Moms around the country are looking for the latest fashion trends for their little ones back-to-school outfits. Though some fashion trends will differ based on a child’s age, a few fashion must-haves for all ages are coming into style for the 2011-2012 school year. Getting ready for school is always a challenge for parents, but [...]
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Themes & Games: Plan the Perfect Children’s Party
Party planning doesn’t come naturally to everyone. But kids parties can be a doddle if you just know where to look for the best party supplies for your chosen theme. From choosing party bags and room decorations to devising exciting party games, a child’s birthday party is all about having a fun theme. Choosing the [...]
10 Money Saving Ideas for New Parents
Raising children can be a costly adventure. Every parent wants to give their child the best possible start in life but managing the extra costs is a major challenge for many people. Fortunately, there are many ways you can cut those costs and save money. Here are ten ideas that can help you save a [...]
Responsibility Required on Child-infested Social Networks
Predators prowling social networks have kept parents awake at night for over a decade. The knowledge that only a few clicks separate our children from criminals of all sorts has resulted in a sort of paranoia – “stranger danger” is taught in IT classes, ferocious parental controls are put in place on family computers, and [...]
How to Make Preschool Drop-Off Seamless as Possible
On Sawyer’s first day of preschool, he hung his backpack in his cubby, hugged me around my waist, and nuzzled his cheek beneath my rib. “Goodbye Mama,” he said. I patted his back. We separated. I waved, hot from withholding tears. I’d been so focused on preparing him for school that I neglected my own [...]
One Way to Say Something Nice
Wonder if this has anything to do with effective parenting? You won’t after watching it…
New Family, New Traditions
When a family decides to split for whatever reason, embedded in their makeup are traditions they have built. They might have memories of some of the greatest times you can imagine. Someone new coming into the family might have a hard time coping, or gaining any ground of their own. Sometimes, it’s difficult for a [...]
The ABCs of Organizing Kids for Back to School
The transition from summer to school can be chaotic and disorganized, but it doesn’t need to be. These simple tips will help you and your kids organize for a new back to school schedule. A is for Avoiding Distractions
Children’s Birthday Party Etiquette Q&A
Question: My child was just invited to a birthday party. How much should I spend on the birthday gift?
3 Healthy Food Ideas for Kid’s Lunches
Kids may not readily believe it, but the lunches they make and take to school can be nutritious and fun. These simple tips will help your children stay healthy while enjoying their lunches during each school day. Ideal Ingredients for a Healthy Lunch
Family Nutrition: How to Get Back to Basics
Nutrition for families today is even more important because of environmental factors of water and air pollution, genetically modified foods, processed foods, pesticides, and household chemicals. These factors can contribute to illness overtime and eating a healthy diet will reduce these risks. There are many parental concerns over genetically modified plants, artificial sweeteners, high fructose [...]
Breastfeeding Diet for a Vegetarian
According to research, breast-fed babies make fewer trips to the doctor, especially during the first six months of life, than their bottle-fed counterparts. There are five main advantages of breast feeding: Mother’s milk contains potent levels of fatty acids which are believed to play a significant role in the growth and development of the infant’s [...]
The Kid’s Birthday Party Planning Checklist
Well, it’s almost here: your child’s birthday. And (lucky you) that means the rite-of-passage whines about the long-anticipated birthday party. To the average parent, this can seem like a HUGE undertaking! But have no fear: with this tried-and-true checklist, a few deep breaths and an occasional Aspirin, your child’s party will be a wonderful experience [...]
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