Here's my twisted tale of potty training a resistant child. There have been plenty of times in my life where I’ve been envious of other parents. I’ll readily admit it… the big house, the nice SUV, the extra cash to travel. Those things are great and amazing; so yea, I want them for my family. But do you know what I envied more than anything else? .... Read More
Determining when is my child ready for a booster seat doesn't need to be stressful. Your child's weight, height and age are key factors in making the determination, but they aren’t the only ones. You also need to consider whether your child is mature enough to be ready for a booster seat. You want to be sure your child will sit safely without the a.... Read More
First-time parents often worry if they’re showering “too much” attention on their newborn. Am I holding him too much? If I pick her up every time she cries, does that make me a pushover? Well mom and dad, you can rest easy…because for the first few months of life, spoiling a baby is pretty much impossible! So don’t let the haters tell you any diff.... Read More
It’s a “value” that was drilled into us from early childhood, you have to learn to share. Most of us have memories of teachers and caregivers hammering home the sharing message when we were in school. This is probably why we never stopped to question it as we became parents ourselves. We see our kids fighting over a toy, or hear one sibling cryin.... Read More
Here's a car seat safety tip you might not know about. Imagine, it's cold outside, and you want your little one to be warm. It makes sense that you'd bundle them up during the winter months before heading outdoors. A word of caution if your child is still riding in a car seat. Dressing them in a thick winter coat before strapping them in might put.... Read More
