One of the major milestones of child development is the appearance of motor skills. Generally large muscle (gross motor) skills develop first with small muscle (fine motor) skills following later. While every child is different here are some milestones in the development of … [Read more...] about When Should Children Develop Motor Skills?
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How to Tackle Clutter in the Kitchen
A kitchen is an area that is often filled with several gadgets and do-dads, and this often means clutter and disorganization. It is also very overwhelming to try and tackle clutter in the kitchen because there is usually so much of it, and so many places that need to be cleaned … [Read more...] about How to Tackle Clutter in the Kitchen
Planning the Perfect Night In
Your Best Night In The next time nasty weather or a tight budget forces you and your family to stay indoors, keep calm and don’t panic! Make lemonade out of those proverbial lemons that life hands you, as the saying goes. With just a little creativity and a few items that you … [Read more...] about Planning the Perfect Night In
Social Media Poster: “Respect for Others”
Ranting is not something I regularly engage in but… As many of you know, I volunteer for Parents Anonymous of New Jersey, a leader in the prevention of child abuse. If you have read many of my posts you will also know that I struggle with anger/rage issues. For me, the … [Read more...] about Social Media Poster: “Respect for Others”
5 Ways to Prepare for Parenthood
Being a parent is something you can't explain. A lot of us have this "idea" of what it would be like, but until you've actually experienced it, our thoughts don't even come close. Between waking up in the middle of the night every few hours, adding more expenses to our monthly … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Prepare for Parenthood
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to