"Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired." Mother Theresa It was one of those days when my husband left promising to return home a little early, and to bring with him a pizza. I had started the day, even, in one of those relatively rare but still very real mo

Staying home with your young children is ripe with daily, simple pleasures -- and profound challenges, as well. Here are six tips that helped me maintain my sanity (and be the best mom I could be) when I was home full time with my three kids: 1. Stay focused on the bigger picture. If you're like me, you've read all kinds of parenting books abou

Your toddler's delaying tactics at bedtime needing a drink, one more kiss, a lost toy are her way of saying, I really want you to stay with me. Don't Leave Me From a toddler's perspective, it may be difficult to relax and fall asleep if she feels stressed about being left in her room alone, especially if she can hear adults having fun (talki

Depending on which report you believe, there are from 1400 - 3000 cases of shaken baby syndrome diagnosed each year, however, it is believed that about 30% of these cases are initially missed. Also, there is no nationwide database to capture all reported cases. What is shaken baby syndrome? It is a term used to describe injuries resulting from a

Looking after your baby's safety is clearly a major priority. With this in mind, buying only the best baby monitor that the market has to offer seems like an excellent idea. Unfortunately, some people mistakenly translate money for quality. The truth of the matter is that the price tag doesn't necessarily guarantee that you'll actually get what yo

If you have a baby in a moving motor vehicle, it is required by law that the child be safely and securely fastened tight in a baby car seat for their protection. Yes, baby car seats protect your child from potential harm. However, baby car seats may leave your child feeling very confined and uncomfortable. Having to ride in the car seat may irri

Parents often ask me how they can incorporate Spanish into their daily routine aside from turning on Dora and Diego! I reply with enthusiasm that there is no teaching degree required, and there is no prerequisite for having command of the Spanish language yourself to bring the new language into your home, your car, your family routine. Want to

If you have a preschool age child, you can take steps to build their skills and prepare them for their educational future. By starting simple learning activities at this age, you'll be able to enrich your child's life and help them grow on a variety of different levels. 1. The most important thing to remember when teaching your preschool age chi

The cells in a baby's brain begin forming at the end of the third week after conception. In the fifth week, the first synapses (connections) have already begun forming between neurons (brain cells). A week later, these connections make the fetus' very first movements possible, as he flexes his entire body. At 8 weeks the fetus can already move his

We have heard it said a thousand times before and yet we still struggle with what the best path is. The window of opportunity to introduce a second language to our children is way before our traditional school system even thinks about it. Experts are saying between birth and five years old is when the optimum time exists to bring a new language i

Allow us to explore, during these hectic days of shopping for Christmas and Hanukkah gifts, what you should be gifting to your special little someone. While the entire nation is in a tizzy over what is to become of our economic future, you need to be concerned about what is in store for the future of your child. We live in an ever shrinking w

After nine months of anticipation, the parents are finally treated with the best gift of their lives in the form of an angel that touches everyone with the innocence that cannot be doubted. The parents are very appreciative of the blessings, and so they are very grateful. They express their gratitude with a celebration. The parents invite friends a

Every parent wants what is best in life for their children and as a result they strive hard to give their babies the best possible start in life. It is now a widely accepted fact that you must stimulate a young baby's mind from an early an age as possible. Parents want the best possible education for their children and in order to achieve this, the

The majority compute the cost of baby formula as the sum of the cost of formula, feeding bottles, and artificial nipples. Not to mention the cost of sterilizing and storing all these baby formula supplies. But there is a hidden cost of baby formula on children's health. Children who are formula-fed have increased risks for certain diseases than

Mothers who use baby formula incur more costs than breastfeeding Moms do. After all, they need to buy the formula, along with feeding bottles, artificial nipples, and sterilizing equipment. They also have to spend sterilize and store everything. However, there is a hidden cost of baby formula that many do not realize. This is the cost to women's he