When it’s time to think about finding new schools for the children. Knowing what you expect and want from a school is crucial to satisfying your children’s needs. Visit and gather information about the area schools. Remember visits should be exchange of information rather than an “interview”. The following suggestions will help with your search. Meet the Principle What is his/her philosophy about education? What is … Continue reading Finding a New School
By Russell J. Bunai, M.D. The rational management of fever requires understanding the nature of fever. With rare exceptions, fever is the body’s protective response to illness, most commonly infection. This appropriate or PHYSIOLOGICAL FEVER is what the body is doing right! Fever helps the body survive the illness. Fever strengthens resistance to infection in a number of ways. In order for a germ to cause … Continue reading “Don’t Treat the Fever.”
Oldie but goodie. Place a drop of oil in the pot when boiling potatoes or macaroni to keep from boiling over. Steam vegetables instead of boiling. Save water from steaming and use that liquid for adding to soups, gravies or rice. It is vitamin rich. The sturdy package inside your cereal box is great for shake and bake items. Crumbs from the cereal can be used … Continue reading Kitchen Kapers
Marc Weissbluth does a great job explaining why infants, children and adults need sleep. He describes the importance of sleep and how to establish good sleep patterns from birth. He talks about how to calm all types of fussy infants and children. He goes into detail about how to establish sleep patterns from infants to toddlers and brings in practical tips to help with the out of the … Continue reading Book Review: Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
I was given the book Growing Grateful Kids by Susie Larson by a friend, who told me that I should read it. I had no idea what the book was about except that it was a parenting book. I listened to my friend and I started to read it; I wasn’t able to put it down! This book was something that I needed to read at this point in … Continue reading Book Review: Growing Grateful Kids
Hotsling This is the newest type of carrier that I have bought. I was looking for something that I could leave in my diaper bag that wouldn’t take up so much room and this is what was recommended. I love my Moby Wrap, but if I don’t think about it before I leave the house then it doesn’t get in the diaper bag. This is great for … Continue reading Product Review: Hotsling
Moby Wraps I love my Moby Wrap. I have used it so many times I can’t even count. For me, it was very important to find a type of carrier that I could wear that will not hurt my back. I needed something with support and something that could hold infant up to toddler. This is the carrier! Basically it is a long piece of fabric … Continue reading Product Review: Moby Wraps
Buying secondhand is a great way to save money on baby/children items, but there are some things that you want to look out for before you purchase secondhand. Playpens: Make sure that it is made after 2000; 1999 was the last year the safety guidelines were updated for playpens. Check to see if the mattress is still intact. Look out for any holes in … Continue reading What is Ok to buy used: Baby items
As a parent you learn that there are some things that you do not leave the house without. Below is a list of different items that parents keep in their diaper bag – Diapers – Changing pad – Wipes – Bottle – Extra Formula – Change of clothes – Burp cloths – Toys – Blanket – Bibs – Hat I always have extra … Continue reading Diaper Bag Needs!
Traveling with infants (and children) can be a daunting task, but with alittle planning and organization it’s very do-able! We just survived and evenenjoyed our first trip with our baby! If you are traveling by airplane, know your TSA (Transportation SecurityAdministration) rules and regulations. The 3.4oz rule does NOT apply for babyfood or formula. Leave yourself a few extra minutes because TSA will have … Continue reading Traveling with Infants
ART with Angela DiCicco, The Italian Grandmama's Guide 