No, It’s Actually Bedtime
Parents of toddlers know all too well that when you tell a child it’s bedtime they’ll likely use their newly found independence to get out of bed several times before actually going to sleep. It can be frustrating...
Daddy’s Favourite Cookies
Last year I started to bake. I am by no means great at it nor am I claiming to be a baker. One thing I can tell you is that I really enjoy doing it. It helps me with my stress levels. At this time of year stress seems...
General Baby Health
I don’t know about you, but I learned as it came when I had my first baby. In fact, I’m still learning as it comes and my baby is almost five! There are many things we are confronted with in the first weeks with...
10 Celebrity Couples: Baby Before...
Earlier this month, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard announced that they’re expecting their first child in the spring. And although they’ve been together for years, the longtime couple are not yet married. But...
Expanding Picky Palates
One thing you’ll learn quickly as a parent is that even young children have unique palates. From my experience with six kids of my own, it can be extremely difficult when every child wants something different for...
Q & A: Transitioning an older baby to a...
Hi Rosemary, I have a question about moving our 15 month old daughter to her crib. We have been co-sleeping since she was out of her bassinet (around four months old) because the crib we had was damaged and...
Social Egg Freezing?! Really?
In response to the Saturday, October 27, 2012 article by Jodie Shupac – To Freeze or Not To Freeze – That is the Question: When did choosing to have a family instead of pursuing a professional career symbolize...
Crying it out never worked for us
I never attempted the CIO method with my son and it never actually worked with my daughter. This brings us to two kids: one seven and one four, who need their parents in order to fall asleep. Both kids are not great...
Q & A: Finger Foods for Toddlers
Q: What do you recommend as finger foods for toddlers? A. During roughly the first 6 months of food introduction (usually from 6-12 months of age) complementary foods to breastmilk or formula are intended more as...
Give a meaningful gift that will last a...
With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to start crossing off the items on your gift list. A cozy throw blanket for Mom to curl up with, a great book for Dad, concert-tickets for your picky niece....
No News is Good News
“Hey be careful with that toe of yours”, I said to my 10 year old son as he attempted to cut his toenail with what appeared to be medieval pinking shears, “I grew it for you, after all”, I said. He looked over...
Q & A: My 8 Month Old Wakes Up Startled
Hi Rosemary, My 8 month old sleeps soundly for five hours until he rolls over and wakes up startled. I have placed pillows and even tried five pound rice bags but he still rolls over and wakes up. Its quite...
