VIDEO: Name Sniping
Hello! I’ve decided to answer some of our reader questions on video! Today’s topic is baby name sniping: when you’ve planned to use a baby → full article
Babies on FaceTime: what are they thinking?
When adults and even children use video conferencing, we of course recognize that the screen is merely showing us an image of someone far away → full article
Perception of the name India
Hi Jennifer,
I’m wondering about your thoughts on the name India. When choosing a name for me twenty-two years ago, my parents considered both India → full article
Gloriette
Dear Jennifer,
My grandmother’s first name was Gloriette, pronounced glory-et. I’ve tried looking up this name before with no luck. Does the name come from → full article
The name Chapin
Dear Jennifer,
I recently watched a movie called “Triple Dog” and the main character was a girl named Chapin.
I noticed you didn’t have it → full article
Swimming to the Moon by Jeff McMahon
Poetry is a form of literature that we often forget about, but it’s one of the most adaptable and enjoyable varieties to read with kids. → full article
Liam or Asher?
Hi Jennifer,
Which name do you prefer, Liam or Asher with the last name Bowman?
Sincerely,
Ashley
Dear Ashley,
If you say both names → full article
Baby jumper with music and zoo theme
Toddlers and babies need to move, and the Luv U Zoo Jumperoo can make it more fun for them to do so.
With sounds, lights, → full article
Light-up potty for night toilet training
Helping your baby through toilet training can be difficult, and every little bit of help along the way can make a great difference, say the → full article
How to Ask Jennifer
I receive hundreds of emails a month asking for name advice. I do love researching names! However there is a right and a wrong way → full article
Meaning of the name Chainie
Hi Jennifer,
My husband’s cousin’s name is ‘Chainie’. I have never heard of this name before until I met her. As far as I know → full article
New Names: Nathana and Veina?
Hello Jennifer,
I’ve come up with two new unique girl names. The names are Veina and Nathana. I think I came up with Veina because → full article
From Grandma
Dear Jennifer,
I am a 66 year old grandma. I have two grandchildren right now, however, my youngest son just got married. Your website provides → full article
Making a game of brushing teeth
For kids, tooth-brushing is an unpleasant chore, says San Francisco-based Grush. “Parents are forced to spend a lot of time supervising their child’s brushing to → full article
Learn with a helicopter
The Explore and Learn Helicopter combines a favorite toy with introductory learning tools.
There’s a spinning propeller of course, and wheels that roll for take-off. → full article
