Traveling With a Newborn to 10 Month Old Baby Trip Preparation is More Difficult than the Journey Itself

August 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Traveling with a newborn to 10 month old baby requires planning and preparation as a newborn baby needs non-stop attention for feeding, diaper changes and care. Fear of infection is another worry for parents. Generally, while planning a holiday with babies, parents prefer to travel short distance from their homes.

Health and safety kits need to be prepared for in-transit minor medical problems or emergencies. It is advisable to fill-out a medical sheet containing contact details, doctors’ references and child health information. A hat to act as a sunshade in warm weather or keep the child’s head bundled in cool weather is another prerequisite.

While traveling in car, the baby should ride in the backseat with seat belts correctly threaded to ensure complete security. Removable sunscreen for the car side windows need to be Read more

Posted by Vincent Yim | Filed Under Activities and Games, Child Safety 

Bedtime Routine: The Importance of Establishing With Your Baby

August 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The bedtime routine of a child should be consistent in the family as it is very important for his growth as well as the growth of the relationship of the parents and the time they spend together.

It has been seen that children who suffer from lack of concentration or certain behavioral problems is because they are not getting enough sleep. So in order to make sure that the child is getting enough sleep a routine needs to be followed as well as certain things need to be catered to.

The time of about half an hour after dinner and before sleeping can be utilized to play sober games or Read more

Posted by Vincent Yim | Filed Under Child Health, Parenting 

Tips on How to Talk to Your Child About Sex and the Changes That the Body Undergoes

August 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

You may wonder How to talk to your child about sex because talking to a child about sex and sexuality becomes at times uncomfortable if your parents had not done with you. But reviews say children who are comfortable talking to their parents about such issues do not indulge in such high risk behavior, than children who cannot talk to their parents.

At this age that is 20th century children know everything so it is best to guide the children with true facts so that they do not go in the wrong direction. If at times we do not know the answer there is no harm admitting it and saying we shall find out together.

Talking to a child about sex is a very sensitive issue and it needs proper information which should be delivered in a gentle way. The information should be imparted from Read more

Posted by Vincent Yim | Filed Under Education, Moral Values, Parenting