Month: May 2013

Blue or Pink?

Most expectant parents can’t wait to learn whether they will be painting the nursery blue or pink, but nowadays, that can mean more than just getting an ultrasound print. Family members and friends are often just as eager to learn the sex…

Simple Ways to De-stress

It may seem like a contradiction to include the words “simple” and “reduce stress” in the same sentence. However, there are ways that you can learn to relax even in the midst of your seemingly non-stop parenting schedule. If you…

Encouraging Your Child to Exercise

Thanks to new technology, today’s kids are more screen-savvy than ever. At the touch of a button – or tap of an on-screen icon – thousands of books, games, apps, webpages, maps, photos, and other data are available almost instantly….

Reading Recommendations for Girls

Helping your daughter develop both her reading skills and an appreciation for the written word at a young age is extremely important. A love of reading could help your child succeed in school, in addition to contributing to quality one-on-one time. There…

Reading Recommendations for Boys

Toddler boys can be tough to keep up with. Running, jumping, exploring, and just generally being loud seem to be high on their priority list during any given day. While many of us are interested in fostering a lifelong love of…

Dealing with Temper Tantrums

Whether in the middle of the grocery store aisle or in the privacy of your own living room, every parent dreads temper tantrums. Even if your toddler is mild-mannered, at some point, they are bound to throw a fit about…

Is Your Child Being Bullied?

Bullying is perhaps one of the most heartbreaking topics in modern parenting. Whether you hear it directly from your child or from an authority at school, it is definitely a situation to take very seriously. Online and educational communities have…