Some toddlers can’t wait to get out of their crib. Yours may have started climbing out on their own. For eager little ones, it’s best to move them to a bed sooner for their own safety. But other toddlers can be very attached to the security of their cribs and unwilling to make the change...
We all know how much work our mothers do for their families every day There’s no one who deserves a holiday break as much as a mom. They cook, clean, manage their kids, run errands, all while holding full time jobs. With Valentine’s Day coming up, a nice gift to show mom how much she...
Unfortunately, no one is born polite. We have all had to learn the best way to behave at some point. It doesn’t happen at the same rate for every child. As a parent it’s our duty to instill proper manners so our children are accepted by the rest of society. Even though your toddler may...
In our quest to be greener citizens of the world, we have to start somewhere. We have to pick a spot to begin changing our lives and making a positive impact on the environment. The best place to start is in the home. Our homes are the spaces of our lives that we have the...
Valentine’s Day is a fun and simple holiday where we celebrate affection and love. As we get older, Valentine’s Day carries more romantic meaning, but for kids it’s just an excuse to have fun. Throwing a party to celebrate Valentine’s Day is a favorite of some parents because it’s especially affordable. The food and decorations...
Few parents understand how ineffective harsh discipline can be. True, it’s important to set limits, stick to them, and even punish, but encouragement of good behavior is far more effective. Positive parenting is a parenting style that involves raising a child without being forceful or unnecessarily harsh. It means using positive reinforcement to correct behavior...
At the start of every year, many people make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight or be healthier, and many people lose all their motivation after a few weeks. But resolutions are easier to keep when you’re working together as a family. This way, you’re accountable to each other as group and you work to...
It’s essential that we all give back to our community, even if it’s just a small, simple way. It doesn’t take much to positively impact each other’s lives. Even if you don’t have much money, you can always improve the lives of the people around you by donating your time or your skills. It’s always...
Kids and parents love arts & crafts. They’re fun, creative, and they work in any type of weather. You don’t need to buy expensive kits at the craft store to have some fun. You can use materials found all over your house – things you would ordinarily throw away! Crafts are the perfect way to...
Everyone wants to go green these days. We hear and read a lot about switching to organic products, wearing organic clothes, recycling, and our impact on the environment. But some people don’t understand why it’s important that we lessen our impact on our one and only Earth. Here are 5 reasons why you should “go green” and...
Teething is a tough time for babies and toddlers and it’s tough on parents to watch their little ones fuss and cry from pain and discomfort. Teething toys can help due to their silicone textures that babies love to chew on. There are also several other homemade remedies you can try and tips you can follow...
These days it’s easier for parents to live a greener lifestyle and teach their families to be environmentally conscious. There are so many ways that you can make a difference and make small lifestyle changes in order to help save and protect the earth. For moms this includes buying products that are eco-friendly, making your...