Parenting & Family

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 …

Traveling with young children can be quite the challenge if you are not well prepared. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare for traveling with a baby or young children can make all the difference to your vacation. Traveling With Young Children – 5 Top Tips Plan In Advance …

I know this question has been asked a lot of times and is highly debated in society, so here it comes… should children play with toy guns? A while back I told my husband I don’t want our son to play with toy guns. For me it just feels so …

If you think there’s no way your kids would start liking vegetables, think again – by the end of this post, you’ll have the means to get them to not just like it, but be excited about vegetables! It all has to do with smoothies – a beverage that’s made …

The longest holiday break of the year has arrived! Kids are visiting grandma and we, the parents, finally have the much needed break from ‘family life’. Mom can sleep in and dad can prepare for work at a leisurely pace. The sobering reality is, it is all but happening –  we …

While every child develops at his or her own pace there are certain developmental differences between girls and boys that do stand out. Here are some developmental differences between girls and boys. Physical Growth Girls and boys actually grow at a similar rate until elementary school. Girls start growing at …

All children develop speech and language skills at different ages and different speeds – that’s completely normal, and as parents it’s our job to support them in any way we can. There are lots of small things you can do to help kids pick up new words, whether in their …

Although the actual process for potty training boys and girls is pretty much the same, there are some differences that you might find helpful to note when starting out on reaching the potty training milestone. 5 Differences in Potty Training Girls VS Boys 1 Girls usually show an interest in …

Here we go, Christmas is around the corner again and its time to start thinking about Christmas stocking fillers for kids! I’m not sure about you, but I just love Christmas. There was a time in between being a kid myself and having my own kids that Christmas kinda lost …

Do you really want to know how to be an in mom? I’ll walk you right through how to do this, because really it is quite simple. Have you ever read any of those books on the power of positive thinking or how to think yourself to success? This is …

Divorce is always sad no matter how you look at it but when there are children involved it becomes even more heart wrenching. Even when a divorce is as smooth as possible it is going to be a bumpy road, for the parents and for the children. Remember that when …

Your baby will go through as many as 6000 nappies before he or she is potty trained. Diapers are without a doubt one of the biggest expenses that a parent will have to pay in the first few years of having a new baby. But it is not just the …

During the last two weeks I have read numerous articles on mums who have testified on how they have worked out mental and other methods of taking care of themselves, before working their bodies into oblivion, taking care of their children, husbands and households. It got me thinking about, well …