Parenting

Baby Einstein was created in 1996 by Julie Clark as a form of infant entertainment. The idea of television made directly for children of such a young age is a bit controversial for some, but the product is not designed to create mindless entertainment for children or to be used as a babysitter of sorts […] More

Your teen just had her heart broken for the first time, and you can’t decide whether to do quiet happy dances in your head because that guy is finally out of her life (and yours!) for good, or to feel sorry for her because you remember your first heartbreak. You know she’ll get over it, […] More

Potty training: It’s not something parents look forward to, but it sure does beat spending thousands of dollars on diapers every year. When it’s time for your kids to learn to use the potty, you might need to do a little prep work. It’s not something you can just do one morning without all the […] More

Feeding a picky eater can be one of the most challenging experiences faced as a parent.  There is nothing more frustrating than a child that refuses to eat anything healthy or that you’ve prepared for the rest of the family. It leaves you feeling like a failure. What do you do? Do you make a […] More

Those preparing to take their kids to their first real rock concert – or any concert, for that matter – are not of the generation that attended Woodstock. However, we still have some concerns when it comes to taking our kids somewhere that’s got the potential to be a lot of fun, provide a lot […] More

Most of us are not considered experts on any given subject, but as a mother of four, I do consider myself as expert in the parenting department – well, as much as expert as anyone can be when it comes to tiny humans that do what they want. Being a happy parent is something I’m […] More

Whether you’re leaving on a business trip or heading off to enjoy a night alone with your spouse, leaving your baby for the first time overnight is difficult. There is no getting around it. Of course, it gets easier the more kids you have. But if you’re a first-time parent, leaving the little one that […] More

Teenagers; they can be so tough.   It’s not uncommon to see teens in today’s society not so kind, well-behaved or respectful. That’s not to say all teens are not very nice to their parents, but many can be a bit abrasive. If you have a teen that’s not very nice to you, you’re going […] More