well well well where do I sign on to get the tutorial?I think I've never been that eager to have a baby. [more]

Hearing a baby cry is part of life. This is because the infant cannot talk yet to say what he or she wants so the parents have to do whatever it takes to make it stop. Should this occur longer than usual, some will overreact and think there is something wrong with the child. Some will even drive the newborn to the hospital only to find out that this is normal. Doctors will explain that this is just an indication that the baby is colic. The colic phase occurs during the first three weeks until the third or fourth of age. This may seem like a long time but this too shall pass gradually. There are [more]

Readers of this blog who still smoke (as I am) should be ready to the tougher restrictions and wider limitations. You can still smoke in your house, or in your car (if no small kids present), but may be these privileges will be removed soon. So, enjoy your last cigarettes while you can. And read a fresh article published January 2, 2009 in New York Times (Author: Roni Caryn Rabin). Third-Hand Smoke A [more]

Now that Christmas is over, there is one thing we often see in malls and even at our very home where kids dwell --- toys!Yes toys. My kids have their share of toys to play; and I had my share of toys to buy for them and my nephews and niece.Perhaps at this time, it is time to rest from toys.But of course my kids do not understand this. Every day is a time for play; and every shopping day might just be the day for buying new toys.I got a doll - something like this - for my niece: And [more]

As a busy parent of 'many' children, I am usually out of the house a lot. It was the third round of trips to the emergency room for me in the last 5 weeks, but this time we were sent to the old hospital at the other end of town. Johnny was upset last night with a tummy ache, and arriving at the emergency room it was discovered that he had appendicitis.After an extremely long night, I was enjoying a lovely hot cup of coffee in the waiting room of the children’s ward while Johnny slept. An elderly woman in a ragged old blue dress had wandered in and out since early morning, looking like [more]

The average family’s grocery bill is usually one of the higher numbers on the family budget. There can be an enormous difference in what each family spends on their groceries, depending on many factors, such as whether they buy name brand, more meat, etc.The good news is that this allows for a large amount of savings if we decide to be frugal with our shopping. Following a few simple tips will have you well on your way to saving a few bucks.1.) Make a meal plan. You’ll know exactly what you need from the store before you go.2.) Watch for specials and coupons in store newsletters, [more]

Children today are different from what their parents were in their childhod. The age of innocence ends very early today compared to yesteryears. Children are very well aware of their surrounding world and of daily affairs. The rate of literacyin first world countries is very high and increasing in the other nations. Most children receive a formal education starting with kindergarten and then school. There is a sense of early maturity in terms of intellect among kids. The internet enables any child to get information on any topic be it good or bad. Most kids read newspapers and are aware of current [more]

Brand new movies are great! It’s so much fun standing in line at the theater, breathing in the buttery popcorn smell, giddy with anticipation when a new movie is released.My children love watching the latest and greatest movies, but I just grin when I hear my children singing the songs I used to sing as a kid – “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” or “Tomorrow”. Hearing their little off-key renditions is the best music to my ears.Have you introduced your children to the movies you enjoyed when you were younger?Swiss Family Robinson (1960)The Robinson family gets shipwrecked [more]

1. The maker doesn't want it; the buyer doesn't use it; and the user doesn't see it. What is it? 2. A child is born in Boston, Massachusetts to parents who were both born in Boston, Massachusetts. The child is not a United States citizen. How is this possible? 3. Before Mount Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain on Earth? [more]

Actor-director Ben Affleck and Sir Mick Jagger have launched a short film for UNHCRs new Gimme Shelter campaign to help raise funds and awareness about the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the work of the UN refugee agency.In November, Affleck visited Africa to shoot footage in DRCs strife-torn North Kivu province, where tens of thousands have fled their homes since fighting resumed in August. He also visited Uganda, where some 30,000 people have sought refuge and are receiving help from UNHCR. The result is a short film entitled Gimme Shelter, set to the classic Rolling [more]