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Many of us parents always want to know how our children are doing in every possible way!Are they hitting the milestones? Are they intelligent? Are they healthy? Will they have trouble in school? And the list goes on and on...Ever want to know how intelligent your toddler is?Now there is a very simple test that you can do at home to help you predict the future of your child's school achievement and intelligence. Have I gotten your attention yet?It could be the simplest test of childhood aptitude ever invented.It's a basic test that you can do at home.It's called the "The Raisin Test." Ever heard of it... probably not.I'll give you a brief overview so that you can try it out at home if you'd like.The Raisin TestAll you need is a cup, a raisin, and your 18-20 month old child (of course).Place...

There is a great mind in your house and it belongs to the family member wearing one-piece and stockings on their toes. Babies are regarded as little sponges, soaking and absorbing all the information around them. According to research, babies have an awesome skill set and they can pull off surprising feats. Babies as young as 4 months old are able to recognize emotions in people's faces.Your baby can sense what you feelBabies are sensitive to emotions. They can recognize a happy expression and a sad one and they can also sense what other people feel. A study shows that babies can form generalizations about other personalities and this helps them to appease someone that is angry.How babies sense your emotionsBabies are paying attention to the emotional reactions of adults. They watch and li...

When it comes to the perfect shower gift for that new little boy who's about to arrive, a handmade baby quilt is as good as it gets, and here's why:The Designs Are Perfect for the Male PersonalitySome girls like them, too, but there are certain themes we just naturally associate with boys, and hand-sewn baby quilts have so many to choose from. For instance, there's a transportation design with cars and trains and trucks that will delight the youngest laddie who loves wheels. And there's a football pattern guaranteed to please the littlest fan with pro ball proclivities. Should the new arrival find him in a family who loves boats, the sailboat motif is a great way to launch his maritime experience. There are jungle animals for the future safari leader, rockets for the astronaut and cowboy...

Let's face it, as parents of young children, we do our utmost to ensure that we keep them healthy and well and safe from harm. Sometimes though, it can be the unexpected event that creeps up on us and catches us unawares and unprepared.For example, if your baby or toddler suddenly became unwell, started crying and wouldn't stop, would you know what signs to look for?One of the first indicators that all may not be well with your child, could be a rise in their temperature beyond the norm. (Normal body temperature for a baby is between 36 degrees C and 37 degrees C, which would be between 97 and 100.3 degrees Fahrenheit).Now, a rise in temperature could be caused by many things, including something as simple as the fact that your baby may be teething, for example. However, it could also be a...

Firstly you will find that having a baby monitor will give you the reassurance you need that your baby is sleeping soundly. This reduces the amount of time you spend checking on baby, it gives you a chance to relax, maybe even have a nap of your own to recharge your own batteries before your baby wakes up again.Next you will find that a baby monitor is useful throughout the child's life, you can also use it to monitor your child as they get older. You can listen in their room to ensure that they are sleeping soundly or you can even use it to listen to what the nanny is saying while you work downstairs. These monitors provide you with the ability to be at hand for your child as and when they need you.It is so tempting as a new parent to constantly check on your baby. Cot deaths and other co...