http://blog.childnparent.com FREE Parenting Resources Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Recently my husband put a window on my desktop to inform me that it is only 11 days, 6 hours, 1 minute and 11 seconds until the start of the football season. (He’s a little excited.) Married for nineteen years and five kids later, his fall preoccupation with All ... http://blog.childnparent.com/2008/08/20/the-moms-guide-to-football/ It’s time for back to school shopping. Families already feeling the crunch of increased food and fuel costs are looking for ways to send their kids back to school in style, and still save a little cash. These super saver tips can help you get more bang for your buck ... http://blog.childnparent.com/2008/08/13/86/ We all have our own childhood memories of “Back to School.”  Getting on the bus for the first time, meeting the new teacher, being a little scared of the big kids and trying so hard to remember how to tie those shoes! These smart tips will help you and your ... http://blog.childnparent.com/2008/08/08/stay-organized-for-back-to-school-success/ It may seem that massage is a technique used only for adults who lead stressful and demanding lives. With so many ailments that strain both our minds and bodies, it is no wonder that parents benefit so much from the comforting and healing power of massage. What about babies and ... http://blog.childnparent.com/2008/07/26/try-baby-massage-to-calm-your-infant/ The hot sweltering months of summer are upon us.  We moms’ pull out the artillery and arm ourselves with air conditioning, sun screen, ice cream cones, slushies and more than a few trips to the pool.  When traveling by car, the heat can really take its toll. With these important safety ... http://blog.childnparent.com/2008/07/11/protect-your-baby-from-heat-exposure-in-the-car/ Many children suffer with the condition known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder also known as ADHD.   ADHD symptoms are described in our article at Child N Parent.   Children with ADHD are often treated with a combination of behavioral, psychological and drug therapies.  Fortunately, new, more effective drugs are being developed ... http://blog.childnparent.com/2008/07/02/drug-therapy-for-treating-children-with-adhd/ Bringing home your newborn baby is such an exciting experience. With the new sights, sounds and smells of a home environment, your baby will have a lot to get used to. You can be an anchor of safety and security as you snuggle them in a baby sling. Carrying ... http://blog.childnparent.com/2008/06/18/give-your-baby-safety-and-security-with-a-baby-sling/ With so much emphasis on early education in today’s world, some parents feel that children are missing out on a key element of life.  Joy.  By age 3, many toddlers are learning math and reading, but what about the joy that comes with accomplishing goals, creativity, and all of the ... http://blog.childnparent.com/2008/06/10/teaching-children-joy/ As a young mother with a newborn baby, getting enough sleep for myself was one of my primary concerns. With a job and busy household routine, sleep was beginning to look like a far off dream. I soon discovered that a regular naptime routine would help soothe my ... http://blog.childnparent.com/2008/06/02/soothe-your-baby-to-sleep/ As spring was approaching, my daughter started asking if we could plant a garden this year.  The word garden is a very frightening word for me.  Not only have I never attempted to plant a garden, but I have never really been able to grow much of anything.  Needless to ... http://blog.childnparent.com/2008/05/24/my-daughter%e2%80%99s-garden/