Reading helps children exercise their imaginations and discover new things about the world around them. When my younger son was about 13 months old, he was sitting on our living room floor “reading” a book about Elmo. As he turned the pages, he signed everything he saw in the pictures.
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What are Braxton Hicks contractions?
One of the biggest mysteries for an expectant mom is what does a contraction feel like? What is a Braxton Hicks contraction? A Braxton Hicks contraction is considered “false labor” as they are preparation for the real deal.
Healthy Living Radio Show- May 30 at 1 p.m. ET
Mommybites and Lemi Shine launch a new section on June 1 all about Healthy Living. Healthy Living will be a place on our website where you can find more about how to live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. There are so many factors in our daily lives that all contribute to our overall health – nutrition, environment, products – it is important for us to take a holistic look at how we can better our health in all we do.
Green Parenting: Toxic Babies
Penelope Jagessar Chaffer was curious about the chemicals she was exposed to while pregnant: could they affect her unborn child? So she asked scientist Tyrone Hayes to brief her on one he studied closely: atrazine, a herbicide used on corn. The results are staggering.
My toddler holds his breath- why & how do I get him to stop?
Many toddlers will hold their breath when they are having a tantrum. When children hold their breath, it is a scary thing for parents to deal with.
The Green Ploy: Broccoli and Your Lil’ One
Your trustworthy sitter has seen it all. She is the expert on making your child happy; she has babysat every age, experienced numerous personalities and has a boat-load of sneaky ways to distract and excite your child at the dinner table.
Benefits of Outdoor Play
Not only is the playground a wonderful opportunity to expend energy and hang out with friends, but it is also a way for our body to work on big muscle skills.
Sore Hips Are Keeping Me Up at Night!
As our babies and our bodies grow, keeping ourselves comfortable becomes a bit more challenging. Some expectant moms have found that it helps to position themselves against a firm surface – whether it be having your bed against a wall, sleeping on the living room sofa some nights using the firm back for support, or some expectant moms have had their hubbies participate having them sleep on their side for them to gently rest on!