Archives for November 2007

Untitled Document Alice has invited a half dozen family members to celebrate Lisette’s first birthday. They include Uncle Matt, Aunt Melinda and their 14-month-old son, Jake. Placed together on the floor, Jake and Lisette watch each other at first. Lisette picks up a wooden block and turns it over in her hands. Jake does the same. For the next few minutes, they … [Read more...] about Let’s Celebrate!

Second-hand smoke is what you get when you’re around a smoker. It’s the smoke the smoker breathes out. It’s the smoke that comes from the burning end of a cigarette, cigar or pipe. This smoke contains many irritants and poisons. It is especially dangerous for babies and young children. Their lungs are delicate. Children who breathe this … [Read more...] about Stay Away from Second-Hand Smoke

Some parents enroll their children in child-care centers. Some use family day-care homes. And some rely on relatives to care for their babies. In any case, you and the child-care provider will work together. Your partnership will keep your baby strong and healthy and help him grow. Use these tips to make your child-care choice work. Share … [Read more...] about Working with Child-Care Providers

Plan ahead Plan menus a week or more in advance. Make a list of needed groceries and shop only once a week. Instead of shopping Saturday afternoon when the store is busy, go on a weekday night. Combine errands into one trip whenever possible. The day before a doctor’s appointment, write down the questions you want to ask. Simplify … [Read more...] about Managing Your Time continued…

Managing Your Time For young parents, there is often not enough time. How can you manage time to better care for your child and yourself? Try this. Get a sheet of paper. On the left side, write the hours of your day. Start with when you wake up and end with when you go to bed. Keep track of how you spend each 15-minute … [Read more...] about Managing Your Time