Category Archives: Parenting Tips
Exercising With Baby
Caring for a baby is just one of the many responsibilities of new mothers. While it is a joyous and exciting time to be able to be with your baby, there is still that desire to try and find time for you to accomplish other tasks. One of those big tasks for most mothers is … Continue reading
Tips to Keep Your Baby’s Room Organized
Tips to Keep Your Baby’s Room Organized Bringing a new member of the family into a household is always a little stressful. Until you get your new routine down, organization is key to keeping your sanity – and even after you’re in the groove, staying organized definitely helps you avoid more stress than necessary. But … Continue reading
How to Find a Good Babysitter
How to Find a Good Babysitter For Your Children Finding a good babysitter starts with defining what the term means to you. Some parents want a caretaker with plenty of experience and a background in child education. Others want a person who is creative and engages the child with fun and artful games. Every child … Continue reading
Tips And Suggestions For Finding A Good Daycare Center
Finding a good daycare center is one of the most stressful events parents and children go through. There are several things to consider when searching for the best daycare for your child. It can sometimes become overwhelming trying to find a place where you and your child are comfortable, but the good news is there … Continue reading
Why Dance Is a Good Hobby for Your Kid(s)
Kids love to dance. As babies and toddlers, children show awareness and a positive response to music and movement. Why not help encourage develop this natural skill by sending your kids to formal dance classes? Research has shown how beneficial dance as a hobby is to your child’s development and well-being. From starting their first … Continue reading
5 Tips for Teaching Your Toddler to Share
Raising children is a joyous, fulfilling . . . and sometimes embarrassing experience. It’s not uncommon to watch toddler interact with others and worry that your little one just doesn’t know how to get along with people. What’s worse, it’s easy to blame yourself when your toddler doesn’t seem to understand the basics of social … Continue reading
5 Tips for Helping Your Child Cope with Divorce
There is never such a thing as a good divorce and when kids are involved it compounds the complexity of it that much more. There are, however, these 5 tips for helping your child cope with divorce because a misstep in this highly emotional and potentially volatile scenario can leave lifelong scars. Paint the Picture … Continue reading
How to Save Money with a Baby
Ask any parent and they will tell you that babies are very expensive! In fact, the average cost of raising a child in the US is around $400,000.00. That’s a lot of money in 18 years, so it’s important to save money wherever possible. Having a baby doesn’t mean a ticket to poverty. However, it … Continue reading
Six Ways to Save Money on Your Toddler
Raising a toddler can be quite expensive with the cost of essentials on the rise. Things like clothing, food, toys, grooming equipment, and bedding can be enough to give a hard-working parent a headache. Luckily, there are some financial shortcuts that you can take to save yourself money on your little one. With these tips, … Continue reading
Things aren’t always what they seem – Tales of a childminders holiday
I would like to share with you a little tale of a short seaside trip I went on with my family as I had a break from my role as childminder in Daventry. The outing consisted of one of my teenage daughters, her friend, my husband and our 2 year old little girl .The two … Continue reading
