Parenting Hacks
Parenting is a difficult job, and you can quickly become overwhelmed. But with the right parenting guidance, everyday parenting can be a little easier and more enjoyable. In the library below, you’ll find wisdom for parenting success to ensure you and your child thrive. From fun activities to healthy eating, baby nurturing and much more, parent with ease today.
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Mommy Minute: Walking Safety - Teaching your kids the basics of walking safety is an important part of parenting. It is essential to equip kids… 
The profound impact of celebrating Easter. - Easter is a joyous holiday that is celebrated by millions of families around the world. It is a time of… 
Mommy Minute: Family Vacations are for Making Memories - Family vacations are a great way to make lasting memories. They can be a time to get away from the… 
The Mommy Minute: Firework Safety - Having fun with fireworks begins with safety! In today's Mommy Minute, Dr. Cliff James, MD, founder of HelpMommy.com and head… 
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo with your kids - Cinco de Mayo is a festive and fun holiday celebrated on the 5th of May. It commemorates the Mexican army's… 
What to do on the weekend? - Weekends are the perfect time for families to spend quality time together, and there are plenty of fun and creative… 
Rainy Day Exercises - Rainy days can be a challenge for parents to keep their kids entertained. But with some creative and fun rainy… 
Introduction to Child Fit - With the rise of a sedentary lifestyle, it's more important than ever to get your children in shape. Not only… 
Mommy Minute: When to teach your children to swim - Swimming is a life skill that every child should learn. Swimming is an essential life skill that can bring joy,… 
Nursery Prep 101 - Preparing for a new baby can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience for new parents, and one of the most… 
Outlet Cover Hack - Protecting your child from electrical outlets is very important. Sometimes the outlet cover seems to just vanish. Here is a… 
Using a Pool Noodle as a Door Stop - Getting your little one's fingers slammed into a door is a fear of any parent. Here is a hack to… 
Accidentally Injuring Your Child - We always try to keep our children as safe as we possibly can. We try to be baby-proof, buy the… 
How to Baby Proof Your House according to a pediatrician - We are always being told to baby proof our houses by the time the baby is six months old, but… 
Preventing Shampoo Eye Burn - Shampoo eye burn can be a painful and uncomfortable experience for babies and parents alike. By following these tips for… 
Quick Stop Diaper Change - Parenting Hack: You have to always be prepared to change a baby's diaper, but you don't always need to be… 
First 30 Days of Parenthood: Survival Guide - The first 30 days of parenthood can be an exciting and overwhelming time. After nine months of preparation, you finally… 
Parental Overreaction - Parental overreaction is a common phenomenon that can lead to negative consequences for children. It can be defined as an… 
Raising Future Leaders - Teaching kids to be stewards of good character, integrity, and high value is crucial to their success in life. Character… 
Malicious Potty Accidents - Bedwetting is a common problem among children, and it can be a source of guilt and shame for them. While… 
Temperamental Teen? - As a parent, it can be frustrating and worrying to deal with a temperamental teen. One moment they may be… 
Guilt associated with Bed Wetting - Guilt associated with Bed Wetting. Bed wetting is a common problem among children, but it can also be a source… 
Mommy Minute: Boiling Water For Formula - Preparing formula for your baby is an important task. Boiling water, for formula, is one of the necessary steps in… 
Breastfeeding - Breastfeeding is one of the most important things a mother can do for her baby. It provides essential nutrients, helps… 
Mommy Minute: Used Car Seat - Buying a used car seat for your baby can be a tempting option, especially if you are on a tight… 
Booster Seat Installation - Booster seats are an important part of keeping children safe while traveling in a vehicle. It is important for parents… 
The Mommy Minute: How to Treat Used Car Seats - How to treat used cars seats from The Mommy Minute could not only help protect your baby, it could protect… 
Wet Wipe Safety Tip - Wet wipe safety tip: Use them when handling hot seat belts to protect your kids from getting burned. Hot seat… 
Travel Training Seat - Traveling with a potty-training child can be a stressful experience. It can be difficult to find public restrooms that are… 
Car Seat Installation - Proper car seat installation is crucial to ensure the safety of your child while traveling in a vehicle. The National… 
How much Sugar is in that drink and why it matters? - Sugary drinks are a major contributor to the growing problem of childhood obesity. With an alarming number of children and… 
Healthy Snacks - As parents, we want to ensure that our children are getting the nutrition and energy they need to grow and… Raising Future Leaders - Teaching kids to be stewards of good character, integrity, and high value is crucial to their success in life. Character… 
Preparing Kids for the End of the School Year: Tips for a Smooth Transition - The end of the school year can be an exciting time for kids, but it can also be a time… 
Prepping your Child for Kindergarten - Top helpful hints for prepping your child for kindergarten. Comfort, confidence, and choices are good considerations when it comes time… 
Understanding Learning Modalities - Every child is unique and possesses distinct ways of perceiving, processing, and retaining information. As parents, educators, and caregivers, it… 
Top 10 Ways Your Child Can Succeed in School - Every parent wants the best for their child, especially when it comes to their education. As a pediatrician, I have… 
Should You Have Pets with Babies? - Deciding to have pets when you have a baby is a complex and personal decision that can have both benefits… 
Gran’ MawMaw’s Good Advice: cats stealing your baby’s breath - Discussing an Old Wives' Tale about cats stealing the breath from babies and causing them to die 
Death and Pets - Why do we have pets and children? We had a hard weekend here at the James house. Our bulldog, Maggie… 
Kids and Social Media – Best Practices - Kids and Social Media - Best Practices The integration of social media into the daily lives of children and teenagers… 
Sunscreen Reminder - Sunscreen is an important part of your daily routine. It helps protect your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays… 
Wet Wipe Safety Tip - Wet wipe safety tip: Use them when handling hot seat belts to protect your kids from getting burned. Hot seat… 
The Mommy Minute: When are a baby’s teeth supposed to come in? - We get lots of questions about when a baby should get their first tooth. The answer is...there is a range… 
Mommy Minute: Teething - Are you a new mom struggling to calm your baby's teething pain? Teething can be a challenging phase for both… Why I Hate Teething Tablets - I can’t speak for every doctor but I know that all of the “good doctors” I know hate teething tablets.… 
Permanent tooth coming in before the baby tooth falls out - Permanent tooth coming in before the baby tooth falls out? It's not uncommon for a baby tooth to be replaced… 
Why Not to Use Teething Gels - Teething is a natural process that all infants go through, but it can be a difficult and painful experience for… Select from topics below
10 Summer activities you may haven’t thought about - Summer is a great time for kids to explore, learn and have fun. However, sometimes it can be a challenge… Introduction to Child Fit - With the rise of a sedentary lifestyle, it's more important than ever to get your children in shape. Not only… Mommy Minute: Walking Safety - Teaching your kids the basics of walking safety is an important part of parenting. It is essential to equip kids… 
Car Buying Tips For The New Family - Shopping for a car for your family can be an exciting yet daunting experience. With so many makes and models… 
Easter Activities - Easter is a fun holiday for kids and families, and there are many activities that can make the day special.… Rainy Day Exercises - Rainy days can be a challenge for parents to keep their kids entertained. But with some creative and fun rainy… What to do on the weekend? - Weekends are the perfect time for families to spend quality time together, and there are plenty of fun and creative… 
Car Games - Playing car games can be a great way to pass the time while on a long road trip. Whether it's… Mommy Minute: When to teach your children to swim - Swimming is a life skill that every child should learn. Swimming is an essential life skill that can bring joy,… Mommy Minute: Family Vacations are for Making Memories - Family vacations are a great way to make lasting memories. They can be a time to get away from the… Accidentally Injuring Your Child - We always try to keep our children as safe as we possibly can. We try to be baby-proof, buy the… Outlet Cover Hack - Protecting your child from electrical outlets is very important. Sometimes the outlet cover seems to just vanish. Here is a… Using a Pool Noodle as a Door Stop - Getting your little one's fingers slammed into a door is a fear of any parent. Here is a hack to… Nursery Prep 101 - Preparing for a new baby can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience for new parents, and one of the most… How to Baby Proof Your House according to a pediatrician - We are always being told to baby proof our houses by the time the baby is six months old, but… First 30 Days of Parenthood: Survival Guide - The first 30 days of parenthood can be an exciting and overwhelming time. After nine months of preparation, you finally… Preventing Shampoo Eye Burn - Shampoo eye burn can be a painful and uncomfortable experience for babies and parents alike. By following these tips for… Quick Stop Diaper Change - Parenting Hack: You have to always be prepared to change a baby's diaper, but you don't always need to be… Raising Future Leaders - Teaching kids to be stewards of good character, integrity, and high value is crucial to their success in life. Character… Guilt associated with Bed Wetting - Guilt associated with Bed Wetting. Bed wetting is a common problem among children, but it can also be a source… Parental Overreaction - Parental overreaction is a common phenomenon that can lead to negative consequences for children. It can be defined as an… Temperamental Teen? - As a parent, it can be frustrating and worrying to deal with a temperamental teen. One moment they may be… Malicious Potty Accidents - Bedwetting is a common problem among children, and it can be a source of guilt and shame for them. While… Mommy Minute: Boiling Water For Formula - Preparing formula for your baby is an important task. Boiling water, for formula, is one of the necessary steps in… Breastfeeding - Breastfeeding is one of the most important things a mother can do for her baby. It provides essential nutrients, helps… Booster Seat Installation - Booster seats are an important part of keeping children safe while traveling in a vehicle. It is important for parents… Wet Wipe Safety Tip - Wet wipe safety tip: Use them when handling hot seat belts to protect your kids from getting burned. Hot seat… Mommy Minute: Used Car Seat - Buying a used car seat for your baby can be a tempting option, especially if you are on a tight… The Mommy Minute: How to Treat Used Car Seats - How to treat used cars seats from The Mommy Minute could not only help protect your baby, it could protect… Travel Training Seat - Traveling with a potty-training child can be a stressful experience. It can be difficult to find public restrooms that are… Car Seat Installation - Proper car seat installation is crucial to ensure the safety of your child while traveling in a vehicle. The National… Healthy Snacks - As parents, we want to ensure that our children are getting the nutrition and energy they need to grow and… How much Sugar is in that drink and why it matters? - Sugary drinks are a major contributor to the growing problem of childhood obesity. With an alarming number of children and… Preparing Kids for the End of the School Year: Tips for a Smooth Transition - The end of the school year can be an exciting time for kids, but it can also be a time… Raising Future Leaders - Teaching kids to be stewards of good character, integrity, and high value is crucial to their success in life. Character… Understanding Learning Modalities - Every child is unique and possesses distinct ways of perceiving, processing, and retaining information. As parents, educators, and caregivers, it… Prepping your Child for Kindergarten - Top helpful hints for prepping your child for kindergarten. Comfort, confidence, and choices are good considerations when it comes time… Top 10 Ways Your Child Can Succeed in School - Every parent wants the best for their child, especially when it comes to their education. As a pediatrician, I have… Death and Pets - Why do we have pets and children? We had a hard weekend here at the James house. Our bulldog, Maggie… Should You Have Pets with Babies? - Deciding to have pets when you have a baby is a complex and personal decision that can have both benefits… Gran’ MawMaw’s Good Advice: cats stealing your baby’s breath - Discussing an Old Wives' Tale about cats stealing the breath from babies and causing them to die Wet Wipe Safety Tip - Wet wipe safety tip: Use them when handling hot seat belts to protect your kids from getting burned. Hot seat… Sunscreen Reminder - Sunscreen is an important part of your daily routine. It helps protect your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays… Kids and Social Media – Best Practices - Kids and Social Media - Best Practices The integration of social media into the daily lives of children and teenagers… Permanent tooth coming in before the baby tooth falls out - Permanent tooth coming in before the baby tooth falls out? It's not uncommon for a baby tooth to be replaced… The Mommy Minute: When are a baby’s teeth supposed to come in? - We get lots of questions about when a baby should get their first tooth. The answer is...there is a range… Mommy Minute: Teething - Are you a new mom struggling to calm your baby's teething pain? Teething can be a challenging phase for both… Why I Hate Teething Tablets - I can’t speak for every doctor but I know that all of the “good doctors” I know hate teething tablets.… Why Not to Use Teething Gels - Teething is a natural process that all infants go through, but it can be a difficult and painful experience for… 
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