If you have a toddler in the house, you might have heard of the show Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. This show is a spin off of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood in an animated setting but with a few of the old characters and themes. If you are one of those parents who knows too much tv isn't good […]
8 Tips To Make Drinking Water A Habit For Kids
Did you know that half of American kids these days aren't drinking enough water? Many teens won't drink just plain water and show significant signs of dehydration. When you don't get enough water, your body can't function the way it's supossed to. Hydrated kids have better mental clarity, more energy and less toxic build up in […]
Angelina Jolie’s six children speak seven languages!
Did you know that not only are the Jolie-Pitt's a multicultural family but a linguistically diverse one as well? Angelina stated in an interview with BBC Radio 4, that among her 6 children, there are 7 different languages spoken. Jolie says "Every child can learn another language." Her children hail from all around the world. […]
Tips to make weaning easier for you and your baby!
Whenever you start to give your baby anything to supplement their feeding sessions at your breast, it is called weaning. Unless it's an emergency situation, weaning is best for you and your baby if done gradually. It depends on how much milk you are producing and how quickly you cut them down to know how long it will take to […]
When considering a baby name…
What's in a name? Shakespeare seemed to think it wasn't that important but I'd say it does have significance if you are the one being named. There's the story that says a father named his two sons Winner and Loser. Loser became a detective with the NYPD and Winner became a petty criminal who ended up […]
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Facts About TV and Kids
A hot topic that needs to be addressed these days is about the relationship kids have with TV. Television in the 21st century has a completely different meaning than it did previously. People's go-to topics are usually about movies, TV shows, competitions on the screen or what's trending in the news. The question is no longer […]
How to Manage with a Defiant Toddler?
You have a baby and they are the sweetest thing you could imagine. They coo and cuddle and learn and grow. They start walking and talking and then one day, all of the sudden, you ask them to come, they smile at you and run in the opposite direction. 'Cue the sad trombone.' What do you […]
Food Schedule for 10 Month Baby
As your baby grows, it's normal for you to be concerned that they are hitting milestones. With so many transitions in the first year it can be difficult to keep up. Not only doesn't your baby's calorie count need to increase but also change in the kinds of foods. So what do you do when […]
How To Start Your Baby On Solid Foods
Babies progress so fast in the first months of their lives. Sometimes it's hard to realize when they are changing, developing and ready to move to the next step. Introducing baby food is one of those quickly changing areas where questions begin to come up. Here, we answer some of the big questions on your baby's transition to […]
Baby Talk: Yes or No???
You love your baby and want them to have all the advantages in life. You can picture them excelling and leading the pack before they are even born. But when it comes to actual training, sometimes it’s difficult to know what is best. What about baby talk? Should you ‘goo’ and ‘gah’ back to your […]
21 tips for the smoothest potty training experience.
If you have a toddler running around your house, you know those two words that every parent dreads: potty training! But it doesn't have to be a nightmare. With a little preparation, potty training could be an almost smooth process. Here are a few tips we gathered from people who have been there and made it […]
Snail Mail Fun For Kids!
Everyone likes to get mail; as in an actual letter in the mail box. It feels so much more personal than those quick shot messages through the internet or by text. Here's a few ideas to include your kids in on this time honored tradition. Start them young, even before writing age by having them […]
Top Tongue Twisters!
Who doesn't like a good tongue twister? Start slow to make sure all of the words are correct and challenge yourself and your kids to get faster and faster. If your trying it with friends, see who is most accurate and who muddles the words into one big twist. Not only you and your kids […]
Cabin Fever Crushers!
Cabin fever is a real deal on those cold and snowy days. We all know that little kids are full of energy and need space to exert it in a productive way. Why not encourage your kids movement by joining in on the fun with a few simple interactive games. 1. Turn into an Airplane: Lay […]
Barbie’s New Look
For years now we heard people talking about Barbie and the idea that she promotes body image issues with her unrealistic proportions and 'perfection.' Barbie sales in the last years have reflected this mentality with steadily dropping numbers. Mattel has finally come up with a solution by diversifying Barbies body type, height and skin tones. She now […]
Inspiring Creativity With Paint
Creativity is a skill that is key in living a successful life no matter what area. Working to develop it in childhood gives a major advantage later in life. Here's one example in Aelita Andre, a little girl who's paint exhibitions have been featured in London and New York. Some of her paintings have been […]
Your Starry Imagination
Most ancient cultures from the Greeks to the Native Americans had traditions where they would look up at the night sky and associate stories with shapes they saw in the stars. Here's a sweet, evening activity to do with your kids ages two and up. You need binoculars or a telescope. Bring your little one […]
Make Your Own Water Xylophone
Need a quick distraction on a busy day? This is a fun project for kids about five years or older. Take a few different glass bottles and fill them to different levels with water. Put a little food coloring in each bottle to make it even more exciting. If you want, hang the bottles from […]
Learning Your Baby’s Language
Having a new baby can be intimidating at times when they begin to cry and you can't figure out why. Imagine that you could understand your new baby's need before they even begin to cry. It is possible! All babies speak the same language from birth no matter where in the world. Priscilla Dunstan learned what […]
How To Workout When You Have A New Baby
Having a baby is obviously a life changing experience and for mama, a body changing experience as well. Getting back in shape after your baby is born can be difficult when so much of your time is spent holding, taking care of and getting to know your new little one. But why not multitask and use […]