Choosing Safe Toys For Your Toddlers (22 Dec 2006) Soon it is going to be time for the Holidays and the buying of presents and gifts do you have a toddler you are going to be buying for? There are so many toys and games to choose from when out shoppi...
Skateboarding In The Eighties To The Present (21 Dec 2006) Skateboarding traces its roots to the seventies but it really reached the peak of its popularity in the mid-eighties to the present when major skateboard manufacturers propelled it to new heights. Fi...
Barbie Doll - The Perfect Figure? (21 Dec 2006) While no one will argue with the popularity of Mattel's Barbie Doll, one area that has raised its fair share of controversy over the years is her figure. Many parents from around the world have argu...
Raising Children (20 Dec 2006) Raising children is the most important job in the world. Raising children is a wonderful and challenging life experience. Here's the problem: people assume that raising children is only the job of th...
21st Century Diapers (19 Dec 2006) 21st Century Cloth Diapers An Article by Justin Laubscher from Baby Soft These days disposable diapers cost close to $5,000 and about 1 ton of garbage per child. At the same time, cloth diapers have come a long way from the diaper pinning days you ...
Gives our children the attention and love they deservers. (18 Dec 2006) More and more parents neglect the fact that our kids need attention and love throughout their growing years. How does this happen ? For example, a day of hard work in our day job leave us little "spare" time for our kids; we rather watch TV and sleep. Som...
Birth Announcement Traditions (17 Dec 2006) Birth Announcements in Victorian Times "...once the baby was strong enough, and the mother felt well enough, it was time for the baby's "Presentation Day". A basket or bassinet would be decorated with lace and ribbons, and placed in the parlor. This wa...
Overseas Adoptions Make Adoption Announcements Even More Valuable (17 Dec 2006) Though there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding giving birth, the event allows for a set timeframe and a known process for those affected. In contrast, the adoption process contains a lot of variables, not the least of which are the age, appearance and p...
What has the 1683 Austrian-Turkish War got to do with Baby Teething? (16 Dec 2006) Baby teething has always been a time of anxiety for parents. Many have sought natural remedies to ease teething pains of their children. One such natural aid used to help ease teething pains was invented as a direct result of the 1683 Austrian-Turkish War...
Bottle-feeding Equipment Tips (16 Dec 2006) If you've chosen to bottle-feed your baby, you're going to have to invest in some equipment and learn how to use. The following are some useful tips. Choose glass bottles or a type of plastic that is less likely to leach chemicals into the feed. Scu...
Mothers Not Breastfeeding is a Death Sentence for Babies in the Developing World. (15 Dec 2006) In the developing world, children are dying every minute of the day due to lack of breastfeeding. A recent report from the government of Uganda suggests that at 'least 4000 infants and young children die everyday in Uganda due to lack of breastfeeding'. C...
Food for Your Vegetarian Baby (13 Dec 2006) The earliest food for any baby, including a vegetarian baby, is breast milk. It promotes your baby's immune system, reduces the risk of allergies and offers protection against infection. New mothers must be especially careful that they are getting enou...
Bottle-feeding Guidelines (12 Dec 2006) In every doctor's surgery and hospital reception the walls are plastered with breastfeeding advice. What you don't often see are best practice guidelines for mothers who choose to bottle feed their baby. So, to rectify this, here are a few pointers. Do...
What's in Your Emergency Baby Cupboard? (11 Dec 2006) In May of 2006, our Editor was in the Flood Zone in New England. Here you will find her thoughts and lists on what you may need for your family in an emergency situation. We just thought we'd post about being prepared in emergencies. Living in an...
ADHD and School Success - Yes, it is Possible. (10 Dec 2006) A day in school requires sustained attention, sitting quietly and refined social skills - all of which ADHD children tend to have great difficult mastering. With a teamwork approach to education, solid communication and a few tried and try tips, the educa...
A Better Night's Sleep for Both You and Your Baby with a Baby Crib Memory Foam Mattress! (10 Dec 2006) If your baby is not sleeping well chances are high that neither are you. Not just because your baby will be crying, but you will be naturally concerned that your baby is not having the proper rest. But don't call your doctor just yet, it might not be due ...
Perfect Nursery Tips Include A Cradle Mattress (06 Dec 2006) Whether preparing for a boy or girl you can plan that fabulous nursery on a budget and in no time at all. And the perfect nursery tips include a cradle mattress. The most important piece of furniture you'll add to the room is your cradle. In the earl...
Dora The Explorer Online Games: Giving Your Child Fun For Free (06 Dec 2006) What can be better than getting your children something to play with in your computer that provides fun, excitement, challenge, and education for free? The internet provides these kinds of games tha...
Avoiding Tooth Decay In Children (06 Dec 2006) The best way avoiding tooth decay lies in establishing positive habits. This is especially important for children who must learn that frequent teeth brushing and eating the right food is important to...
