Children's birthday parties are more than just a day when a lot of lovely pastries are involved. Kids look forward to this day more than any other day of the year. It should not come as a surprise since the full day is dedicated to them in the form of balloons, cakes, singing, presents, and more. In recent years, these parties have become elaborate, and this can sometimes throw off adults. The costs and stress associated with pulling off a great party or buying top rated appliances for party can
10 Superfoods for your Baby’s Brain Development
Your baby’s brain is developing like a flourishing tree – they’re branching out. Their nerves are increasing and making connections. Doctors at Harvard Medical say that this process affects learning, memory, and abilities like multitasking and self-control. These connections are of major importance to your baby’s cognition, both in childhood and adulthood. The success of early growth determines how your baby’s brain will work for the rest of their lives. How can you ensure your baby is
Sad Moms and Sleepless Babies: What’s the Link?
We all expect a few sleepless nights with a new arrival to the household. A new baby means crying at night; feeding, changing, burping. Everyone wants to get baby sleeping through the night as quickly as possible, but did you know that research suggests the first six months are critical for setting patterns not only for baby now, but for the rest of their life? With that in mind, it seems clear that creating habits for baby is important. We know we need to feed baby regularly, but
6 Benefits of Music For Your Baby’s Sleep
There’s nothing in the world parents wouldn’t do to make their babies sleep better. Mothers and fathers will try all sorts of tricks and techniques to help their babies fall asleep more easily, while taking some time for their own rest along the way. It turns out that music is one of the finest and most beautiful ways to put your infant to sleep and make them rest peacefully. Why music? Well, music is inherent to human beings. It’s a universal medium of communication that binds people
6 Things I Learned When I Became a Single Mother
When I first got pregnant, my husband and I were over the moon. We thought we would be the coolest parents ever. Never in our wildest dreams did we imagine we would be parenting separately. Four years later, when we got divorced, all I could focus on was how good it was going to be for both of us. There would be no more arguments, no more compromise, and we would both have the freedom we had been craving. But raising children alone, or while separated, was much harder than I thought. There
Parenting 101: How Do You Deal With Tantrums?
Tantrums are a part of any child's life. When a child doesn't have a better way of expressing anger, disappointment, sadness, and frustration, they tend to vent through tantrums and violent displays and reactions. Unfortunately, inasmuch as we parents have more or less background on what goes on in our children's minds when they have tantrums, they can still be pretty troubling. This is especially if we've gotten used to giving them what they want just so they can stop their tantrums. How can we
Surviving Long-Distance Flying with Children
Taking a long road trip with young children is a challenge, to be sure. And you need to plan on much more time than simply the mileage to arrive at your destination. But the good news is you can stop, let those little bodies run about and eat their favorite foods. How about that long-distance flight? It’s an entirely different “ball game” and also depends upon what you consider long distance. East coast to west coast? About 3 ½ - 4 hours. The U.S. to Australia? About 19 hours, depending on
How Do I Fix My Baby’s Early Waking?
Ready to welcome the bundle of joy in your life? A word of advice- parenthood will be one of the most rewarding yet frustrating phases of your life. You’re always tired and cranky. The numerous diaper changes, lullabies and sleepless nights- it is one hell of a rollercoaster! All this can take a toll on your mental health and adversely affect your young one’s body clock. Does your baby wake up at ungodly hours as well? Taking care of a baby is no child’s play. Check out these tips if your baby
6 Techniques to Teach Your Infant to Be Patient
It’s no secret that children can be impulsive, demanding, and impatient at times. But there are a few great ways to tackle these issues and teach your infant patience in just a few short steps. Try some of the following techniques! You can also find some great resources for parenting here. Patience Stretching Technique Patience stretching is one of the quickest methods for improving your child’s patience through gradually increasing their experiences with waiting for gratification. You