Preschoolers are amazing little creatures. They can go, go, go all day, absorbing huge amounts of information on the fly. Having helped four children of my own navigate this precious season of life, here are my 10 parenting tips for preschoolers.
1. Use your imagination.
Preschoolers do. Everyday, all day long. Their developing imaginations help them to […]
Today kids love getting on the web. They meet new people, find interesting information, enjoy great games, and more. However, most kids don’t really realize how dangerous the web can be. As parents, it’s important that we protect our kids. So, here’s a look at dangers on the net, some steps to protecting kids online, […]
Are you a nursing mother? Does having to cover up while nursing frustrate you and/or your baby? Do you get looks from people who are obviously offended by your not-so-discreet nursing in public? Are you wearing out the glider in your baby’s nursery and tired the staring at the same wall d
The Good On a hot day in July, I sat in the parking lot of Savannah Technical College and craned my neck to catch a glimpse of the young girl hastily making her way up the sidewalk. She wore bright yellow hospital scrubs with colorful butterflies, obviously coming from work. “Wow,” I thought. “She looks […]
Baby shower party is perhaps a very special occasion for every mom and dad-to-be, especially for preparing the family and friends in welcoming their upcoming new bundle of joy. Setting up a baby shower party is usually done a month or weeks before the due date of the baby.
One of the most exciting part of […]
Having a baby shower party can make a wonderful experience for everyone involved. This party has several details to make it complete and successful. When all these details are accomplished, you will be definitely proud to be the hostess of a fantastic welcome party for the newborn child.
One of the first things you should take […]
Family law is an area that involves family relationships and issues. It can encompass anything from adoption finalization to divorce proceedings. No matter what type of family matters need to be decided, an attorney who specializes in this area of law will make the process a little easier.
An Irvine family law attorney should be well […]
Potty training time can be very difficult for parents and their toddlers alike. While different children will always have different reactions to potty training, your child can experience apprehension, fear, and even anger at potty training time. There are many different studies on the subject of potty training. In this article you will learn the […]
Baby parties calls for gifts. Of course, you want to give gifts that are one of a kind. However, finding unique baby gifts could be tricky at times. Although assortments of baby items and gifts are available much larger that before, with all the different varieties, finding the ones that are unusually desirable or special […]
Sometimes as parents we need to be extremely creative in our discipline. I managed to have a stroke of creative genius when my son was 16 that I want to share with you that helps illustrate a facet of Empowerment Parenting: “The only person whose behavior you can control is your own.”
When Kyle turned 16, […]
The world of a child is made up of very few people and very few contacts with people, at their young age of 2 or 3 and many times even to 6 or 8 years old. The time we spend with our children is ten times more important to them than it is to us. […]
Having a baby at home is definitely a blessing. However, there are many things you need to consider and provide for your baby. Baby supplies are very important items that you and your baby will be using in everyday living. You need clothes, feeding bottles and supplies, wipes, furniture and many others. This seem to […]
At fourteen years old, your teenager is legally permitted to get a job. This can be both scary and exciting at the same time – for you and your child! With summer just around the corner, your son or daughter may be starting to consider applying for temporary work during their three months of summer […]
With the recent focus on organic living and eco-friendly products, many parents have become interested in creating non-toxic, natural living spaces for their children. One room that typically receives special attention is the baby nursery. Since newborns are still developing, a healthy home environment is particularly important. Creating an eco-friendly or organic baby nursery is […]
Many parents are having some trouble when it comes to finding and choosing the best newborn gifts to welcome their new bundle of joy. However today, you don’t have to go through the trouble of running from one baby gift shop to another just to find and choose a perfect baby gift. An endless selection […]
Toddlers are FUN! They are also a lot of work. In order to maximize the fun times with these little guys, it really helps to stick with some tried-and-true strategies.
If your little guy or gal could speak, these might be their 10 parenting tips for their weary parents:
1. The fun in parenting me is just […]
With winter youth sports right around the corner, it’s important to ensure your children are signed up and ready to go as the season begins. From birth certificates to scheduling conflicts, there are a few obstacles that can sometimes stand in the way of your registration process. However, with preparation, you can make signing up […]
Can it be done?
Is it really possible for mothering to exist without nagging?
After parenting for over 27 years, my answer to this question is: (drum roll please)
It depends who you ask.
My children will tell you they’ve certainly experienced nagging in our home. And they’re right.
However, I can tell you that you can absolutely change the […]
There are a lot of people who just do not even think about looking after the skin of the baby as the skin is already so soft and smooth. In fact having skin that is so soft and smooth is a complexion that many adults want to have and are prepared to go to extreme […]
Having a new baby is a bunch of blessing for the parents, family and friends. It is fun to know that everyone is guessing what will be the gender of the little one, but whether the gender is known ahead of time or not, to welcome the newborn child calls for gifts. One of perhaps […]
