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Hitting the Pool with a Toddler

I used to think watching a naked toddler run around a swimming pool was cute. Of course, that was when it was my kid baring it all and not a stranger’s tot trotting around in his birthday suit relieving himself in the same water my family’s swimming in. Due to the serious nature of wading in a pool contaminated with human stool, it’s vital your toddler be clad properly. If your toddler is not potty trained you will want to invest in swim diapers before you head to the pool.  Regular diapers may fit snugly around his thighs and waist, … Continue reading →

Safe Swimming With Your Toddler

Ah, summertime. There is nothing that calms an overheated and cranky toddler like a dip in the pool, lake, river, ocean, or even the bathtub. It is important to play it safe around water, and most parents know the basics of water safety. Things like supervising your toddler’s watery adventures, making sure your toddler gets out of the water before they get too cold, and teaching your toddler how to be safe in the water are probably second nature to most parents. There are some hazards, though, that you may not necessarily know about. Recently, at least one child that … Continue reading →

Summer Swimming Safety

Drowning is one of the leading causes of deaths among children under 12 years old. However, that’s not the only danger you have to worry about when you take your son or daughter to the pool this summer. My 7-year-old daughter is a fish. She swims with ease and is very mindful of water safety measures whether she is at the pool, ocean or lake. As a mom, my level of anxiety is quite low when we take a water-themed family trip because of my daughter’s ability to swim. So, imagine my surprise when my child suffered a pool-related problem … Continue reading →

Toddlers and Summer Safety

If your toddler has been cooped up inside all winter, then he is probably going hog wild in the great outdoors this summer, playing, running, swimming and climbing. While there is no shortage of fun to be had at the park or in your backyard, there are also plenty of opportunities for your toddler to get hurt. Your tot’s summer fun can translate into bumps and bruise as well as cuts and contusions, so it’s best to be prepared. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents keep a well-stocked first aid kit on hand both inside their homes and … Continue reading →

Summer Fun for Toddlers

Looking for some ways to make the most of summer’s beautiful weather while enjoying one-on-one time with your toddler? Here are a few of my favorite ideas for summer fun: OUTSIDE READING TIME Reading is a great activity for kids of all ages. During the summer months spread out a blanket under a big tree and read books to your toddler that have pictures of things you’d find outside in the summer, such as birds, butterflies, flowers, insects, the sun and clouds, etc. Point to the pictures and tell your child what each item is. You’ll be amazed at how … Continue reading →

Toddler Safety & Your Peace Of Mind

While you can hardly expect your toddler to take responsibility for their own safety and it is indeed the burden of the parent to provide a safe environment for their child – you can set the examples by which your child will learn about safety and keeping themselves safe as they grow and develop. As with all lessons for your children, your example is the one they will learn from the most. How you behave, maintain your home and the vigilance you keep can often mean the difference between averting disaster and serious injury for your little one. The following … Continue reading →

How to Play With Your Baby

This may seem like an odd topic, but there’s not a lot of information out there that tells first time parents how to play with their babies. As we discussed in Play Dates – Not Just For Your Toddler – play time is vital in the development of your infant and toddler. It is your son or daughter’s time to learn and explore while also sharpening their cognitive and motor skills. As mommy or daddy, you are the playmate of choice for your baby and they will want to play with you from the get go. In the beginning, that … Continue reading →

Baby and Swimming

When it comes to learning how to swim, a lot of us want to wait until our babies are older – but swimming offers you a great way to contribute to your baby’s development. There are many places where parents and baby can take infant and toddler swimming lessons together and there is plenty of documented evidence that swimming has a positive effect on your baby’s development along with motor and cognitive skills. Encourages Bonding Swimming with your baby can encourage bonding between you. It’s especially great for Dads who may be worried about not spending enough time with their … Continue reading →

Prepare for the Worst

You haven’t witnessed the epitome of a helicopter parent (or Capri Sun mom) until you’ve seen me cheering on my young daughter as she boogie boards at one of Hawaii’s most popular beaches. And by cheer I mean desperately try to protect her from being creamed by a wave, sucked into whitewash or swept out to sea by a nasty current… without her knowing I am doing anything more than applauding her rad moves on a foam board. Call me a freak, but I stand by my paranoia. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), drowning is the second … Continue reading →

Our First Casting Call

Today, Dylan and I tried something new. A couple of weeks ago, a friend of mine told me about an open casting call which was going to be held in a city about an hour away from where we live. I went online to look at the information about the casting call and decided that I was going to bring Dylan and Blake to it on one of the three dates that it was being held. I had been looking for an “excuse” to go to the city to do some shopping, and that seemed like a good one. The … Continue reading →