Babies have a unique way of expressing their feelings. But how do you know if your baby loves you when she can’t even speak yet? Watch out for these signs that can make your heart melt:

• Smiling – Forget about those people who say that an infant’s smile is nothing but involuntary reflex. Your baby smiles at you because he gets that warm fuzzy feeling whenever you’re around.

• Staring – If your baby stares at you without blinking for a couple of seconds, it is not because she finds you strange. It is because she’s trying to memorize your face, something that she associates with love and comfort.

• Cooing – Babies coo because they are glad. You might have noticed your child cooing more whenever you’re with her. It’s her little way of saying, “I’m happy you’re here, Mom.”

• Snuggling – All babies love to snuggle. Your baby cuddles up with you to show that she loves having you around and that she feels comfortable with your presence.

• Holding up her arms – An infant who holds up her arms is begging to be picked up and cuddled. This is a baby’s way of showing she loves you.

When it comes to teaching about the concept of love to a child parents should definitely consider doing it on Valentine’s Day. It is even advisable to do so by celebrating the event even if you’re a single parent. Here are some tips that can help you do just that.

• Cooking different types of sweets and pastries with the kids can allow a parent to celebrate the festivity with the entire family. You can even eat it all together afterwards.

• Arts and crafts are always advisable to do during colorful celebrations. You can even make a Valentine’s card that’s addressed to your spouse with your children.

• Being a parent should not stop you from having quality time with your partner. You can have a quiet dinner at a restaurant and hire a nanny to watch over the kids for you.

• Watching classical romantic movies at home is also a good way to celebrate. You can even do your job of being a thrifty parent since it’s a lot less expensive than going to fancy restaurants.

• You should never forget is to give your spouse something that may remind him or her that he or she is a good parent.

No matter how much you want your kids to stay away from social networking sites, this won’t change the fact that they’ll learn how to sign up for one sooner or later. This is why you should teach your preschool kid about the sites that he should stick to. Here are some of them.

• Dgamer.com – You can’t go wrong with Disney for your preschool children. By buying a Disney video game, you will be able to earn a membership to this site.

• Clubpenguin.com – Another social networking site by Disney, this site will provide your preschool kid with a penguin avatar that he or she can dress up and accessorize.

• Webkinz.com – Your preschool kid can enjoy one year of free membership once you buy one of their toys. In this site, your kids will be able to play with an online version of their pets. They can even play against each other online

• Facebook – Even though this site is not really recommended for kids, your preschool kid is bound to discover this one sooner or later anyways because of its popularity. This is why it’s better to guide them on how to use the site properly.

Bringing your baby to the doctor frequently for the wrong reasons is both time-consuming and pointless. This is why you need to know when to consult your doctor. Here are some of conditions that should not prompt you to bring your kid to the doctor.

• Pigeon Toes and Bowed Legs – its normal for babies under the age of two and a half to show this kind of condition. However, this should not persist after your baby has learned to walk.

• Cross Eyes – This problem stems out because of the fact that your baby’s eye muscles are not yet fully developed during the ages of 0-3 months. However this condition should disappear by the time he or she reaches 6 months.

• Stagnant Weight Gain – Most moms think that this problem comes from the fact that they are not feeding their baby with the right baby products. There are times though wherein the problem is the feeding technique, not the food itself.

• Dislocated hips – One thing that you should take note of this medical condition is the month when it starts to become evident. Your baby’s age will determine the type of medical intervention to be used.

Most mums think that celebrating the Chinese New Year when you’re about to give birth will just add more stress. What they don’t realize is that it is still doable just as long as you do something about it. You can start by following these tips.

• Cooking traditional Chinese New year foods are can be enjoyable when you’re about to give birth. It’s because at this time, your urge to eat different types of foods is at its peak.

• You can also read about Chinese New Year birth stories. People sometimes to forget that it’s heart-warming to hear stories about moms giving birth on New Year’s Eve. You can enjoy these stories with your loved ones.

• Participating in street parades is also a fun idea. Just remember to stay away from firecracker fumes as they can be harmful to you and your baby especially when you’re about to give birth in a couple of weeks.

• Having a family reunion may be a little hard to prepare for especially when you’re about to give birth. However, this is one of the best ways to celebrate a cultural tradition.

One of the most feared complications of preterm labor is the development of lung problems for babies. However, preventing preterm labor is a long shot. This is why instead of focusing on preventing preterm labor; you should focus on preventing lung problems during your pregnancy. Here are some treatments that can help you with that.

• Corticosteroids treatment is the most effective way to prevent lung problems. Generally, corticosteroids are used for arthritis management. When administered to moms undergoing a pregnancy, this can help your baby’s lung develop faster during pregnancy.

• Tocolytic treatment is also used to prevent lung problems by prolonging your pregnancy for a couple of days. This can give more time to your baby’s lungs to develop which will make it more resistant to lung problems.

• You may also be given progesterone in order to extend your pregnancy. Like the Tocolytic treatment, it can also give more time for the development of your baby’s lungs.

• Gaining pregnancy weight can also be encouraged. Ideally, you should gain a certain amount of weight every month based on your build. This ensures that you baby gets all the nutrients that it needs to fully develop during the entire pregnancy.

All mums and dads feel the need to be the perfect parent. However even though their intentions are good, they end up messing things up because of the pressure of it all. This is why you should try to lessen the pressure. Here are some tips that can help you with that.

• Talk to your friends that are also parents about parenthood. You will be able to swap stories that can help lessen the pressure of being a parent.

• If you feel like you have no one to talk to, you can always go to the doctor. It could be your family’s doctor or pediatrician.

• Bond with your kids a lot. This will make you realize the positive side of being a parent which can definitely help lessen the pressure.

• Don’t let other people get to your head. Some people, like other people’s in-laws, like to pressure others to be the perfect parent. Don’t let it get to you.

• Don’t let your current status, like being a single parent, affect you negatively.

• Be confident in being a parent. If you start overanalyzing everything that you do, this will just make matters worse.

One of the best ways to celebrate the Chinese New Year with your preschool kid is by engaging in easy-to-do arts and crafts activities with them. They’re safe and affordable which is perfect for kids at this age. Here are some of them.

• One of the greatest Chinese New Year traditions is when older people give money to unmarried adults and children by putting them inside a red envelope. Why not help your preschool kid make one with personalized designs?

• A collage of oranges in a bowl can help bring in luck for the coming year. It can also make your preschool kid become fonder of shapes by cutting circles out of orange art papers.

• Chain snakes are also age appropriate for preschool children since they are easy to make. They are even taught in some preschool schools to young kids.

• Drawing or making a Chinese blossom tree is also a great arts and crafts activity for the Chinese New Year.

• Making a Chinese dragon puppet might be a little harder than the other activities, but it will sure make your preschool kid become more inspired and artistic.

Due to the observation of some people that kids bite more during the toddler age, some parents are led to believe that this is a normal toddler behavior. Don’t be fooled though because biting is a bad habit that should be dealt with as soon as possible. Here are some tips that can help you with this.

• Every time your toddler bites someone or something inappropriate, say “No, Don’t Bite” in a firm voice while keeping eye contact.

• At this age, your toddler is biting due to anger or frustration. When it comes to children this age, the best way to help them deal with these emotions is by giving a time-out.

• Talk to your kid once he or she seems calmer. Explain that there is something wrong with the kid’s behavior, not with him or her.

• Use positive reinforcement. Whenever your toddler is able to stop the urge of biting something or someone, praise him or her verbally.

• Don’t punish your kid for biting without explaining why he or she was punished afterwards. This ensures that your toddler will better understand the reasons why biting is a bad behavior.