This is a guide about doing yoga during pregnancy. Yoga is a great form of exercise for expectant moms. It keeps muscles toned and can be modified as the woman's due date approaches.
Helping a Child Overcome a Fear of Dogs
My daughter is very much frightened of dogs. What should I do?
Potty-training Mess Prevention
Potty-training a boy? Take a small stack of baby wipes and place them behind the toilet seat on top of the hinges. If the little guy misses (like in the night), the wipes make it a whole lot easier to keep the toilet clean. Replace often.
Avoiding Diaper Leaks on Car Trips
When my children were in diapers, we traveled a lot. Sometimes you just cannot stop right away for diaper changes and sometimes the diapers would leak. Then you have a wet car seat, especially the cloth seats. So I started putting on two diapers for long trips. No more messy diaper leaks!
Do I Need to Baby Proof My Baseboard Heaters?
Do baseboard heaters need to be baby proofed?
Keeping the Monsters Away with Vanilla Spray
When my oldest son was little, he use to be scared to sleep in his room. He thought there were monsters under his bed, or in his closet.
As a mom of an autistic child and a grandma of two autistic children, I believe one solution is education. Educate yourself and educate others about autism.
Amazing stop motion video of this woman's pregnancy. This is very cool indeed.
Help Parenting an Autistic Child
Here is a fantastic video series about parenting an autistic child, getting help from family members, dealing with tantrums and more. Be sure to watch the related videos for more information about parenting an autistic child.
This is a guide about parenting an autistic child. Autism can rob a child of their childhood. The happy outgoing child now must deal with the effects of this developmental disorder that appears in the first 3 years of life, and affects the brain's normal development of social and communication skills.
Education Resources for Children with Dyslexia and Autism
My elementary aged kids have learning disabilities including dyslexia and autism. The school is not able to provide textbooks on MP3 or other audio files that I can download.
This is a guide about organized packing for camp. Preparing for school or summer camps can be stressful for kids and adults alike. Here are some techniques to make sure packing is a breeze.
I would like to hear what all of your ideas and comments are about vaccinations for babies and what you think of the media. Do you think they are harmful?
I have twin 3 1/2 year old girls who are potty trained when it comes to "number 1." However, they will not go "number 2" on the potty. They are not potty trained for bedtime, so they wear diapers at naptime or bedtime.
Teaching a 20 Month Old Child Manners
I'm trying to teach my nephew some basic manners and boundaries, but I don't want to involve swatting or raised voices in the process. He understands me well enough for 20 months, but we have to make some serious progress here and now. Any suggestions out there for this first-time startup family?
This is a guide about packing for summer camp. Summer camp is a great opportunity for kids. Making sure that everything they need gets packed is important. This is a guide about packing for summer camp.
Schedule for Front Seat Riding
My 3 grandchildren used to argue as to who would sit in the front seat. I devised a schedule so that everyone will know when it is their turn to sit in the front seat of the car. This schedule changes after going to each destination.
Reviews of Battery Operated Nasal Aspirator for Babies
Would you recommend this product which is $20 to clear up a baby's stuffy nose?
Preparing for School the Night Before
This is a guide about preparing for school the night before. The best way to be ready to go for school in the morning is to prepare the night before. Keep you morning running smooth and stress free with these helpful tips.
Teaching Your Kids About Frugal Living
This is a guide about teaching your kids about frugal living. Living a frugal lifestyle is much easier if you actively teach your children to be frugal too. Teaching them about frugal living will also help them when they are older.
Set A Routine for Your Toddler
There is nothing more calming to a child then having a more or less constant routine. Here is what I used to have as a day's worth of learning and fun when my little ones were too young for school.
Teaching Your Children About Money
I remember when I was little, I absolutely LOVED to play dress-up. What's more, I loved to use my mom's clothes. While I was talking with Mom yesterday, we touched on that topic and on a very funny memory, and I thought that you might like to know about it.
My Frugal Life: Focus On What's Important (Part 1)
I have mantras or adages that in the worst of times have always focused my thinking and my will power to look at problems directly at what I can control. Believe me, as a single mother ,with no child support, there are things you can't control.
Fiscally Responsible Parenting
When your children receive cash gifts for the holidays or their birthdays, it's a parent's job to be fiscally responsible with it. You want your children to enjoy it, but you want them to learn how to manage their money at the same time.
