old enough. I always respond the same way…it simply isn’t so. Crafts offer your child an opportunity to work on their gross and fine motor skills, hone in on their creativity, and take ownership of something they created. It is a win all around and I cringe when parents/ caregivers feel it is too messy or too much work. It offers so many skills that they just can’t get from anything else at that toddler age.
f you have a child who has limited his or her food choices to pasta with white sauce you may be dealing with a picky eater. When a toddler or young child refuses to eat certain foods or entire food groups, it is called ‘picky eating’. It is not unusual for a young child to turn up their nose at foods especially when they are experiencing a food for the first time.
I must say, seeing the flowers pop out of the ground and up toward the sky makes me want to spend more time outside, planting and enjoying the warmer weather. Here are just a few activities my family does once the weather gets a bit warmer.
Today’s American tooth fairy began to appear in popular culture in the early 1900s. The tooth fairy visits each child around 20 times (that’s how many baby teeth children have). August 22 is National Tooth Fairy Day. The fairy’s average cash gift is $5.36, which is lower than the average Read more…
Today, I am sharing 3 sensory and fine-motor St. Patrick’s Day activities that I did with my toddler when she was two.
I’m sure you are bound to find an activity that your toddler will love this St. Patrick’s Day. If so, let me know in the comments below!
Does it seem like you have a war going on in your family—with you on one side, and your kids on the other? Many parents feel like they live in the middle of a battle zone and that at any given moment they might step on a landmine. Maybe you have a teen who is disrespectful and says rude and insulting things to you. Perhaps you have a child who won’t stop badgering you and fights with you when you set limits. Maybe your preteen insists on having the final word on everything and puts you down all the time. Or it could be that you, like many parents, feel like your kids act entitled and ungrateful and take advantage of you—and it drives you crazy.
Teaching my children to love, respect, honor and admire their siblings is one of those top mommy things I strive to do.