Do you have a funny story? Of course you do! Stories from the Bright Side is a campaign that Happy Family is running throughout the summer that shines a humorous light on food and feeding challenges that parents have through sharing funny stories told by top bloggers that are then acted out by improv troupe the Upright Citizen’s…
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Baby Ear Infection and How to Relieve the Pain
Baby ear infections are caused by a build up of fluid and bacteria around the eardrum. Normally this fluid leaves pretty quickly through the Eustachian tube (which connects the middle ear to the back of the nose and throat) during yawns or swallows. But if the Eustachian tube is blocked which often happens when…
Moms love mombo™, the nursing pillow with more to love!
This post brought to you by Comfort and Harmony. All opinions are 100% mine. Introducing the Mombo nursing pillow, the one moms love! Why do moms love Mombo? Moms love Mombo because it has a unique shape and two-sided design known as “Firm2Soft” that features a different experience with each side. The firm side allows…
The Daddy Diaper Pack Giveaway
The Daddy Diaper Pack Giveaway Hosted by Mommy Lesson Plans The Daddy Diaper Pack is the ultimate pack for Dads with large straps and clips to secure it , and to take it off quickly and smoothly. The side pockets are handy for water bottles, baby bottles, and sippy cups. There’s a big pouch for…
Making Time For Each Other With Children
Babies need to take priority when they are born, this is something that no one will dispute, as all they want to do is care for their child in any way they can. Having a baby can bring a couple much closer together than they ever were, however there are certain obstacles which need to…
Letting Your Child Choose Their Outfits – Why It’s a Good Idea
Every parent gets up in the mornings and has to deal with the eternal struggle that is dressing their children. The problem is that children don’t want to wear what’s been picked out for them, and instead would rather don a wildly random combination of clothes which make the neighbors think their parents have gone…
Selecting The Right Type of Stroller For Your Lifestyle
Having new baby is exciting, but isn’t easy! There are so many different decisions you will need to make throughout your pregnancy, throughout your babies infancy and during their entire lives! You need to start with cribs, carriers, diaper bags and more. One of those early decisions you will have to make is what type…
Planning a 1st birthday party
There are many milestone events in a child’s life. From your baby’s first smile and first steps to the introduction of solid foods and more, there are many treasured events that you happily document in photos as well as in your little one’s baby book. Perhaps the most significant milestone in a child’s early years,…
Tackling the challenges of learning around your kids
Tackling the challenges of learning around your kids Education is a lifelong process that doesn’t stop after high school or college. Opportunities for learning are always available, adding value to everything that has been learned before. Passing an exam and getting a diploma or certificate is gratifying, and can certainly lead to improved opportunities for…
Your Baby’s Growth During the First Year
Are you observing your child carefully to make sure that they are growing as they should during the first year? When should they be attempting to roll over, or talk, or walk? Is your baby ahead of schedule or behind? Your acquaintances and relatives will be looking for progress reports on your baby, so be…
Boogie Board LCD eWriter Review and Sweeps!
by Meridith What a cool treat we got when Improv Electronics sent us their Boogie Board 8.5 LCD eWriter to review. It was like Christmas morning when it arrived and my daughter ripped open the box. So, what is the Boogie Board 8.5 LCD eWriter? According to the website: “The original Boogie Board LCD eWriter…
Wikki Stix is giving away Trick or Treat Paks to 5 Winners
I love seeing alternatives to sugar and junkfood on Halloween, but the kids usually want something associated with the season. I think we may have found the perfect mix! Takingtimeformommy has teamed up with DenSchool to giveaway Wikki Stix Trick or Treat Paks to FIVE lucky winners! This great prize includes 50 individually packaged Halloween…
Huggies Easy On Easy Off Challenge
My girls were SOOO swirmy. It was exercise just to change their diapers but guess what? Diapers have gotten easier! Huggies® Slip-On® Diapers were made with squirmy babies in mind, providing stretchy sides to let you quickly slip on the diaper for a close, comfy fit and trusted leakage protection. Plus, they have easy open…
Scared Of The Dark
Many children have a fear of the dark. As the lights go out their anxiety rises. It is a normal part of life to be fearful of things whether you’re a child or an adult. No parent ever wants their child to be afraid. There are a variety of ways to help your child overcome…
Creative Living – 6 Ways to Promote Creativity in Your Child!
Creativity is most often associated with the Arts but did you know anybody and everybody is creative to some extent? Creativity is not simply the talent to execute some artistic skill, but a thought process. Artistic talent is simply a tool to express creativity… and it is only one in a plethora! Creativity is displayed…
The Seven Most Common Nap Traps
Excerpt The following is an excerpt from the book The Lull-A-Baby Sleep Plan: The Soothing, Superfast Way to Help Your New Baby Sleep Through the Night . . . And Prevent Sleep Problems Before They Develop by Cathryn Tobin, MD Published by Rodale; August 2006; $14.95US; 1-59486-222-2 Copyright © 2006 Cathryn Tobin, MD The Seven…
Your Newborn and Sleep
Your Newborn and Sleep By Kim West, LCSW-C, Author of The Sleep Lady®’s Good Night, Sleep Tight: Gentle Proven Solutions to Help Your Child Sleep Well and Wake Up Happy As a parent, you will learn that children need a certain amount of rules and structure. Not rigidity for the sake of rigidity, but a…
Breastfeeding Fact or Fiction?
Now that a large majority of new mothers in the U.S. begin nursing their newborns, breastfeeding is a familiar topic among expectant and new parents. But there may be some facts you still don’t know or “things you know that just aren’t so” about the natural art of breastfeeding. Test your breastfeeding IQ by answering…
Everyday Family – Baby Milestones
The decision to have a baby—and then the angst of conception, pregnancy and parenthood—is fraught with uncertainty and lots of questions. It is so helpful, then, to have a website that addresses just about every concern or dilemma faced by parents and parents-to-be. From the days of preparing for the conception through the pregnancy, birth…
Zigo Mango Stroller Great for Active Moms!
We are really trying to get in shape as a family. My littlest one who is 5 is riding her bike and well…. bike rides are going very slowly! I wouldn’t have had to wait so long if I had gotten a jogging stroller. I recently became aware of Zigo Mango Stroller. The Zigo Mango…