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Artistic Child: Easy Art Projects for Kids

 
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Children love to get their hands dirty, and they love to make new things while doing so.  Child art is an important part of growing, as a self-esteem builder and as an important part of brain development.  There are art projects that can help teach science and math concepts, and also build both gross and fine motor skills. Painting with corn syrup is a fun, messy, safe way for a child to express himself on paper.  Pour an ounce or two of the syrup into several small cups, and add to these … [Read more...]

Popular Baby Names for 2011

 

There was a time when baby names in the United States stayed fairly static from year to year. A relatively small group of names dominated the popularity charts for both boys and girls, and it could take a decade or more for a name to fall into or out of favor. Not anymore. Today, while the top 20 or so names in the U.S. are still mega hits, there are hundreds more names that come in and out of fashion every few years. Some of them become popular enough that they really catch on with the … [Read more...]

The Health Benefits of Owning Pets

 
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Growing up I went through many pets: a turtle, a goldfish, a guinea pig, an iguana, a ferret, and a cat. The care and affection involved with having a pet is a great learning experience as a child, but there are so many additional benefits to having a pet, both physical and emotional. Currently residing in my home is a five year-old tabby that we've had since he was three weeks old.  Since we've had him, I can speak of so many ways he has impacted me and my family's life. Here are five health … [Read more...]

Getting Your Child Ready For a Big Car Trip

 
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Taking a long car trip with a young child can be a difficult endeavor to say the least. If it’s hard for an adult to sit still for hours at a time, just think of how much worse it must be for a child. However, the good news is that there are several things you can do to get your child ready for a big car trip. With a little preparation, your upcoming car trip can go pretty smoothly. Here is a list of things you can prepare to take along with you on your car trip to keep your child occupied and … [Read more...]

Looking for a Tutor? Hire University Students

 
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As both a parent with kids struggling in certain subjects, and a former tutor who worked both freelance and for a company, I've had quite a bit of experience with tutoring in general. As a parent, you want to hire a tutor who will not simply help your child with specific homework assignments or upcoming tests, but who will inspire in your child a desire to make improvements on her own. You'll also want to hire a tutor who gives you the best price. Here are a few reasons why you should hire local … [Read more...]

Five Tips for Vacationing with a Babysitter

 
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One of the best ways to ensure that the entire family enjoys a vacation is to hire a babysitter to travel with you. You can still do things as a family, but you can also have adult time with your spouse. Traveling with a babysitter is also a great is way to keep you kids safe if you have a larger family, since there will be an extra set of eyes and hands while out in public. Traveling with a babysitter can pose some challenges, though. Before you plan your trip, here are ten tips to make sure … [Read more...]

9 Tips On How To Have A Baby On A Budget

 
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While it does cost money to have a baby and raise a child these days, don't be too fooled by what the media is telling you in regards to how much money you will need. There are a lot of ways to cut down on the costs of raising a child and having a baby. If you are frugal and wise you can cut your costs by a large percentage, and if you have more than one child you can cut your costs even more by saving the things you have for one baby for the next. One of the biggest problems you are going to … [Read more...]

How To Handle There is No Santa

 
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Christmas time is a great time of year and holds it's own special meaning to everyone. For many kids the focus is on the jolly old man in the red suit. There comes a time though in the little one's life that this fellow with the white beard just might not be who they thought he was. This is a question that I faced as a Mom, and thought that once my children were grown that I was over that hurdle. Now I found myself answering frantic phone calls from my kids asking Mom, "what do I tell the … [Read more...]

5 Tips for Getting Through Your First Break From Baby

 
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Your little one has been by your side ever since the delivery and now it's almost impossible to imagine going a day without them. Yet, that foggy memory of an independent life tends to creep up on you, and soon you find yourself wondering if you'll ever be able to clock some much-needed time alone with your spouse. While it's never easy to leave baby for the first time, it's certainly not impossible. Moreover, it's healthy to take a break from each other! You can help your child foster healthy … [Read more...]

Leaving Your Little Ones for a Well Deserved Night Out

 

Well, this is it ... the big night. You smooth your shirt and your hair before leaning over to kiss your children goodbye. Straightening up, you fire last-minute instructions at  the sitter. Then, with a deep breath, you slowly walk out the door. I can do this, you tell yourself. It's just for a couple of hours. Still, the mini pep talks aren't helping. In fact, your palms are sweating and your knees are starting to buckle. What if I forgot to mention something?  What if I didn't leave my … [Read more...]

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