Category Archives: Siblings

07
Nov

Welcoming A New Baby

Read books about pregnancy , birth, newborns, and baby siblings with your child (see below for some suggestions). Give them a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and vent feelings inspired by the books. ..

03
Nov

Yookidoo Discovery Playhouse: Drama-Free Cooperative Play

When younger siblings become mobile, no matter how close they may have been with their older siblings previously, there are bound to be new squabbles over toys, books and the like. Finding toys large enough and interactive enough to accommodate both children can be a challenge, but not with the Yookidoo Discovery Playhouse ($100). Ideal for a 1-year-old baby, it also has enough going on externally to keep a 2 or 3-year-old child happy at the same time

02
Nov

Taking Care of Mom and Dad

Many young parents today are not only caring for their children, but also for their aging parents. If you are trying to manage the care of a ailing parent from afar, or wondering how you and your siblings can best care for mom or dad as they age, this week’s guest has some practical advice. Personal health care consultant Dianne Savastano shares tips for organizing your family’s health information, communicating with your parents about their health care needs, and strategies for planning for the future

01
Nov

Liam McDermott’s Helmet Head

Albert Michael/Startraks Nineteen-month-old Liam Aaron McDermott tries dad’s helmet on for size while out with the family on Sunday in Los Angeles. In addition to Dean McDermott , mom Tori Spelling and siblings Stella Doreen , 4 months, and Jack Montgomery , 10, were also in attendance

16
Jul

Having Children Close in Age

“the pluses and minuses of having kids close in age. You never are free from the baby stage….have you created enemies or playmates. Will I ever stop changing diapers?”