If you have ever traveled with young children, you know how frustrating it can be. It’s important to think a lot about what you plan to do on your travels before going to make sure you have what you need for the trip. When possible, you should also try to...
The article begins by discussing the issues the writer had with the roommates they’ve had over the years, and the issues they’ve had between them. It then goes on to compare what life is like with having Toddlers living in the same house, and how they are much more detrimental...
Having a new baby is a fun and exciting time. It is also stressful on you and on the rest of your family. If you are having a second child it is important that you handle the incoming arrival in a way that will make the older child feel included....
The majority of American women choose to take their husband’s name when they get married. This is not an easy decision for everyone, however. Blogger Mrs. Ice Cream writes that while she chose to change her last name when she got married, it came with issues she hadn’t considered, like...
If you are thinking about having a baby there are many things that you need to consider. One of those things should be your weight. New research has been conducted on a woman’s weight at the time of pregnancy. Being over weight can cause a lot of serious issues for...
Newborns sleep most of the day. Almost sixteen hours a day in fact. Here are some tips to help make sure your child is sleeping well. Put your babies back against a flat surface while they sleep. Share a room with your baby but not a bed. Make sure your...
The reason developmental screenings should be done in some instances is that you can catch things early with them. The earlier you catch them the better. You can begin treatment sooner if you know what you are dealing with. These screenings can’t catch everything but they also don’t have the...
Ticks are here. It’s the season for them. You can pick them up if you go outside and so can your pets. It’s important to be aware of this so you can be on the watch since they can spread disease. You should check your pet and your family if...
If your pregnancy is healthy it is important you wait for nature to come when it want. If you are trying to force labor you should wait at least 39 weeks. Pregnancy usually lasts 40 weeks as opposed to the nine months that are typically touted. In order to give...
Sleep routines for babies are one of the hardest things to deal with for parents. Just when you’ve settled into a comfortable cycle, the baby matures and needs less sleep and more activity. There are some strategies that can be used to help both parent and child transition, such as...