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…
We all want our children to feel happy in their rooms. After all, it’s their safe space, the one place that is truly theirs. Why else would people spend so much time making sure their nurseries are beautiful? However, as children grow, they may start having their own interests, which usually means it’s time to…
Parents usually prepare for the arrival of their newborn, and they usually buy dozens of things that they think their new baby may need. Some of these items are only for your toddler’s needs, while others are there to make your life as a new mom easier. If you are a new mom, then you…
Do you like to play games? If yes, then we have come up with some backyard games for children and adults. These are the best games that children and adults can play side by side. So parents play these games with their children. This will be very beneficial as these sports help them to build…
Our bodies are super machines that are always working to keep us in a good state. It is no wonder that the many biological processes within us remain baffling to scientists and researchers. However, with continued research, there has been a better understanding of how our body functions. One of the most incredible ways our bodies…
It is an experience essential for bonding and ensuring the baby has all the nutrients required to grow healthy and strong for a new mother breastfeeding their baby. However, breastfeeding isn’t always something that comes naturally for either the baby or the mother, and when nursing doesn’t go to plan, it can lead to lots…