Parenting Basics Videos

To wean your baby from the bottle or breast milk, the cold-turkey method may cause temper tantrums, but it will be successful in the end. Get tips for coping with a weaning baby in this free video...

Become a babysitter by getting certified in CPR, advertising locally, reading about childcare and assembling a resume. Get babysitting jobs with ease with the help of this free video from an...

Depending on your situation, tell your family you're pregnant by being honest and communicating openly. Tell close family members first with the help of this free video from an experienced...

To tell your boss you're pregnant, schedule a time to meet with him or her privately, and talk to them about your own personal excitement. Get tips for talking about the logistics of maternity...

Teach a toddler to wash their hands by setting a good example, which means washing hands after the bathroom, before meals and after coming inside. Find out how to show a toddler hand washing by...

Teach a toddler shapes by making flash cards, working with puzzles and pointing out shapes in their daily routines. Begin teaching a toddler shapes at two years old with this free video from an...

To thaw breast milk, place it in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours. Learn the importance of freezing and thawing breast milk for baby's safety with this free video from an experienced childcare...

Begin weaning your baby off the bottle when they are 12 months old. Start the process by integrating sippy cups into their routine. Learn how long it generally takes to wean a baby off the bottle...

The best way to sterilize baby bottles is to set a dishwasher on sanitize or heavy wash. Hear more ideas for sanitizing bottles with this free video from a professional nanny about child care.

Infant gas can be cause by many different things, and the first step is identify the cause of the gas. After this, learn to use burping or gas drops to relive infant gas with this free video from...

When cleaning a baby's eyes, ears and nose, use a soft washcloth and gently massage the areas. Learn more about cleaning a baby's eyes, ears and nose in this free video from a professional nanny...

The best way to cope with a clingy toddler is to get them used to being around other people, which can be done as play dates. Get more ideas for coping with a clingy toddler free video from a...

Bag breast milk in specific bags and write the date on it before freezing the milk. Get more tips for freezing milk in this free video from a professional nanny about child care.

Using an ear thermometer, lay a baby on a flat service and restrain them in a safe way to take their temperature. Get tips for taking a baby's temperature in this free video from a professional...

To teach children not to bite, it depends on the age of the child because a baby may be just teething, whereas a toddler may bite out of frustration. Explore ways to teach children not to bite in...

Selling used baby gear, toys, clothes and books can be difficult, but the easiest way is to have a garage sale or go to a re-sale shop. Sell used baby items using tips in this free video from a...

Your kid's daily routine has to be organized around the time of day and your personal schedule. Plan routines for the morning, afternoon and night using this free video from a professional nanny...

Heal a diaper rash quickly by using baking soda, a lukewarm bath and diaper cream. Help heal a diaper rash quickly using this free video from a professional nanny about child care.

There are many ways to relieve gas in a baby, such as gas drops, burping them and changing their diet. Find out more about relieving a baby's gas using this free video from a professional nanny...

Preparation is crucial when taking a toddler on a road trip, and this can be done by making a list of toys, food and places to stop while driving. Plan a road trip with a toddler with this free...

When traveling on the road with a baby, make sure to prepare for the trip by stocking up on diapers, toys, formula and water. Discover ways to make a road trip easier on you and baby in this free...

To put a baby to bed, make sure to remove all dangerous items from the crib, lay the infant on their back and soothe them until they fall completely asleep. Find out more about putting a baby to...

Before making a baby a vegetarian, make sure to check with a doctor so that they get the proper amount of iron and protein in their diet. Then, puree fresh vegetables for vegetarian baby food with...

Teething is very painful for babies, which is why they bite; however, cold items, such as teething rings or frozen foods, and medication can help alleviate the pain. Help a baby cope with teething...

One way to stop a breastfeeding baby from biting is to remove the infant when they start to bite. Hear advice for stopping a breastfeeding baby from biting in this free video from a professional...

A eight-month-old's senses are all about communication, which is why toy phones, visiting friends or relatives and making trips outside are all great forms of stimulation. Get more ideas for...

Teach a toddler number recognition by making flash cards and working with them everyday. Jump start a toddler's education by teaching number recognition using this free video from a professional...

Teach your toddler colors by focusing on one color a week and talking about it everyday. Find out more ways to teach a toddler colors with this free video from a professional nanny about child care.

Mix cow's milk with formula and slowly increase the ration of milk to formula to introduce a one-year-old to dairy. Learn to mix formula and cow's milk for a one-year-old in this free video from a...

Preventing temper tantrums in toddlers involves staying calm and reprimanding the behavior quickly. Handle a temper tantrum with ease using this free video from a professional nanny about child care.

When paying a babysitter, come to a price agreement before leaving the house and always pay in cash. Find out more about paying a babysitter the right amount with this free video from a...

DNA paternity testing can be done as early as 13 weeks into a pregnancy by taking a blood sample from the mother, the potential father and the fetus. Learn how DNA testing is 99.999 percent...

The definition of a surrogate mother is a woman who bears a child, either her own or another couple's, with the intention of giving the child to someone else to raise. Find out how surrogacy can...

Prepare teenagers for the real world by involving them in real world activities, having them do chores, explaining how bills work and keeping the lines of communication open. Begin laying a...

Although most kids are way too cool for school and will barely hug you goodbye in front of their friends, they never shy away from a little extra something special in their lunch box. Here are a...