“Image” As kids reach preschool age, their imagination seems to really kick in. From personal experience I know that listening to the plays that come out of my three year old’s bedroom as she plays with the different stuffed animals, can be better than listening to the TV. At the same time that she started … Read more
“Image” Toddlers Don’t Need Tablets Many parents have been led to believe their child will be left behind if they don’t have access to a computer almost from infancy. Their worries are unfounded. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time at all for children age two and under, and no more than two hours a … Read more
Road trips with kids can be a lot of fun. If you are traveling with a toddler, a little bit of pre-planning can go a long way into making your experience a positive one. The key to a successful car trip is keeping the child busy. “Image” The following are 10 tips for stress-free car … Read more
Most parents can list you the difficult stages in life that you’ll go through with your child. One of the ones that everyone usually skirts around is potty training. If they had an easy go of it, they’ll just say “Yeah that was no problem for my kid”. On the other hand if it didn’t … Read more
As kids reach preschool age, their imagination seems to really kick in. From personal experience I know that listening to the plays that come out of my three year old’s bedroom as she plays with the different stuffed animals, can be better than listening to the TV. At the same time that she started to … Read more
Toddlers Don’t Need Tablets Many parents have been led to believe their child will be left behind if they don’t have access to a computer almost from infancy. Their worries are unfounded. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time at all for children age two and under, and no more than two hours a day … Read more
If your toddler is tight-lipped, here are some tips to use to get them to open up. 1. Speak Clearly Talk to your toddler in a way that he or she can grasp every word and its meaning. If you speak a little slower and make hand gestures toward whatever it is you are describing, … Read more
Diarrhea is something that every child will experience at some point and it can be a little scary for parents. However, in many cases, it’s nothing to worry about. Diarrhea is actually a natural process that the body uses to help eliminate germs, so having it once in a while is no reason to panic. … Read more
Every mom wants their teenagers to think they are cool. Whether you admit it or not, there’s nothing like having your teen kids say, “Mom, I’m so glad you’re cool and not like those other moms!” And having their friends think you’re cool is an ego boost, too. But you have to be careful not to cross … Read more
Balancing their budget might be the last thing on the mind of your teen. Nevertheless, being financially responsible and knowing how to take care of yourself financially is a goal that any teenager can benefit from. Starting to teach financial responsibility to your teen at an early age is a sure fire way to raise … Read more