Pick me
up, Mommy: Ten Reasons to Hold Your Toddler
Some parents begin to think that toddlers shouldn’t be held as much as
when they were babies, but parenting expert Joanne Baum thinks that’s
largely a misperception. Here, why toddlers need arm time.
Toddler Temper Tantrums: What to Do
The terrible twos. Even the most dignified parent has been left
red-faced while their toddler is having a public meltdown.
Loving Your Terrible, Terrific Toddler
Your baby is growing into her own person. Your challenge is to keep your
sanity and keep her safe. Your best strategy is to cultivate a great
relationship with her and enjoy her emerging independence. Here are 14
tips from parenting expert Laura Markham.
Preschool
at Home: Seven Tips for Homeschooling a Preschooler
By starting homeschooling activities at this age you'll be able to
enrich your child's life and help them grow on a variety of different
levels. Here are eight tips to get you started on your child's lifelong
learning adventure.
Back Up Your
Child's Diet
"You know that it's wise to back up your computer’s hard drive; I
recommend backing up your child’s food drive with a daily
multivitamin/mineral supplement. This simple habit could improve your
child’s health and even intelligence." Dr. Alan Greene, Professor of
Pediatrics and author of
Raising Baby Green, explains why he feels so strongly about this.
BPA-Free Baby
Bottles: What You Need to Know
As a parent of young children, it seems as though every time I turn on
the news or pick up a paper, there's something new to worry about. Now
it seems researchers are linking BPA to everything from ADHD to cancer.
Meanwhile, more than 95 percent of the bottles currently on the market
contain the chemical, which can leech into the contents of the bottle
and into a child's digestive system. Do you need to be concerned about
BPA - and what can you do to protect your baby's health?
Healthier First Birthday Cake Ideas
Here are some ideas for keeping the tradition of the messy first
birthday treat, but with some healthy twists. The best part? You can use
these ideas far beyond the first birthday.
How to Get Kids to Eat Vegetables: 6 Easy Tips
Here's a common struggle that most moms face at one time or another:
getting kids to eat vegetables. Here are some fun and easy ways to get
your kids to eat their veggies.
A Parent's Guide to Raising Successful, Happy Children
Successful parenting means taking the time to understand what our
children need to be fulfilled, confident, and happy. Of course, that’s
no small task. Here are 14 guiding principles.
Family Fun: Five Ways to Celebrate Everyday Life with your Family
Those of us who invest our time, energy, and money into raising a family
know it better than anyone: there is no substitute for quality family
time. Here are ideas for fostering the closeness of your family.
20 Fun Indoor Activities for Kids
"When it's raining, snowing, or just plain too cold to play outside,
your household can fall victim to the 'I'm Bored Blues.' With a little
creativity and imagination, you can turn the tables and find fun things
to do without running to the store or turning on the television."
The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Children In her last 25 years of
working with people in her therapy practice and as a parent educator,
Stephanie Marston has discovered one single most important fact that
determines whether children grow up to be happy and successful...