Free-Range Couple Cleared in One of Two Investigations The Maryland couple, Alexander and Danielle Meitiv which was put under investigation by Child Protective Services (CPS) on two separate occasions has been cleared on one charge of unsubstantiated neglect. The Meitivs attracted a lot of attention for their free-range parenting style. They allowed their ten-year-old son […]
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Stranger Treats Mom to Lunch to Applaud Mommy Skills When a stranger treats a mom to lunch, you might call it a random act of kindness. When she does it to thank her for the care and loving attention she gives her son at the restaurant, it makes the news. A Kentucky mom found this […]
Is Your Child Ready For Preschool? Among the many hard decisions parents will face in the first few years of their child’s life, is the question of preschool. Most preschools start accepting children when they reach 2 1/2 years old, but that doesn’t always mean your child is ready. The readiness of a child about […]
Boy Is Whole Without Prosthetic Arm Earlier this week Catherine Campbell posted a very insightful essay on The New York Times Parenting Blog. A few weeks ago Campbell had woken up to 48 e-mails all sharing the same video which had gone viral. The video is about Robert Downey Jr. (also known as Iron Man) […]
Why Is Creative Play Important For Your Child? In life, when we’re given the chance to freely express ourselves, this is called creativity. While it comes in many forms, children especially, benefit from these different forms of creativity. When these children are given the opportunity to commit entirely, and be free with themselves, this allows […]
Daddy Blogger: The Rise of Dads on the Web For more and more dads, finding help about everything from kid’s illnesses to the technical background of your kid’s new toy is on the web. And not just anywhere on the web. That is because the role of the daddy blogger has been growing as more […]
The Best Products For Mommy Organization Let’s face it. Being a mom is one of the hardest jobs out there. Add work to the mix and it’s even more challenging to tackle everything, while keeping your sanity. Sometimes the more a mom plans things out, the less they end up getting done. Here are […]
The Absolute Best Recipes For An Afternoon Snack In a typical day, a normal person’s blood sugar falls four hours after not consuming anything to eat. If you’re getting the afternoon blues or having trouble staying awake, you might just need an afternoon snack. Going long lengths of time without eating, can throw your body […]
The Surprising Sources Of BPA Exposure BPA exposure is widespread. BPA is found in 93 percent of the US population at levels so high, no wonder it causes health problems. Educate yourself on the common sources of this chemical to greatly reduce your own levels as well as your family members. Canned Foods. Most […]
Family Fun for Cinco de Mayo! Make a Piñata The process will may take more than one day but it is a lot of fun! Start with a big balloon, cover it in newspaper strips and use a water and flour paste to make sure the newspaper strips stick to it. Leave balloon to dry […]
One of the most challenging (and important) things your child will do is develop his or her fine motor skills. These skills are essential for the overall success of your child. They’re used for picking up food to eat, tying your shoes, or even to write your name. Help your child to develop their motor […]
Healthy Snacks For Pregnant Mommies Putting nutritious and healthy snacks in your body can be one of the best gifts you can give your sweet, precious baby. Here are some delicious quick and healthy snacks for any mother-to-be. Healthy Snacks: Chia Seed Pudding. Chia seeds are tasteless, but packed with all the good stuff: omega 3‘s, fiber […]