Instead of worrying about your child being abducted or getting hurt from their day to day activities, think about your own home possibly being unsafe. Unintentional deaths are the leading cause of deaths in children ages 14 and under, and a third of those deaths happen at home. Your children have the highest risk […]
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Carpooling to work has seen changes with the introduction of such ride sharing businesses as Uber and Sidecar. Now carpooling for kids is changing too. The idea of being able to schedule a driver to pick up your kids and drive them to soccer practice after school is no longer just for the rich. A […]
Trying to register for a first baby is challenging in many aspects. Putting it together can be very confusing for first time parents. While most people agree that you will need baby clothes and bedding, they’re also some great items that are essential to your list. A lot of first time moms “over-register,” […]
Wow! For years we have been told how bad it is to give a baby or small toddler peanuts or even peanut butter. Now a major study suggests that is exactly the wrong thing to do. Getting infants the exposure to peanuts before the age of one, actually helps to prevent our little ones from […]
Living in an era where anyone can become an author, it’s easy to feel bombarded by the possibilities. However, books can come and go, but some books are priceless. They never lose their appeal and possess a sort of nostalgic aspect. Children’s books are used for so many things, like calming an upset child or […]
When I think of Lego I think of those universal plastic building blocks that all little girls stole from their older brothers. But then Lego decided they needed to add Lego Friends, a “girl-friendly” version with pastel colored building blocks and a narrative attached. It also has a newsletter, a handy marketing tool that most […]
Throwing a great party takes more effort than buying a matching decorations party pack. Parties where matching disposable paper products were the main effort can feel more… consumptive, rather than creative. Throwing a creative birthday party really comes down to thoughtfulness, and there are a few do’s and don’ts for throwing a party everyone will […]
When you face unexpected breastfeeding challenges, so many people from your pediatrician to your sister, your doula, and even strangers from Facebook seems to have ‘the answer’. But most of these solutions are based on their own experiences, which may or may not be relevant to the problem you’re having. The real solutions could be based on […]
Drinking tea daily is a wonderful habit to get into daily. Starting your day off with a cup of tea could be what you need. There are many different types of tea out there but in order to get the most out of your cup, try and drink the three teas I have listed. The […]
Being new parents is one of the best experiences. With that being said, the fun starts with buying your little one the newest and latest of everything you can think of. Many of these parents go overboard and they don’t know what they will need and not need as the days count down till their […]
From the moment we step into the “pregnancy-role,” our baby weight starts to emerge and accumulate on our bodies. The scheming then begins on how we are to drop these extra “pounds” once are little one arrives. Once your baby is born, your life will change. Don’t get scared. This is a good thing. After […]
Ashton Kutcher is pushing for changes and he won’t stop until he has accomplished it. What does he want? Is it peace in the Middle East or the elimination of greenhouse gases? Nope – what he is pushing for is baby changing stations in men’s washrooms. But while that may sound kinda strange, it isn’t […]