Educational travel tours headed for Washington D.C. or New York City are an excellent way to stimulate active learning. Visiting historic sites such as the White House and the Capitol in Washington D.C. or taking the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Boat tour in New York City are just...
Babies need a lot of nutritional foods to develop their brains and bodies. It is also necessary for building their immune systems. Once a baby reaches the age of six months, it is recommended that they start with eating solid foods. By solid foods, I am referring to soft foods....
The book I now hold in my hands is a jewel of a classic. Its first edition was published about forty years ago. This is the fourth 2003 edition and still a very valid book to answer the question of “Where did I come from, Mommy?” Yet, this book is...
Bringing a newborn home from the hospital can be a very exciting, yet exhausting event. Throw baby reflux into the mix, and it can be downright stressful. When a small infant begins to cry inexplicably, with an arched back, and experiences a large amount of regurgitation, it can be overwhelming...
We always ponder a soon-to-be-born child's past lives and how we knew them during the pregnancies of friends and family members. This past June, our sister Meg gave birth to her first child, a healthy baby boy, and we had fun perceiving about him on a spiritual level before his...
The beginning of a new year ushers in wishes, dreams, and plans that motivate us to work towards a better and more fulfilling year. For many of us, creating New Year’s resolution is one of the most important tasks to start the year. The process of outlining one’s resolution is...
Taking your baby or a toddler on a flight can be a very stressful and challenging experience. If you think the trip will go smoothly, the reality can knock you out. This article describes what you should know to make your trip more pleasant. A baby can travel on a...
The Get Into Uni personal statement writing guide contains systematic instructions on the techniques to help increase the odds of your application, however this article contains a short synopsis to writing your way into university. For most potential students there are some clear reasons why they wish to embark on...
Although a lot of women associate pregnancy with being lethargic and feeling heavy or unable to move, this does not mean that you should stop exercising. Doing exercises is good for anyone and is even more beneficial for expectant mothers. The Benefits of Exercise Other than the obvious health benefits...
After your toddler gives up their pureed baby food, they are going to have more grown up textures. With a rapidly increasing compliment of teeth, they are ready to enter a whole new world of eating experiences. Even at this time there is still some food that should remain off...
When it comes to pregnancy tasks, choosing your baby's name is one of the most important decisions you will make. It all sounds fun, until you delve in to the plethora of names out there and it becomes totally overwhelming. Knowing the gender of your baby certainly halves the authenticity...
So your baby has not been able poop for quite a while and you are absolutely worried like a good parent should. How do you cope with newborn constipation? Better still, how do you treat your infant’s constipation without any side effects? Constipation in infants and newborn babies can be...
Preparing your baby's nursery can be one of the most exciting and fun events of pregnancy, deciding the color scheme, furniture and nursery decor theme … It does however pay to be aware of safety considerations before spending lots of money at the shops. Here are a few things to...
Ouch. The shoulder strap broke and the zipper finally jammed for the last time. That's it – time to run out and grab a new backpack for your boy or girl (if only they would not use it for a game of tug-of-war)! Perhaps the local discount store will have...
During my pregnancy I spent 14 weeks on bedrest. It was a long and isolating time. I was fortunate though, in that my doctor pulled me off of bedrest a couple of months before my son was due. This doesn’t happen for most moms on bedrest though. So how do...
Having everything you need for baby ready to go before you bring your newborn home is a wise thing for a new parent to do. But what to get for a newborn baby? Keep in mind that you never really need as much as you think you will. Be realistic....
The nasty components of some Organic Baby Foods that food manufacturer’s don’t want you to know! Most Organic Baby Foods are fantastic, made by ethical, sustainable & considerate companies. Others are large corporations simply aiming to get a piece of the “Organic pie” – although they may still scrape under...
The arrival of a new baby is followed by the visits from relatives and friends to see the child, and they all come bearing gifts. In many Muslim cultures most first born babies receive some form of Islamic jewellery as gifts after their births. Although this is more of an...
If it is your first time to become a parent, there are a lot of challenges that are headed your way and you should definitely be ready for them. These challenges can be your long- term responsibilities to your child like providing him or her financial assistance while he or...
Whether you’re hosting a baby shower for the first time or not, chances are you’ve got some questions regarding the right baby shower etiquette. You want to create a truly special time for the guest of honor without any unintended faux pas. This guide was specially created to help you...
