As strange as it may seem to some, what you eat can have a profound effect on whether you conceive a baby boy or a baby girl! Let me explain:The foods you eat can and do effect you're body's ph. Eat foods that are acidic and your body will become more acidic. Eat foods that are more alkaline on the ph scale and your body's ph will raise in response, becoming more alkaline. Ok, so how does your body's ph affect the gender of the baby you will...more
We all want to be happy. As parents we want our kids to be happy, but what happens when we have a child that has a hard time getting through hard times, or is ultra-sensitive? Sometimes this can be hard, but there are some things we can do as parents to encourage positive behavior in our children which can in turn make them much more happy.Adults and especially parents are kids most powerful role models, so it is important that we not act...more
Kids are so much fun. It's so nice to be able to do things with them and to have family time together. However, there are times, when kids need to play independently so that Mom and Dad can get important things done. Whether it's work, dinner, cleaning the house, or just having a quiet moment to oneself, teaching children to be creative and play by themselves is very important.Creativity can be taught at a very young age, as small as 2 years old. Babies can be taught how to color under supervision, how to pretend using their favorite toys, or how to do simple puzzles. Starting young will open a whole new world for them as they grow up and foster learning and creative play.Children at age 3 can be taught how to use washable markers and coloring books or scratch paper to create their own designs. It won't be long until they are giving you artwork to display all over the house. Age 3 is also a great age to start introducing dress up play. Dress up costumes provide an outlet for girls and boys alike to explore fun and exciting situations outside of the home and to pretend and be imaginative.Age 4-6 can be the best time in childhood. Children at this age are going to preschool or...more
Whether you are searching for the perfect birthday gift, Christmas present, or just for every day imaginative play, choosing unique toys that every kids doesn't have is a challenge. Having toys that are fun and educational are a necessity to the modern home. This guide will help you choose toys that you child will love. You will love the price tag...more
"I'm looking for fun and adventure! I'm looking for more!!!" As children develop on a neurotypical pathway, they begin to look for activities to be more elaborate and exciting. The same old games become boring - it's time for adventures and more challenges. This becomes especially true as a baby transforms from an infant to a toddler. As parents,...more
Let's say you ask your child to do a simple task like feed the dog. The next thing you know, you hear "Why do I always have to feed the dog?"Or maybe you hear sarcasm and a smart-alecky tone of voice while your child says, "You don't really expect me to do that?"Makes you long for the days when children were seen, but not heard, right? Welcome to the world of back talk, your child's way of expressing disagreement with what you're requesting. There can be a number of reasons for back talk. Your child may be testing your parental authority. Perhaps your child sees this as an issue of personal identity? Maybe they're mimicking something they heard on television? Maybe they're simply exerting growing independence? Or maybe they simply don't feel like doing what you've asked!Regardless of the reason, back talk is something that you need to nip in the bud because even the smallest request can become a battle. Also, your child needs to understand that you're the one in charge. But how do you stop this annoying behavior?First of all, you have to set some ground rules. "You cannot speak to me in a disrespectful manner. There will be a zero tolerance policy." Period. Then it helps to role...more
Imaginative play should be encouraged and fostered in children because not only is it fun for them but it is also a significant part of growing up and learning. Playing through imagination is an essential part of childhood. Through this, the child...more
If you've fully committed yourself to real estate investing, your natural inclination will be to share your love of real estate with your children. This is a worthy goal, but there's a right way and a wrong way of doing it. Follow my roadmap for...more
There are related studies showing evident results that most divorced and widowed parents remarry. This results is due to the emergence of many stepparents in the society. It is also a known fact that there have been a lot of issues and concern...more
Do you want an easy way to bond and connect with your children? All it takes is a book and a little time. One of the favorite activities for many families is reading stories to the younger ones just before they go to sleep. You only have to think...more
This is a really important subject but most parents tend to leave it till after the 'birds and bees' talk and in some cases not discussed at all.Growing up in New Zealand (which, let's face it is remarkably similar to growing up in Australia), and...more
Mothers often turn to a pregnancy pillow during maternity when they begin to have trouble sleeping or resting. And everyone knows that getting the proper amount of rest during pregnancy is vitally important to the health of both baby and mom. But...more