Educating yourself on the right way to use a car seat

With all the recent car accidents in Davenport that have been making the headlines, parents may be wondering if their children’s car seats are safe, or if they are even using the right one. According the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 7 out 10 kids are improperly buckled in. What are the common mistakes that parents make?

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Building independence and self-confidence in your child

Some parents may have a problem letting their child be independent, but they don’t realize that by allowing their child to be independent, they will be helping them build their self-confidence.

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What to do if your daycare provider has to close?

Many parents living in Davenport depend on child care to go to work and be able to keep their job. What happens when your child care provider has an unexpected emergency and has to close for the day? Do you have a plan, or will you be left scrambling around to find a backup?

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Getting your baby on a bedtime routine

Any new Davenport mom would probably tell you that they would love to have their baby be on a bedtime routine. Sleep is very important for babies, and also a chance for a new mom to get much needed rest and break. The key to getting your baby to go to sleep is getting them to wind down first. They have busy days just like adults. Starting a bedtime ritual will help calm baby down to help them go to sleep easier.


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Top Five Unique Father's Day Gift Ideas

Dads love to get homemade Father's Day gifts from their children. Getting something that was made with love is better then getting another tie. Help your children make a craft this year for his Father's Day present.

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Plan Your Summer in the Quad Cities

Three Annual Events You Don't Want to Miss in the Quad Cities

It's that time of year again when the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, and Moline, East Moline and Rock Island in Illinois) get ready for many annual events. Three events in particular stand out, and many people come from all parts of the country to take part in them.

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