Mommy Method

You get home from work, go through your daily routine, take a shower, and get in to your nicely made bed.  All the while, you believe that it’s just you…and maybe another person in your bed.

With your guard down, you think all is well in the world…then you wake up.  Once awake, your throat hurts, your eyes are watery and itchy, your skin is irritated, and your wheezing.  What is going on?

When Alex was a baby, I thought that she was constantly cranky because that’s how babies are.  Little did I know that what she was suffering from was Colic.  It wasn’t until having my second daughter, Sarai, that I realized that babies aren’t cranky all the time (by nature).  So here are some ways to know if your baby is colicy and ways to help calm them down!

Obesity in children is on the rise.  Although it may not seem natural to stick a child on a treadmill or stair stepper, there are several things you can do to get your little ones up and moving without shelling out the dough for a gym membership!

Get up and dance!

Bathing a baby may seem like a no brainer, but there are several things to keep in mind.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, sponge baths are the best option for babies that have no yet lost their umbilical cord stump.  Also, newborns do not need to be bathed every day as constant bathing can cause dry skin and can potentially increase the chance of your baby getting sick due to weak immune systems.  For the most part, it is okay to just give a simple sponge bath.

Childhood obesity runs more than the risk of having an over-weight child.  Along with obesity, your child runs the risk of developing diabetes, heart problems, self-esteem issues, eating disorders, and breathing problems to name a few.  There are ways to avoid childhood obesity or fight current issues you may be facing with a child who is facing obesity. You can’t control what they eat when you’re not around, but you can control what they eat when you are and you can get them in a healthy routine!

I absolutely love this story so much that I had to share it with you!

Swine flu was brought to the public’s attention by the media less than a month ago.  Since then, news of the swine flu has spread like wild fire and several theories have been developed as discussions travel from one person to another.

Most of my articles, thus far, have been light-hearted in nature. I try to keep things light and fun since most parents need something that is light and easy to digest. This topic is not one of those topics, but I feel compelled to discuss it and educate people on the severity of it all.

Choosing a babysitter or daycare can be one of the most frustrating things a parent deals with. Finding childcare comes down to 3 major choices: daycare center, babysitter in your home, babysitter in their home. Once you’ve made the choice, there are more things to consider.

Daycare Center

Within the past decade or so, classic gender roles have been shaken down and beaten out.  It is not uncommon to find a mom putting on the hard hat while daddy stays home with the children.  Similarly, it is not uncommon to find that a single daddy is taking care of the child/ren full time.  We recognize this and want all daddies to know that the role you play in your child’s life makes all the difference.