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Sometimes Kids Just Need a Little Practice

My brother-in-law dropped off his 5-year old son at my house the other day so he could go to his little girl's dance recital. Within a short period of time he, along with my other children, became rowdy and started distracting my 1-year old little girl from eating. She became so distracted in f

Teaching Babies to Read Through Letter Play

Teaching babies about letters and words takes no time at all and can be easily incorporated into your day. Here are a few games you can play to teach your baby to read.

Who Is the Face of the Gerber Baby?

There was always a speculation about who the face of the Gerber baby is. Some people still think that it's Humprey Bogart, Elizabeth Taylor or Ernest Borgnine as an infant. Well, bad news for them because none of the above mentioned famous people's face appears on the Gerber baby food jars

Home Is Where the Heart Is -- Along With Your Health

Choosing a house is one of the biggest decisions anyone can make. 'Kicking the tires' of a house usually includes looking at price and location. But many people don't realize the house you choose can have a big effect on your family's health.

Baby Rashes and Skin Care

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of baby skin rashes and skin care including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

Romantic Baby Shower Gifts?

One of the primary reasons for throwing a shower is so that the mom gets lots of baby shower gifts, presumably to help out with getting ready for the baby.However that doesnt mean that you cant have fun while you are picking out the gifts.After all mom certainly has fun opening the gifts for her bab

Baby Shower Game Ideas - Make Your Baby Shower Fun!

Baby Shower Game Ideas are my favorite part of any shower I have ever been to. Of course I love the cute decorations and baby shower theme party supplies. And it is always good to see old friends and make some new ones. But I am a game player at heart. I not only like to play games at a baby shower,

The Trouble with Boys

A review of the book, The Trouble With Boys by Peg Tyre. Learn why boys tend to do worse at school than girls and what parents can do to reverse this trend.

Baby Playtime Activities

Stimulate your child's brain by taking time out to enjoy playtime activities together.This special time helps enhance your little one's development and also strengthens the bond between you and your child. Choose games that fit the age of your child and try other activities if your baby doesn't seem

Tips to Calm Your Kids' Nerves

Children who experience bouts of nerves, or, in more extreme cases, anxiety, can learn to calm their fears. Several techniques are available to teach a nervous child to take control of his worries; some require the help of a parent, while others are independent exercises. Arming a child with a depen

Preparing Your Child For The Hospital

Adults need adequate information to prepare for situations which are unfamiliar to them. Just like adults, maybe even more so, children too need to be prepared to venture into unknown territory. When children are scheduled to go to the hospital for whatever reason - tests, operations and procedures

The Best Way To Get Pregnant Fast

We often feel abandoned when we see other parents with their lovely kids playing in the cool garden. Truth is, we ought to have our own children but somehow, conceiving seems to be a total ball game. If your utmost desire is to carry your own baby or have more of them, this article is about the best

Printable Birthday Coupons #1: Movie Rental.

Use these free birthday card coupons for a gift for your teenager. Give one of these free printable birthday card coupons for an hour extra curfew, free junk food of their choice or more.

When School Bells Ring

A new school year is also another great opportunity to share your child's world and learn the best way to meet situations and solve problems before they get bigger.Parents involvement is a great example to show that you care.

The Baby's Day Out

True enough that some parents are over protective of their babies especially during the first few months because they don't want their babies to experience this, that and whatsoever. Of course, every parent doesn't want to harm their children but did you know that bringing your baby to pla