Monthly Archives: February 2010

We’re going to be heading to snow country…  We have warm clothes for our baby but not especially waterproof ones (eg no snow boots, snow pants, mittens, etc.)  Do you think she’ll need it?… (Click through to see the whole thread! This question thread is one of the most answered and most appreciated so far…)

We have loved our Britax Marathon seats so when our oldest was ready for the next size we got a Frontier.  We hate it!… (Click to read more & answer!)

I think Martial Arts are a great thing for young kids to take, in that it teaches them discipline, self defense, and also gives them a way to release their energy around hitting and kicking things, but in a safe environment. What’s the youngest age that you would recommend sending a child to martial arts?  [...]

Just curious at what point you introduced rice cereal? I’ve heard you can start as early as 4 months, but the World Health Organization says 6 months is better. Any insight on when and why you introduced rice cereal would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! (click through to answer)

Just a quick note to let you know that we’ve just deployed notifications for new comments in the e-mail system. This means that when someone else writes a comment on anything you’ve written, this will be included in the e-mails that our system automatically sends.  Previously, comments were somewhat “hidden” by the fact that you [...]

I just watched a really well-done video by Healthy World, Healthy Child designed to make parents think about the synthetic chemicals, toxins, in your home, yard, school, toys, etc. that were not there 50 or 100 years ago and their link to illness. Are these items top of mind for you?… (read more & answer)

Sex after having children is an important topic. Who has the time or energy after a full day? Kids are wonderful, but so is special time with your spouse. The best thing a parent can do for their child is to love their spouse. (Click through to read more & answer!)

I would like expose my son, now 3 1/2 years old, to some kind of sport or hobby.  But how to decide?  Soccer?  Swimming?  Music?  Gymnastics?  There are so many choices, but I don’t want to overload him by enrolling him in everything. (Click through to read more & answer!)