When it comes to Christmas, enjoying it with a baby or toddler for the first time can almost be as magical as experiencing it for yourself for the first time.  Suddenly everything becomes the greatest, best thing that ever was, from the ornaments on the tree to the lights around the house to the glittering snow globe shining down from way up high on the bookshelf.  However, surviving the holiday season with little ones also brings about a certain amount of fear and trepidation.  What will they get into that they shouldn’t?  What will they put in their mouth that they shouldn’t?  How … [Read more...]

When I look back on my own childhood, I remember mostly moments of pure, unfettered elation, riding on bikes with friends around the neighborhood, playing backyard games of baseball, setting up a marginally profitable lemonade stand. All this was punctuated with few memories of incredible sadness, which hit a peak when my best friend moved away in second grade. Now that I have children of my own, I can understand how hard it can be to say goodbye to loved ones who, after years of closeness, must be forced hundreds or thousands of miles away from each other.  To help the transition, keeping in … [Read more...]

So you’ve come to the point in your life where you have become pregnant, for some it’s been the culmination of a lot of hard work, and for others it might be a complete surprise, but hopefully it is an exciting time for everyone concerned.  If this the case then your relationship will enter nine months that will be completely different to anything you have ever experienced before!  With that come changes in emotions that partners will wonder if their loved one has suffered from alien abduction, and they were swapped with a completely different being.  Some may be luckier, but the swings … [Read more...]

There is no bigger responsibility than parenting. One of the biggest problems parents face while bringing up children is to teach them abstract values, such as being grateful for what you have. Take my son for example, he always want something new, toys, cat, bicycle, you name it. He is so fond of new stuffs that when he sees a novel item, he clings to me for it. But you know, kid’s passion is just a flash. He soon gets bored with the old, and start searching the new one. I have spent a lot time teaching him to cherish what he have and be thankful. Failed every time! Gratefulness is not a … [Read more...]

I’m part of a mother’s group on Facebook and while I don’t always have time to contribute to the group by way of writing in, I often just glance at the recent posts that have been shared. One post the other day generated over 100 comments within a matter of an hour, and I noticed that the comments were piling up quickly so I scanned the post.   Here’s what the posting read: “Can I run to the neighbors for a few minutes around the block, leaving the baby while sleeping, but still take along my portable video monitor and watch the baby while he’s sleeping? … [Read more...]

We’ve all seen it. A teenager riding the top model of Huffy bike, wearing Air-Jordan sneakers and designer jeans, while talking on his new iPhone. Today’s younger generation seems to feel entitled to own the best of everything that is advertised on television. They’ve grown up in a society that tells them they deserve it. Parents foster and fuel this perceived entitlement by striving to provide everything that they want. This is a dangerous practice. Even if a parent can afford to fulfill a child’s every whim, doing so leaves the child ill prepared for the realities of adult … [Read more...]

    This Thanksgiving do not let the stress of the holiday get the best of you. A recent study conducted by Safeway found that 58 percent of holiday hosts say they are most disappointed by the fact that they’re too busy preparing and serving food that they can’t sit down and enjoy alongside their company. In an effort to curb these stats, here are Tips & Recipes that will maximize the time parents are able to spend with their kids – and still prepare a delicious meal, and have festive décor to warm the home.   Kiddy Krafts While mom and dad are busy in … [Read more...]

Perhaps someday children will evolve to be born trained, educated, well behaved, and well adjusted, or at least come with a complete set of instructions. Until then, however, it's up to parents to steer their children in the right direction to achieve these desirable characteristics. Without instructions, parents will make mistakes. Studying the common mistakes listed below, may help you to avoid them when dealing with your own children.   Inconsistent Discipline Children, especially toddlers, need consistency. They must know what to expect as the result of certain behaviors. … [Read more...]

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