When the kids are home for the holidays or a rainy weekend comes along, it can feel like the only way to keep them happy is to spend a fortune. Cinema tickets and trips to the local bowling alley may pass the day, but they certainly add up and can put a lot of pressure […]
Handling Weather Related Skin Problems for Your Infant
As a new mother, you have to recognize the impact that the climate and changes in seasons can have on your baby’s health. Seasonal allergies plague infants as well as adults, but the skin conditions that can crop up at certain times of the year and under various conditions can cause even greater problems. Here […]
Beautiful Knitted Items for Babies
Photo taken by Dutch Blue on Flickr Knitting a small gift for a baby is a lovely way of giving them something completely unique, as well as showing that you care enough to spend time on them. Luckily, there are so many lovely patterns now available that even beginner knitters can create something amazing. Baby garments or […]
Routine and Babies – a Recipe for Disaster?
Browse the shelves of a parenting section in any bookshop and you’ll see a huge range of books from “experts” dispensing advice on everything from naming your baby to setting up your nursery. When you are expecting a baby for the first time it can be bewildering to know who to turn to for advice, […]
How Does a Super Princess Handle Bullying?
Guest Post By Sanjay Nambiar The three main characters in my book, The Super Duper Princess Heroes, are regular girls who transform into princesses with super powers. Recently I was asked how they would handle bullying. It was a provocative question. The Super Duper Princess Heroes are out trying to save princes and the world. […]
Keeping Them Entertained: Tips for a Long Road Trips With Kids
Long road trips can be tiring and stressful. This is even more true if you are traveling with a car full of children. Young kids can easily get very restless in the midst of long travels and choose to voice their discontent with anguished cries and nagging questions that can threaten your sanity on the […]