Choosing a pediatrician is one of the first — and most important — rituals you’ll experience as a parent. When it comes to picking your child’s doctor, you want someone you can trust, which is why due diligence is integral. After all, you’re putting your child’s life in this person’s…
Whether it’s your coworker, sister or whoever might be expecting a bundle of joy, it can be tough to choose gifts for a new baby or baby shower. It may seem impersonal to choose something from a registry, but remember, the parents-to-be took a lot of time and care to…
When you think you might be pregnant, you want to know as soon as possible. So you may do what many women do and run out to the drugstore a few days after the alleged conception to pick up a pregnancy test. But how do you know you’re getting accurate…
As summer approaches, it’s time to think about how you’ll teach your kids to stay safe when they’re out and about playing in the neighborhood, at parks or even away at camp. But there’s a fine line between teaching your kids smart tactics for dealing with strangers and scaring them…
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the cost of raising a child can be an estimated $200,000… not including the price of college. With those kinds of expenses, it behooves you to cut your costs wherever you can. Most people don’t realize how very simple saving a buck can…
Revamping your child’s wardrobe can be a costly endeavor, especially if you don’t have hand-me-downs to fall back on. If you’re in the market for new kiddie clothes, there are some simple money-saving strategies that will save you a buck… or $20. For starters, exhaust all of the serious saving…
Is every day a real nail-biter for your children? Believe it or not, nail biting is a common habit among children. According to kidshealth.org, studies estimate that up to 60 percent of kids and teens nibble their nails down to the nubs. And while it may seem harmless, the reality…
A cough and a sneeze can mean the start of something big – and not in a good way. It seems like your children come down with those icky ailments when you least expect them. Of course, there’s never a good time for anybody in your family to get sick,…
Getting the kids to bed at around the same time each night not only minimizes tantrums, but also can make your child smarter, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. In a recent study, the AASM found that toddlers and preschoolers whose parents enforced a pre-bedtime routine and the…
Much of the excitement of Independence Day is the rockets’ red glare, especially for kids. But those bombs bursting in air can and do injure people, especially kids. In 2008 alone, there were 7,000 fireworks injuries reported. Nearly half of those casualties were children. No wonder they’re illegal in a…