What's a child's favorite part of Halloween? Going trick-or-treating, of course. What could be more fun than dressing up, and then walking from door to door collecting plenty of candy along the way? Best of all, this fun tradition takes place at night. Make this the most fun trick-or-treating experience for your child with these simple tips. Location, Location, Location Pick a good neighborhood with plenty of people who are prepared for and welcome trick-or-treaters. If...

Dressing up your toddler for Halloween is a lot of fun. Enjoy it while you can. Before you know it your sweet little toddler will be in kindergarten or first grade and will have developed a much stronger opinion on his or her costume choices and you'll no longer be able to dress him in the costume of your choice. Here are a few ideas for toddler Halloween costumes to get you started. Of course there are plenty of other options out there as well. With a little creativity, the ...

You?ve been potty training your little one and so far things are moving along smoothly. She has figured out how to use the potty and there are hardly any accidents. It is time to finally venture outside the home without training pants. This of course means that she will have to start using public restrooms. Using an unfamiliar bathroom can be a bit of a challenge for both parent and child during this stage. Here are some tips to make the adjustment easier on both of you. B...

Candy and other sweets don?t have to be the only treats you hand out to little trick-or-treaters this Halloween. There are also plenty of healthy options available that will be just as fun without causing a sugar rush and cavities. Here are some ideas for healthy treats you can use this year. Dried Fruit Dried fruit makes a great portable snack as well as a good Halloween treat. Grab a few bags of dried fruit, like apples, raisins, cherries, cranberries, dates, apricots...

You'll need just a few things to make just about any mask you can imagine. Those items include balloons, newspaper, wallpaper glue and some acrylic paint. A pair of sharp scissors comes in handy to cut out eyes and mouth. Wear old clothing, or put an apron on both you and your child. Making the mask can get a bit messy. Cover your work area in plenty of newspaper to protect it from glue and paint. Next, cut several newspapers into strips. Blow up a balloon so it is slightl...

A baby?s first birthday is a memorable event filled with fun and joy for family and friends. The growth and development of a young child takes place too fast, so take special thought and planning for such a major event to make it memorable for years to come. Here are ten tips for your baby?s first birthday party to make the event a fun time for everyone and help your family cherish the event for many years: ?Plan The Big Day ? Plan the event at a time that is best for y...

It?s stressful isn?t it? Having to get all those things ready, trying not to forget anything, not to mention bickering kids, tantrums about what to wear or the sleepy head who doesn?t want to wake up. No, the morning rush isn?t any fun but luckily there are a few things you can do to bring peace back into your family?s morning routine. Prepare Ahead ? Sounds simple enough but did you know you could actually leave just about everything ready for the next day? It might take ...

When it comes to communication, times have definitely changed. When we were kids, talking to each other meant an occasional phone call, or waiting until we saw each other in school the next day. Now, teens and even younger children have access to so many forms of communication that they are never at a loss to talk to each other. Chatting via instant messenger, email and even cell phone text messages are all commonplace for today's youth ? but what does all of this technology ...

When I was growing up there was rarely an overweight child. Occasionally someone would be plump, but I can?t remember anyone in my class being fat. However, TV wasn?t around until I was eight years old and the streets were a safe place to play. We had plenty of P.E. in school and played hard after school. Even as we grew older and had more homework, physical activity was a major part of our lives. And there wasn?t as much junk food around yet. Today, the combination of pro...

This is a very difficult subject. Learning how to discipline your child is a really important skill that parent must learn. Discipline isn?t punishment at all; it has to do more with teaching respect for the rights of others, teaching right from wrong. The children and their parents are really varied personalities themselves. Parents can often have an unpleasant feeling when they need to repeat themselves, fight their own children to convince them to follow some instructio...