My mom-in-law will celebrate her birthday in a few days and I realized that I don’t have anything for her yet. I was thinking that online shopping is always doable for me these days. I haven’t been able to go in the mall because of all the things I do. So when I saw this discount fashion jewelry over at Holsted. I know that I will be getting a pair of earrings with necklace and ring for her! Because it’s not pricey and you can find different kinds of styles for different kinds of taste! I love that they are offering discounts to some of their collections. I’ll see what I want for my mom-in-law and let you know what I will get;) On the second though..I might as well include something for my own Mom too!

..saw this from Babycenter and thought this came in handy specially to those who are newly Mom’s!

Use this guide to find out what and how much to feed your child at every stage of development from birth to 12 months. (For kids ages 12 to 36 months, click here.) Don’t worry if your child eats more or less than the amounts listed — they’re only meant as rough guidelines.

You don’t have to introduce foods to your child in any particular order. If you want to give your baby a taste of tofu at age 6 months, go ahead, even though it’s not listed on our chart until age 8 months.

It was once considered important to wait until age 1 or even age 3 before introducing highly allergenic foods like eggs, fish, and peanuts. Experts now believe that postponing these foods doesn’t prevent food allergies.

Age: Birth to 4 months
Feeding behavior

• Rooting reflex helps your baby turn toward a nipple to find nourishment
What to feed
• Breast milk or formula ONLY How much per day
• See How to Tell if Your Baby’s Getting Enough Breast Milk
• See How to Tell How Much Formula Your Baby Needs
Feeding tip
• Your baby’s digestive tract is still developing, so solid food is off-limits for now.

Age: 4 to 6 months
Signs of readiness for solid food

Your baby probably won’t do all these things — they’re just clues to watch for.
• Can hold head up
• Sits well in highchair
• Makes chewing motions
• Shows significant weight gain (birth weight has doubled)
• Shows interest in food
• Can close mouth around a spoon
• Can move food from front to back of mouth
• Can move tongue back and forth, but is losing tendency to push food out with tongue
• Seems hungry after 8 to 10 feedings of breast milk or 40 oz. of formula in a day
• Is teething

What to feed
• Breast milk or formula, PLUS
• Semi-liquid iron-fortified rice cereal, THEN
• Other grain cereals like oats or barley How much per day
• Begin with about 1 teaspoon dry rice cereal mixed with 4 to 5 teaspoons breast milk or formula (it’ll be very runny).
• Gradually thicken consistency and increase to 1 tablespoon dry cereal mixed with breast milk or formula, twice a day.
Feeding tips
• If your baby won’t eat the cereal on the first try, offer it again in a few days.

Will post the others in the next post;)

My little boy will turn 2 yrs old in 4 months time. Time does fly..Here’s what it says for his 20 months old;)

What’s your toddler doing? At 20 months, your child should be able to run, though not as smoothly as he’ll be able to later. He may also go up stairs by himself, but he’ll most likely need some help on the way down. He can probably kick a ball, too, yet hasn’t gotten the hang of jumping or throwing overhand.

He’s active in less desirable ways as well. Small children frequently resort to hitting, pushing, biting, tugging, and other frowned-on actions to make themselves feel more important but also to experiment: What happens when I hit Kaitlin? Will the same thing happen when I hit Justin? Don’t overreact to your toddler’s behavior. If you retaliate by hitting, it teaches that hitting is okay. Calmly make clear that such actions are never acceptable — no matter how intensely he’s feeling.

Toddlers are naturally curious about everything — including their genitals. Just as they played with fingers and toes when they were younger, they’ll begin to play with their genitals now. It’s nothing to worry about — unless it’s happening nonstop. When your child touches himself in public, don’t make a huge deal about it. Just explain that some things are done only at home in private.

How your life is changing: Your toddler is very attached to you, but of course you can’t always be together. When you or another important adult leaves, it can be unsettling for your child, who relies on your presence to feel secure. Ease transitions by letting him know beforehand that you’re going to leave, and then don’t drag out your exit. Give him a quick kiss, and be off.

Parent Tip: How to Avoid “No” “Instead of telling my son no all the time, which can lead to power struggles, try saying things like, “Let’s try eating with our fork,” “Let’s not play with the lamp cord right now — let’s color instead.” You’ll find that giving your child a way out that facilitates communication and listening really pays off.”

I thought that the 2 kids are big now. I can go back to my schooling again. I mean take up a second course or pursue my masters. I still have a lot of things to do if ever and for sure some thinking but I really want to try. And when I saw this online degree that I’ve heard the nth times from a few of my friends. This got me thinking, why not! I have a lot of help I can get here since there are house helps and nannies. And this online school offers different kinds of courses that I might be interested. I just want to do some thing for myself now. Let’s see how all this thinking and plans will take me;)

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