Still in training, but here’s what we’ve learned about the potty.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
It turns out that Jaime (Average Parent contributor known as The Wine Mom) and I both have sons that are about the same age. So, it’s only logical that we both started potty training about the same time. Because potty training can be one of the most dreaded tasks known to a parent, we thought [...]
Valentines Day – Love for the Whole Family
Monday, February 8, 2010
Love is in the air this month, but not just romantic kind. I like to share the importance of love with my family, and Valentines Day is the perfect day to do that. When I was growing up, my sister and I always got a nice Valentines gift or treat. We looked forward to that [...]
The Parents Pledge: To Keep My Kids Healthy
Monday, January 4, 2010
As you’re making your New Year’s resolutions, take a minute to check out the Parents Pledge. It’s a step in the right direction to keep these 10 important promises for our kids. They recommend that you print and sign the pledge and put it on your fridge as a reminder…and make sure to send the [...]
NY Times on top Child Booster Seats
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
The New York Times recently reported the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has come out with its second booster-seat evaluation. The safety group looked at 60 booster seats, highlighting 15 as Best Bets or Good Bets. Click here to see what they had to say.
Note, you’ll see that the Britax Parkway SG got the thumbs [...]
Answers to Your Car Seat Questions
Monday, December 21, 2009
As you remember, The Average Parent has partnered with Britax and Dr. Laura Jana to answer some of your car seat safety questions directly. As a media spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a member of the AAP’s Section on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention, Dr. Jana is one of the leading experts [...]
Britax Q & A and Car Seat Giveaway
Sunday, December 6, 2009
The submission period for this piece has ended. We will announce the winner and post the answers on the site around December 18.
A few months ago my husband and I went to one of those car seat safety events and were very surprised to learn that not only did we have our son’s seat installed [...]
Do you have a Smart Potty?
Monday, November 30, 2009
Potty training is something we all have to do with our toddlers. My son is two years old and hates being wet or dirty, so potty training seemed like the next logical step. Our master bathroom is relatively large but the toilet has its own ‘stall’. We did not want to purchase a large potty [...]
RECALL: Massive Maclaren stroller recall coming Tuesday Nov. 10
Monday, November 9, 2009
12 child finger tip amputations have prompted Maclaren to issue a large scale recall alert. Click here to see Baby Bargain’s post letting us know about the upcoming announcement.
Step By Step: Babyproofing a Hotel Room
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Wow…some really great tips for baby proofing a hotel room from deliciousbaby.com. I love the idea of duct tape…never would have thought of that. (via http://www.rookiemoms.com)
Child Leash: Life Saver or Horrid Invention?
Monday, November 2, 2009
As I journey through the life of an average parent, I find myself doing many of the same things I was once critical of. Yes, I’ve given my toddler cookies to tame a fit. Yes, I have placed him in front of the TV so I could make an important call. And, yes, I have [...]
