My kid just WON’T sit at dinner. It is making me crazy. I want to eat and relax, not chase her around. What can I do? How long is dinner? We have to be sure that we are not expecting too much. The average toddler or young child can only sit at dinner for about […]
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What You Need to Know about Babysitter Safety
As a new mother, leaving your precious child in the care of a babysitter for the first time can be a little frightening. After all, you know how to meet her needs. Will a babysitter be able to do so, as well? However, all new mothers need a break from time to time. They need […]
Imagine Swimming – Empowering Kids to Be in the Water
Sponsored Content My two daughters (3 and 5) have been taking swim lessons on and off since they were each about nine months old. But it wasn’t until taking lessons this summer at Imagine Swimming that they were both able to swim without any flotation device. Imagine Swimming is a special place – from the […]
Keeping Your Kids Healthy and Fit During the School Year
Your child’s health is your first priority, and one of the best ways to keep her strong and active is with fitness programs designed for younger children. These programs are not intended to increase muscle mass or definition, but rather focus on teaching kids to how to use their energy in a beneficial manner. Childhood […]
The Benefits of Breastfeeding
Just recently, several friends and family members of mine had new babies, and it reminded me of how often new moms have questions regarding breastfeeding. Additionally, a lot of advice is given to new moms and often it may differ – adding to their questions and concerns. Whether you are a new mom or not, […]
Empowering You With Safe & Natural Alternatives – Maty’s Baby Ointment: S.O.S. Product Review
Review by Jessie J. Rubin There’s a lot of baby ointment out there – so what make’s Maty’s different? Well here’s what Maty’s founder, Carolyn Harrington (mother to daughter Maty – whom the company was named after), had to say: “Your baby’s skin produces oils that naturally protect them from microbial attacks that help keep them […]
What You Should Look for in a Day Care
As the summer is soon coming to a close, many new parents and parents-to-be are thinking about daycare for their baby. As a father of two and, at the time, having both my wife and I commute over an hour to work, choosing a daycare seemed like an impossible task. As I agree with those […]
4 Ways to Have a Great Summer Staycation With Your Kids
When we hear the word vacation, some of us may think of the classic eighties tune of the same name by the all-girl group the Go Go’s: “Vacation, all I ever wanted, Vacation, had to get away.” But for many busy Moms these days who are on a tight budget, this type of getaway may […]