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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Let’s talk Kid’s Exercise - Exercising is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and it’s especially important for children. Kid's exercise can help build… 
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… 
The Mommy Minute: Rethinking Video Games - Video games on all the electronic devices might make great babysitters, but are our kids playing too many video games?… 
Rainy Day Exercises - Rainy days can be a challenge for parents to keep their kids entertained. But with some creative and fun rainy… 
Mommy Minute: Tummy Time - Tummy time is an important part of a baby's development. It helps strengthen their muscles, improves coordination, and encourages the… 
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. It is not only important for safety, but it can… 
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… 
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… 
Mommy Minute: Read to Your Kid! - Read to your kid, it's one of the most rewarding activities you can do as a parent. Not only does… 
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 - Are you expecting a little bundle of joy soon? Setting up a perfect, new nursery can be a daunting task!… 
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… 
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 Intro - The first 30 days of parenthood can be an exciting and overwhelming time. After nine months of preparation, you finally… 
Quick Stop Diaper Change - You have to always be prepared to change a baby's diaper, but you don't always need to be huge diaper… 
Preventing Shampoo Eye Burn - This is a great little item to prevent your baby or small child from getting shampoo eye burn. Makes bath… 
Malicious Potty Accidents - Bedwetting is a common problem among children, and it can be a source of guilt and shame for them. While… 
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… 
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… 
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… 
Booster Seat Installation - Booster seats are an important part of keeping children safe while traveling in a vehicle. It is important for parents… 
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… 
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… 
Understanding Learning Modalities - Learning modalities are the different ways in which our kids learn. Every child is unique, so it's important to understand… 
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… 
Death and Pets - Why do we have pets and children? We had a hard weekend here at the James house. Our bulldog, Maggie… 
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 
Should You Have Pets with Babies? - Having a pet can be a great addition to any family, especially for families with babies. Pets are known to… 
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… 
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… 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 - Teething is an important milestone for babies and toddlers. It can be a difficult and uncomfortable process, but understanding the… 
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
Mommy Minute: Read to Your Kid! - Read to your kid, it's one of the most rewarding activities you can do as a parent. Not only does… The Mommy Minute: Rethinking Video Games - Video games on all the electronic devices might make great babysitters, but are our kids playing too many video games?… 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… Let’s talk Kid’s Exercise - Exercising is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and it’s especially important for children. Kid's exercise can help build… 
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 Games - Playing car games can be a great way to pass the time while on a long road trip. Whether it's… 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… 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… 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… 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… Nursery Prep 101 - Are you expecting a little bundle of joy soon? Setting up a perfect, new nursery can be a daunting task!… 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… Outlet Cover Hack - Protecting your child from electrical outlets is very important. Sometimes the outlet cover seems to just vanish. Here is a… Quick Stop Diaper Change - You have to always be prepared to change a baby's diaper, but you don't always need to be huge diaper… Preventing Shampoo Eye Burn - This is a great little item to prevent your baby or small child from getting shampoo eye burn. Makes bath… First 30 Days of Parenthood: Survival Guide Intro - The first 30 days of parenthood can be an exciting and overwhelming time. After nine months of preparation, you finally… 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… Malicious Potty Accidents - Bedwetting is a common problem among children, and it can be a source of guilt and shame for them. While… Parental Overreaction - Parental overreaction is a common phenomenon that can lead to negative consequences for children. It can be defined as an… 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… Wet Wipe Safety Tip - Wet wipe safety tip: Use them when handling hot seat belts to protect your kids from getting burned. Hot seat… Car Seat Installation - Proper car seat installation is crucial to ensure the safety of your child while traveling in a vehicle. The National… 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… Booster Seat Installation - Booster seats are an important part of keeping children safe while traveling in a vehicle. It is important for parents… 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… Understanding Learning Modalities - Learning modalities are the different ways in which our kids learn. Every child is unique, so it's important to understand… 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… 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… Should You Have Pets with Babies? - Having a pet can be a great addition to any family, especially for families with babies. Pets are known to… 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… 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… Mommy Minute: Teething - Teething is an important milestone for babies and toddlers. It can be a difficult and uncomfortable process, but understanding the… 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.… 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… 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… 
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