A teenager can be quite a handful, especially if you’re parenting one for the first time. Although we’ve all been through the phase ourselves, memories get hazy, and we change as people, so getting on the same page can be a struggle. It’s also worth remembering that your child’s going through an assortment of problems…
A lot of parents like to travel with their children. However, many do not know how to make sure that they are safe during the trip. Babies are generally carried around in a car seat. Car seats help secure the baby to reduce the risk of them falling out of their seat or being injured…
Adequate nutrition in infancy and early childhood is the foundation for developing every child's potential - it is the age from birth to 2 years that is critical for optimal growth and development later in life. The immediate consequences of inadequate nutrition in this period of life are frequent morbidity, mental retardation, and motor development.…
When a new member of the family is on the way, there’s a lot to juggle. Everyone in the world and their aunt seems to have something to say about what you need to be doing and not doing in preparation. The following will explore how you can go about finding what baby products you…
Speech and language are important skills to have and important to develop as early as possible. However, certain events and circumstances can occur that can result in speech being delayed or entirely non-existent. In some cases, it’s obvious that speech therapy is necessary. In other instances, it might be a little harder to decide. Fortunately,…
As a parent, one of your most important jobs is making sure your kids are healthy and well-adjusted. Yet, as most of us know, it isn’t enough to just keep a child well fed and active. Just like in teenagers and adults, mental health is as important as physical health. Growing up can be a…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: A Beginning Guide to Cloth Diapers Almost four years ago, one of the very first changes I made on my green journey was to start cloth diapering my daughter a few weeks after she was born. I had no idea the "slippery slope" that decision would…
On any given day, we teach our children a multitude of lessons. We make a conscious effort to teach them some lessons: manners, playing well with others, and useful tasks for their everyday lives. Other lessons are taught through example or even through the parent’s subconscious daily activities. Some of these instances include cleaning up…
Sleep is incredibly important both for the baby and the parents - every new parent knows how hard it can be to put your child to sleep. At times it’s simply impossible. Keeping the baby in the same room is a good idea, but getting the right kind of cradle is crucial if you want…
When you are going to have a baby, preparations need to start earlier on. You need to have bought the items that the baby will use during the first three or so months. Forget about the crib and major stuff for a minute; there’s a lot to be done still. These items that you should…