Parenting Advice

One of your priorities of parenting is your child’s safety. There are various safety products on the market, but there are several simple things that you can do to keep your child safe.

Living in a third floor apartment was wonderful. I had my toddler and my baby and not stairs to worry about as they learned to crawl and walk. Except when we had to go out because we did not have...

Sitting still in a car for a long period of time can be torture for children. They just can't do it. If they aren't entertained, they will probably drive you crazy. That's why keeping them busy...

Having a baby will change your life. You do a lot to prepare for your bundle of joy, and most of the decisions you make are to make your baby safe. One of the things to take care of first is...

A long, boring car ride is painful enough without the constant "Are we there yet?" coming from the back seat. Kids are notoriously impatient when it comes to keeping themselves occupied in the...

Parents have a responsibility to keep their babies as safe as possible at all times. In a car, the infant is at the mercy of the speed, weight and even the safety features of the vehicle....

Need to visit the grandparents, but no money to fly? Yes, Virginia, it IS possible to travel with kids, it just takes a lot of planning, a positive attitude, emotional fortitude... and some more...

Turn off the Radio, the DVD player, the CD player. Long car rides are a time to treasure with your family, not to endure and pacify. If you have children who can talk, then this will work. It...

After having three children leave to be on their own, I now have some tips to share with other parents.

Long trips by car can be tedious and boring, especially for kids confined to a car seat for long periods of time. Here are some useful tips that you can use when planning a car trip with young...

Want to quit your job and stay home with your children? Are you scared of the financial consequences? Or maybe just the social issues of not having adults to talk to? Try these ideas to see if...

You bought your children new hats and gloves for that exciting first day of winter, but how about new wiper blades? For those of us who drive our kids to school each day, winter means a slippery...

Crying is a natural occurrence with a newborn, but what do you do when you have a baby that cries nonstop? Chances are you may have a baby with colic. A mystery to the medical community, colic...

When you are with your family, you want to be sure that you can enjoy the quality time you have together. Bringing along all of your cell phones and technological materials can really hinder a...

Going green can be hard for some families who are set in their ways, but with our world changing for the worse we need to push more then ever to get our families to go green!

Long car rides test the most successful of parent/child, sibling/sibling relationships. Here are a dozen traditional (and not so traditional) activities to keep some peace—and even create...

If you will be traveling long distances in a car with kids, be prepared for the inevitable “Are we there yet?” Advance preparation can help eliminate some of the complaining and impatience that...

Are you worried your child will grow up to be a spoiled, inconsiderate adult? Here are a few steps to teach your child responsibility and still feel supported and loved.

5 easy steps to make your next car trip actually enjoyable!

Ah, the beauty of the open road, the pastoral landscape, the squabbling kids driving you literally 'round the bend. Driving long distances can be challenging, but especially so when children are...

When and how to replace your childs car seat safely.