Pregnancy - Birth - Childcare

It’s thrilling to know the changes taking place to you and your baby on a week by week basis during pregnancy. Read on:
Details Of Pregnancy Week By Week
1st to 4th week
The first week starts from day one of your last period. The egg fertilizes in the fourth week and you are officially pregnant!
5th to […]

The 40-week period of gestation and birth is divided into pregnancy trimesters. Each of these three periods last about three months. Dividing the nine month gestation period in this manner helps doctors keep track of the developments during pregnancy. It is also easier for the mother to keep track of the changes in her body […]

There are several reasons for breastfeeding babies. First of all, pediatricians have discovered that breast milk can bolster your baby’s immune system so that they are stronger and healthier. Second, breastfeeding often helps mothers and babies bond with each other while simultaneously helping shrink the uterus to its normal size after pregnancy. […]

4 weeks to go until your due date and suddenly everyone starts asking if you have packed your bag! Suddenly it all becomes very real indeed and instead of thinking what is going on in your body you finally have to think about how you are going to get your baby out of your […]

Buying as good pair of shoes for your baby or toddler can be a difficult business, and also an expensive one. Trying to squeeze your fractious child’s foot into yet another pair of shoes whilst listening attentively to the assistant explaining the virtues of this particular brand, style and shape can become a monumental task […]

It can be a battle to get kids to do chores at the best of times. I have a daily list of chores for my kids to do. The technique that I use is letting my kids choose from a list what they would like to do to contribute. I never use the word jobs, […]

If I could give advice to single mums regarding raising their kids I would say this:
Give your kids good boundaries. Let your kids know exactly what you expect of them. Sit down and talk to them about these boundaries. Help the kids understand that the household rules are for their benefit.
When kids understand the […]

Once you have decided on the advantages of hosting an au pair in your home, there are a number of things your family can do to prepare for the visit.
Decorate the Room
You will be providing a private bedroom for your guest. The bedroom must be adequately furnished with items such as a bed and […]

Planning a baby shower doesn’t have to be stressful. With a little organization and inspiration, you can easily create a party to honor your friend or family member and her new bundle of joy. Here are some tips for planning a baby shower.
Your first step is to choose the date. Although showers are normally […]