Traveling by plane with a baby? Only babies under two travel free, but you must inform the airline that you’re traveling with an infant. ⢠For a very small baby, you might want to reserve the bulkhead seats; basinettes are available for your use behind the bulkheads, but should be arranged for when you reserve […]
Finding good places to eat with little ones can be difficult when traveling. You might even want to consider choosing a drive-in if you’re traveling with a very fussy baby. Or at least pick a noisy restaurant where you won’t be that noticed. • You can ask any restaurant to fill your thermos with hot
Summer means water fun for kids, and that means increased responsibility for parents. We want our children to enjoy the water, but we also want them to learn respect for it. It can be a friend or an enemy. I believe that all children should learn to swim, so of course I think that swimming
For children, the birthday cake really is the party. It’s usually best to stick with the tried and true for birthday cakes if you have no special dietary concerns. If you are making one from scratch that you haven’t made before, do a practice run a week or so before. But if you want to
The choice of a name is the first significant decision we make for our child. There are several considerations and many baby name books that can help with the process of elimination or selection. 1. Nicknames – choose a name whose nickname you can live with. 2. Popularity – yes, it’s important to pick a
Dressing a toddler on the run is an acquired skill. Front fasteners will be easier for you child and for you in the period when you must dress a child in motion. Choose clothes with zippers rather than buttons to make dressing easier. Distract a toddler who’s old enough to resist diapering by performing the
One of the nicest things you can do for your children is to help them develop an interest in music. It can be a delight for them all of their lives. First, expose your children to music of all kinds, right from infancy. Experts today tell us that even unborn babies can hear and often
Learning to use the library is a true lifetime skill. Do start early. Get your child his or her own library card to be responsible for; it’s a very adult thing to do. • Help your child become acquainted with the librarian and the services offered by the library, such as reserving books, using computers,
The tooth fairy’s arrival is an important part of the magic of the school age years. Let your child know early on that the tooth fairy pays more for a perfect than for a decayed one. Have the tooth fairy leave a tiny note with tiny little writing praising good dental habits or suggesting better
All mothers are working mothers of course. We can remind ourselves that all we can do is the best we can do. We can be our own worst enemies. The “Supermom” is a standard that can only cause guilt and frustration. If you are going back to work, it is important to discuss with your
