About CafeYak.com


If you are a Mom, then you understand the value of a good naptime break; you are probably on the go 24-7. CafeYak.com was created as a "leisure+research" naptime break for Moms, women who are hungry for information especially when it comes to their kids and their own happiness and well-being. The site offers practical advice in eight sections relevant to Moms of babies and toddlers. Baby section provides guidance on a variety of parenting issues with some timely articles. Food section offers dozens of delicious recipes, including Kid-Friendly meals. Fitness section will come handy after having a baby, since it's filled with tons of exercise and nutrition tips. Entertain Me section is there when you want to relax, just browsing for great DVDs to see or TV shows to watch for your and your little ones. Stylish Mama section offers the latest style trends as relevant to Moms. (Look for future Kids' designer updates). Vacation section is full of ideas for a perfect vacation in the US, Europe or Asia, including maps and kid-friendly restaurants. Working Mom section is not for WAHMs only but many others that are striving to meet the needs of their family - it's both financial advice and advice on starting a business. Finally, the Shopping section was created to bring you the best deals out there each week from over 18 different storefronts and 200 retailers. Look for Free shipping deals and new product offers each week. We will donate 50% of our proceeds from all Shopping deals in this section and throughout the site to charity.

CafeYak.com now features a unique "Mommy Mail" concept. As Moms are looking for answers to their day-to-day questions about their child, they may not always have the time to research the answer online or in print. We offer Moms to submit their non-urgent question through the Mommy Mail form, and we will do the legwork for them, answering select questions in our weekly "Mommy Mail" newsletter, quoting all reputable sources. CafeYak Podcast will feature all the remaining questions/answers and more.

The site was created by Anna Harris, Mom of two and a former marketing executive, who understands the value of a good naptime break.

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Traveling with kids can be an adventure but it seems easier when you find the right hotel. What are some of the best hotels catering to families with kids?
Jesse, AZ

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Thanks for your story on Valentine's Day crafting. We had a lot of fun with these. I wasn't comfortable letting my son use the scissors yet. At what age is it safe for them to use the scissors?
Mona, NY

Answer:

Safety scissors (scissors with blunt edges) are safe to use starting at the age of 2.5-3 once your kids demonstrate good control of the handle. However, stick with all-plastic safety scissors for a while vs. plastic covered metal scissors which are more likely to cause an accident. Supervise any crafting activity or do a project together and show your child how to hold and use the scissors correctly. Try "Open them, Shut them" song for a quick scissors lesson and practice, practice, practice. Once your kids are in school, they can transition to regular scissors.

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