Does Your Child Come When Called?

When you call your child does it seem like he’s wearing ear plugs? After the third for fourth request do you have to go and get him? Here’s something to consider. Perhaps your child has learned exactly what you’ve taught him – the first three calls are just warm ups, and that you don’t really need him to move until you come and get him. But this routine can change! Here are some tips.

Learn to Read Your Baby’s Tired Signs

A good way to encourage healthy sleep is to get to know your baby’s sleepy signals, and put her down to sleep as soon as she seems tired. A baby cannot put herself to sleep, nor can she understand her own sleepy signs, so she’s counting on you.

Encourage Baby’s Learning Process

Babies understand more than you think! You little one may not be able to talk, but he has the use of five amazing senses and a rapidly forming brain to process all the input that surrounds him. From birth, babies are built to absorb information, and they do so at an incredible pace. Just witness the astonishing leap that occurs from a newborn baby to an inquisitive, creative, chatterbox two-year-old!

10 Free Fun Things to Do With Your Kids

Boring weekend ahead? Nothing interesting planned? Here are some ideas for fun, free easy things to do with your kids that can bring hours of fun.

A Simple Trick for Gaining Cooperation

Don’t think of a cow.
Don’t think of a tree.
Don’t think of a cow standing by a tree.
Don’t think of your breathing— breathing in and breathing out.

Q&A with Elizabeth: Cat-naps, In-arms Napping, and Naptime Battles

My baby is a cat-napper! He only naps about 30 to 45 minutes, but soon afterward he seems tired and gets crabby. Is this because the nap is too short? ~ Annika, mother to 14-month-old Mordechai

Merry Christmas From My Family to Yours!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year!