3 reasons for summer camp.There are many reasons to allow your child to attend a summer camp. In this article we will cover 3 main points. 1. Making Friends 2. Relieving stress 3. Fight Boredom Summer
Young children use creative talents to role-play, invent language and draw, and games help kids develop an enthusiasm for different kinds of thought. Writing on the Scholastic website, Dr. Alice Sterling Honig, child development professor emerita at Syracuse University, defines creative thinking as
If you've had or are planning a breast reduction, you may wonder what kind of effect it will have on your ability to breastfeed. While breast reduction surgery can pose a few problems to nursing mothers, most should be able to breastfeed their children with a few tips and tricks. If you've had a bre
Many pediatricians recommend starting infants on rice cereal as their first solid food, usually when they are between four and six months of age. Rice cereal is recommended because it is a one-ingredient food, and therefore easy to digest for most babies. It is important to remember that at this age
Preschoolers can be a challenge to parents. They are exploring their world, learning what they are capable of doing and testing limits. For some preschoolers, this means they seem willful and rebellious, even when they're being disciplined. Preschoolers may not stay in time-out or try to turn it int
Choosing the daycare you will use for your baby can be an overwhelming process. You are going to trust these people with the person who means more to you than anyone else in the world. Where do you even start to find the right person? How do you make sure they are safe?
Most parents in the 21st century don't parent with a backbone. They allow their childhood to 'cloud' their parenting because they want to give their children everything they didn't have. This is commendable but can backfire on you when your children become spoiled and expect that
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton gave a speech on women and the economy on Sept. 16, 2011, in San Francisco. Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke about the importance of growing the economy and the role women play. By increasing women's participation in the economy, Hillary Rodham Clinton
In the first three months of infant life breast milk or formula milk will provide all the special nutrients it needs. However, as the baby starts to develop from both emotionally and physically point of view, the feeding will have to evolve. Most often this phenomenon takes the form of large quantit
Nursery Bedding is an important part of any nursery because it not only gives the bed a complete look but also provides comfort to the child. Whether one is choosing nursery bedding for girls or for boys, there are a few essential things one must always keep in mind such as the budget, fabric, color
When getting your children to help out around the house, it can be difficult to make that time a positive time.Kids have negative ideas about chores, and like to avoid them if possible.Yes, it's hard to get the entire family to help with cleaning and straightening up.But there are some things t
As parents, it's your responsibility to make sure the movies your toddler watches is suited for his age. Sometimes this can be a little difficult due to the fact that the ratings on many movies can often be unclear. A movie that you thought was appropriate may contain language that you don&apos
Are your kids saying "We're Bored" already? Here are tons of activities they can do that cost little or no money at all. Whether it's sunny or rainy - we've got you covered.
Learn how to create a multimedia family history CD, including linked family trees, photos, video, and sound, with this step-by-step guide to publishing your genealogy on CD-ROM.
Five craft ideas for handmade baby gifts that will be cherished for years to come! These projects are the perfect way to save money and to create something personalized and unique.
Adolescence is the transitional stage of physical and mental human development that occurs between childhood and adulthood. This progression involves pubertal, social, and psychological changes that shape children into adults.During this time, adolescents are experiencing strong cognitive and physic
Find inspiration in each month of 2010 with a calendar featuring Love Notes for Special Parents, encouraging messages for parents of children with special needs.