Parenting

This is a "I wish I had one of these when the kids were in strollers" item!  These gorgeous stroller totes are beautiful, functional and don't look like a diaper bag.  The website also offers

Dads may love to talk on a lot of subjects. But there are some things dads will never say to their wives. Honey, I think we're lost. Let's just pull into this gas station and ask for directions

Belly Bands - WHERE were you 4 years ago when I was a very pregnant mommy?  This product is ingenious! Belly Bands are a soft and comfortable band of fabric that covers your waistbands or shirts that

My friend recently told me about the 5 to 15 minute rule...if your baby falls asleep in the car, it's safe to transfer them to the crib if they have been asleep for at least 5 minutes but less than 15 minutes. 

I was never a savy nurser in public with my babies...all my friends (the 'cafe nursers' as I called them) were able to do it at Starbucks discreetly, but not me.  If I had this nursing cover from Hiccupshop

If you are a fan of the What to Expect series of pregnancy books, take a look at its companion website.  I just happened across it and it is really useful.  Helpful interactive tools, charts and planners

Erin, the owner of Stella Bella Boutique, hand makes her blankets from scratch. Each blanket is lovingly made and made to last.  These blankets are luxurious!!  I have ordered 4 blankets

Etsy is like one gigantic art colony online.  This site is filled with so much art and hand crafted items that it's truly amazing and *WARNING* addictive!  The prices are right and the items

While browsing around, I happened upon this website, kaboose.com, which is all about cool, fun stuff for kids. But then I noticed a tab on top that said "just for mom." When I clicked it, so much cool

If you love independent bookstores, check out BookSense.  You can get great book reviews, info on local author events, and scads of book lists ("Summer Paperback Picks," "History Top Ten,"

Yes, we all LOVE a comforting bubble bath and kids LOVE them too- and I was the first to buy my daughters pink bubble bath.  What I didn't know is that bubble baths can harm the tender privates of your

 I just subscribed to The Daily Groove,  it offers much needed daily inspirational messages and practical tips for busy parents like me.   Start off your day right with a kind message from

When my older daughter was finally potty trained, she had a bad habit of forgetting to wash her hands.  I got tired of constantly telling her so to make it fun, I got the soap dispenser that makes it light

Mothering Magazine - Natural Family Living is great! This is my new favorite magazine right now.  It has so much info on breastfeeding, natural items and attachment parenting. 

This website is called the Parent Magic - they have newsletter that they send out each month about a different subject.  You can order the books but I just get the newsletters.  He seems to address every

I recently discovered the power of blogging, and although I know blogging is something most mothers are aware of, I think all moms should know that blogging is something just about anyone can do. What are the benifits

One of my girlfriends recently introduced me to this magazine.  It’s a literary magazine devoted to motherhood, with essays and articles by well-known authors on all kinds of mothering and parenting

This image heavy blog is lots of fun to read. Hysterical new dad commentary.

If you are adopting internationally, or thinking about it, or need some support, check out the message boards at Holt International’s website. They have boards for all the major countries as well as boards

Off the wall parenting tips are available at Parent Hacks.  Offers up an impressive categorized archive and links to products they like.  Fun browsing.

I enjoy many blogs written by moms, but this one takes top billing for me.  Spilling the Beans is written by the owner of Magic Beans (one of the best baby and kids stores in Boston!) She's an insider

Family Fun Magazine has a feature each month called My Great Idea, where parents post ideas and tips similar to FamilyZip. They have compiled over 350 of the best Great Ideas into a book for $16.95. Go to the website

Pinks and Blues is your one-stop resource on the web for cool and hip stuff for mom, baby, kids, dads, grandparents and even pets! The team behind this site is a mom and her two daughters...LOVE that! I've

Do you have an idea for a business and need help to get your idea off the ground?  This site is for you!  Ladies Who Launch is a great company that offers help in all areas of business development. 

It seems like it's impossible to know how well a carseat will fit into your car until you buy it and wrestle it in your back seat.  On this web site, technicians and ordinary parents tell you their experiences

WOW! I just got a Sea Bag for my birthday and I love it! It's a delightful bag made of durable, fashion smart, earth friendly recycled sails.  Each has a hand spliced rope handle.  Mine has a cool

I really like Ann Taylor Loft for stylish, well-made clothes at really reasonable prices, and they have recently started carrying a maternity line that you can order on their website.  They have very cute

Shortly after our baby was born our family began posting an on-going list of "Things We Love" on our fridge.  Free and effective, this list has served as a major mood enhancer over the last few months! 

Written BY moms FOR moms, Christine Cohen and Joanne Tocci have compiled a must-have collection of tried and true tips for navigating the reefs of motherhood from birth to age five.  Drawing from their own

Here's a cool way to share your contact info with other moms/dads & caregivers.  I love this idea.  Have you ever been out at the playground and you meet a nice mom and your kids play well together

A great way to get toddlers involved is to do a project with them. If you can get a clear glass big jug (like a pickle jar from a local pizza place). Fill it with some soil and add some seeds (carrot and potato

For those moms who think they need to pump to make baby cereal with breast milk there is an alternative. If you don't want to use formula, I have used baby pear juice and water. Let me tell you it works. My

Totsafe.com sells hundreds of unusual and hard to find products which make your home safe for your baby and toddler. They also have links to other good websites, as well as tips and tricks, and how-to information

As a special needs teacher, I have often been asked if they should talk to their typically developing kids about children with special needs that they may see in the community or at school.  My answer is absolutely

The Sibling Slam Book, edited by Don Meyer, is a book written by the teenage siblings of special needs kids. I bought this for my kids, and they can really identify with the kids in the book, and they feel safe

An excellent vocabulary is beneficial to your child in countless ways, and vocabulary must be built deliberately. In the summer, we have a word of the day. Someone chooses a letter of the alphabet, and I open the

Tapestry Books is a great resource if you are adopting or want to learn more about the process. They specialize exclusively in adoption books and their categories include adoptive parenting, domestic and international

Most of you have heard of Family Fun Magazine, but somehow I didn't find out about it until my oldest child was 5 or 6. I am posting this for those of you who might be in the dark as I was. Anyone with kids

The beach can be a wonderful summer destination for many of us, but there is an invisable threat to our families at the edge of the water and it's called a Rip Current or Rip Tide.  The website I

 We absolutely love this site because it REALLY helps kids to learn how to read in a multi-disciplined approach.  It taps into the visual, auditory and sensory approach to learning as my daughter

Signing Time is a wonderful series of engaging videos that teach young children sign language.  The videos focus on various subjects, such as the park, playtime or food.  There is also a Baby Signing

Cool site for hip moms! I love this site and check in everyday to see the latest products and stuff for mommies and kids alike.  I've purchased more items from businesses on this site than any other because

Buddhism for Mothers, by Sarah Napthali, offers useful ideas for trying to live more “in the moment” instead of being distracted by the demands of everyday life. As a mother of two, she understands

The Humane Society has tips for helping your pets adjust to a new baby. I especially liked these hints: "-Accustom your pet to baby-related noises months before the baby is expected. For example, play

When I'm desperate and in need of a quick, informative answer to a question about kids health and development I alway visit this site first.  Dr. Greene has a "warm and fuzzy" approach (which

This article summarizes why it is now recommended to offer babies a pacifier at bedtime for the first year of life.  It also offers other tips in preventing SIDS.  A worthwhile read.

The Mom Central website, run by author Stacey DeBroff, is full of secrets, tips and hints by and for moms. It has just about everything, including links to two of DeBroff's books. One is to help you organize

It is not uncommon to suffer the "baby blues" following the birth of your baby.  During the first one to two weeks you may find yourself tearful, having mood swings, being irritable (that's me!)

I highly recommend the book, Touchpoints - by T. Berry Brazelton, MD.  I actually read his book when I was a young early childhood major in college and fell in love with his work.  Now I read his books

I have found the following magazines to offer great ideas for moms and families.  There are alot out there and here are just a few: FamilyFun Mom and Baby Nick Jr. Family Parenting Parents Brain, Child