Parenting Advice

Are you one of the many men who have to deal with the angry-baby-momma-drama? If your baby momma is angry, only you can redirect this anger she has. Some baby momma's need assurance that you will...

How often have you felt that your mothering is a series of reactions, a moment by moment putting out of fires? Take a moment to check in and see what that kind of stress does to you? Do you feel...

I would like to show you how to very much enjoy your children.

your new baby is here or is about to be here and you want to do everything right as a new parent. this doesn't mean you need to get all of the expensive devices and gadgets. just simple,...

As a new parent, there are few things harder than soothing a baby with colic. Colic is actually caused by gas bubbles which become trapped within the intestines accompanied by inflammation and...

When you have a large family it's important to spend time with each child. Often parents taking care of many children feel overwhelmed and do not tend to the emotional needs of each child. Some...

For many families, back to school time means the beginning of after-school extracurricular activities and sports. While it may seem easy to manage one child's after school activities, families...

It is heartbreaking to watch your child in pain. It's even more heartbreaking to know that your child is in pain, but not know how to fix the problem. Many times young babies are constipated. ...

In 2010 we as parents have to encourage our kids to do great things. Let this how to be a guide and encouragement.

HAVE YOU EVER WATCHED A SMALL CHILD PLAYING AND WONDERED WHAT YOU OR YOUR CHILD WAS LIKE AT THAT AGE? I know I have. As a young and inexperienced mother with my first child, I was ignorant to the...

The death of parents is stressful for anyone at any age, but for young children, it can be devastating. There are a number of things the other adults in the child’s life can do to help, though.

Are you trying to win a child custody battle? As a Riverside, CA family law attorney, I see a lot of parents who are fighting for custody and doing everything wrong. Many times they come to me...

Delivering bad news to a child is one of the hardest things I've had to do as a mother. I have learned over the years through 4 children, numerous deaths in the family, a divorce, and various...

How to prepare your child for school exams.

Babies may need glasses if they are genetically nearsighted or farsighted, or have strong astigmatism, strabismus (eyes crossing), amblyopia (lazy eye), or vision problems related to prematurity....

Children develop at different rates and it can be a struggle if parents try to initiate potty training before a child is ready. The advantage of potty training a 4-year-old is that he can express...

Children learn through hands-on techniques from the day they are born. They commit certain feels, such as Mommy's finger and a cuddly blanket, to memory and realize it is comforting. Parents...

Saying "I'm Sorry" is something we all want our children to learn. But are you willing to say I'm sorry to a child? When adults make mistakes, we need to be willing to extend the same...

To the majority of the Mom's in the world it comes easy. Being a Mom is second nature, putting yourself last and the needs of your child/children first. To many others it is a lot more difficult.

"If you leave (their spouse) my kids will still be here with me" I heard a woman tell me before. Why think like that? Isn't marriage supposed to be till death do you apart? In my...

Parents may choose to interview an adoption pediatrician as they near the end of their adoption process. A pediatrician specializing in adoption may be able to help parents comprehend and address...

We've all heard that children don't come with instructions. There is no guide to good parenting, but I've put together a list of qualities that I find to be very important in raising children.

Confidence is more than just believing in your abilities, it's about having faith in yourself and doing anything you set your mind to. Building confidence is a sure way to help you succeed in...

I just watched an interview with Kathy Griffin, the comedian, on television. She wrote her new book where she talked about her brother being a Pedophile and everyone in her family knew about it. I...

As with any parent, locating children on a day-to-day basis without any form of technology is akin to finding a needle in the proverbial haystack. Teenagers, for instance, are known to roam from...

So you are thinking about getting a puppy for your toddler. Take your toddler with you to make the selection. Decide what type of puppy you will be getting. Some great puppies for children are...

Teaching children to help with chores can be challenging at times, but is worth the effort involved. With practice, children do their part to bear the burden of daily duties and learn...

With baby number 2 on the way and hubby getting ready to deploy again I need advice from other moms when it comes to what is going on. I have my friends and family but then I found MamaSaurus.net...

According to the National Institute on Media and the Family, 77 percent of American teens own a cell phone. This cultural phenomenon affects kids both positively and negatively, and adds a whole...

Have you ever been in a restaurant and seen a baby or toddler causing a disturbance? Would you like to go out to eat with your spouse and children and have a pleasant time? If you take the time...

Going through a divorce is probably one of the worst things you can go through in your adult life. Even though you are having your own emotional struggle and wonder how you will ever get through...

Washing cloth diapers does not have to be complicated. Follow these directions and you can be washing your cloth diapers today.

Divorce is something that occurs all the time. However, discussing such a subject with children can be difficult. Use these steps to help guide you in the right direction.

It takes baby steps to organize our lives. Moms are so busy that it is hard to keep up with their household and personal tasks. They rarely have enough time in the day to accomplish all that needs...

After a lot of activity, most children need a nap to rebuild their energy levels. However, some kids resist lying down. It's important that your child get enough rest for proper growth and...

How to be prepared before you go into a school meeting to discuss your child's needs.

Children with ADHD benefit from behavior modification, strategies that aim to change how a child behaves in schools, at home or with others. Social skills training can help children learn how to...

How you decide to tell children about your pregnancy should be based on parents' personal preference. While some parents tell their children they are expecting right away, other prefer to wait...

High-strung, or nervous, behavior is becoming more prevalent in children as the stresses of life are making their way into your child's otherwise sheltered life. Many parents feel overwhelmed by...

When we think of parents communicating with children, we sometimes picture the parent trying to make the child comply with a task or obey a rule. That is one facet of communication, but only a...

Many medical insurance policies cover parent and child as long as the child is considered a dependent. In most cases, a dependent child lives at home or at college, is unmarried and under a...

Effective communication for kids begins with the parent. Communication is an important part of life, especially family life, but children and teens communicate differently than adults. It may be...

Anger is a natural emotion. Kids express emotions differently. Some children may become overtly aggressive. Other children may express their anger in more subtle ways. Remember that angry kids are...

With more and more children spending their days watching television and playing video games, many parents wonder what they can do to make their children more physically active. Fortunately, you...

Shoe-tying is a daily activity that should be done right. The following tips will give you an understanding of the best way to tie your shoes and how to tie them in an aesthetically pleasing way.

So you and your spouse have just received the news that there will be an addition in your family soon, and it will be a boy. A lot of planning goes into raising a boy, and he will definitely...

When a young toddler sleeps in a crib, her parent has peace of mind and can rest easy knowing that the child is safe. That peace disappears once the child moves to a regular bed, because he is...

Mindfulness, the practice of focusing on just one thing, means to simply experience the moment while excluding worries, self-doubts and distractions. Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of the Center for...