From picture books by Beatrice Potter to novels by Charles Dickens and Mark Twain, if you’re looking for some bookish baby name inspiration, there are a multitude of literary monikers to choose from for your little book worm. Baby Boy Names Inspired By Children’s Books Check out these characters for ideas for literary baby boy names from storybook characters to consider for your little baby boy. Boy Names Inspired by Children’s Books that Start with A to I Boy Names Inspired by Children’s Books that Start with J to Z Baby Girl Names Inspired By Children’s Books Heroines from children’s books are plentiful, so inspire your daughter by giving her a book-inspired baby girl name....

As you prep for your baby girl and her birthday debut, check out the flower names that are sweeter than a rose, the plant picks that are fresher than a fern, and the top tree name selections that may just become the apple of your eye. Flower Names for Girls (& Origins) Get some serious baby name inspiration from your backyard garden. Flowers (and floral names!) are colorful, bright, bold, and everything you hope your baby girl will someday become....

For couples who are struggling to have children, however, the holidays can be an especially difficult time. This is true for those with medical infertility and situational infertility. It can even be difficult for couples who’ve chosen not to have kids or delay having them. Christmas advertisements tend to feature smiling parents sharing gifts of holiday cheer with joyous children, which might make you feel nostalgic about your own childhood holiday memories....

But spending time together doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive. It could be as simple as watching a movie you know the whole family will enjoy. Over bowls of steaming homemade popcorn and overflowing cups of everyone’s favorite beverages, you can laugh and enjoy each other’s company without ever leaving the house. If you are looking for a great movie to watch at the next family movie night, here’s a list of 15 classic family movies that are always sure to please....

While it is true that intervention by teachers, administrators, or parents is needed to make bullying cease, a target of bullying still has control over their reaction and they do not have to embrace victim thinking. Instead, if they focus on taking back the power in their life, the healing from bullying will move at a much quicker pace. Here are 15 strategies your child can use to regain a sense of control over their life....

Reasons to Try Walking Games A long walk is a great way to get some exercise, relieve stress, and explore the outdoors. Walks and hikes are great opportunities for families to spend time together and be active. To help kids stay occupied and engaged during a walk, consider turning it into a fun game. Fitness challenges are another way to get the most out of your walk. By adding intervals, sprints, or inclines, you’ve transformed your evening stroll into a powerful workout....

If you have a little one who’se reluctant to start school, try making a few of these sweet kindergarten-themed crafts together to help them feel more at ease. Milk Carton School Bus Photo Credit: Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas This adorable Milk Carton School Bus craft by Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas will make the “big yellow bus” seem much less scary. Materials: 1/2 gallon milk carton Yellow paint Paintbrush Construction paper, white and black Scissors Crayons and markers Glue stick Foam stickers 4 plastic bottle caps Hot glue gun...

But, have no fear. Here are a few simple tips and tricks to get you up to super mom speed and have you nailing those busy school mornings with ease. More: 10 First Day of School Photos That are Parenting Goals Sleep Routines First things first, get those kiddos back on track with sleep. Summertime is filled with leisure days and late nights. That’s why we love them, but that simply is not going to work for a smooth and stress-free morning....

So, rather than limiting yourself to a spelling bee, try these non-verbal forms of teaching: Create Flashcard Games for Spelling Words You can create a quick set of flashcards with a pen and a pack of index cards and use them in the following ways to teach spelling, comprehension, and penmanship skills: To teach spelling, write a series of age-appropriate words on the index cards. Read each word aloud and ask your child to write the word on the back of the card....

But knowing every parent has to deal with them at one time or another doesn’t always decrease the embarrassment you might experience when your children throw themselves down on the floor kicking and screaming in a public place. In an attempt to put a stop to temper tantrums (and reduce embarrassment and frustration), many parents use discipline tactics that actually make temper tantrums worse. Sometimes tantrums increase in frequency, and at other times, they become more aggressive in nature....

Names With the Same First Letter or Sound One cute way to name siblings is with a theme, and a time-honored theme is names beginning with the same letter or sound. Check these out. Rhyming Sibling Names Choosing rhyming names is another theme that will ensure no one forgets your kids names. Names with Similar Meanings You can also choose name pairs that sound different but have similar meanings. Twin Girl Names Twin Boy Names If you’re having twin boys, try some of these....

A poll conducted by Safe Kids Worldwide found that 10 percent of new moms were involved in a car accident while driving with their baby—nearly three times higher than the general population. While a safe car seat is essential to keeping your infant safe, developing good driving habits is also integral to ensuring you and your baby get to your destination safely. These tips can help keep your eyes—and your mind—focused on the road....

It encourages creativity. The power of kids’ imaginations is a wondrous thing to behold. All they need is some time, space, and your encouragement, and they can be anything and go anywhere, just by pretending. They make up stories and adventures and create whole worlds and dialog and action sequences naturally, without even thinking about it—this is creativity in its purest form. Pretend play allows kids to reflect what they experience in the world around them and re-create social relationships through play....

She is wearing long sleeves on a humid day (to hide the bruises on her arms where he squeezed her when he was angry). She also has stopped curling her long blonde hair and now wears it in a simple ponytail. (Her boyfriend tells her she looks better this way, but really he doesn’t want her long, golden hair to attract attention at school.) When her phone vibrates with an incoming text message, he grabs it from her and reads it....

Eat foods that supply your body with essential fatty acids, like fresh salmon, nuts, and seeds. Eat whole, preferably organic, foods – whole grains, fresh vegetables and fruits, unprocessed meats, nuts, and seeds, for example. Avoid refined sugars and flour, during pregnancy and postpartum. Eat foods that supply your body with antioxidants (mainly fresh fruits and vegetables). Eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly. Eat a source of nutrient-laden fiber, such as ground flaxseeds....

Introduce these words to your child and both of you do the actions together STRETCH, LEAP, SLIDE, RUN, CRAWL, FALL, SPIN, and TURN. Once your child understands what each word means and how to do the action, put on music and try them out. Call out each word and do the action a few times together, then call out a number before the action (for example, three leaps) and perform the movement called out....