Parenting & Family

Being a new dad can be a very exciting experience but it comes with great responsibility such that dads need to be able to achieve a fatherhood-work balance. However, this is not always possible due to work commitments in order to provide for their families. The inability to strike this …

If you are wondering whether children should be playing chess take note that it is a really fun game that requires some thinking and a bit of strategy. Since it is a game based on skill rather than just luck, it is a lot more rewarding than many other games. …

Almost every mom gets herself into a twist if her baby or child is not reaching milestones according to the so called norm, wanting to know if her child is just late to reach those milestones or if there may be a more serious cause for this. While the majority …

A birthday is a special occasion that comes just once a year. Kids and family alike wait the entire year to celebrate that special day with family, friends, and relatives. As the big day nears, the excitement of receiving gifts becomes unbearable for the little one! But besides gifts, why …

According to World Health Organization, you should keep exclusive breastfeeding for the very first six months to make sure both you and your are baby healthy. Then, what’s next? From 6-12 months, with the appearance of infant toys and gear, your little one will be more likely to play more …

I’m not sure about you, but puzzles are one of those toys that just irritate me no end. I am constantly picking up puzzles pieces off the floor and no matter how many times I sticky tape the boxes closed they come open and the puzzle pieces come spilling out …

I have always been interested in the educational toys and games, rather than toys and games that are mindless but fun. I am the type of mom that likes to give my daughter puzzles and books rather than Barbie Dolls. Now that my daughter recently turned 5 years old and …

Last year I was contacted by a marketing company, Skinstore was bringing out a new range called Mama Mio and they were looking for quotes from mommy bloggers about how their bodies survived pregnancy. While I was really flattered and all I couldn’t help wondering why on earth they contacted …

Every parent knows how having a child can change you; that little bundle completely changes your priorities and outlook on life – nothing is more important, more precious, or more loved than your child. But oh my goodness, are they expensive?! According to the experts, the average costs of raising …

Potty training, and with it, finally the end of changing endless changing of nappies and cleaning of little bottoms is a highly anticipated milestone for many parents. There are plenty of great potty training tips that will make the entire process easier. Choosing a good potty will make also help. …

Toddlers. Generally they are made of equal parts adorableness and unpredictability. Before motherhood, I never knew there were people out there whose composure depended completely upon the color of a juice cup. These same little creatures can be expected to turn down a “yucky” mango but will sneak a slurp …

Get ready mommies, next week a new coloring in app for kids called Coloring Toons is coming out. From what I’ve seen so far about this kids coloring in app really sets it apart from other coloring apps I have come across previously. . So here’s how it works. There …

We know that moms, always being the cautious ones, often feel skeptical about trampolines and the prospect of their kid bouncing on one. Much of it is due to unfounded rumors or exaggerations. It’s only unfortunate that the benefits of trampolines don’t get passed around as often… to the detriment …

I think most kids are obsessed with animals and mine are no different they love watching animal videos, they love seeing animals outside and one of the things they love the best is feeding animals. This means that on a nice day we are regulars at Scott’s Nursery where my …

Ever since becoming main stream, video games have been controversial parenting topic. Being a kid that grew up desiring a computer so I can play I have participated in this discussion for last 30+ years. First as a child and now as a parent, I have valued video games very …

Mothers to be frequently visit shelters in tears with their cats in tow after being advised by family members and obstetricians that cats are not great for pregnancy or a new baby. It is very easy to succumb to these claims if you are not aware of all the facts. …

There is so much talk about baby swings, with many people saying that they are dangerous and should be avoided at all costs and other moms that swear by them. The truth is something more in the middle, as with most things, moderation is key here. A baby swing can …

I’m pretty sure that when they say “The best things in life are free” they were referring to playing with your newborn. There is simply nothing better. Remembering back to when I was a new mom, I tear up at the thought of those precious first moments of interacting with …

When a baby arrives in the home, the happy event is always accompanied by a little worry on the mother’s part. During the nine months that were spent carrying the baby, extra energy was stored by the body, and this energy was stored as fat. Mothers are always anxious to …

Every year we would be the last to stick up our tree. It was always a rushed sort of event, with my dad racing out to try and find the last straggly tree. I don’t know why but our ornaments seemed to get less and less each year.. The only …