As China takes its place as a major player on the world stage, there is an increasing need for people from the West to learn Chinese. Many are put off, however, by perceived difficulties arising becau.. Read More

We might not remember it, but most of us once experienced the horror of knowing there was a monster under our bed. We were afraid to go to sleep and either called out for help or stayed as still and s.. Read More

Experts have strenuously debated the effect of listening to music on an infant’s brain development. Some researchers--and many entrepreneurs--have concluded that music makes babies smarter, wher.. Read More

 For a new mom, getting rid of the "baby belly" is usually a top goal. Not only will it help you look better, but it also is practical, getting you back into your pre-baby clothes. If y.. Read More

Whether you're taking a short weekend getaway or driving across the country, it can be tough to keep children entertained during those long hours in the car.  "Are we there yet?" an.. Read More

As the summer holidays wind down and school starts up, it can be tough to get your children back into the swing of things.  Fortunately, there are some simple tricks you can use to make the adjus.. Read More

Summertime comes in and the kids want to be at and in the pool. Although swimming pools are great sources of fun and exercise for children, they can have an extremely dangerous side. Drowning is  .. Read More

It is natural for you as a mother to want the best that life has to offer for your baby, especially concerning food. You have the choice of opting for commercial baby foods, or preparing your baby'.. Read More

It's a shock for parents when they realise that their child has head lice for the first time. Sometimes the news arrives in a letter from school, while, in other cases, suspicion is aroused by the.. Read More

Some children fall asleep with relative ease most nights, while some put up a bedtime fight every evening.  Your little ones may habitually beg for ten more minutes, or they may regularly climb i.. Read More

Banking umbilical cord blood is a relatively new option in the medical landscape.  The process is far from common place and many misconceptions surround the practice.  Most often, stem cell .. Read More

Christmas is the time of year when people think about others, and that should include kids. Making gifts for friends and family is a great way to teach children that a gift does not have to cost a lot.. Read More

Almost all pregnant women have some nagging fears about traveling by plane. It is all too easy to obsess over frightening questions about miscarriages, labor, and dangerous equipment. The following te.. Read More

As the recommended age for weaning babies increases more options are available to parents starting their baby on solids - Baby Led Weaning (BLW) is becoming more popular.   Half a century a.. Read More