We all know the importance of washing hands before preparing food or eating. But did you know the right way of washing hands? Sing “Happy Birthday” or another short song for at least 15 seconds…….no kidding! Swedish Medical Center in Seattle points out that we have to rub our hands together, scrubbing the tops and […]

Mosquito is a threat to the health of every household. Australian government is very committed to helping us avoid mosquito bites and related diseases. And some traps are put in certain areas. When I stumbled across these flikr photos of DIY mosquito trap, I was amazed with the magic of brown-sugar water and yeast, […]

Whining is hard to take for many parents because it’s irritating:
That pleading, grating voice. That tortured expression. Goldsack sums it up when she says, “It’s like a million little nails on a chalkboard.” No doubt about it, whining drives parents nuts. Still, kids have a variety of not-always-charming habits. So why is this one so […]

In Australia, young children under 5 years of age have the highest risk of serious dog bites. For USA, according to AAP, every year there are more than 4.7 million Americans bitten by dogs, with more than half of all victims younger than age 14. (I am afraid there’s a number of cases happening in […]

We cannot refute the fact that our children is not easy to handle and some of them are out of control nowadays. Jacob strikingly pointed out that it is “the result of misplaced adult attention” :
In a study done many years ago, psychologist Betty Hart, Ph.D., and her colleagues at the University of Washington, […]

Disorganized kids can also be re-shaped by a well-organized environment. Have a look at your kid’s closet. Is there anything that can be done to encourage your kid to hang up their clothes or easier to organize his/her things. Here are some quick tips for customizing a closet for your little one:

Install coated wire shelving […]

Skin cancer is one of the major lethal diseases in Australia and other places with lots of sunshine. Most people enjoy activities in the sun, but don’t care about the potential dangers. For enjoying this summer, here are some facts and quick tips for protecting you and your kids against the potentially damaging rays of […]

The weather is getting cooler and windy here in Australia, but you might have warmer weather elsewhere. No matter where you are, these two paper games would be fun for your kid though.
1. Outdoor: DIY Paper Fold Adams’ Kite
What you only need is A4 paper and one strip of newspaper. Easy and inexpensive! If […]

When some kids turn to 18 to 24 months old, they stutter, for example, repeating certain words, making lots of stopping or dropping certain sounds and syllables in their speech. To parents, the stuttering may be upsetting and frustrating, yet study shows it’s natural for kids to stutter at this developmental stage. An article at […]

In the off chance you don’t know yet, a new site geared toward parents and kids, Kiddley has just launched. You can find many cool ideas of crafts and fun projects to do with kids. What attracts me the most are its easy-to-follow-steps and some nice cartoons. The required materials are handy and easy to […]