Baby Heath and Care Advice and Tips Baby Health and Care Advice and Tips

You can almost hear the collective sigh from parents whose children ask for a set of drums. The first thoughts that come to mind are that they are loud, that they take up a ton of space, and that they will fill their home with bangs, twangs, and thumping at …

When deciding your next big adventure to Europe, Southwest Germany should be on your bucket list. There are plenty of things to do for the entire family no matter what time of year you go. During the spring and summer, outdoor adventures abound. During the winter months, Christmas Markets take …

Have you ever thought about the amount of time your family spends indoors, at work or school, in the car, and at home? It’s estimated that people spend up to 90% of their time indoors. Now imagine it’s winter when there are times you need to stay indoors to protect …

Exclusively pumping, pumping and nursing combination, formula feeding, or exclusively breastfeeding. There are several ways to feed your baby, and it depends on the mom (and baby) to decide what is best for them. In the end fed is best as they say.  Those moms who decide to exclusively pump or pump …

The modern American Christmas is a multi-faceted celebration, with a rich and varied tapestry of traditions from around the world.  You may be surprised to learn that many of our Christmas customs originated during Medieval times. Christmas in the Middle Ages was a more religious celebration than now, with a …

With a chill in the air and warmth in our fuzzy-lined boots, the winter solstice is upon us! Marking the shift in the seasons, winter solstice is one of the original catalysts for winter celebrations. It is both a mystical time that represents change and an astronomical event that reminds …

Parents know that music is important in a child’s development. Research has shown that music aids in a child’s development as early as within utero, and can help a child develop intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Music is all around us, and giving children adequate exposure to listen to and to …

There’s no getting around it: poop emoji mania has hit. Children have long been obsessed with bodily functions, well before the poop emoji existed, and toy and game makers have jumped aboard. The poop gravy train (perhaps that was a poor choice of words on our part…) has proven irresistible, …

Technology is important to a developing child, and we’re not just talking about their periodic use of your tablet to play educational games. Getting your kids exposed to modern technology gives them an edge in today’s world. Just as it can have its downsides, technology can also be very beneficial—especially …

It’s that time of year when you need to come up with a quick and inexpensive white elephant gift for your holiday party. There’s no time to waste and you really do not have the time to shop through the layers of potential items on Amazon. Here are 30 not-so-serious …