http://www.mooo.com.au/articles/ Articles on Parenting and Kids by Mooo en-us Copyright (C) 2010 mooo.com.au Christmas - it's most people's favourite time of the year. With the holidays come Santa, extended family and presents. And then the trouble begins. You have to buy presents for everyone, and you just keep wondering what to get for them. Of course, some of your family members are easy... http://www.mooo.com.au/articles/how-to-choose-the-best-christmas-gifts-for-kids.html 12/21/2009 You have Toddlers at home, and you might have noticed that they are very interested in colors, shapes and their name, for the most part. Toddler-hood is indeed the age at which they learn more than any time thereafter, in preparation for their later life. Most kids are visual learners,... http://www.mooo.com.au/articles/teach-the-abcs-from-the-time-they-are-a-baby.html 12/22/2009 Naming babies is a very important step when you become a parent. Why is it so important? What are some considerations when coming up with a name? Here are a few things you want to keep in mind: A name lasts a life time Your name will usually stay on your ID card... http://www.mooo.com.au/articles/naming-babies.html 01/6/2010 It’s your child’s first day of school – but are you ready?! Here are a few thing you want to keep in mind when preparing to send your new student off to school for the first time. One to two weeks before school starts Enrollment You should fill out any necessary enrollment paperwork... http://www.mooo.com.au/articles/how-to-prepare-for-your-kid-s-first-day-at-school.html 03/3/2010 Planning a successful birthday party seems like quite a task, but in fact, it is not that difficult! Invitations Your child knows best who to invite to their birthday party; but if you don’t know all their friends’ parents, how are you going to invite those kids? It’s very easy. Have your child... http://www.mooo.com.au/articles/planning-a-successful-birthday-party.html 03/19/2010 Like many other parents, this year I’ll be going on a long road trip with my kids during spring break. Of course, a trip across the country can be quite a challenge when kids are involved. The younger they are, the more preparations you need to make. So here are... http://www.mooo.com.au/articles/planning-a-road-trip-with-kids.html 04/23/2010 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS The baby is on its way, and it’s time to prepare a room for the new arrival. Nurseries should be functional and provide a soothing environment for sleep, diaper changes and play. You also want to make sure that the nursery can grow with your child, which will really... http://www.mooo.com.au/articles/tips-on-decorating-your-child-s-nursery.html 05/06/2010