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Submitted by Danny Smith The findings from a recent study conducted by Australian researchers sheds new light on a difficult child-rearing issue: when to interfere when a crying baby needs to wind down. New parents find their heart’s wrenched by the sound of their baby crying–but it can be tricky to decide when to intervene [...]

Most parents know whether or not they are connected to their children.  As our society has begun to put more value on the emotional well being of our children, the term “attunement” is being used more frequently to describe that bonding or connectedness parents seek to maintain with their sons and daughters.  Being attuned to [...]

By: Danny Smith Quick! Visualize your home on a typical day with every member of the family doing what they might typically be doing. Is it a relaxed and open scene of laughing and sharing the days events and discussing plans, or is there some strife and commotion? Picture yourself, are your energy reserves and [...]

Submitted by Danny Smith Little tykes are more reasonable than babies but of course they still need diligent supervision. At the same time, they’re starting to develop the critical experiments with autonomous choices and cautious wandering that will eventually lead to a healthy attachment-style. Let’s face it, you want to have a bowel movement and [...]

Please pass along this “Bed Safety for Babies” article at your discretion, to any new moms you’re close with–it’s information about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and how to prevent it. From cot safety and mattress selection, to crib toy considerations and awareness, this article details subtle dangers and address them with practical solutions.

Most Pediatricians have opposed the idea of young children spending too much time in front of the TV, and The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) agrees that children should be exposed to less than two hours of non-violent TV viewing, and that this viewing been done with adult supervision. The AAP also believes that children, [...]

Getting children to become more active will not only improve their physical health, it can also have a significant impact on their emotional health by contributing to happier moods and fewer signs of depression.  An added benefit from our children exercising more is they are likely to work harder on their studies and achieve more [...]

Whenever driving, and especially in an area where there are likely children at play, please always travel at a safe speed, be prepared to stop and be aware that sometimes children are just not paying attention. We all know how easily distracted our children can be and, it also best for us to keep in [...]

Melanoma, the most deadly form of skin caner, is usually not a common occurrence in children, however a recent study shows that between 1973 and 2009, in US children from newborn to age 19, there has been a 2% increase, per year in this diagnosis among children participating in this study.  According to the Skin [...]

All of us here at MomAudience wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to all of those affected by the senseless, tragic events that took place during the Boston Marathon.  We keep the victims and families close to our heart and in our thoughts during this time of extreme anguish and ask our readers to please [...]

Please allow me to introduce the family that does not generate garbage. That’s right, this Johnson family has a zero-waste policy. Approximately five years ago, Mom Bea Johnson, along with her husband and two sons, began their journey to zero waste while shopping for a new home in coastal California. The goal was to find [...]

Did you know that during the month of August there are NO National Holidays, BUT there are still many commemorative events taking places and lots of good things to celebrate.  For me, its all about those family birthdays, just to name a few – my brother, my sister-in-law, my father-in-law ( celebrating #75), my mother, [...]

For some, the start of September marks the official end to summer.  I, for one, hold on tight to summer and gradually begin to let go on Sept 22nd – the first day of fall. Month long celebrations and observances that will be taking place during September include:  Baby Safety Month, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, [...]

Its time to celebrate the Dads for all they do-(never mind the things they don’t do)… This coming Sunday, just like any other third Sunday in June is Father’s Day, so let’s show them some love! We have Sonora Smart Dodd for starting the tradition of Father’s Day, in honor of her father William Jackson [...]

Dorothy Baker, wife and mother of two toddler sons, fended off a would be carjacker and protected her sons during a hand to hand fight. Mother and children OK, carjacking suspect, Ismael Martinez was run over by Dorothy and has since been hospitalized.   The terrifying situation began as Ms Baker returned to her minivan, [...]

  It is with heavy hearts that we pause to acknowledge the tragic events of yesterday that resulted in the loss of innocent lives to so many families.       Mom Audience is thankful for the dedicated first responders who work diligently to protect us and the attentive community of by standers who choose [...]

Our sincere thanks to Suzanne Stewart for being this week’s Guest Blogger   Parenting is no place for weaklings, as I’m sure we’ll all agree. Its bright and beautiful days outshine even the most luminous of stars, while its darker, uglier days make a moonless night at midnight seem glorious by comparison. We all have [...]

Little kids sure can create big scenes! No matter how sweet your child is or how good a parent you are, meltdowns are a fact of toddler life. So try to remember that your child’s tantrums aren’t a reflection of your parenting skills: They simply mean you’ve got a frustrated little kid on your hands. [...]