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Spoonplane
in The Parenting Weblog, on July 9, 2007
Feeding babies is one of the most difficult tasks of parenting. Not only are they picky but you also have to keep them entertained while they're eating. My son M always manages to smear everything all over his face, on the floor and on me.
Although this Spoon Plane does not guarantee that ...
Mulchfest in New York
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 31, 2006
The holidays will be over soon. What next?
Well, before you can move on, you need to get all those christmas decorations out fo the way. You can't leave them there and wait for the next christmas holidays to come! (Believe me, I actually know someone who did this!)
Should you have a real tr...
Firworks Safety
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 30, 2006
New Year's Eve is normally celebrated with a bang... literally. Most of us usher in the new year with fireworks . Fireworks originally came from China. It was used to ward off evil spirits (due to the loud sound) and to pray for happiness and prosperity.
It's a great tradition whi...
My Parenting Resolutions
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 28, 2006
As we celebrate the end of one year and the start of the next, a lot of us contemplate on what we have done the past year and what we intend to accomplish the next year.
Some make resolutions -- from losing weight to improving one's outlook in life -- at the beginning of the secular ...
Christmas was Saved
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 28, 2006
In the town of Ibbenbühren in Germany lived a poor family. Shortly before Christmas, the father finally found a job. This good luck made it possible for him to finally be able to afford to buy presents for his 2 kids, aged eight and nine, for the first time in many years.
A good story turned ba...
Merry Christmas
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 24, 2006
And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he ha...
Parenting Involves Sacrifice
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 23, 2006
As parents, we want what is best for our kids. Even if this means that we have to change a lot of things. Of course, these sacrifices should not be so severe that we, parents, would have lives as individuals anymore.
Sacrifice comes in all shapes and sizes. It's difficult but it is w...
Short Haired Momma
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 20, 2006
I love having short hair . But, from time to time, I'd grow it long. However, as soon as I became a mother years ago, I chopped it all off again and never grew my hair long since then.
The "wash and wear" style lets me avoid worrying about keeping my hair in place whenever I...
Recipes for Christmas
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 20, 2006
One of my fondest memories as a child is helping my mom bake. Not only did I bond with my mother, I also felt needed and had lots of fun. Up to now, I can still remember the smell of freshly baked cookies and cakes. I can also still imagine how it was to work side by side with my mother and broth...
Top 10 Parenting Christmas Wishes
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 19, 2006
I dream. I imagine. I wish. But, sometimes, I dream, imagine and wish for the impossible. As a parent, I am sure, you'd understand what I will be talking about...
Here are my Top 10 Parenting Christmas Wishes... all of which are impossible to have:
10. To have an invisible fourth hand.
9. T...
Book Review: Momma Zen
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 18, 2006
In " Momma Zen , Walking the crooked path of motherhood", author Karen Miller portrays her odyssey as a mother from pregnancy to toddlerhood with honesty, grace and a profound sense of compassion, and shows us how ancient and simple spiritual lessons can transform the daily chall...
Top Ten Lists in Parenting
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 16, 2006
Short yet concise. Insightful. Interesting.
Here are great parenting Top 10 lists for your weekend reading pleasure:
Top 10 Parenting Pitfalls
Tired of being publicly humiliated by your child throwing a temper tantrum? This might help.
Top 10 Parenting Books
More help.
Top 10 tips for ...
Playing Favorites
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 16, 2006
When my husband and I found out that I was pregnant, one of our first concerns was to make sure that our oldest son is not neglected.
Since I gave birth, all of the adults around my son have been very careful to give him as much attention as we give my newborn.
Problem is, my husband has been...
Stella McCartney Gave Birth
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 14, 2006
Daughter of the cute Beatle gave birth to a baby girl last Friday, 08 December. Fashion designer Stella McCartney gave birth to Bailey Linda Olwyn Willis (named after her mother who died of cancer in 1998) who weighed 7lb 14oz.
Bailey is the second child of Stella and her husband, Alasdha...
Victoria Staten
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 13, 2006
Tired of seeing hearts, bears and flowers on every item which you need for your baby? Want something that looks more chic and stylish?
Check out Victoria Staten "for the kind of baby gear that moms like her would prefer to purchase".
victoria Staten, FYI, worked for 15 years...
Setting a Good Example
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 13, 2006
"I already told you three times, NO!"
My husband and I were barely able to hold our laughter when we heard our three-year old say exactly the same phrase that we have used on him.
In the beginning, it was funny. Later, we realized how important it is to watch what we say in front o...
News from Denny's
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 12, 2006
Denny's has announced that it will cut trans fats from its menu. Trans fats are unsaturated fats which are not beneficial to our health and which increases coronary heart disease. Trans fat in the diet is also linked to obesity .
Previously, McDonald's made the same promise. 4 year...
Kids' Health Myths
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 12, 2006
Nothing else can make us, parents, feel more anxious than when his/her child is sick. However, rather than running to the doctor every single time, we need to inform ourselves. We need to be able to identify when we can treat our children at home (say, if it is viral) or when we need to immediate...
Giving Your Baby a Bath
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 8, 2006
After showing you how to put on a diaper , Alice & jenny will now show you how to give your baby a bath.
Basics of Diapering
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 8, 2006
Are you expecting a child? Nervous about changing diapers?
If you want to learn in advance, check this out...
Ways to Explain the Meaning of Christmas
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 7, 2006
Christmas is becoming more and more commercialized. No wonder many kids (and even adults) only associate Christmas with taking a holiday, receiving gifts and Santa Claus.
Christmas is more than just that. And it is important for us to teach our children the real meaning of Christmas.
Here are...
Sex Offenders Banned from MySpace
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 6, 2006
Social networking sites like MySpace is being used by people with dubious intents .
And with the growing uproar over this, MySpace is planning to screen the online MySpace community. Armed with the database of sex offenders' details, they will use this to identify and remove those who ar...
University Lectures Goes Hi-Tech
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 6, 2006
Several Universities are making it easier for students to keep up, should they miss -- *cough-skip-cough* class.
John Hopkins University, Berkeley and George Washington University are just 3 of the 10 who are allowing students with iPods or any other digital music players to listen to le...
Keeping Babies Warm in Winter
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 5, 2006
Since newborns have yet to develop their ability to regulate body temperature, parents need to take extra care with how they are dressed.
And now that is winter, we have to make sure that they are warm enough. Mottled or pale cheeks mean that they aren't.
The Winter Multipurpose Baby Wra...
Decorating for Christmas with Your Kids
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 1, 2006
Since my 3-year old toddler now understands what Christmas is about, I will be going all out with the Christmas decorations at home this year.
And tomorrow is the day when the house gets all spruced up for the coming holiday.
I intend to make sure that my son is actively involved in the decora...
Watching a Movie with Your Child
in The Parenting Weblog, on November 21, 2006
Today, my siblings and I took my three-year old son to watch the animated story of a penguin named Mumble. When we went into the movie house, all we (adults) expected from Happy Feet were cutesy penguins singing and dancing, aided by voices of big celebrities. All my son wanted to see were pe...
Visiting Grandparents
in The Parenting Weblog, on November 21, 2006
It has been a week since my children (a 3-year old and a 3-month old) and I braved a 14-hour flight to visit my parents. It's a yearly trek which my husband and I take to make sure that the kids know their other set of grandparents.
Normally, I have my parenting dos and don'ts which I a...
Trying to Conceive, Part 2
in The Parenting Weblog, on November 20, 2006
For some, one 'wham, bham, thank you Mam" is all it takes to get 2 lines on that home pregnancy kit. For others, however, it takes a lot more.
As I wrote on the first part of this series , there are a few things which you could do to up your chances of getting pregnant.
And recently,...
The Future of Babysitting
in The Parenting Weblog, on November 20, 2006
Does your baby cry a lot? Do you have to go through trial-and-error tests every single time to find out why your baby is crying?
That can be remedied if you wear an electronic babysitter around your neck. In order for this gadget to work, you need to attach some electrode to your baby's bot...
Paedophiles in the UK
in The Parenting Weblog, on November 8, 2006
And you thought that once they have caught a Paedophile, it's one less predatory "animal" on the streets who are out to rob children of their innocence.
That isn't really the case 100% of the time.
A TV documentary in the UK has recently revealed that " ex-prisoners stay...
Child Leash
in The Parenting Weblog, on November 7, 2006
I have heard negative reactions to child leashes. With some saying that leashes are for dogs. I beg to differ.
In a few days, I will be taking my son with me for a short vacation. When we get to our destination, we will surely be frequenting crowded places. Rather than risk his safety, I ...
Flu Shots Too Late
in The Parenting Weblog, on November 1, 2006
Since the little man goes to kindergarten and we have a 2-month old baby in the house, my husband and I made sure that we were the first in line as soon as the second batch (the first one was reserved for high-risk patients) of flu shots were made available. A week before our appointment with the...
New Findings on SIDS
in The Parenting Weblog, on November 1, 2006
Even with my firstborn, I have felt paranoia about SIDS. And with the recent news of the death of an aquaintance's 3-month old child due to SIDS, I am even more paranoid with checking my 2-month old child's sleeping state.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is also known as cot dea...
Join Parenting-Weblog's CONTEST and WIN
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 18, 2006
Our stats show that you do visit. However, only a few of you leave comments about what we have posted.
In order to hear more about your parenting styles and your opinion, we are setting up a small contest.
The Rules:
1. You have to look for one entry at Parenting-Weblog.
2. You have to write...
Noel McNeal Hosts the Good Night Show
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 16, 2006
...host for the Good Night Show .
And while they are still looking, they have decided to let Noel McNeal join the show as Leo, the series' special guest host.
Noel McNeal is, according to PB...
Fuzion Scooter
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 15, 2006
Fuzion Scooter by NextSport " features Quadcarver technology for unmatched ease of use, stability and stick to the pavement handling. The Fuzion is engineered for value, delivering fantastic performance for retailer and customer alike. This model is equipped with oversized wheels, precision ...