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Preschoolers

How to host a play date that is easy and fun

When it comes to hosting a play date, it's important to stick to a few rules. First, keep it simple, and secondly, have fun! Aside...

Babysitters and Childcare

Keeping your babysitter happy

If you've found a good sitter that your kids like and who is dependable, you've got a good thing going. Sometimes finding the good...

Baby & Toddler

Why weaning sucks

Breastfeeding is a beautiful bonding time between you and your baby, but like all good things, it must eventually come to an end....

Baby & Toddler

Stress-free parenting: Tips to end biting

Do you have a biter on your hands? Sure, there are lots of reasons why he might be using this behavior.. but regardless of why your...

Having a Baby

How to breastfeed in public

Kim Kardashian raised eyebrows when she recently tweeted in disgust about a woman breastfeeding a baby at a restaurant. But moms...

Baby & Toddler

5 Fast ways to stop a tantrum

A temper tantrum is a child’s way of handling a frustrating situation by acting out, screaming, crying yelling and oftentimes...

Baby & Toddler

Negotiate with toddlers? Are you crazy?

Toddlers are not known for being rational creatures. With their bodies and minds developing rapidly on so many fronts, logic as we...

Child Development & Health

Aromatherapy for kids

If you are dedicated to green living, you've probably heard of essential oils, but have you tapped into their potential? Essential...

Baby & Toddler

4 Things to expect while raising two toddlers

Got toddlers? Then you know that these little people, while only 2 or 3 years old, are thoroughly convinced they rule the roost....

Baby & Toddler

Why moms of toddlers need mommy friends

It’s been a rough few weeks in my household. We’ve hit the dreaded terrible-twos... Or as actuality may have it, the...

Family Activities

Teach your child the letters

Learning letters is your child’s first step toward reading. Don’t wait until she starts school -- start now . Work with your child...

Babysitters and Childcare

Top 5 Interview questions to ask a potential nanny

Once you’ve decided that a nanny is right for your family and you have potential candidates, it’s time to get down to the business...

Child Development & Health

How can you tell if your child needs glasses?

Fortunately, the majority of children do not have vision problems, but how do you know if your child falls into the smaller...

Crafts

Creating a birthday scrapbook

Keeping a scrapbook for your children is a great way to keep the birthday memories alive! If you need some inspiration for birthday...

Crafts

How to make a handprint plaque for dad

Looking for a sweet way to memorialize your little one's growth for dad? Try a hand-print plaque craft. This craft can be as simple...

Baby & Toddler

Canadian couple raising a "genderless" baby

A Canadian couple made the decision to raise a "genderless" baby and is doing so by not revealing the baby's sex to anyone. Kathy...

Baby & Toddler

How to safely store breast milk

Once you’ve determined which breast milk pump is right for your lifestyle, the question becomes: How do I safely store my baby’s...

Children's School & Education

Fun ways to teach your child sign language

The popularity of teaching sign language to babies has exploded over the past several years. Who wouldn’t want their wee ones to be...

Baby & Toddler

How to choose the best breast pump

The availability of a wide range of breast milk pumps has made breastfeeding easier for nursing moms. What breast pump should you...

Baby & Toddler

7 affordable nursery updates for spring

You've nested, you've delivered, and you've adjusted to life with the newest member of your family. And, now that you finally feel...

Baby & Toddler

Organizing & cleaning out your diaper bag

Between musical munchkins class and baby gym, your little one is always on the go; which means there's a good chance that the...