In recent weeks two mothers asked for advice on assisting their children through the impending deaths of a grandparent. The children ranged in age from 3 to 9. This is one of the most difficult issues for parents to deal with because of the combination of our culture’s discomfort with death, the fact that the […]
Explaining death involves two issues. What is it, literally, and what happens to the person when she dies. The former question is best answered in a simple and honest manner - grandma’s heart had grown too weak to enable her to breathe, to see, think, or walk. With young children (below 7 or 8), no […]
Things around us and the world that we live in are not safe anymore. Switch on your television and you will be wonderstruck at the increasing number of stories that are making it difficult to entrust your child to a nanny. Every child can face neglect and abuse in the worse case scenarios. A nanny […]
Many among us have to entrust our babies in hands of a nanny as we have work to attend to then we as parents constantly worry as to if the babies are safe. As an employer if your worry is that your employees are up to no good when you are going out. In both […]
Every child is special. But in modern usage, a special child pertains to a child with behavioral, developmental, learning, physical and mental disabilities. They might have mild developmental disabilities or debilitating mental illnesses; dyslexia or schizophrenia; food allergies or cancers. The list is endless.
With your nanny cam, which you thought can only be applied for […]
Sibling rivalry happens for a lot of reasons, which include individual personalities, unique needs, feelings of jealousy and inferiority. No matter the reason, it is up to you, their parents, to help your kids get along better and resolve their conflicts. You can use your nanny surveillance system to this end.
When, Where and Why Conflicts […]
You laughed at Michael Keaton’s character in Mr. Mom, and felt glad you were not in his shoes. But today, you are looking at your bawling kid and the dirty dishes heaped on the sink and you want out. Unfortunately, The reversal of rules can be stressful for you, but not for your wife.
When Daddy […]
Babywearing: Why You Should Do It and
What To Look For In a Baby Carrier
By: Molly Ridenhour, Pure and Honest Kids
Is Babywearing For You?
Babywearing is one of the oldest and most widely accepted parental practices in the world. Many highly acclaimed pediatricians have identified that babywearing is a good practice for little ones and provides benefits […]
With so many toy recalls in recent months, parents are more selective than ever when it comes to their children’s toys. Not only do parents want safe toys for their kids, they also want age appropriate toys. Pure and Honest Kids has a wonderful selection of toys available for kids of all ages, and here […]
If you tuned in for our first set of top ten kids toys, you’ll want to make sure you check out these too! Today, we’ll be discussing items six through ten.
6. Round-a-Bout Tree Swing
Summertime is calling you with these Round-a-Bout Tree Swings! With bright color schemes, these fun, old fashioned tree swings are sure to […]
Today going organic is a new trend that is affecting various parts of our lives, from our foods, to clothing, and even to baby products. More and more people are beginning to realize how important it is to go organic whenever possible. If you’re a new mom, no doubt you want to do everything that […]
The addition of “Best Brand Name Baby Strollers” is one of the newest changes that Robert Walsh Kids Clothing has made recently on their website Robert Walsh Kids Clothing
With summer’s arrival, Robert Walsh Kids Clothing has added a new page to their site, titled “Best Brand Name Baby Strollers”, to encourage family outdoor activity. This […]
If you’re like me, you probably just smile when someone says they have Spring Fever, which is known mostly as a severe yearning for warmer weather and sunshine. It hits extra hard after an especially long, cold and dreary winter. At the first hint of higher temperatures, you’re out the door for some fresh air, […]
Do you ever wonder what makes a consequence effective?
How many times have you sent your child to his room for misbehaving- only to check on him 20 minutes later as he’s completing level four of his favorite “shoot ‘em up” video game? Or how often have you told your youngest daughter that she has lost […]
Just a Strolling…How To Choose The Perfect Stroller
Purchasing a stroller for your baby is one of the most important (and expensive) purchases you’ll make when preparing for your new arrival. With so many choices of strollers in the marketplace, how do you know which one to choose? Here are some helpful tips from Pure and […]
Tip Number Six: Quality Construction
Make sure you choose a stroller that is well made with quality materials. The metal or aluminum frame of the stroller should be strong and stable. Also look for welded seams, tightly stitched seat covers and finished edges.
You may also want to check the wheels. Are they even or do they […]
Description: Deciding how much time to spend with your child, and how to spend it, comes with the territory of parenthood. This article is about the underlying principle that can help you solve this problem.
The Third Major Principle of quality depends on the first two Major Principles of quality; by using all three, you are […]
Be honest - are you one of those parents who worry about their child’s apparent inability to concentrate? Are you constantly asking, does he or she have ADHD? Are they doomed to failure and a life of disrupting others? This may come as a surprise, but many schools in the western world are seeing a […]
There must be some reason why some children are better at concentration than others, wouldn’t you agree?
Well . . . in reality there are lots of reasons, but by giving this question just a little thought you can go a long way toward helping your child improve.
Even if she is quite young, you can explain […]
Raising a child does not have to be by guess and by gosh and hope you’re doing it right. Parenting is an activity, and like any and every action or activity, it is subject to the principles of quality. When the principles of quality are known and applied, high quality follows. Even more important, since […]
A quick review, for those who missed the first article:
Quality in parenting, as in any other activity, is measured by results: children to be proud of, who are happy and do well. Anyone who gets good results in any activity is applying some of the principles of quality, whether they know it or not. More […]