Sharing: Infographic On Media Affecting Kids

Source: Early Childhood Education Degrees

Are you one of those moms who are worried about how media, video games and usage of tablets affect their children? I know I am. So, what could we do to alleviate the negative effects?

Welcome him with a shower.

The last time I was pregnant with my firstborn, I didn't get to experience having a baby shower. Now that I am pregnant with my 2nd baby, I think I want to have one. Do you think it will be weird to organize one myself? Or pathetic even? Now that I know the gender of the baby in my belly, I am imagining the place to be in powder blue.

Here's a list of what I need:

• Decorations - some confetti , some balloons  , a garland , maybe a guestbook , a diaper cake and a centerpiece 
• Food & drinks- I know I cannot make my own, maybe I shall get a caterer. 
• Games - The first time I attended a baby shower, I joined a game where I drank soda from a baby bottle complete with a rubber nipple. It was hard, but I won a lollipop. 
• If there are games, I think there should be some prizes, too. 
• Party favors - For the guests to bring home as souvenirs, or to remind them that I was going to give birth soon. There are so many cute ones!          
• Invitations? I am not sure about this as I have to make an effort to meet the guests to give them out. How about a nice graphic e-mail?  
• Since my daughter is about to celebrate her 3rd birthday soon, I could have a joint party, too. Then the stuff above should be in pink and in blue!    
• Here's a page I'd like to keep in mind: Baby Shower 101

That's it! Any suggestions, mommies who had or have organized a baby shower? Since my pregnancy is coming to a close, I'd like to end it with a bang. A maternity shoot is not far from my mind, either. ;-)