Children are the flowers of life. Discover useful tips and heartfelt advice on caring for kids, supporting their growth, and enjoying every moment of parenthood.
It’s no secret that Mozart’s classical music helps millions of people worldwide relax. However, new research shows this …
My little one is just 1.5 years old, but you can’t keep us away from the playgrounds. Boys are simply obsessed with all kinds of vehicles and wheeled toys. My…
A stroller is usually the first purchase parents make when they find out they’re expecting a child. Lacking experience, many end up going through a sort of “tuition fee” by…
WHEN AND HOW TO BATHE A NEWBORN When a baby is born, you can’t bathe them right away because the umbilical cord hasn’t fallen off yet. It usually takes about…
Some Tips About Strollers: The bassinet for newborns should be easy to detach and reattach, while the rest of the stroller should fold up easily and be lightweight for carrying.…
Raising a child begins long before they are born. Parenting should start the moment a mother feels her baby within her. During this time, it’s essential for a woman to…
In Pittsburgh, there once worked Dr. Milton Nicholson—a forward-thinking professor and dentist. He focused primarily on the prevention of dental diseases. We often found ourselves lamenting to each other about…
A friend of mine had her husband leave for a couple of days. One morning, she stepped out onto the landing with her little daughter and noticed their neighbor. She…
Recently, I took Alexey to see a psychologist. The woman had him going through various tests for about an hour. One of the tests involved showing him a card with…
Sasha runs to me at 6 AM: — Mom, can I eat two candies? — Sure, but first you need to brush your teeth and have breakfast. — How can…
We bought Sasha some skates. We tried on one and sent it to the checkout. As we left the mall, my daughter asked seriously: — Mom, did we only get…
Yesterday, I came home to find my son reading fables on Skype with his friends. But that’s not the point. Then they started playing hide and seek over Skype… Sasha,…
Lesha let out a quiet squeak in his sleep and kicked his leg. Sasha compassionately observed: — He must be having nightmares… I wonder what kind of nightmares he’s having?…
We’re heading to Grandma’s. Sasha and I are walking to the bus stop, dragging our bags along: I’ve got this huge, awkward one full of clothes, and my daughter’s carrying…
We’re sitting with Sasha at the police station, waiting for our certificate of “no criminal record” for the application process. The lady in charge of the certificates is taking her…
One day, Sasha accidentally uttered a three-letter word directed at the first little one. Someone among the adults overheard the girl and asked, “Who taught you to say that? It’s…
Guessing Riddles About Fairy Tale Characters and Objects — Who always lies on the floor at home but flies in the sky outside? — It’s Koschei the Deathless!
Funny Childhood Moments When Sasha was about 5 years old, she woke up one morning and said, “Mom, my head hurts!”
I just got back from picking up Sasha from preschool. I noticed she was missing for a bit, so I went to check on her in her room. There she…
Alexey found a little ring in his Kinder Surprise. I said, “You can give it to the girl in your class that you like.” He replied, “But I don’t like…
This morning, we were getting ready: Sasha for preschool, and us for work. She was the first to get dressed and stood waiting by the door. I was throwing on…
Sasha recently complained about having a stomachache. We examined her, and everything seemed fine, so we recommended she stick to a diet and drink some flaxseed tea. The point is,…
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I often found myself wondering what’s wrong and why children get sick. Then I came across Anatoly Nekrasov’s book “Maternal Love,” which answered this question and many others. The author…
When Kids Say the Darndest Things Alexey was about 2 or 3 years old. I was lying on the couch when my husband came over and hugged me. With a…
I’m cleaning out the closet. Sasha picks out the prettiest sweater, puts it on, and struts into Ivan’s room with a sultry walk: – Dad, I’m being fashionable!))))))))))))))
My close friends have nicknamed me “911” because they constantly turn to me for medical advice. It just so happened that I spent quite a bit of time in hospitals…
How I Found the Perfect Book for Discussing Tough Topics with Kids Once, I wrote an article about how Sasha asks a thousand and one questions about where babies come…
We’re driving in the car with Sasha. She’s asking Dad a ton of questions about race car drivers and racing cars. Basically, we keep hearing, “Race car driver, race car…
Letting Go: A Parent’s Challenge I believe the hardest part of being a parent is the moment you have to let your child go, to hand over the reins of…
Five Years of Friendship: The Joys and Challenges Sometimes it’s so easy, and other times it’s incredibly hard to have a five-year-old friend. At this age, kids hit another developmental…
Bedtime Conversations: A Special Bond with My Son I have two children: my son is 6 years old, and my daughter is 2. Every day brings its own challenges. But…
Oh, it seems like the time has come to explain to my daughter where she came from. She’s been curious about this for a while, but my previous answer—something along…
A Creative Way to Teach Kids About Money This idea was recently suggested to me by my sister, and it really works. I think it could be helpful for many…
Our kids are 100% reflections of ourselves. Sure, there are exceptions—some children grow up completely different from their parents (for better or worse), and I’ve seen that too. But sometimes,…
A couple of years ago, I read an excellent book: “The Joy of Parenting: How to Raise Without Punishment”. It was quite dense, and I didn’t get through it on…
We’re heading to Grandma’s. Sasha and I are walking to the bus stop, dragging our bags—mine is huge and awkward, filled with clothes; hers is a tiny bag with a…
The Versatile Ball: A Must-Have for Kids I wanted to share my thoughts on a ball. It’s big, rubbery, and comes with a handle or horns—perfect for children’s play. But…
Лying down to sleep with Sasha, I suggest we play a game. Since our patronymics come from our fathers, she has to guess what her father’s name is based on…
– Mom, I really LOVED that candy! ________________ Sasha was curious about the last names of her brothers. We got to Yegor. I said his last name is Dukhivnikov. Sasha…
Today is the day I fulfill my promise to my daughter: to buy her a beautiful tricycle. I spent a long time researching online to find the best tricycle for…
Sasha: – Mom! I want juice! Just not tomato!
Sasha’s Funnies: “Chiki-piki, here I am!” “Opa-na!” “Yeah, right!” “No way!”
Сasha is building a tower out of blocks and says to me: – Mom, don’t knock over my tower, or the blocks will be **FALLEN**! ________________ Sasha: – Dad! **I’ll…
Conversation Between Sasha and Alexey (3 years 11 months) at the Dacha Sasha: Aloshka, I love you! Alexey: And I don’t love you! Sasha: But I still love you! Alexey:…
We took a chance and played a round of “Monopolist” (the Kyiv version of Monopoly) with our four-year-old. To our surprise, she outsmarted us! She bought up all the most…
September: A Month of Milestones In September, we experienced two significant events that deserve attention: I finished breastfeeding Sasha, and Sasha started preschool! To ensure that the transition went smoothly,…
One Year Ago: A Day Full of Joy I remember that day a year ago, and tears well up in my eyes because it was so full of joy and…
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Gaby