Pregnancy can fly by, and before you know it, you are holding your newborn in your arms. And while you are delighted to finally meet your child, the next few months can be very challenging. In fact, it can take months before you get into any kind of routine...
Read MoreThere are plenty of good reasons why parents decide to give their children pocket money. For lots of parents it’s a bargaining tool for getting children to help with the daily chores. But why should kids get financial remuneration for household chores when...
Read MoreAs a parent, when you are researching a trampoline for your kids, your first consideration is going to be safety. That means first and foremost you will want to find out about the safest trampoline available in...
Read MorePerhaps you have a special occasion coming up with the love of your life. Maybe it’s an anniversary, birthday, holiday or just because you care. No matter the celebration, expressing your love for someone special by spending time with them is what counts the most...
Read MoreIn theory, baby wearing seems like such a simple, natural thing. In practice, the art of wrapping a baby to one's chest is more a complicated science – one that most new parents have trouble mastering...
Read MoreMost of the things we do to help us look and feel our best take a great deal of effort. We spend hours “sweating it out” at the gym. We spend time and money...
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again, folks. When we turn to the one we love and shower them with affection, warmth and love. When we take time to plan something they will really enjoy...
Read MoreRead the featured article from our ELT! Magazine Winter 2015 Issue, and get the down low of Essential Oils from our expert senior contributor Jillian Kinsman-Barrett...
Read MoreIf you’re someone who has hazel eyes, consider yourself lucky! Hazel is one of those rare colors that entail a rare combination of...
Read MoreHo, ho, hold on! You’ve been so busy with life that you’ve not decorated the tree, hung the mistletoe or plugged in the lights. Don’t worry...
Read MoreMake this holiday season festive and efficient with 12 clever ways to save time, money, and last but definitely not least, sanity. We say simplify the season and cut corners whenever possible.
Read MoreNavigating the chaos of the holidays doesn’t have to be a solo endeavor. The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but they can also be the most stressful times of the year...
Read MoreRun through this Halloween safety checklist to make sure your children stay safe while they’re out trick-or-treating!
Read MoreBabywearing is an instinctive parenting style where a baby is held close to the parent in a sling or pouch for a substantial part of the day. It allows a busy parent the freedom to continue...
Read MoreIt’s become the norm to be forever plugged into the internet, TV, text messaging, social media, Netflix, video games and all sorts of other electronic indulgences these days...
Read MoreIs it time to start potty training your toddler, but aren’t sure where to start? Potty training your toddler is a whole new world, but getting started can be confusing. Check out these 10 tips for potty training your tot.
Read MoreWe recently tackled the importance of putting a stop to “accidental co-sleeping” and are going to follow that piece up with tips on how to accomplish this task in just a few weeks. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Elaine Ducharme was interviewed recently on the benefits...
Read MoreAs temperatures fall and frolicking in the snow becomes the playtime du jour, watch out for this tricky condition. Even if you don’t live in some ice-swept polar extreme, watch your little ones for frostbite. A kid engrossed in snow-play won’t want to stop to warm up, points out Yaffa Gewirtz, MD....
Read MoreHow to survive the dreaded 2-1 nap transition with ease. The 2-1-nap transition can be a dreaded time but it doesn’t have to be. Today’s talk is about how to decide when to make this transition and I’ll give you tips on how to make the process as smooth as possible.
Read MoreRituals and traditions strengthen family bonds, give the kids something to look forward to and create memories they'll treasure. Here are a few fun Halloween traditions to start with your family. Like make traditional Halloween food. If you think of candy corn and mellowcreme pumpkins as traditional Halloween food...
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