As I am approaching the last stretch of my second pregnancy, and at the same time, approaching the cold and flu season of the year, I have been having episodes of insomnia where I lay awake (like many other mothers…
Childcare: For all of you who are a household of 2 working parents planning to have children, take note: It is expensive. Now of course, if it is worthwhile for me to stay at home, I would do it in a…
When I first heard about teaching sign language to babies, I thought, “is this possible?” My friend Nancy told me about a super-mom she knew who did this with her baby and introduced the idea to me. I felt that…
A sleeping baby — ah, so peaceful, gentle, and soulful. Parents all around the world wish for those quiet moments when their baby falls asleep – no fuss, no fight, no incessant crying. Really, I doubt there is any parent…
For the past week, my daughter has been quite stubborn about eating her baby food. Basically, she throws a fit if she doesn’t get her bottle right away. I’ve even noticed more soft bowel movements (formula bowel movements) because…
This winter was the first time we have ever travelled with my daughter for over 1 hour in the car. Lots of preparation was required when planning travel for a baby. We had originally planned to use a cargo carrier to carry…
This fluffy, pretty, interesting crib is a big No-No in the world of SIDS prevention. My daughter is now 8 months old and a crawling, active and loud baby. The unfortunate thing is that these days, SIDS prevention has become a huge deal,…
A new child in the family. A loving family basking in the deep love for each other and their new addition. A happy time full of joy and wonder. That is how I envisioned my first weeks when I had…
Yes, I am talking about… diapers! There are so many options these days that it is difficult for parents to choose what is best. I will go through a general review of these options as I’ve tried both disposable and cloth diapers and am currently…
The day I found out I was pregnant, I really wasn’t planning on being pregnant. My husband and I recently returned from a vacation to Mexico and I had just stopped taking my birth control pills about a month prior. I…