• Why New Parents Need a Wi-Fi Baby Monitor!!

    Baby on a laptop

    The arrival of a firstborn is a mix of joy, nervousness, and never-ending decisions. From registry choices to the baby name itself, the bundle of joy involves a lot of decisions. As new parents, these choices can seem monumental and the list of necessities infinite. Diapers, bottles, stroller, which Wi-Fi baby monitor is best, so many things. One of the essential items for childcare is a good baby monitor. Traditionally, it’s a two-way connection linking you to the cries for a midnight feeding. However, it’s 2018! With technology on our side, the options have grown exponentially. A good monitor is a worthwhile investment and with so many options on the market, it warrants an extensive Google search. I was surprised to find so many products and helpful reviews, but ultimately, I was drawn to the benefits of a Wi-Fi enabled baby monitor. Out of Sight, But Not Out of Mind One of the first challenges with a newborn is the…

  • How to Help Your Newborn Sleep Better: 3 Simple Steps!!

    Newborn

    Parents of a newborn baby must deal with the difficulties associated with getting the baby to sleep on a nightly basis. Getting a good night of sleep can be difficult when you have to get up out of bed and walk over to the crib to comfort your crying child. Of course, all the time and lost sleep is worth it in order to help your growing infant, but getting a little bit of a better night sleep for both you and your newborn can be simple with a few easy steps. Sleep is a quintessential factor in the growth and development of a healthy baby. Getting enough sleep can have long-term benefits for a baby’s memory and brain development. Sleep is when blood supply to the muscles increases, allowing for tissue growth and important hormone release during the rapid eye movement (REM) phase of sleep. Co-Sleeping Cribs One of the easiest ways to improve sleep quality for both your…

  • Going on Vacation With Kids – HUGE Sale At PatPat!!

    Cute Father Son Tshirts

    Heads up Buttercup! Vacation with kids in stylish t’s?? Yes please! PatPat have just launched their HUGE Summer Vacation Sale.Get everything you need under one roof. Waterproof diapers, baby, toddlers, kids, tweens, teens, mom and dad swimwear, including mini me matching sets.Kids T-shirts, shorts, skorts, dresses, skirts and sandals. For The Whole Family!! For grown ups, beach towels, travel bags, women’s dresses, board shorts for Dad and more.Prices starting at $4.00!! Going on Vacation With Kids – HUGE Sale Going on NOW!!!

  • Fun Tips for Teaching Kids to Read!!

    Cute little girl reading Roxie the Doxie book

    Instilling a love of reading at a young age is imperative to a child’s growth and learning habits. There are many steps that can be taken when teaching kids to read. The following tips make learning to read fun and easy for every child. Engage Children with Words The more a child is exposed to language, the easier reading will become. This can mean anything from singing, talking, cuddling or playing. Any way a child can be engaged with words aids the learning process. A fun game to play involves shopping at the grocery store. Say something like, “we need apples, where are the apples?” The child will look around to find the apples, and this will help to broaden the vocabulary. You can then point these words out during reading sessions. Even walking down the street can be a time for engagement. Point out a man running, or a woman gardening, or any activity that is happening. Always use…

  • INCREDIBLES 2!! Arriving in Theaters June 15!!

    The incredibles movie poster

    In INCREDIBLES 2, Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is called on to lead a campaign to bring Supers back, while Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) navigates the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell), Dash (voice of Huck Milner) and baby Jack-Jack—whose superpowers are about to be discovered. Their mission is derailed, however, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot that threatens everything. But the Parrs don’t shy away from a challenge, especially with Frozone (voice of Samuel L. Jackson) by their side. That’s what makes this family so Incredible.  I can’t wait for this one!! I wonder if Alice and I can watch this via Facetime together?? Hummmm theater may frown upon that one huh?? I sure miss movie time with Alice.