From the moment expecting parents receive the good news that a baby is on the way, they do everything to welcome baby to the world and to provide a happy and healthy start in life. Decisions are made about everything from the color of the paint in the nursery to the kind of diaper and car seat to use. The search is on for the best stroller and crib. It's a momentous occasion … [Read more...] about Sound Beginnings Contest
Archives for March 2011
Peachy – new faucet extender for little hand-washers
Peachy is a simple idea that may just be the trick if you're trying to teach hand-washing to a little one not quite tall enough to stick his or her hands under the faucet. Invented by a mom, it's just a cute plastic duck that slips over the faucet spout and extends the water stream out closer to the front of the sink. Couple that with a step-stool and most kids who stand can … [Read more...] about Peachy – new faucet extender for little hand-washers
Peachy – new faucet extender for little hand-washers
Peachy is a simple idea that may just be the trick if you're trying to teach hand-washing to a little one not quite tall enough to stick his or her hands under the faucet. Invented by a mom, it's just a cute plastic duck that slips over the faucet spout and extends the water stream out closer to the front of the sink. Couple that with a step-stool and most kids who stand can … [Read more...] about Peachy – new faucet extender for little hand-washers
AAP changes stance on rear-facing car seats
Many parents have long held the belief that once a child is 1 year old, it's okay to turn his car seat front-facing. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released some new guidelines that may change the way some moms and dads approach securing their children. The new policy appears in the April issue of Pediatrics, and recommends that youngsters remain … [Read more...] about AAP changes stance on rear-facing car seats
Movie Review: Beastly
Rated: PG-13Running Time: 1 hour, 28 minutesRelease Date: March 18, 2011Genre: Teen-Family-RomanceChild-friendly? Recommended for ages 13 and up.Who is Zac Efron, really? He may sound like a spice when you say it fast, but apparently the guy is something of a big shot on the teen scene these days. Dads with a daughter under the age of 15 have probably heard them gushing … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Beastly