After having a baby, it can be hard to find ways to feel sexy, though at some point, you’ll definitely want to get back into your pre-baby groove and want to look and feel good. Of primary important is the “feeling good” part of the equation because we all know if you feel good, that permeates everything you do.
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As your baby turns into a toddler, there are many transitions and awareness that occurs and must be addressed. One big development is the introduction of a new babysitter. Toddlers grasp the fact that “mommy and daddy are leaving,” but they don’t always understand why they are being left with a stranger or even that fact that mommy and daddy will be coming back.
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We can save more money over Christmas, yet the reality is we always spend that little bit more because we give ourselves the permission to do so because it only comes once a year. But, hey, I’m a realist in that you do what you can. To help you out, however, here are a few pointers on how to cut corners this holiday season and when to splurge:
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This November is National Adoption Day/Awareness Week/Month, where everyone is invited to become a hero for those children without families. 1000s (or in some cases, over one hundred thousand) abandoned and vulnerable children in the world still remain out of sight.
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I wanted to address a question that I see has come up many, many times on the forum (my team tells me it’s the most active forum topic, especially late at night) … sleep. A lot of you are not getting it because your children are not getting it. Why are families so sleep deprived (new baby arrivals aside)? It’s usually one of the following:
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Whether you decided to have a child on your own, are divorced and your former partner isn’t co-parenting, or you became a temporary single parent because your partner is away, at war, or in prison, there’s no question that single-parenting has its challenges. It’s all on your shoulders, and you don’t have support living under the same roof.
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With half of the world in the midst of a heatwave, I wanted to use this month's editorial to talk about ways you can keep kids (and yourself) cool during times of oppressive heat. From pulse points to picnic foods, here are my favorite ways to stay cool.
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I’m often asked when a good time is to start giving children household chores and responsibilities and what, exactly, is age appropriate. I’ve decided the easiest way to respond to this is to break it down by age range. What follows is a list of basic responsibilities that are appropriate for kids ages 2-10+. Use these ideas as a starting point and feel free to add your own, as you see fit.
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To celebrate the 22nd June publication of my new book, Jo Frost's Confident Toddler Care, I wanted to share an excerpt from the book with you all — especially for those in the U.S., who will have to wait a little longer for the book to be published stateside.
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Playing/ interacting with your baby/toddler-aged child is one of the most essential things required from you as a parent to allow for proper brain, motor skill, auditory, emotional an visual development. It’s important to know not only what to play with your child, but when is the right time to introduce those various play, what games/toys are age appropriate, and how they will help your child grow and learn.
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