Lil Tip: Step Outside


Updated 09/05/08 12:50 PM · Posted by babysugar · 2 comments

Dealing with Temper Tantrums

Occasionally my 22-month-old daughter will lose her mind over something trivial or even inexplicable. During her tantrums, I have tried to pacify her with a book, a hug, a treat or other items. When none of those work, I have discovered that a change in scenery works best. The next time your tot throws a fit, consider changing her environment. Take her for a walk around the block or a trip to Read more

First Furious Fit


Updated 04/15/08 1:26 PM · Posted by babysugar · 8 comments

Temper Tantrum

They say there's a first for everything. And the other day it was my daughter's first furious fit. Early in the day, she enjoyed breakfast followed with a hardy nap. When she woke from it, she was more like a crazed animal than my sweet daughter. To see what happened, read more Read more

Wah! Wah! Wah! Temper Tantrums Deconstructed


Updated 01/04/12 9:30 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

New Study on Temper Tantrums

Head banging. Feet stomping. Screams at maximum volume and intensity. Any parent knows these are some of the telltale signs of a dreaded temper tantrum. While many parents have resigned themselves to dealing with this unpleasant, but perfectly normal part of toddlerhood, scientists studying the meltdowns may have found ways to empower parents to help their children through the episodes, rather Read more

A Whole Lotta Lil in This Week's Links


Updated 01/07/12 4:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Baby and Parenting News Week of January 2nd

We're loving Jessica Simpson's maternity style! Get ready to spend plenty of time in the theater with the release of great kiddie flicks in 2012. Tight quarters in the nursery? These space-saving nursery options can help! Don't have time to shop for maternity clothes? These online maternity shops sell the hottest styles! Here's what we're craving this month! Celebrate the baby-to-be with these Read more

Real Mom Gift Guide: All Debra Messing Wants For the Holidays Is . . .


Updated 11/15/11 8:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Debra Messing's Holiday Wish List

Window shopping has never been so charitable! If you happen to be doing some holiday shopping in New York City or San Francisco, take a look at the store windows you pass — some may be filled with a high-tech way for mama to do some charitable giving without ever opening her wallet. Ebay just unveiled Give-a-Toy Store interactive storefronts that allow shoppers to use their smartphones to scan Read more

Are Working Moms Better Bosses?


Updated 02/08/12 2:59 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 2 comments

Are Working Moms Better Bosses?

Reaching into a briefcase and pulling out a sippy cup instead of a document on deadline is one of the laughs a working mama endures as she juggles office tasks with raising children. Though almost three-quarters of lilsugar readers believe that working moms are treated unfairly on the job, a new book argues that being a parent may make women better bosses. Shari Storm's Motherhood Is the New Read more

Tell Mommy: What Was Your Favorite Parenting Book?


Updated 02/08/12 2:59 PM · Posted by babysugar · 5 comments

Parenting Books

For their first child, many parents read a plethora of pregnancy and infant books to arm themselves with all the necessary tools of raising babe. While it's important to know about swaddling, breastfeeding, and all of those other topics touched upon in those texts, the learning curve only steepens as the child ages. As the baby grows, so does your library. To help parents navigate their way Read more