When a couple is expecting a baby, one of the more fun activities before the birth is choosing the baby crib bedding and infant nursery decorations that match. Pastel baby bedding is very popular, and for some, choosing baby girl bedding or baby boy bedding may be as simple as picking pink or blue p
Single motherhood is something that has now become rather common in the US. Statistics reveal that more than 12 million families in the United States are headed by single parents, out of which about 85.2% of the families are run by single mothers.
In this day and age, a lot of stress comes with being a parent of a young child. For example, you need to find someone to baby sit your child when you spend the night out of the house. The task of finding someone to take care of your baby while youre out used to be something that you dont have to wo
A child safety seat will probably be one of your first purchases, since the law in most states requires one to bring your baby home from the hospital. This article gives you some safety and purchasing tips.
Have you ever had to hold down your child, pry open his mouth, and insert a tooth brush just to make sure your child's teeth get clean? I have. And I have also seen how ineffective it is, especially when the child just bites down on the brush and stops any cleaning action.
Decorating your newborns room is one of the things you can go overboard with.Dont get me wrong, it should be nice and reflect a babys point of view but dont over do it.This article will give you some decorating tips and other ideas to consider when getting started on the nursery.
Living in the city comes with a lot of benefits but also a lot of challenges once you have a baby. Pushing a stroller around in a crowded downtown area can be inconvenient at best ...
The former director of the Mayo Clinic's Pediatric ICU shares stories about critically ill children to advise parents on what to expect when a health crisis occurs.
Before giving birth to your bundle of joy, you have to choose from baby dressers that can add plenty of storage to your newborns nursery room. This way, you can ensure that you will have all things set right before you bring your newest family member home. When choosing from different dresser styles
Drug use among teens has skyrocketed over the years. Statistics from the 1996 PRIDE (Parents' Resource Institute for Drug Education) survey show that more than 50% of teenagers who have tried marijuana before the age of 15, end up using cocaine. If a parent suspects that their teen is using drugs,
The sleeping arrangements for babies are even more important than that of adults. Recent studies have suggested that a one-month old baby will sleep for between 15 and 16 hours each day and by the time the baby is a year old, then they still require almost 14 hours. It is essential, therefore, to ma
You'll end up spending at least 40 dollars for a good high chair. And then, when your baby grows out of it, you'll spend the same amount on a booster seat.
Stress can be a father's worst enemy at home. This article presents some ideas and thoughts about stress and how to make home and family time less stressful.