When your child starts to show interest in books, the best thing that you, as a parent, can do is to encourage him. It is usually at the age of three that most children begin loving books. One very good way to build a strong bond with your child is through storytelling using books. It will get him acquainted with the joys of reading at an early age. Reading with your child does not mean that the two of you really go through real reading. You should not be bound by the words on the pages, you do not have…

Finding a nanny for your child is easy; it is finding a good nanny who will take good care of your child that’s difficult. You can put up an ad, then screen applicants, or you can go directly to an agency. If you decide to hire a nanny yourself, make sure do you a careful background check before letting him/her into the house. Look into her criminal record and ask for at least two references to verify her credentials. Remember, you will be entrusting your house as well as the personal safety of your child to the nanny. Be thorough…

Little children learn a lot when they are not aware that they are being taught. As parents, my wife and I try our best always to find ways to weave learning into our three year old son’s play. As early as when he was two years and a few months old we introduced our son to the world of visual arts. I was into drawing and painting, so it was only natural for me to at least expect that my little boy would have some artistic inclinations, too.

We bought him large crayons, of course the non-toxic ones that are safe…

In the spirit of the holiday season, Wasabi Media Group is launching the Doubly Good December Contest.  This contest will reward one reader and one writer with a cash prize of 25 dollars each.

In order to qualify for the reader’s prize, all you need to do is have a comment published* for any article posted during the month of December.  Comments will be accepted for this contest through January 7th.  One comment will be chosen randomly, and the author of that comment will receive $25!

So, start reading, and submitting comments.  The more comments you submit,…

Little children are fascinated with cars, trucks, and motor bikes. My little son loves motor vehicles, anything that has an engine and wheels surely will get his attention. Every time he sees a truck he’s filled with awe. The bigger a truck is and the more wheels it has, the more attractive it is to him. Every time we travel he is always on the lookout for trucks and cars. He has a comment for every truck or car that we encounter on the road. “Wow! A yellow truck with so many wheels,” he told me yesterday with eyes round…