We instinctively cover our ears when we know we are about to hear an extremely loud noise, but what about those loud noises we do not expect?Extremely loud sounds do not simply hurt— they damage hearing. Ringing or whistling in the ears may stop after a couple of hours or … [Read more...] about What’s the Volume of Your Home?
Parenting Babies
Baby Talk
One of the most important developmental milestones is baby’s first word.Give them more! This is easy, fun and best part, research demonstrates these simple tricks increase baby’s intelligence.How does it work? One word: ModelingIf you want a baby to talk, then simply … [Read more...] about Baby Talk
9 Easy Ways for New Moms to Prepare for Baby
It is a mother’s natural instinct to prepare for her upcoming baby. Once you begin to nest, mothers can have some bizarre ways to prepare. When I was pregnant with my daughter, I bleached my entire bathroom at midnight. With my son, I scrubbed and oiled all of my hardwood floors. … [Read more...] about 9 Easy Ways for New Moms to Prepare for Baby
Even More Baby Gear Trends
Baby gear, like so many other things, goes in trends. One year a certain brand, style or color will be big, and the next, not so much. With new, better, and more efficient gear hitting the market yearly, it is no wonder baby gear trends change. The following is a look at five … [Read more...] about Even More Baby Gear Trends
Five Trends in Baby Gear
Babies need a lot of stuff; let's take a look at some of the latest trends in baby gear:Boppy: A Boppy is a pillow used to support the baby comfortably when a mom nurses, and then later is used to help support the baby as they learn to sit on their own. These pillows also offer a … [Read more...] about Five Trends in Baby Gear
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to