Pros & cons for having another child

Another advantage of raising two babies at once is that it can unify the family. "The early hardship of caring for two young children can help draw fathers into the action," according to Sybil Hart, Ph.D., author of Preventing Sibling Rivalry. Don’t stress yourself to much about psychological impact that bring of age difference. Big and small sibling’s gaps have their own benefits and challenges. The tasks are so demanding that even the most alienated and reluctant father would have to step in, here are some pros and cons to consider for planning another child.

                                                                                                                                                           

1. Classic Combo you will face a tougher transition for your big kid, because of some rivalry, jealousy, regression and defiance. Balancing with your firstborn activities for your baby’s needs can be tough. (what to do when big kid wants to go to the playground, but the baby needs to nurse? Or when preschool pickup conflicts with little brother's nap?). Mother’s body has time to recover from one pregnancy to the next. Yes, you get to enjoy each child's babyhood individually. And practically speaking, you can probably get away with only one crib.

2. Make extra time for you little one. After the baby is born, your time will be divided between both children, so while you have the time, spend it them wisely. It is also a good time for both parents to have some alone time with your child. Take some special trips, and do some of your child's favorite activities.

3. Back to back babies Caring a baby or toddler while pregnant are physically draining. Its not easy once your newborn arrives and you need to feed, clean and rock and diaper. Two under two may not get you a good night’s rest for a few years straight. Especially if you are getting breastfeed. Your body is on permanent loan and your two tiny tots so you may feel as though.  (And if you’re wondering if you’ll ever get it back.) If your first was born by C-section less than 24 months before your second arrives, it may be difficult (or dangerous) for you to deliver vaginally.  So probably you’ll need to invest in some extra baby gear like a crib or a double stroller (double-whammy does have its benefits) and less jealousy for your firstborn, and the chance to overlap your diapering, carrying, bathing, and spoon-feeding.

Easy Tips for Family Happy Dinner

Being a mother is very hard especially for those single moms like me, one problem that I encounter is making Dinner or foods for my kids. I found that most parents worrying about kid’s tastes were always changing and they still are. And sometimes they shift their good diet to Junk foods and that’s really bad.

And I try everything from scratch as often as possible, and I don’t often eat out due to budget constraints. Yes, our meals are always home cooked almost every meal and every day.  Our dinner range from something simple as Pork & beans over brown rice with some vegetables. If there appetite is in good mode they make some request such as chicken nuggets, past with sauce & salad (and yes, I make those things too), I have these Tips for easy family dinner.

 1. Always consistent with your mealtime rules

We do our full effort to cook foods for meals that everyone can eat,   and it’s their job to eat. Example if we are making Spaghetti for dinner, let make some plain chicken that anyone would like or maybe chicken and cheese with the set of tomato.  The chicken and cheese is for something picky eaters. We are making one meal so we are making same amount of food no matter what, but we need to make sure we have something for everyone in that meal. It’s like doing the same thing when we make pizza, making three pizzas so we make plain one and another bbq or chicken pizza.

2. Two thirds of meal is good enough

We know that sometimes there’s one part of the meal that kid doesn't like. Example, our youngest doesn’t like most of the meat, so at least we make sure that she’ll be eating alternative healthy foods like vegetables, and if needed always make an additional vegetable it means there’s one for everyone.  Bread not most often to serve for dinner because we know they will fill up on the bread and not eat the rest of the meal. If we say two thirds of the meal, one third of that is not bread.

3.  Dips are great way to feed everyone.

 Most requested by kids for their school snacks are Dip, and this is the best things to do and provide a wide variety. Try to alternate between a ranch veggie dip and fruit dip, When I make a ranch dip, I try to put up at least one vegetable that each child likes. The fresh veggies could include 4 to 5 of the following on every given day:  Grapes, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, baby carrots and black olives (Yes, I know those don’t count as a real vegetable but my kids love them,). I found out that my kids eat way more veggies and fruit when there’s a yummy dip.

4.    Let the kids make help

When I’m in the kitchen preparing and for cooking and sometimes my kids offer me a little help, I know it’s easier to do it by me. I find myself falling into the trap saying “No” or I don’t need any help for the reason of its faster and easier to do by myself when I’m cooking, but whenever possible let them help. Good for them to know their way around a kitchen, to have some little cooking skills and to take ownership or having part of the meal or even choosing meal. Like making Pizza is a good one for helping out, and baking is another great way to let the kids help. These kids are making proud to say that they made part in preparing a meal. And it makes them want to eat it too.

What are the best toys for 2 year olds

Hello to my beloved readers first of all thank you for dropping by here to my personal blog, here's my first post. Lately i found many mommies asking for "what is the best toys for 2 year olds"?  And I personally write this post for this common question hopefully to enjoy reading this. 

Kids that have an age of 24 months and above are full of Energy, exploration and enthusiasm, growing independence. There’s so many new skills that your child can’t wait to use them. Here see below our best toys for 2 year olds that help our toddler discover and enjoy new accomplishing new things.

1.     Melissa & Doug Wooden Shape Sorting Clock

This clock made up in wood with colorful shaped numbers  that help children learn to help tell a time. While the 2 year olds may be just learning numbers, learning to tell time is a practical way to use of numbers that can assimilate them faster.

2.       Balls

Balls are very common for kids to play, continue to be a favorite.  Even more so how that your toddler can target his throws. Some of kids at the age of 2 make the occasional cath.  Set up a couple of wastebaskets as hoops and the two of you can have a terrific basketball game.

3. Construction Toys

Kids may become more interested in new construction possibilities. Giant building blocks or play sets with pieces that can be linked or snapped together.  Let their creativity use in building these construction toys.

So hopefully these posts help a lot for parents out there, it’s a matter to us how to choose the best toy for our children  safety is the priority concern,  this list is just a few ideas  instead there’s lot of resources on the internet.