People around the world were glued to their computers waiting for the amazing moment when April the giraffe would give birth. April’s story can be compared to the story of many new mothers anticipating the birth of their child. April had the attention of many and when she finally gave...
About seventy-five percent of woman go through morning sickness while pregnant. It is also very common for you to get this during the first trimester. Hiding a pregnancy while you are figuring things are can be tough, but here are a few ways that can help you with that. Under...
The purchase of a new home for many can feel like a dream come true. The obvious elephant in the room is that the truth can ouch as well. So you have found the home of your dreams and now all settled in you start seeing what may be a...
Making children smile for photos can be difficult. Provoking a natural smile can make a picture look excellent. You can try being silly in order to get them laughing. Playing a game can garner the child’s attention and get them smiling. Tell the child to play in order to get...
This app lets you learn about your baby’s sleep. The info goes right to your phone. You’ll be able to keep track of whether or not they’re getting the sleep they should, and this is important because poor sleep can lead to behavioral and physical problems. It’s important to get...
When you have your first baby your family and friends are just dying to throw you a baby shower. The food, the games, the gifts, and best of all the memories. Its a fun time and you are sure to love your baby shower. But what happens with that second...
A blog for parents has a piece about a first time father. The author is the mother of an eight year old girl. The author met her husband when the child was seventeen months old. This person took an interest in the child, cared for her, and adopted her after...
While it isn’t often discussed, postpartum depression is more likely after the the birth of a rainbow baby – a healthy birth after a previous loss. Expectant mothers of such a rainbow baby are excited as other pregnant women are, but they also face high levels of anxiety during their...
With changing values in the parenting world, ideals for food, crafts, and now even sleep are being questioned. A recent New York Times article discussed how more sleep can lead a parent to help their child succeed. Not long ago, parents shared with other parents about lack of sleep like...
Not all parenting tips are necessarily true. Author Whitney Moss shares three tips that have not worked for her. The first tip is that engaging your child in growing, procuring, and cooking food will make them more likely to want to try new things. This did not work for Whitney...