http://www.parentsonlyzone.com Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:12:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've been on a recycling kick recently where I recycle absolutely everything possible. However, this means that my recycling drawers (the two biggest drawers in my kitchen cupboards) get full pretty fast. My little two year old discovered the contents of these drawers a couple weeks ago and ever since I've ... http://www.parentsonlyzone.com/2008/06/17/educational-toys-from-your-recycling-bin/ A few weeks ago I took my 2 year old son and 4 year old daughter to a local restaurant. Normally, the thought of taking them to public places scares me because my son throws tantrums 100% of the time. However, I thought it would be good for them to get ... http://www.parentsonlyzone.com/2008/06/11/how-do-i-prevent-my-child-from-having-a-tantrum-in-a-restaurant/ Every baby develops at different levels, so the age at which they'll sprout their first tooth could be anywhere between six and nine months. The first few teeth to pop through can be pesky. They may peek through the gums only to recede for another few weeks. You may see ... http://www.parentsonlyzone.com/2007/12/04/when-will-my-baby-get-their-first-tooth/ It is every parents worst fear... but not preparing your children for how to deal with emergencies doesn't mean they won't happen. Here are some tips to help you prepare for the worst: Teach your young child to dial 911 and explain repeatedly that the number is only for use in a ... http://www.parentsonlyzone.com/2007/11/23/how-can-i-teach-my-child-what-to-do-in-an-emergency/ I think it's never to early to ask your kids to help you with chores around the house. When my daughter turned two, I would get her to help me pick up toys at night, even if she only put a few in the toy basket. Now that she's almost ... http://www.parentsonlyzone.com/2007/03/31/how-early-can-kids-help-with-chores/ Here's a little trick I use when I need to get my house clean in a hurry. It's hard keeping the house clean with two little ones running around. Especially when one is in the stage of throwing food on the floor and the other one is constantly dumping the toy ... http://www.parentsonlyzone.com/2007/03/02/how-do-you-keep-your-house-clean-with-2-kids/ If your baby is 6 months or older but refuses to eat iron-fortified infant cereal, don't worry. At that age, their tiny tummies can actually tolerate other foods like jarred baby food, or homemade baby food like pureed fruit, vegetables and meat. If your baby doesn't like cereal, try adding some ... http://www.parentsonlyzone.com/2007/02/28/does-your-baby-refuse-to-eat-infant-cereal/ Kids can accumulate so many toys that it can be overwhelming, especially during birthdays and holidays. To help avoid this problem, here are some easy tips to help you keep your kid's room organized, even after birthdays and holidays. The key to keeping any room organized is having ample storage. In ... http://www.parentsonlyzone.com/2007/01/09/quick-and-easy-organizing-tips-for-your-kids-room/ Baby Teething Remedies Teething normally occurs in babies between the ages of six and nine months and can last for months at a time. Some common symptoms of teething include cranky moods, swollen gums, drooling, fever, diaper rash, and excessive biting on objects. You should expect your baby to be fussy, as ... http://www.parentsonlyzone.com/2006/12/29/any-remedies-for-a-teething-baby/ Everyone has heard horror stories about flying with a baby that cries non-stop. It's stressful for the other passengers, for the parents and most of all for the baby. On a recent trip to Washington DC with my nearly 7 month old, I learned a few tricks that I thought might benefit ... http://www.parentsonlyzone.com/2006/10/26/any-tips-on-flying-with-a-baby/