It Takes A Village

Please share and post your experiences, advice, comments, ideas and suggestions below to provide helpful information to other new parents. And if you need, here's a link to the main website: Green Tara Baby.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

How Do You Find A Great Preschool?

This accompanies the article: Time To Find A Preschool For Your Child? You May Have To Start Earlier Than You Thought.
Do you have any tips, tools, and advice on how to find the right preschool in your area? Post your comments below to help other parents on the search.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

A Frightening Peanut Allergy Discovery

This accompanies the article, "One of the Most Frightening Nights of our Lives: Our Child Has a Peanut Allergy."

During the holidays, Keilani ate a peanut cookie and we soon discovered she indeed had an allergy to peanuts. We rushed her to ER, and doctors prescribed us an epi-pen because they tell us her next reaction may be more severe. Does your child have any severe allergies? How did you find out? What do you do to combat it? What support groups and organizations have you found helpful or could help other parents like you? Please share your knowledge by posting your comments below, it could save a life!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Got Organic Grass-Fed Cow Milk?

This accompanies the article, "Got Organic Grass-Fed Cow Milk?"

Upon purchasing Traders Point Creamery yogurt, we learned about the terrific health benefits of organic milk products derived from grass-fed cows versus grain-fed cows. Wow, who would have known. In addition, this yogurt tastes AWESOME! Any organic food product that you and your child can't live without and would like to recommend to other families? Please post your reviews and recommendations here!

Baby Sleeping Tips

This accompanies the articles, "Night Time Sleeping: Getting Baby to Fall Asleep On Her Own Without The Feeding And Rocking And Crying Methods" and "Converting Your Crib Into A Toddler Bed."

What have you found to be the most effective method, techniques or tools for helping your baby to learn how to fall asleep on its own? Share your tips and advice, and fun or frustrating experiences, below!

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Garden Together, Grow Together

This accompanies the article Start Your Garden Together: And Watch Your Child Blossom:
Does your child have a green thumb? What flowers and insects does your child love? What has helped your child develop an early

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Toilet Training Tips

This accompanies the article Toilet Training Quickly Leads To Success:
What age do you think is the best age to start potty training your child? Are training diapers and training underpants helpful? Share your funny and frustrating experiences, and tips and advice, below!

Friday, January 23, 2009

Holiday Fun or Fear?

This is in response to the article How To Make A Holiday Less Scary:
My 2-year-old doesn't mind saying "Hi" to Santa Claus, but she told me she doesn't want to sit on his lap to tell him what she wants for Christmas. She still wants to stay close to Mommy. She also is scared of skeletons, but likes "happy witches" and "happy ghosts." She really likes the Easter Bunny, and can hardly wait to bake Valentine's cookies. Any ideas for making a holiday less scary for a child? What has and hasn't worked for you and your child? Please share your ideas here!