http://www.sheknows.com/authors/marva-soogrim/articles Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/984791/new-parents-bring-romance-back-for-valentines-day For parents with young children, trying to find moments alone can be a challenge. There never seems to be time for Mom and Dad to bond with each other, which is important for any marriage to be healthy. Holidays like Valentine’s Day are the perfect opportunity for you both to get romantic! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/984791/new-parents-bring-romance-back-for-valentines-day Marva Soogrim Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981077/managing-technology-and-family Technology can certainly be convenient, but it can also be a distraction too. Unfortunately in many families, parents and children are becoming more disconnected from each other than in years past due to calls, texts, emails, social media, video games and other technology. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981077/managing-technology-and-family Marva Soogrim Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/978785/peaceful-parenting Staying calm is one of the most important things new parents can do after they bring their new baby home from the hospital. It’s an essential step to achieve a happy and peaceful household for everyone. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/978785/peaceful-parenting Marva Soogrim Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/976945/preparing-a-room-for-your-newborn With a baby on the way, there’s lots to do and prepare for. So much so, that sometimes the baby's room gets left to the last minute. In these tough penny-pinching times, some people may feel that they don’t have enough room for their growing family. Remember, it’s not the size of your home that matters. It’s the amount of love that counts and this will be what will truly help your baby be happy and calm. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/976945/preparing-a-room-for-your-newborn Marva Soogrim Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966615/keeping-your-hyperactive-child-calm Usually from 18 months to 2 years, you will notice if you have a hyperactive child. This is something that can certainly alter the vibe of any household. If you have other children, it can send things even more awry. How do you handle this? There are different ways to calm your child down as well as keep her more grounded. So don't get stressed... get smart! Here are eight easy ways that will help relieve the situation and add more structure to your child’s life. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966615/keeping-your-hyperactive-child-calm Marva Soogrim Tue, 03 Jul 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964845/how-to-fight-right We know it’s inevitable that arguments are going to come up between a married couple. It can be about the family pet, a bill that wasn't paid, a dentist’s appointment for your child that was missed — it’s always the small things, right? But even the small things can add up to a big argument.  http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964845/how-to-fight-right Marva Soogrim Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957933/same-sex-parenting-tips Same-sex couples are no different than everyday couples as they will all go through the same emotional ups and downs of the parenting process. However, same-sex couples are sometimes met with challenges unlike the conventional family, mainly prejudice and often a lack of support available. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957933/same-sex-parenting-tips Marva Soogrim Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/955659/practical-baby-remedies As gentle and beautiful as newborn babies are, they're susceptible to many ailments within the first year. Many of these familiar things just need some home remedies to make them disappear. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/955659/practical-baby-remedies Marva Soogrim Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/954013/tips-for-successful-grandparenting Caring grandparents can often be the most stabilizing force in a young child’s life. Understanding bedtime chats, walks in the park and afternoons at the beach still mean so much to a child growing up in this fast-paced world. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/954013/tips-for-successful-grandparenting Marva Soogrim Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/949019/making-healthy-choices-at-the-grocery-store Nowadays, a trip to the supermarket can be quite a trip! With so many companies selling foods with no this and less that, it can be quite difficult to figure out what's really healthy -- or not -- for your children. Next thing you know, you're pulling out of the supermarket parking lot with just a bunch of junk in your car trunk. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/949019/making-healthy-choices-at-the-grocery-store Marva Soogrim Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/949017/being-a-part-of-your-boys-world We all know the cliche “like father, like son.” However, what about “like mother, like son?” While mothers can bond with their daughters over shopping and mani-pedis, where are a mom and son’s common links? As your son gets older, he may become even more distant unless you bond early on. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/949017/being-a-part-of-your-boys-world Marva Soogrim Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/946245/surviving-the-cold-winter-months One thing that we can all agree on is that summer never seems to be long enough, while winter never seems to end. After the clock strikes twelve on New Year’s Eve, time appears to crawl slower and slower until spring is sprung. Families begin to feel confined in their homes as the icicles grow longer and longer outside their windows. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/946245/surviving-the-cold-winter-months Marva Soogrim Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/852301/your-marriage-after-kids-keep-the-fire-going When you're newlyweds, you and your husband could jet off together at a moment’s notice. Enjoy a last minute romantic dinner at your favorite cozy restaurant. Head to a late night movie. Stay in bed all day together on Sunday watching TV . But when you commit to parenthood, things change rapidly. The freedom you once had together as a couple can become nonexistent. And once the baby is born, your husband may feel neglected with a lack of attention that often comes with it. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/852301/your-marriage-after-kids-keep-the-fire-going Marva Soogrim Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/850225/less-sugar-for-your-little-sugar-plums holder http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/850225/less-sugar-for-your-little-sugar-plums Marva Soogrim Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/849091/a-special-delivery-late-in-the-game Sometimes when we think our mothering years are behind us, we get an unexpected bundle of joy. When a mother becomes pregnant and already has a household of children in place, integrating this new arrival into a well-oiled family machine can be challenging. “Nanny to the stars” Marva Soogrim shows you how to smoothly handle the transition http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/849091/a-special-delivery-late-in-the-game Marva Soogrim