30 Days Of Parenting Babies Prompts

Author: Alyice Edrich

Creative Writing Prompts For Parenting How-To Articles

Take an idea below, modify it, change, it, or expand on it. But whatever you do, don’t stop until you turn it into a 500 to 1,000 word article geared towards helping parents raise happy, healthy babies. Write a how-to article for a parenting magazine. (Remember to cite your sources.)

___ Tips for the different trimester of the pregnancy.
___ Tips for the delivery room.
How to pick the perfect baby name.
How do you financially prepare for a new baby?
Is there such a thing as a genius baby?
How do you care for a blind baby?
How important is it to breastfeed your baby?
How do you make organic, all-natural baby foods?
How do you help babies with allergies?
___ Tips for taking pictures of babies.
How do you care for a baby with colic?
What is the purpose of “well baby” check ups?
How do you care for premature babies?
Which cribs are safest for newborns?
What are the signs for moving baby from crib to bed?
___ Safety tips for decorating a baby’s bedroom.
___ Ways to childproof your home.
___ Tips for picking a great babysitter.
Are shoes good for infant feet?
What do the cries of babies mean?
It’s been said that babies should always lie on their backs, that they need help developing a full range of motion, how can we do help infants?
Does singing to my baby really help develop language skills?
Is it better to sit my baby in front of child-friendly, educational videos or interact with my baby myself?
When is medicating baby too much?
___ Tips for helping dad bond with baby.
___ Tips for helping big brother (or sister) bond with baby.
___ Tips for helping baby sleep through different noises.
___ Tips for helping baby try different foods; developing baby’s taste buds.
How to properly, and safely, burp your baby.
___ Tips for helping baby get along with the family pet.

Bonus Round:

Practice interviewing. Call a few colleagues, friends, or family members and ask questions related to the theme of your choice. Then weave the article around the quotes.
Talk to a health professional or child expert, and let him/her know that you don’t have an assignment yet, but you will pitch the article to target-appropriate magazines.