We patiently await the arrival of our new baby and try to plan for everything, yet inevitably we all run into various unexpected situations. At some point, we all need a little advice.

We have often heard parents complain that children do not come with a manual. I fear though, that the problem is actually that there are too many manuals out there- with opposing advice. Thousands of books, magazine articles, internet sites and more all claim to have the answers that work.

Sometimes important questions pop up and not everyone has the time to do all the research to find the solution. Well that’s where I come in. I would like to invite you to e-mail me with your concerns as a parent. Though I do no have all the answers, what I will do is find them for you. I’ll sift through as much of the available advice as possible and offer the best solutions based on what I know and learn.

I plan to consult experts as well as experienced parents to get a compilation of ideas. In some cases, I will offer several different possible solutions. All children grow and learn in different ways, and no one knows them like their parents. The other reason why I will do this is because I don’t want anyone to feel like there is one solution that works. What works for one of your children, might not help the other one. If the advice happens to conflict with your child, I want you to know that there are always more options to try.

Just send me your concerns, and I will do my best to respond to each one. Useless- knowledge.com will publish my useful information for you in the “Life” section.

I usually write articles geared towards younger children, but I accept questions about pregnancy, babies, children of all ages, and any other family relationships.

Want information on healthy eating during pregnancy or which drugs are safe to take and which ones are not? What to do about colicky babies? Want to know how to get your child into baby modeling? Did you have an argument with your mate or your mates mother? Let me know, and I’ll do what I can to help.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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About the author: Brooke Hadley currently writes freelance feature articles and has six years of professional writing experience. She currently lives in Austin with her new hubby and their son, Skylar Austin. They expect their next baby, Drew Madison, in November. Email Brooke Hadley: PersistentGerl@hotmail.com.

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