Many parents worry about their toddlers diets. Generally, it’s not what they are eating, but what they are not eating that concerns parents.
I’ve heard countless complaints of toddlers continuously turning away food that they once loved. As if that’s not enough, toddlers seldom try new foods and tend to eat the same food items over […]
We all know that breastfeeding is best for babies but mothers often wonder just how long is necessary to gain the most benefits out of breastfeeding. Some schools of though say as long as possible but for most women, it is not desirable or feasible to breastfeed their four year olds. […]
The question of when to start a baby on solid food is a tricky one. Some doctors will tell you to start at four months or the baby will find it harder to chew when they are older, others say start at six months because the baby’s digestive system will not be able […]
The terrible twos can actually begin anytime after your child’s first birthday and sometimes even sooner. The good news is – they end. The key to handling the terrible twos and the many other developmental milestones that your child will go through is to understand them.
The terrible twos is a time of transition in […]
A new website has just emerged for all mothers to share their stories of being a mother. Suave and Sprint have banned together to air five episodes on MSN starting May 11th. This is hosted by Leah Remini, who plays the character of Carrie on “King of Queens”. The beginning video has […]
Attachment parenting is one of those issues that are constantly debated, both sides always seeming to be unflinching in their beliefs. Some believe that attachment parenting is the way to go as it seems to be the more loving way to parent; dealing with children in a very different way to the more discipline […]
Sibling rivalry is something that affects almost every family but it can sometimes get out of hand. A bit of jealousy is normal but if it stems from insecurity, the rest of the family may need to step in and create a stable and loving environment for each child as equally as […]
We are all aware that breastfeeding is more beneficial than bottle feeding so what is it still a sore point in many cultures? Guilt and public opinion play a major role in the decision to breast or bottle feed when really it should be a mother’s personal choice. Between bottle feeding […]
There is so much conflicting advice on discipline that parents have to wonder, do we punish or reward bad behaviour? Punishing bad behaviour can be seen as a way of giving attention to poor behaviour which can lead to a repeat of it and it can be said that rewarding good behaviour is […]
Many women find it hard to lose the pounds that they have put on during pregnancy. Pregnancy weight can be difficult to shift and women resort to various measures to beat the bulge. We all know the safest way is to lose weight gradually with regular exercise and a healthy diet […]