The more colorful the food on the plate, the healthier it is. As a parent, you want your little one to get proper nutrition day in and day out, and worry that he is not. When you get your child to eat a rainbow inspired food plate, you can rest...
Raising kids in today’s world is a bit different then when we were kids. Parents just didn’t feel guilty about some of the things that current parents seem to feel guilty about, and they were probably right. Gluten was not even on 70’s and 80’s parents radar, homework was something...
In the article “Teaching Natural Consequences”, the author discusses the pros and cons of letting children learn through life experiences. The first paragraph tells about how shielding children from all negative consequences does not teach them a sense of responsibility for their actions. Examples of 12 possible negative consequences are...
There are a few kitchen gadgets that are appropriate and fun to use for kids. One is the Cherry Chomper which removes pits from cherries. The shape is very cute and will appeal to kids. Another is the Strawberry Slicer. There is also an Apple Corer and slicer too. There’s...
All parent have their moments that can completely break their hearts when their child says something hurtful. The top 5 phrases that are commonly used when children are upset are: 1) “I hate you,” 2) “You’re a bad mom/dad,” 3) “So and so’s mom is better than you,” 4) “I...
The author has a nomadic family, and argues traveling was good for her kids. The family of four spent time in Dubai, during Ramadan, which was a teachable moment for her children. Since they travel so much, the kids learned to be minimalist. Living in London, her son learns what...
Almost every baby has cradle cap. If you don’t know what cradle cap is, it’s the yellowish skin that is on the babies head between two weeks and six months of age. Some great ways to get rid of cradle cap is by supplement and nourish, adding probiotics, applying coconut...
One may consider hiring a sleep coach when they can’t seem to get their little ones to lay down for a nap or to sleep soundly for a lengthy bit of time so they themselves can rest also. Working with a sleep coach will help parents and child alike create...
Baby sleep is a complicated thing and it needs to be researched by people that are expecting a new member of their family. Babies need to sleep a lot. Your baby will have to sleep a lot during the day. Naps are a very complicated thing as well. Having a...
New mothers do not have to have their plans of breasstfeeding their babies derailed by a C-section. One of the first things new mothers need to do is have plenty of skin-to-skin contact with their babies, which is definitely possible after a C-section. It is also important to nurse often...