Parenting

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

Find me a parent that looks forward to the day their toddler moves from the confinement and safety of a crib to a toddler bed, and I will give you a million dollars (I won’t, but you get my drift). The idea of this milestone, and the subsequent transition, is terrifying to parents. The crib […] More

With all of their activities and exposure to plenty of other kids and their germs, young children are unfortunately susceptible to getting sick – and often. While they tend to have a ton of energy, that doesn’t mean that they are necessarily immune to catching a cold or a flu! With constant proximity to a […] More

Changing a diaper: One thing other people simply do not want to see. As a mother (with infant twins in diapers and a 3 and 6-year-old thankfully long removed from those!), I understand the desperation and urgency that sometimes accompany the need to change a dirty diaper ASAP. As a normal human being, I also […] More

Free child care? What’s that? It’s non-existent; that’s what it is. While you might not be able to enroll your little ones in a top-of-the-line educational facility or hire a nanny or sitter free of charge, you’re not completely without options. Free child care is not something easy to find, but if you get a […] More

Play dates are not just for the children of stay-at-home mothers. They’re for all kids with their own little social circles. If you’re a parent a bit unfamiliar with the play date routine, it’s time to learn a bit about the art of the play date. There are some important tips you’ll want to know […] More

Having body issues is no stranger for teens – heck, it even affects many of us in our 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond. Shopping for clothes is one of the worst things (and possibly even the biggest nightmare) for someone who has body issues – and being a teenager just only makes it worse. After […] More

The presence of hives on your child’s body is often enough to give any parent a mild panic attack. The first thought is that your child is having an allergic reaction to something and that he or she is in serious danger. However, hives are not always so dramatic. Sometimes they’re just raised red bumps […] More

It’s becoming a growing trend to use cloth diapers instead of disposables for some moms who are looking to be a little greener and/or are looking for a less expensive way to diaper their children. Many new moms want to stay home with their children and tend to look at cloth diapering as a way […] More

Diapers are so expensive, and cleaning the growing behind of a toddler is just increasingly gross as days go by, which is why parents look so forward to potty training. Except when potty training starts, most parents are completely overwhelmed and out of their comfort zone. It happens. Potty training is scary. You don’t want […] More