Pregnancy - Birth - Childcare

Parents marvel at their children from birth, and the months that follow are a time of joy and amazement as parents of babies become parents of toddlers. Children grow at an astonishing rate and are unrecognizable as the tiny babies they were by the time they reach one year old. One year olds have […]

Parents of toddlers have watched their children grow at an astonishing rate. The amount of growth from one year to the next is tremendous in young children and the foundation for learning is laid early during this period. Two year olds have very different needs than younger toddlers as they begin to learn new skills […]

Christmas is a very exciting time of the year, especially for children. With the festive season approaching here are a few ideas of how to keep the kids entertained before the big day.
Anyone who has been around little ones during December will be familiar with the way they ask every day, when Santa will be […]

The original Chinese Mei Tai was a traditional piece of cloth with four unpadded straps that secure by bringing the straps together in a bow against a torso. The original carrier has a history that stretches back hundreds of years as a product utilized by mothers, often carrying their babies in a simple fabric carrier.
A […]

The placenta is an amazing, unique organ. It grows with the baby from the very first cell divisions, so it can begin its important work of providing nourishment as soon as possible.
It is the direct physical link between the mother and child, and as such, may even provide comfort to the baby. They grow […]

Nearly all of us have some kind of allergy, and there is often no cure. Okay, sometimes allergies can be controlled, but it can be a real hassle having to avoid everyday foods and other substances. And some of us have such reactions that, if we even come close to what we’re allergic to, we’ll […]

Nowadays, women are very much free to choose when they wish to become mothers. This is something that has definitely been centuries in the making, because before, women quite simply did not have the choice. Instead, they were bound by their wifely duty to produce an heir or someone to carry on the family name. […]

Children are often touted as being very important members of society because they represent our future.
Positive outcomes for children’s behaviour in a leisure or education setting will be produced only when the environments have been design with a thorough knowledge of child development, play, anthropometrics, ergonomics, environmental factors, wayfinding, environmental psychology and universal design. […]

When we have children we do so knowing that one day in the very distant future they will leave home. We love them, nurture them, feed, clothe and educate them and above all, we love them.
We do it all in the hopes that they will become happy and healthy adults. We […]

How to become pregnant fast? Many people want to know the answer to this question. There are some tips which will definitely improve your chances on becoming pregnant fast. Let’s look at the 5 main ones, but you should only follow these tips if you know that there are no other medical problems with you […]

When a couple gets married, it seems that their lives take one of two main courses. In the first course, the couple, after a year or so, decides to have children, thereby starting their family. In the second choice, the couple decides to remain childless.
For people who wish to make the first choice but, because […]

Robert Titzer is an infant researcher and the creator of one of the most popular baby DVDs system for teaching babies to read. The baby DVDs and books were first published in 1997. The series’ methods are based on Titzer’s research as well as his own experiences of teaching his daughters, Aleka (born in 1991) […]

Well, I finally broke down and bought my 10-year-old son a cell phone yesterday. I saw it coming, and tried to resist for as long as I could but eventually I gave in.
I thought a 10 year old would be far too young to assume the responsibility of a cell phone. After all, […]

We live in an increasingly global society. Our neighbor is from Puerto Rico, our co worker is from South Africa and the teacher in preschool class is from Sweden. We realize as adults how hard it is to learn a new language at this point in our life, but it is not too late […]

Listen in on an interview as we talked to qualified baby-swim instructor Nicole Arnulphy and pediatrician Elsie Lim to answer your most pressing questions about infant swimming.
1. What are the main benefits of infant swimming?
NA: Infant swimming is a great way to start your child early along the path to becoming water safe, as well […]

As a relationship expert, I’m often asked how to mend a broken relationship. My response is always with a question: Do you take the time to make your wife, girlfriend, mother, daughter, son, etc fell special?
As a dad I enjoy doing things that other dads won’t do. For instance, last year I started a new […]

It was just a typical weekend with the family at home but an extra special weekend for my 8 year-old son who was having his cousin stay with us for a sleepover. His cousin is only 5 years old and adores his older cousin to death. It was all squeals of laughter as […]

The whole idea behind early childhood education is the fact that babies and young children are capable of and actually like learning. Their brains are more susceptible towards absorbing information and therefore, all babies are potential ‘baby geniuses’. As more people realize this, various early learning theories, methods and products have emerged. Today let’s […]

Inspiring your child to read is one of the most important things that you can do as a parent. With a love of reading, your child will have a critical tool for success.
Here are six tips to help get your children to tune out the television and tune into books.
1. Really explore […]

Almost everyone can remember playing house when they were young. Different children played house in different ways, but the general idea was the same. There was a family, and a kitchen. Little kitchen sets are perfect for playing the game, and helping children learn about taking care of a family.
When kids play house they can […]

Gone are the days when all of the dolls in the store had very light skin and blond hair. These days, toys come in all shapes, colors, and sizes. Cultural relevance is important during play time, as play time is a prelude to adult life. It is important for children to be exposed to the […]

Long gone are the days where a few stuffed animals, a few dolls or a few trucks and a set of blocks would be the basic toys a child would have in their room. Today the average child’s room will have these things plus at least two or three electronic toys whether they be for […]

Years ago, children used to get more exercise. There we no computers or video games to keep them inside of the house. The neighborhood kids would get together and play tag, touch football, and jump-rope all of the time. At this day and age, children do not go outside as much as they used to. […]

Almost every child is born with an untamed imagination. Kids can spend hours upon hours pretending to be their favourite superhero, profession, or airplane, and never tire of the adventure. We are all familiar with the concept of imagination, but just how important is imaginary play in a child’s life?
Through imagination, children are able to […]

With the constant unstoppable increase in technology it is no surprise that researchers say that consumers are turning more and more to electronic toys to enhance their child’s interactive learning. Seventy five percent of consumers who purchased an electronic toy in the past year did so for its educational value, Three of the top five […]

Newborn babies yearn to feel the familiar security of the womb, the warm cradling inside a mothers stomach is all they know. This is why they crave to be held all the time; they seek this familiarity for comfort, especially if they are in motion. While riding in a newborn carrier they have the luxury […]

Regardless of what many people realize toys do have many uses. The first and most obvious way is as a play object for a child to use to pass time. But toys can be used for collectibles just as much as baseball cards or bottle caps are used. Toys can also be […]

Pregnancy is the time when the women are very joyous and exuberant about the upcoming motherhood but also a bit worried with the increase in size and other complexities that come with the pregnancy.
That said coming to issue of the clothing that pregnant women should wear has become very important. The health of the mother […]

When you are looking for something to carry your infant in while you are doing daily chores it can get confusing with all the different opportunities that are now on the market.
Basically, infant carriers and infant slings are made to carry infants but in different ways. Usually the baby carrier is used for about nine […]

pDid you ever play dress up when you where a child? It is a game that many kids play because they love to pretend. Playing games of pretend can keep a child busy for hours. It is also one way that children express their perceptions of the world. There are so many different ways to […]

How many stuffed animals do your children have? Whether they have one or twenty, they have to be taken care of. Keeping them clean can be a challenge, especially if your kids are always playing with them. That is why it is essential to make a conscious effort to make sure that the stuffed animals […]

There are times when you are breastfeeding that you may become aware that your baby is not getting enough milk. For example, the infant may stop gaining when he should be growing or he may even start to lose weight. Here are seven ways to help you increase your breast milk supply.
1. Let the […]

Towards the end of the third trimester women begin to worry about the labour and when it will happen, some women worry about this throughout their entire pregnancy. Labour is different for all women but there are some general commonalities between all pregnancies that give doctors the knowledge to know what to look for. The […]

Pregnancy is one of the most wonderful experiences that women can go through in their life. However, most women who are pregnant for the first time are unaware of the many different stages of pregnancy and they have to go through. Some women will categorized their pregnancy based on morning sickness and other problems that […]

During pregnancy, many women experience hot flashes, which are sensations of heat in the upper body. During one of these flashes, you will feel your face and chest getting warmer and you start to sweat a lot. Your face may become really flushed and you feel the need for cool air. For some women, pregnancy […]

When you are nearing the end of your pregnancy, you will likely have many aches and pains and you think that each one is the beginning of labor. Some early labor pains are not labor at all, but false labor, which is called Braxton-Hicks contractions. They do start off in the same way as labor […]

In our world of today how many children do you think is too many? With all the problems that is happening in our country and with all the financial companies that have lost almost all of their money and have had to ask the government to help them out, do you really need to have […]

It seems that as soon as a baby is born they receive a plethora of soft toys and other gifts. This process occurs even before the child is born, with well wishers attempting to second guess the baby’s sex and buying ‘neutral’ gifts. These gifts come from all manner of people, from close members of […]

Since the beginning of humanity, parents have been raising babies and having to cope with smelly wet messes. How parents have dealt with these types of messes has changed over the years, especially among different cultures. Native American tribes are said to have packed grass under rabbit skins to contain their babies waste. […]

When it comes to infants every parent wants the best. But when it comes to finding the best baby sling parents may find themselves playing the guessing game.
Using a baby sling, wrap or other infant carrier can make life easier for caregivers while giving infants extra security. It is convenient and an asset to […]