I regret having overlooked this topic, but better late than never! As I’m looking at some of the sun damage I have on my shoulders (and searching for a skin product to help me get rid of the brown spots), I look back on the days when I , as a kid, insisted on staying [...]
Waiting is never easy for your little one, and counting days until an exciting event is hardly ever bearable. Marking days away on a calendar is a good idea to keep track of time, but how about making the wait a little more fun? This super easy paper craft idea will make your week. Meet [...]
This is one of my favorite recipes using grapes. It’s perfect as finger food for your little one! What you’ll need: 1 12 oz. package couscous 1 14 oz. can chicken or vegetable broth Pinch of salt (optional) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup finely mushed grapes 1/2 cup [...]
Blueberries Tofu Tomatoes Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Cabbage Salmon Cocoa Black Beans Basil Cinnamon These 10, according to an article published on CNN‘s website, are supposed to be nutrition powerhouses absolutely vital for your kid’s diet. While blueberry, cocoa and cinnamon sound great, I’m sure a lot of parents would be skeptical about the remaining [...]
We all know that most of the communication that goes on between a child and a parent passes on an emotional level. I’ve bumped into these research results published by Penn State and I think it’s important that parents read this and take it seriously. The research was centered around mothers’ behaviors during infants’ bedtimes [...]
It’s one of our responsibilities as parents to help our child grow, but how do you decide on what to do and how to make this happen when you’re a new parent? From an outside observer’s point of view babies stare a lot and sleep a lot, and that’s all they do. Don’t be fooled: [...]
How exciting… (NOT!) Your child’s first dentist visit might get you emotional, but it is a necessary step that will help your doctor keep an eye on your kid’s health. Some of you will be surprised how early doctors want to take a peek at your child’s teeth, but just to give you an example, [...]
I remember my first encounter with a diaper rash. My friend’s baby had it, and the mother was frantic about trying to make it go away. In reality most parents today encounter diaper rashes, because if you think of the number of diapers a child uses on a daily basis (anything from 6 to 10 [...]