"There is no way to be a perfect mother, but there are a million ways to be a great one."
It takes time to master the art of swaddling, and once you do, it’s probably time to stop. While each baby is different, most babies no longer need swaddling between 3 and 4 months of age. But don’t go by a number; here are several telltale signs that might indicate your baby should not be swaddled anymore.
Children just aren't good listeners. That's not anything new. But there are ways to support (and even increase) listening skills in children. Here are 3 simple games that can help flex those listening muscles and make you, the adult, feel a bit less ignored.
I’m always on the lookout for easy field trips with the kids, which is why I frequently purchase memberships to local museums and zoos. But membership is oftentimes about more than just getting through the front gate. Check out these extra ways to get the most out of your membership and your overall experience.
The intention of going out to eat is good; it’s meant to be a night off for parents and something different and fund for the kids. But sometimes the very idea of going out to eat is more taxing than just making dinner at home. There are ways to make a night out with the kids less stressful and even, perhaps, fun for everyone.
Toddlers seem to have an unending amount of energy. If your kiddos are super active and have some pent-up energy, it’s best to ride that wave and move along with them. Here are 4 no-prep activities that are guaranteed to help little ones expend some of that bottled-up energy.
Toddlers love predictability. Although a toddler’s behaviors, emotions and actions may feel anything but predictable, they find comfort in knowing what comes next. But getting routines down isn’t always easy, so here are a few small steps that can help you identify manageable routines and get them in place.
“Why doesn’t my baby sleep?” you might ask, as I did with each of my children. Well, it could be any number of reasons. Or none of these reasons. Here's rundown of everything exhausted new parents should expect when it comes to newborn and baby sleep habits.
The holidays are over. But is the shopping? You might not want to hear this, but post-holiday sales can be just as exciting as pre-holiday shopping. Check out a few ways we found to shop postseason deals and save for events like birthdays, Easter, or rainy day rewards, that are just around the corner.
New Year’s resolutions can help give a new feel for a new year. It’s a fresh start, and flipping over to a new calendar with fresh ideas, goals and outlooks can help start the year on the right foot. While typical resolutions are not realistic for children, there are goals that can be set with children to kick off the year. Here are three family-focused New Year’s resolution ideas to get you started.
