Category: Toddler Parenting
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9 Fun Christmas Traditions for the Entire Family
When I was growing up, I always remember Santa coming to visit my house when I was younger. He would come through the front door and you could hear the bells from a mile away. My brother and I would come running into the living room to greet the man in the red suit. He…
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Allow Your Child To Explore The World Around Them With Realistic Boundaries
Babies and toddlers need instruction as they begin exploring the world around them. Many parents find that they are constantly telling their child No, redirecting them, or chasing after them. It is important that you are consistent with their boundaries, so that the child learns early that when you tell them to do something that you mean…
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Six Educational (and fun) Outings for Pre-schoolers
There are plenty of educational games and activities to enjoy with your preschool-aged child at home, but sometimes it’s good to get out in the world and learn something new. Field trips can break up your routine and stimulate both of your minds, while spending some special time together with your little one. Stuck for…
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Five Reasons to Make Your Own Organic Baby Food
Your baby’s diet is incredibly important, and making the switch to solid food can be a challenging time for any parent. Organic produce is preferable, and can be made at home. Here are five reasons to make your own organic baby food: Organic Baby Food is Healthier When it comes to your baby’s health, there’s…
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Tips for Dealing with the World’s Pickiest Eater
You used to think you were a pretty good cook until the small human came along. If you have a child who just is not satisfied with anything you make, or one who refuses to eat vegetables it can be tempting to resort to junk. After all, popping chicken nuggets in the oven again is…
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6 Common Childhood Diseases
Children are the most susceptible to diseases because their immune system is developing and their body is not as strong as that of an adult. Children normally catch these diseases from the environment they live in. The environment could be both of the indoors and the outdoors. The best way to protect our children is…
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The Magic of Taking your Child to Their First Pantomime
It might be hard to believe, but it’s nearly time to dust down your Christmas decorations and start planning your festive celebrations. There’s no better way to get your family into the holiday spirit than by planning a trip to see a pantomime. If your kids haven’t yet experienced the magic of these performances, they’re…
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Tips to Help You Get Your Baby on a Sleep Schedule
I remember when my youngest son was born, it was often difficult to get him to sleep at night simply because babies are naturally active in the womb at night when mom is trying to catch up on her sleep. Once your baby is born, it is best if you try to get your baby…
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Tips to Buy Preschool Clothes for your Little Ones
Clothing your children doesn’t have to be expensive especially if your children are hard on clothes. At the beginning of the school year, I usually add a few pieces to my children’s wardrobe and then they almost always get new clothes for Christmas too. As a mom, I am all about saving money where I…
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Toddlers and Tablets Unite – What Does That Mean for their Development?
My youngest son learned how to use my phone at the age of two and we ended up buying him his own tablet. I was so worried that he would accidentally dial 911 while using my phone so when we found a cheap tablet we jumped on it. I know that some parents might think…