So, it's a healthy, bouncing baby boy....now what are you going to name him? Well, if you want him to grow up to become a rough, tough icon of manliness, I suppose you could call him "Marion" - at least that's what John Wayne's parents did! But seriously, if you are an American, there is a big chance that the baby boy name you choose will be

It's a girl!! Of course she's the most beautiful thing you have ever seen (natch), but what are you going to name her? Well, it seems that you now have endless possibilities for baby girl names and the truth is that you can call your little precious bundle anything you want - within reason. But beware - something that sounds really cute for a

Everybody likes to have cute and cuddly stuffed animals in their home. Kids have a fascination for their stuffed animals, and some of them like to cuddle them all the time. The most important thing about stuffed animals, is that they need to be cleaned regularly. Stuffed animals accumulate dust and dirt very fast, and if not cleaned regularly might

Never has it been this easy to find materials to bring education into your home as a stay at home mom, a grandparent given the distinct and honorable task of watching your grandchildren or as a homeschooling parent striving to do the best you can do. The internet has provided us the means to seek and download countless varieties of educational mat

Breastfeeding is a very special phase of life after pregnancy not just for you but for your baby as well. What you do and what you eat are important for your baby's wellbeing and development. Therefore, there are several dos and donts that you need to follow regarding a breastfeeding diet. Let me give you a brief insight into the same. However, you

A lot of parents find it very difficult to bring their children to see a dentist. Some of the children are very scared of dentist or dentist office because they may have the association of pain in dental treatment or consultation. I find the following ways may be helpful to help children when parents need to bring them for dental treatment. 1)C

Children love exploring at the beach - the combination of dry powdery sand, wet squidgy sand that can be moulded, and water is intriguing, and allows for endless experimentation, building, modelling and finding out about how things work and feel. Very often children also like building roads, towns, forts, castles and other constructions, and then e

To your child's dismay, a piece of their much loved toy has broken off and the fun of playing with it has decreased. To your dismay, you are going to have to either break your child's heart by throwing it out or pay money for a whole new one. What are you going to do? Suppose you decide to get rid of the broken toy. After all, what good is it if

Children with high self esteem will be very independent, responsible, confident, able to express themselves emotionally and be able to take failure as a learning experience. Parents can help their children to develop their interests and hobbies and teach them how to face challenge in their lives will help to build the self esteem of their children

A recent survey by the Lucille Packard Foundation for Children's Health found that for parents, the most concerning aspect of their children's lives is emotional well being. As a parent myself, this is not shocking, but it does make me want to hear more. The Secret of Emotional Well Being: High Self Esteem Emotional wellbeing is at the root

Many families love the idea of fostering cultural exchange by hosting an au pair in their home. However some may wonder if they are eligible for the program if their children have special needs. They will be happy to know that numerous candidates have been successfully placed in homes with special needs children. Addressing the Child's Needs

More than likely you have heard of insomnia, but usually you think of it as an adult problem. Insomnia is very common in adults; however, often kids have sleep problems as well. If you happen to have a child who is having trouble sleeping they may be dealing with childhood insomnia. When it comes to adult insomnia, figuring out the causes can be

The concept of an au pair is not new. A young woman or occasionally a young man comes to stay in this country offering childcare services in return for room and board and a small allowance. The immigrant gets a host family and access to American colleges while the family gets a flexible, live-in childcare provider. Both parties get the benefit o

Party games can make or break a party and below are some great ideas for children's parties to keep the children entertained! Blind Man's Buff: "Blind Man's Buff" is one of the best, oldest, and simplest of games. One player is blindfolded, is turned round two or three times to confuse his ideas as to his position in the room, and is then told t

On the one hand, running a home business with one or more children in the household seems like a recipe for disaster. Raising children can certainly be a full-time job in and of itself. Adding entrepreneurship to your routine might be just enough to drive you around the bend. On the other hand, it's been done for thousands of years. While the mo