You’re well aware that free time with kids means you will be on your toes thinking of stuff to keep them occupied.
Tag: Activities
There are so many activities associated with motherhood – both for mom and baby. Being a mom is wonderful and complex, miraculous at difficult, frustrating and fun – sometimes all at the same time. Our articles discuss not only activities associated with your role as a parent – and tips on rockin them – but also provide plenty of things for you and your littles to do.
Should Parents Allow Babies to Watch TV or Movies?
My answer to this question is not going to make a lot of parents happy but my answer is no. Babies under two-years-old should not watch TV or go to see a movie. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends NOT putting babies under two-years-old in front of television or movies.
Core or “Trunk” Strengthening Exercises for Babies
A strong core is essential for babies to successfully meet their developmental milestones, such as: independent sitting, pulling-to-stand, crawling and walking. A strong core also allows our babies to sustain a posture against gravity, which will aid development of their fine motor skills (small muscles in the hand), perceptual skills and communication.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Mother Wants Money from Grandparents for Kids’ Camp
Seven years ago, when we both were working, my husband Hayden and I bought an expensive home in a pricey neighborhood, known for its excellent schools. We have two children, a six- and a four-year-old. After our younger child was born we decided I would stay home full time, so even though Hayden has a […]
8 Fun Indoor Activities for Energetic Kids
You don’t have to be a parent to know that a bad weather day – or days stuck at home because of Coronavirus school closings or activity cancellations – can be a nightmare for young kids. The ideas listed below are just a jumping off point for the multitude of fun, appropriate, effective indoor activities for energetic kids.
Does Tummy Time Lead to Future Success?
Are you, like many parents, concerned about your child’s future success in school? Do you wonder if your child will learn to read and write with ease? Here’s one simple strategy to help nurture your baby’s development of writing skills later in childhood: Tummy Time. Every parent has heard of tummy time and the important […]
This Is How to Choose Nursery Colors to Create a Soothing Environment
The colors you choose for your baby’s room defines the mood and ambiance of the nursery. Colors can stimulate or soothe the senses of your baby (and you), so the color choice plays a huge role in making a tranquil place for your baby to rest.
This Is How to Find Your Internal Focus with Pregnancy Labor Mantras
Sometimes in class when I announce we are going to work on mantras as a pain management tool, I get some eye rolling, as if I am asking the students to start bowing down to Buddha. While mantras in their true sense are from the Vedic Hinduism period and chanted in sanskrit, the mantras we […]