Parenting Article Archive

Though children can be potty trained before their first birthday (and often are in the majority of the world) it is far better to wait until both parent and child are ready than it is to start before either one of you are able to commit.

What is the first thing you notice when you see a newborn baby? Usually you notice the face, the hair, or the eyes. What about the smell? A newborn baby literally smells as if he just fell out of heaven. They're all clean and perfect, right down to their tiny toes. Most parents want to [...]

Having a baby is a shock to anyone's system. Not only was there the nine or ten months of anticipation and pregnancy, you've got the whole expected, and yet, unexpected birth and delivery. When a baby is born, a mother is born as well, and she is just about as new to the situation as [...]

When you plan for your newborn baby you quickly learn that there are endless amounts of products out there you can buy to help you with your baby. That being said, which products do you need? Which ones can you live without? Above and beyond the basic necessities, such as diapers, clothing, bottles, and pacifiers, [...]

When getting ready for a new baby, there is no bigger task to tackle than getting the nursery ready. There are so many options and things to think about, but you want to get it done as soon as possible, because you never know when the baby might arrive.

Having a new baby is a big adjustment, for every area of your life. Most new moms notice that it's much harder to get things done, especially in the first few months of baby's life. While this can be frustrating, it's very normal, and there are ways to make this adjustment easier for everyone in [...]

For some people, keeping a clean house is a breeze. For others it's a little more challenging, especially after baby makes his appearance in this world. Let's face it, babies take a lot of time and use a lot of stuff. The result of this is often a messier house. Thankfully, there are a few [...]

When you have a new baby, depending on the season, you may be wondering what the best way is to change them into clothes that keep them the most comfortable. Because babies cannot tell us how comfortable they are, so it's up to us as parents to follow our baby's cues to make sure they [...]

Most people have seen a baby that becomes more excited over a box and wrapping paper than the actual gift inside. Even as a child goes into the preschool years, it can still be economical to provide activities that entertain and educate.

"If we are to raise happy, healthy well adjusted children, then we as parents must lead happy, healthy, well adjusted lives." Years ago, I authored that saying and certainly, the message lends itself to the fundamentals of parenting, that if we are to raise our kids correctly then we have to demonstrate acceptable behavior ourselves. [...]