Minimalism and Toys – the only 10 TOYS you “need” On a respectful parenting journey? You’re probably interested in minimalism with kids and how a good minimalism decluttering session decluttering toys can benefit you and your family. In this video I’m giving you my TOP toy recommendations for your independent play toddler or independent play
I’m not sure who was more nervous for my daughter’s first period – her or me. Moms, it’s important for us to help our daughters feel comfortable with the change that their bodies will soon be going through. Having a conversation about what is normal and what can be expected during the menstrual cycle can
If you have a fear of being induced, you are like many other expecting moms. Fortunately, after learning more about the process, many moms realize that it’s not as scary as they originally believed. Here is everything you need to know about how we induce labor and our number one tip to help you through
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Our Playroom Tour – 3 Play Zones Every Kid Needs The Parenting Junkie will walk you through how to design a play space. You’ll get a playroom tour, more specifically a minimalist playroom tour. Throughout the minimalist inspired playroom tour you’ll see the 3 play zones kids need, including the messy zone, quiet zone, and
Photo: Stocksy When Candice Falby and her six-year-old daughter were walking home from school together one day, her daughter asked why there was always a man sitting on the street. Taking the opportunity to explain what it means to be homeless, Falby was amazed at what came next. When they stopped at a bakery, her
Photo: iStock With summer (finally) in full swing, it likely means you recently found yourself at a crossroads sunscreen aisle: Do you buy mineral or organic? Spray, lotion or stick? SPF 30, 50 or 60? Do kids really need kid-specific sunscreen? To break down the complexities of SPF, we asked Aleyna Zarras, regional trainer and
IN THIS ARTICLE How do you make a toddler sleep comfortably while traveling? A toddler travel bed can be the answer. Toddler beds are exclusively designed to create a comfortable space for a toddler to sleep while traveling. There are different types of toddler travel beds to choose from, depending on your requirements. MomJunction tells
Image: Shutterstock The surnames in Russia and the region around it, originated from the names of animals, fruits, objects, occupations and patronyms. They are distinct for both males and females. The last names of males end with ‘ov’ or ‘ev’ while another letter is added for females, making it ‘ova’ or ‘eva’. In this post,
Photo: iStockphoto Experts agree that babies under six months are generally too young for sunscreen, and they can overheat easily—which can make sun protection during family outings challenging. Here’s how to keep your little one safe. A sunburn is worse than a little sunscreen According to the Canadian Paediatric Society and the Canadian Dermatology Association,
Video games have been blamed for emotional damage and numerous behavioural problems in children and teenagers. A new study turned it all around by using video games for an emotional intelligence training program and found that exposure to these games could help these adolescents express and manage their emotions better after the training. Young gamer
A Day in My Life Homeschooling with 3 Little Ones The Parenting Junkie will give us a look at a day in my life homeschooling with 3 kids ages 5 and under. Considering the ample free time this homeschooling approach could also be viewed as a day in my life unschooling. When homeschooling young kids
Ten years ago, in Marathon County, Wisconsin, 55 people were sickened by an uncommon fungal infection called blastomycosis. Thirty patients were hospitalized. Two people died. The fungus, Blastomyces dermatitidis, found naturally in wet soil and in decomposing wood throughout the Great Lakes region and the Mississippi Valley, can cause flu-like illness and in severe cases,
A new study by a team of CHU Sainte-Justine scientists has revealed that social media use and television viewing are linked to increases in adolescent depressive symptoms. Changes in adolescent social media use and television use predict increases in symptoms of depression. The study, published July 15 in JAMA Pediatrics, revealed that a higher than
Photo: iStockphoto 1. Skip stones Head to the beach and pick a thin, flat stone no bigger than your palm. The trick is to throw it with a quick flick of the wrist, which should get it to skim along the surface of the water at a 20-degree angle. World record: 88 skips! 2. Catch
Difficulty breathing is becoming easier for patients at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC). Orlando Health ORMC is the first hospital in Central Florida to offer a new lung valve treatment for patients with severe emphysema, a progressive and life-threatening form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The Zephyr® Endobronchial Valve System, by Pulmonx® Corp.
A US study has suggested that babies with tongue-tie rarely need surgery to help them breastfeed. Numbers of tongue-tie surgeries have seen a ten-fold increase between 1997 and 2012, but experts believe that undergoing the surgery could be avoided with alternative methods of support. Blessings | Shutterstock Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a condition in which the
20 Best Borax Uses For Inside And Outside Your Home If you aren’t using borax in your house, you are missing out. There are so many good borax uses that you need to know about. But first, what exactly is borax? Borax, also known as sodium borate is actually a mineral that was first discovered
Babies whose mothers underwent surgery before pregnancy have an increased risk of opioid withdrawal symptoms at birth, according to a new study done at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM) and published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Use of opioids for pain control after surgery may increase the risk of opioid dependence
A hairband keeps the child’s hair in place while adding to the overall look. It comes to the child’s rescue on a windy day at the beach, on a busy day at school or just as a simple accessory that accentuates her cuteness. Hairbands are perhaps one of the most practical accessories for little girls