Parenting Through the Milestones: When Babies Reach Them
It seems as though as soon as a baby is born, the parents start looking for them to achieve milestones. First we want them to hold their head up, then we want them to roll over and then we start thinking about crawling and walking. The rolling over milestone is really the first big movement [...]
The “Cry-It-Out” Method
There’s been a debate going on regarding a new method for handling babies when they cry. This new method suggests letting the baby cry it out, instead of parents or caregivers picking them up and attending to them. This supposedly does away with babies growing up to be fussy and dependent. The method teaches them [...]
The Upside To Raising Kids With Ages Close To Each Other
Raising a toddler is tough. But raising two kids (or more) whose ages are so close to each other can drive any parent crazy. You hear most parents say how much their house is a zoo, and you should actually believe that. I have a friend who has kids ranging from 9, 7, 4 and [...]
Thanksgiving Travel With Kids
Going away on a vacation is already stressful enough with kids around, can you imagine the amount of stress traveling during holiday festivities (like Thanksgiving) this would entail? As with anything, preparation is the key to avoid feeling tense and pressured. Here are a couple of things to remember when you are traveling with kids [...]
Advice For New Parents: Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For Help
Image via Wikipedia Life as a parent can be difficult, from the sheer stress and anxiety that seems to just come with the territory to sleepless nights. While those problems can really go hand in hand, it won’t last forever. Even if mom is breastfeeding, having someone help out isn’t out of the question. [...]
