Baby Development @ 7 months

Here are the baby milestones @ 7 months: By the end of the month most babies should be able to:

• Make wet razing sounds
• Turn in the direction of a voice
• Play peek-a-boo
• Imitate sounds
• Distinguish emotions by the sound of your voice

My baby has been very active and he can actually pull himself up on his 7th month. He sits up really good and maneuvers pretty well from crawling to sitting and other positions. He also discovered blowing my tummy, legs or arms. He loves to do that whenever he gets near me. He easily recognizes my voice and knows when I am calling him.

No Heels For Mommies

It's a common scene to see famous people wear heels even when they are very much pregnant. I've seen actresses wear high heels even when they are carrying such big baby tummy already. It's not that it can't be worn but for precautionary measures it's better not to wear high heels to prevent tipping or losing balance.

As we all know every pregnant woman adds up weight and balance is somehow compromised with this. Wearing the right comfortable shoes can prevent any accidents. Say for an instance wearing rain shoes on a wet and rainy day can prevent slipping and give more traction on any slippery floor. Comfortable flats can also ease leg pain since much weight is concentrated on the lower body.

For all mommies-to-be out there, be careful and watch your footing to avoid fall.

Post Break: Teaching bike safety to my kids

My wife jokes about me acting more like a worrisome mother than she does, but I guess that's kind of the truth. However, there are worse things that I could be accused of. Right now the thing that I'm really trying ot teach my kids and stress with them is bike safety because they're constantly on their bikes in teh neighborhood.

We live in a pretty nice development so I don't worry too much about their safety in it, but I came up with an idea the ohter day. I went online with my clear 4g and looked at a map of the area and highlighted areas that they could ride their bikes in.

They've been asking to ride their bikes to meet their friends at different places, so I also highlighted where bike paths are that they should take on the map. Then after I got them to study it I rode my bike and showed them where these spots and routes were. I feel better about them riding their bikes around now, even though I still worry a little bit.

Guest post written by Harry Huffman

Disciplining Your Kids

Babies and toddlers are naturally curious. So it's wise to eliminate temptations and no-nos — items such as TVs and video equipment, stereos, jewelry, and especially cleaning supplies and medications should be kept well out of reach.

When your crawling baby or roving toddler heads toward an unacceptable or dangerous play object, calmly say "No" and either remove your child from the area or distract him or her with an appropriate activity.

Timeouts can be effective discipline for toddlers. A child who has been hitting, biting, or throwing food, for example, should be told why the behavior is unacceptable and taken to a designated timeout area — a kitchen chair or bottom stair — for a minute or two to calm down (longer timeouts are not effective for toddlers).

It's important to not spank, hit, or slap a child of any age. Babies and toddlers are especially unlikely to be able to make any connection between their behavior and physical punishment. They will only feel the pain of the hit.

And don't forget that kids learn by watching adults, particularly their parents. Make sure your behavior is role-model material. You'll make a much stronger impression by putting your own belongings away rather than just issuing orders to your child to pick up toys while your stuff is left strewn around.

c/o kidshealth

Post Break: Branson Vacation

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Geile Leon. All opinions are 100% mine.

Fall is a great time to commune with nature, it offers cool breeze and fair weather and not to forget the added beauty of the colors all around. Leaves start to be colorful as ever giving more life to any landscape. Lake sides are best places to see beautiful reflections of the trees surrounding it with the calming breathe of air something you can't get in the city.

A trip to Missouri can be a good escape for the season. Something every family can enjoy. Explore the Dogwood Canyon Nature Park's beauty and immense with nature. The Fall in The City Package can be a great advantage for the trip. A wonderful weekend getaway at the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing and the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel, starting at $309.50 per night for two. Exploring out with nature doesn't mean you need to sacrifice comfort and convenience.

After the great adventure from the canyon we can enjoy a scrumptious dinner with the help of a $25 hotel food and beverage credit and see the Showboat Branson Belle, tickets are included in the Fall package. The fun won't stop there, the Silver Dollar City awaits with a free souvenir book. Two nights is all it takes to avail all the goodies for this package.

Every vacation has some serious shopping to do and what can be better than a Shopping Package. It's a less expensive package at $164 per night for the trip which includes accomodations, buffet breakfast for two and $25 gift card which can be used at any store in the Tanger Outlet Mall.

Everybody needs some space to breathe and relax for a while. It doesn't matter where as long as it's with someone dear to you.