Fundamentals

Everyone wishes to protect their children from just about everything. This is the basics of parental instincts that come with having a child. This is not always easy to do because as parents we cannot always be there when we need to be. We can however, make some intelligent decisions when it comes to […]

Healthy Halloween! These two words don’t traditionally go together. Boo! Trick or Treat! Those are the usual words we’ll be hearing on Halloween, as our little witches, superheroes, and vampires knock on the neighbor’s doors for treats. Treats are a part of the tradition, but for many parents the most frightening thing about Halloween […]

Child psychologists say that children need to have their own personal sanctuary—a place that they can call their own. While this doesn’t mean that they should get their own apartment (they can’t even reach the kitchen counter, much less make their own meals), they should have a place in the house where they can […]

We parents spend so much time and energy potty training. From the first hurrahs when there’s a little pee in the potty to the uproarious applause when there’s finally poop there, we invest a little of ourselves along the way. Once your child is potty trained, you feel like taking a “pee pee in […]

As the families of the world find it hard to make it when the bills come in without a second income to help support things, it becomes common to see houses where both parents must work. Of course there is the matter of taking the time for the children that seems to be very […]

Hallowe’en is often one of the favourite times of year for families, children and parents alike. It is an excuse to get dressed up, have fun, and eat candy. If you are going to be around young children (younger than eight) or if you are a parent to a young child, should you be […]

No matter how old your children are, you want them to have the coolest shoes. The problem with this is that the shoes that are in style at the moment can cost you more than you really want to spend. So, how do you find those cool shoes they want without breaking your budget? […]

Today’s parents are faced with aisles upon aisles of toys for their children. Whole stores are devoted to the specialty of toys. It is fun to see a child’s eyes light up when in a toy store and wander through the aisles wanting just about everything. It is no wonder parents can be confused […]

Tomb paintings in Egypt and Mesopotamia depict pictures of stuffed animals that were used for both religious and play purposes. These early animals were stuffed with various items that were found around the area. The popularity of stuffed animals has never waned and has instead grown in popularity throughout the centuries. The development of […]

It is no secret that there are certain toys that should be used at specific ages. Many of these toys are designed for certain age groups based on safety concerns. However, many others are designed to specifically encourage the development of a child. Studies indicate that children develop and reach certain milestones at various […]