Getting kids to eat vegetables can force moms and dads to summon up all of their parenting skills, but sometimes all the cajoling and pleading in the world will not persuade a toddler to eat broccoli.As a result, many parents are turning to sneaky tactics to get some healthy food into their children, hiding greens in everything from smoothies to muffins.There are even books … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for vegetable-adverse kids
Archives for June 2008
Top 4 Animated Movies for Small Kids
Kids love their cartoons and movie studios cash in on it by churning out animated flicks. With so many options available, which ones do you allow your kids to watch? Here are the top four animated movies for children from the ages of 4 to 8. The Winnie the Pooh Series Winnie the Pooh movies are ideal even for pre-schoolers. The stories revolve around a boy named … [Read more...] about Top 4 Animated Movies for Small Kids
Top 4 Tips on Setting up a Baby Room
If you are anticipating the birth of your new baby, this is a good time for you to start setting up a baby room or nursery. While there are no set standards for baby rooms to follow, you will need to invest thought and care on this project. After all, this is where your baby will spend most of her time. Here are some of the important points you … [Read more...] about Top 4 Tips on Setting up a Baby Room
Different parenting skills may be a thing of the past
Moms and dads are usually considered to have inherently different sets of parenting skills.Traditionally it has been thought that women are better at multi-tasking, remembering how their offspring like their packed lunches or when their swimming club is, while men are supposedly more adept at playing with their kids.Although that is beginning to change as more dads stay at home … [Read more...] about Different parenting skills may be a thing of the past
Movie Review – ‘Kit Kittredge: An American Girl’
After a recent onslaught of special effects-laden superhero adventures, 'Kit Kittredge: An American Girl' may come as sweet relief to some parents. A spin-off from the phenomenally popular American Girl franchise, it is a gentle, traditional film, perfect for kids of all ages. The movie tells the story of a plucky girl growing up in Cincinnati during the Great Depression, … [Read more...] about Movie Review – ‘Kit Kittredge: An American Girl’