Much has been made of the importance of a baby’s smile, and cross-cultural studies show that all human babies smile at about the same age, 3-5 months. As a father, this is one of the best ways to connect, because it’s gratifying to see them smile, and they will pay rapt attention, and start looking forward to your stimulating company. All it really takes are the simplest … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Make a Baby Smile
Archives for November 2008
The Northeast Nostalgia Tour
When our daughters were 14 (14 years ago), we went back East to show them where we grew up; a trip they teasingly call “The Northeast Nostalgia Tour.” In New Jersey, my mother showed the girls where I was born and went to grammar school. She told how my late father was not present for my or my sisters' births (very common in the '50s) and how she didn't go to my christening … [Read more...] about The Northeast Nostalgia Tour
Tips for Helping a Child Deal with a New Baby
Here are a few tips to help make sure an older sibling feels involved with the arrival of a new baby in the house: 1. Make sure to schedule some time with just the two of you. Even if this is time you would like to use to catch up on the newspaper, spend a little time with your older child so he feels special too. 2. Deputize him as he "baby police." It's up to him … [Read more...] about Tips for Helping a Child Deal with a New Baby
Twenty Tips for Cutting Costs this Christmas (and Three not to do!)
Stumped by the vast variety of holiday dos and don'ts? Here are the most important tips to keep in mind while planning your holiday celebrations. Cards, decorations and wrapping 1. Use last year’s decorations and pledge not to buy anything new. Decorate the old-fashioned way with strings or cranberries or popcorn. 2. Send holiday postcards rather than … [Read more...] about Twenty Tips for Cutting Costs this Christmas (and Three not to do!)
Obama promises his daughters a puppy
President-elect Barack Obama proved that he had not let his recently won victory overshadow his parenting skills while delivering his acceptance speech on Tuesday night in Chicago.After thanking his wife Michelle for her support, the Illinois senator publicly told daughters Malia Ann and Sasha that he planned to make good on an earlier promise."I love you both more than … [Read more...] about Obama promises his daughters a puppy