Pregnant Women Need Flu Shots
Getting the flu is horrible for anyone. Getting it while pregnant is just plain miserable. I'm not talking about the runny nose with a sore throat and mild fever that many people get. Those colds are caused by viruses, but not by the influenza virus.
With true flu, the symptoms are a high fever...
Potty Training Children – Products That Help
Effective potty training does not happen overnight. After all, this is a major change in your toddler's life. So if you wish for your toddler to learn in a short span of time, you need to arm yourself with basic potty training essentials. But with so many potty training products out in the market,...
Spa Etiquette
When people talk about spa etiquette they often mean what to wear, what to tip and suchlike. I mean something much more basic; spa manners.
What to wear varies between spas - in Europe it can be considered unhygienic to wear swimming costumes in steam rooms etc. but don't jump to conclusions,...
Never Take Fatherhood For Granted
Posted under Fatherhood on Monday, 13 February 2012 by editor
The key to acquiring proficiency in any task is repetition. It's a shame that sometimes what we repeat as a father is more damaging than we realize.
My oldest son is in first grade. This must be the age where he realizes that Dad is often busy and that he should just find something to play with...
Can Caffeine Influence the Sex of Your Baby?
There could be many reasons why a couple may wish to choose the sex of their baby.
There could be reasons related to the potential health of the newborn, depending on the sex, or maybe they wish to have a small family and want just one boy and girl.
Possibly, as in my case, you may already...
4 Simple Rules To Being A Super Dad
Posted under Fatherhood on Monday, 6 February 2012 by editor
Fatherhood is one of the toughest and by far the most rewarding experience any man will ever have in his lifetime. Being a dad is a huge responsibility that takes tons commitment, love and creativity. And in a culture that often minimizes the importance of fatherhood in the lives of our children,...
Changes In Your Body During Pregnancy
A woman's body is made to naturally adapt to its role of giving birth. During pregnancy, you will notice a number of physical changes that take place all in preparation for easing the process of passing a baby through the birth canal. Some of these changes are positive (for instance, your hair and...
Authoritative Parenting Control
There are several parenting styles to which children are exposed in their upbringing, but the one that has proven to be of the greatest benefit to children is that of authoritative parenting.
PARENTAL CONTROL
One of the basic issues in authoritative parenting is that of control. In...
Mothers and Living Up to the ‘Celebrity’ Image
Posted under Motherhood on Sunday, 22 January 2012 by editor
Keeping the house shipshape, juggling a job, serving up home-cooked feasts, looking after kiddies and making romantic time for her partner is enough to fill any mother's hectic day.
It's no wonder Mother's Day was created, a day on which children can spoil their mum with choccies, flowers and...
Why Being A Young Dad Is Great!
Posted under Fatherhood on Sunday, 22 January 2012 by editor
Being a young dad is great. It is so much fun having children when you are young and I wanted to outline 3 reasons why I love being a young dad.
About Me
I am 23 years old and I have a 2 year old daughter and a newborn son. Ever since I was a teenager I knew I wanted to be married young and...
