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Baby Feeding Options for the Working Mother by: Nicky Pilkington Significant events in the 20th century resulted in changes in family dynamics. War, technological advances, and shifts in economics caused women to work outside of the home. Women traditionally stayed at home to take care of the home and the needs of the children. While [...]
You Are Your Child’s First Teacher by: Rose DesRochers How much thought have you given to your child’s future? In three years, my daughter will be eighteen. Most likely, she will be leaving home at this time, and on her way to college. I ask myself as a parent, will she be ready? Have I [...]
The Treasure of reading to Children by: Maxine Thompson This placard graced my late mother’s bedroom wall, and until recently, I didn’t understand what it meant. After spending a normal vacation with my loved ones in Atlanta and Detroit, I reflected how wonderful it is to enjoy adult children and grandchildren when times are normal. [...]
Cell Phones for Kids – How Young is Too Young? by: Barry Nagassar Take a random tween, age 8-12, place them in front of a rotary phone and observe at the blank stare of bewilderment. Yes, gone are the days of the landline, pushed aside by the next wave of technological advancement. Mobile phones are [...]
Health and Fitness in Pregnancy and Delivering a Healthy Baby by: David Arnold Livingston Pregnancy is when women are most beautiful, when there’s another life being nurtured inside the mother’s womb. This act of creating life, though, is not without its complications, and expectant soon-to-be mothers should do their best to keep their health in [...]
How I Met My Angel by: Saleem Rana Today I was in rather a whimsical mood, and so instead of my usual “how to†article, I thought I’d create a fairy tale for the child within you to enjoy. When I was just a young soul, on my first incarnation to be a human being, [...]
Common Household Products That Can Poison Your Children by: Reverend Brenda Hoffman In the United States alone, someone is poisoned every few seconds. 40% of these cases involve children under the age of 3. 50% of these cases involve children under the age of 6. For this reason, it is important to lock up household [...]
Buying & Selling Gently Used Baby Clothing, Strollers, Toys, and Other Baby Items & Products on eBay by: Christina Khan Hi Moms and Dads, So, you had your precious baby, and you couldn’t resist — all of those cute and beautiful baby dresses, rompers, suits, jean sets, christening gowns, onesies and unique designer baby clothes [...]
Make Your Child’s First Days of School Memorable by: Patricia Twitchell Do you have a child or grandchild getting ready to start the school year? If yes, you are in a position to make the experience a great one. The first few days of school can be exciting and yet, overwhelming for many young students. [...]
Reduce Stress With This Simple Time-Management Tool by: Ruth Anderson Do you feel frustrated and overwhelmed because you have too many obligations, errands, and lists to keep track of? Do important things sometimes fall through the cracks? You can reduce your stress and stay on top of important details by using a simple time-management tool [...]