A newborn baby is a source of joy to every family. Here are some tips especially for first time mothers in taking care of their newborn. First, expose your baby to early morning sunlight for fifteen to twenty minutes daily. Babies have the tendency to develop jaundice during the first few days of life due…
Monthly Archives: October 2009
Tips for a Healthy Meal for Children
Make your child’s meal and eating habits healthy and wholesome. If children have their way, they’ll be happy eating chips and drinking soda the whole day through. However, as parents it is our responsibility to ensure that they eat healthy and stay healthy. After all, health is what gives you the strength to run around…
Deciding on a Birthday Party Theme
Birthday parties can be made more fun and interesting by using a theme and centering everything around that theme. For instance, Barbies and princesses are a fave theme with girls while superheroes and cars are a hit with boys. However, how does one decide which theme to opt for when planning a child’s birthday party? Well,…
Tips for a Great Birthday Party
Kids love birthdays. In fact, don’t we all?? There is something special about celebrating birth, celebrating life and for a child, birthdays mean cake, gifts and loads of fun. So, here are some useful tips for you to make your child’s birthday party fun and more fun!! 1. Think of the Party Theme. It is…
My girls are 10 and 13. For about 3 years now, I have given them the opportunities to earn their money by working for it. We deliver the phone books every summer. The girls have a choice of helping to earn their own money or not to help. They know how much they get paid…
Halloween Decorating Party for the Children
We do some major decorating in our front yard for Halloween. It takes us several days. My 2 girls (ages 10 and 13) help us decorate. They invite their friends from school and we spend Saturday afternoons decorating our yard. We set up dummies in costumes and some without costumes along with lights and many…
Teaching Children to Keep a Clean Home
It is important to teach children to keep their things and toys neatly and properly. There are many ways to do this. Here are a few that have worked for me and my toddler. Set a good example. I always make it a point to put away my stuff after I am through with it….
Boost Your Baby’s Immune System
Your child is exposed to disease-causing germs every day. But it does not necessarily mean that your child will automatically get sick due to exposure to the elements and germs. Our bodies have this complex immune system that serves as a natural defense mechanism against viruses, bacteria, and fungi that can cause infection and diseases….
What to do if your daughter suffers from anorexia
It’s extremely important to talk with your daughter immediately after you notice the first signs of anorexia.
Inculcating Good Habits and Values in Children
Children are like wet cement and whatever falls on them makes an impression. This saying has a very deep meaning. Remember, you are the role model of your child. And so, you must try to inculcate good habits in your child. But merely guiding and teaching won’t help. You will have to yourself practise good…