While sleepovers are stressful for parents, they are as stressful, if not more so, for the child, especially if it's their first one. There are things you can do to help make the sleepover less stressful and reduce your child's fear over spending the night at someone else's house … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Child For a Sleepover
Parenting Kids
Five Steps from Bottle to Cup
One of the biggest steps a young child makes is that of transitioning from using a bottle to using a cup. This is a milestone that signifies some growing up. It is also one of the more difficult milestones for children. The following are five tips for transitioning from bottle … [Read more...] about Five Steps from Bottle to Cup
Five More Baby Gear Trends
Trends in baby gear are ever changing, and as of right now the trends are as follows:Covers: Shopping cart covers, high chair covers, changing pad covers, ad infinitum. No one wants to take their baby out in public and let them get germs, and so the new thing is to buy a shopping … [Read more...] about Five More Baby Gear Trends
Using Chore Charts
Chore charts are something many people use to help keep their home clean, and their family all participating in the process. The following is a look at using chore charts:Why you should use chore charts:Chore charts are great to use because they are an equalizer. If one person … [Read more...] about Using Chore Charts
Tips on Helping Older Siblings Adjust to Life with Baby
Having a new baby in the house can be a big change for everyone, but it generally affects older siblings more, as they start to get less attention. The following is a few tips for how to help older siblings adjust to life with baby without resentment, etc.1. Include them. Your … [Read more...] about Tips on Helping Older Siblings Adjust to Life with Baby
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