http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Maria+Cummings Parenting Maria Cummings Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=601821&ca=Parenting The magical that can only come from Disney has made its way into almost every industry in today's retail market, especially when it comes to Disney baby products. No matter what Disney character you like, you can find a product with your beloved character--clothing, shoes, toys, games, hair accessor... Parenting Maria Cummings Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=600017&ca=Parenting If you have a child you may realize how many diapers can be thrown away in a week on account of a single baby. Now think about all the baby's in your area, now consider the world. There is nearly no one that is still oblivious to the environmental reality that we are facing. There is something that... Family Concerns Maria Cummings Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=440944&ca=Family+Concerns I am finally able to say the words I have known I was destined to say, my baby is going to have a baby. She is expecting her first child at thirty nine years old. I can barely remember this much excitement, and am looking forward to this grandchild as much as I anticipated my own daughter! It is ind... Parenting Maria Cummings Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=439272&ca=Parenting You know it is possible to help reduce the amount of disposable diaper waste in landfills by using cloth diapers, but you are nervous about how to wash them. This is a common concern being raised by many young mothers who were raised with disposable diapers. You may be surprised to know that cleanin... Family Concerns Maria Cummings Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=438524&ca=Family+Concerns Letting grandma care for my baby for an overnight visit was intended to provide me rest. I had never been away from my daughter for any length of time in her short four month old lifetime. Since my mother had been asking for over a month to keep my baby for an overnight visit, I could not put it off... Parenting Maria Cummings Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=437196&ca=Parenting Why did the staff let me leave the hospital with this helpless little creature? Such were my thoughts the day I took my baby home. Newborns are so different than the cute, chubby babies I had babysat for long ago - and this baby was totally my responsibility! I was hit hard by reality - it was me wh... Travel Maria Cummings Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=435200&ca=Travel You will be surprised at how different the "ideal" travel accommodations are for you once you have a child. Before becoming a parent, you wanted a room that was in the middle of the action because you were there to party; now, you have a tiny tot to care for and if he’s not happy and satisfied, you... Family Concerns Maria Cummings Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=431591&ca=Family+Concerns Several pediatric studies have found that wearing your baby offers important benefits to your baby’s mental, emotional, and physical development. Parents can realize the best possible developmental benefits for their children using any type of baby carrier. Selecting a baby carrier can be a daunting... Parenting Maria Cummings Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=432133&ca=Parenting As people are beginning to understand how their behavior alters the planet, ecological consciousness is becoming a popular trend. Children are taught by their parents the importance of the environment as well as the interaction between themselves and their surroundings. Taking some simple measures i... Parenting Maria Cummings Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=428953&ca=Parenting During pregnancy, many people ask new parents a lot of questions - would you like a girl or boy? What color eyes do you hope she has? Do you think he’ll have freckles? All valid questions, but what it comes down to for most parents? The two arms and two legs. It's just the expecting parents way of s...