I found it very interesting researching the top 100 baby names for this article, because although my husband and I thought we were going for unique baby names during my pregancy, both our daughters. . .

It is so important to create an environment that promotes the love of reading. Not only is reading necessary for survival in today’s world, it is educational, it sparks imagination, it is a stress . . .

Does all the sugar in candy corn have you wondering whether or not it is good for your kids? In some ways, it just might be. Candy corn could possibly boost thinking skills and improve grades! Afte. . .

After a long day’s work many parents look forward to a relaxing evening at home. Yet a parent arrives home only to be bombarded with news broadcasts of their child’s events, demands for dinner, hou. . .

Some days just don’t fit the pattern. These days just seem out of sequence, I find the fab four and I settled in the middle of some days like this trying to remember what the goal of the day was. A. . .

At times, everyone feels a little depressed about life, and children are no exception. Just like you, children often experience “the same old grind.” They get up for school, day care, or camp to tr. . .

I've spent the last two weeks getting ready for school. Not for me to go to school, but for my two girls. Of course, there was the requisite new school clothes shopping. Not only do I have girls wh. . .

Once your baby is past 6 months old, milk alone is just not enough. Your baby needs solid food. In fact, between the ages of 4 to 6 months, babies should start getting used to eating solid foods. S. . .

• Let the child choose his or her own lunch box or reusable lunch bag. Encourage the child to add decorations, too.• Children like finger foods. Cut chicken, cheese, or meat into bite-sized piece. . .

1. New Word of the DayIntroduce your preschooler to a new word each morning at breakfast and define it for him. Keep it simple by using synonyms for words he already knows. Example: vehicle can be . . .

Some things we take for granted. Like getting dressed. Unless we are paraplegic, an absolute klutz or have just smoked far too much cabbage, getting dressed is a cinch.Sure, if you happen to be t. . .

HERE ARE SOME OF THE REASONS WHY READING IS SO IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN.WHY DO WE TELL CHILDREN TO READ ?©2004We're always telling children that books and reading are good for them, but have we . . .

After 42 weeks of pregnancy, two days of undergoing inducement and physical stress on the baby, my daughter was delivered via an emergency C-section. Oh, it was music to my ears when my gynecologis. . .

There are 21,700,000 websites on the subject of GUN SAFETY. If that doesn’t tell you just how important this subject is…nothing will! Police Departments all around the country, medical groups, gun . . .

Q. "My 7-year old son wakes up periodically in the middle of the night. We find him sitting bolt upright, staring straight ahead, and screaming at the top of his lungs. He sounds like he's being vi. . .

Every pregnant woman has experienced the pregnancy blahs. I can remember feeling so big and unattractive throughout my two pregnancies, and secretly wishing for the pregnancy to be over so that I c. . .

Reading is seeing a return with more and more parents wanting their children to read. This has resulted in an increase in the sale of children's literature month by month. Parents want to catch the. . .

Children are always up for a good game. Well, who isn't? Pretend that you are back in school. For the rest of the class period you have two choices as to how you can spend your time. Option #1 is t. . .

Parents with Teenagers…be Prepared!!I am writing this brief article to parents who have or will have teenage girls. I want to share this because if necessary precautions are taken you will save a l. . .

Ever feel as if you are running around like a chicken with your head cut off?Are there way too many things on your to-do list every day?Are you constantly fighting at keeping your house picked up a. . .