Parenting

Making butter out of breast milk may sound weird or gross, but it is a great way for breastfeeding moms with extra milk to use it all up so no drop goes to waste. Breast milk butter is easily made with items you have on hand at home.

Does your little one hate traveling in the car? It's not uncommon. Here we'll discuss methods to improve your baby's reaction to their car seat and stop them from crying between destinations so that you can drive safely!

For something so small, babies do create a lot of STUFF. It'd be great to find easy ways to reduce the amount of waste yours produces. People “out there” are using cloth diapers, but it can feel like a leap into the dark to switch. Are they only a serious option if you live a radical lifestyle?

Yoga offers a variety of health benefits for adults and kids! These 4 reasons will inspire you to start a regular practice with your children.

In this article, you will find a guide on how to adopt the habit of reading regularly as well as a number of book recommendations to get you started.

The Radio Flyer Deluxe Steer & Stroll Trike is a great toy for any young child who likes to play outside. With the steering handle, you can push your child around even if he is too young to pedal. And when he gets bigger, you can remove the steering handle so he can pedal on his own.

Sometimes our actions do not reinforce our words. This article cautions against sending mixed messages and provides suggestions for ensuring that your kids understand that "no" means "no".

A visit from the Tooth Fairy can be a lot of fun. Here are a bunch of ideas to help build a Tooth Fairy tradition and make wonderful memories for your family.

Help your child build stronger creative writing skills through a variety of games and other suggested activities. Includes writing prompts for teens.

Take back your morning with these 5 habits for a more productive day.

Introverted children might be difficult to understand, especially for extroverted parents. Their thoughts and actions can differ from what is assumed to be normal. This article provides some tips on how to build a strong and meaningful relationship with your introverted child.

When my not-picky baby turned into a choosy toddler, I developed the Three Foods Method to get him to try any food. I now have a choosy but open-minded grade schooler who eats almost anything.

This is a collection of the nicest things you can say to children to build their confidence and make them feel loved.

This article discusses tricks for getting your children to love eating vegetables. Preparing them with flavorful ingredients and letting children share ownership in the preparation of vegetables are a few suggested tips.

Achievement comes from within. Even though there are people who teach, motivate, and encourage us in our quest, what we do and what we achieve is up to us. We are in charge of our success. Yet, when it comes to achievement, we’re not all made to do the same things; we are all different.

This article features a list of kids' toys that don't make noise, don't light up and don't annoy mom and dad.

These tips will arm you with great tools to make life with a potty training toddler much easier. (Skip to tip #3 for the to find out how to get pee smell out of clothing.)

While I enjoy taking the kids for lots of walks and swimming, there are plenty of fun warm-weather activities you can do with young children without leaving home.

Whether you are planting in a windowsill, flowerpots, raised beds, or a large garden, there are infinite ways to get kids involved in planning, planting, and maintaining a garden.

"I’m so bored! Why don’t we ever do ANYTHING?!” Are you sick of hearing that from your kids? Being stuck at home is hard, especially for children. Here are ten easy, cheap-to-free things to do with kids at home to keep them active and you sane.

Hearing a parent yelling at their child got me thinking about the reasons we yell at our kids—and the reasons we should replace yelling with more gentle, positive communication.

Ankyloglossia, aka "tongue-tie", is a congenital oral anomaly that may decrease the mobility of the tongue tip. It is caused by an unusually short, thick lingual frenulum, a membrane connecting the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth.

My family consists of video game fanatics. This can create some tension when handling four children who want to play video games nonstop for twenty-four hours a day. Each family has their own method of handling kids and their hobbies, but here I explain how my family monitors game time.

When it comes to choosing children's dance studios, Christian parents need to look for factors that benefit their child's development and morals.

It can be hard to find books that your toddler will enjoy, but these books are proven winners. You'll be reading these books to your child over and over again.

Cooking with kids is a great way to help boost their reading comprehension, critical thinking skills, environmental awareness, patience, sense of self-esteem, and willingness to try new foods!

Doing a treasure hunt at home is a great way for the family to spend some quality time together. In this article, I will give you some tips and tricks on making a treasure hunt at home with a completed treasure hunt as an example.

Fishing can teach children many valuable lessons that they will carry with them through life. Find out what fishing could be teaching your children today!

Magic Butt Cream is one of the best creams to take care of almost any diaper rash your child might have. The best part is that you can make it at home!

Children crave attention from their parents, and that doesn't stop simply because it's "work hours". Learn some valuable tips to help set boundaries with your kids when you work at home.

This article is about crucial tools and traits that a parent can offer their child, beginning at birth, to create a foundation for future success and happiness through secure attachment. The article will provide resources to facilitate the parent/caregiver in this mission.

It can be hard to find baby-safe snacks that your baby likes to eat. Puffworks Baby Organic Peanut Butter Puffs are a great option that also introduce your baby to peanuts to help prevent peanut allergies from developing.

A longtime early childhood educator details 10 fun and developmentally appropriate activities to do with preschoolers during the coronavirus pandemic. These pursuits will relieve stress, establish a comforting routine, and bring joy to frightened kiddos and their frazzled parents.

There are so many activities we can do with our kids at home. But the chance to combine fun and education is a win-win!

This article provides a round-up of ideas to keep the kids occupied for long stretches of time while they are at home. The focus is on things that use items you likely have around the house and take minimal prep from parents—but take lots of time for children to finish.

Some new parents may be on the fence about making the purchase of the Owlet Smart Sock because of the price. Check out my review and what I wish I had known before buying it!

Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires, blizzards, and power outages: 'Tis the season for emergencies, both natural and man-made, but is your family ready? Finding information about what you need in an adult emergency kit is simple, but what if you have small children? Get help here.

These protein-packed lactation cookies feature crunchy peanut butter, chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, and hemp seeds, chia seeds, and flaxseed. They have no eggs or dairy, and the recipe is flexible, healthy, and delicious!

No one expects you to keep up with household chores when you just had a baby. But if you're like me, cleaning keeps you sane! Here are some ideas for making the time!

Devices and screen time are disconnecting us from our children. Discover three simple ways to reconnect with them.

This article discusses a simple three-step process to help your child when they are suffering from an anxiety attack, as well as the science behind it.

Elmo Calls is an official Sesame Street app built to help children learn quickly and engage in real life situations. Each video call was developed to help children achieve important milestones while having lots of fun.

Sometimes, we need to take a step back and let our child try to figure things out on their own. The early childhood years will set the stage for your child's future, so don't let them slip by.

Should you pay your children to do chores? What's the appropriate age? This is my personal experience.

I recently found an article in Smithsonian Magazine titled “Simply Smiling Can Actually Reduce Stress” by Joseph Stromberg. It is fascinating and confirmed what I have always believed—that everything is better with a smile. Sometimes it is hard to smile, so here are some tricks I use to get there!

Teaching kids who have autism is not an easy task. Many parents struggle and pay lots of money to applied behaviour analysts, but there are also useful games and activities you can do at home. We can teach our kids through play and by creating activities that they'll enjoy.

This article examines infant development when the mother has borderline personality disorder (BPD).

Step-by-step dowry chest preparation, including both traditional and modern ideas, plus suggestions for boys.

This article examines the research on mothers with personality disorders and their impact on the development of children aged 3 to 7.