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Make Reading a Habit

January 14, 2010

According to Reach Out and Read (ROR), a national, not-for-profit organization that promotes reading and literacy in young children, only 48% of American children are read to daily. If the saying is true–that children are the future–that number should be much higher. There are many benefits to reading. Especially for younger kids, whose brains are [...]

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Daycare Center Alternatives

January 14, 2010

Finding the right daycare center for your children isn’t always easy. It may take you several months before you find one that is suitable for both you and your children. There are many factors that you have to consider when choosing a daycare. For example:

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Inexpensive Ways To Help Your Toddler Avoid Developmental Problems

January 12, 2010

Marilyn McGrath, President of the Board of California Association for the Education of Young Children, states that “[I]f a child has needs that haven’t been identified by the time they are 3 years of age, you’ve missed an opportunity…The earlier you identify a child’s needs, the better the child will be prepared to enter school.” [...]

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Ideas for Indoor Winter Activities for Both You and Your Children

January 11, 2010

When it’s snowing and too cold to take your children outside, being inside the home can be a bit boring. You’ll go crazy just trying to keep your children from going crazy of boredom. If you’ve run out of ideas to do with your kids, check out the FedEx Out Of Office blog. This site [...]

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Breastfeeding: The New Birth Control?

January 8, 2010

If you’re tired of oral contraceptives, breastfeeding is said to be “a reliable form of birth control.” Obviously, you have to be nursing in order to use breastfeeding to replace the pill. BabiesOnline.com shares that “[f]or certain women under certain conditions, it is 98% to 99.5% effective, which is as effective as the pill or [...]

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Crying Baby: Could It Be Colic?

January 6, 2010

Babies cry all the time… But your baby REALLY cries all the time. I’m talking about the type of crying that goes for more than 3 hours a day, at least 3 days a week. If you’ve done everything you could possibly think of to relieve the crying (your baby is fed, healthy, etc.), and [...]

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Does Your Baby Need A Nap? Or An App?

January 6, 2010

So apparently some parents are replacing the trusted pacifier with cell phones… As in they’re using their cell phones, instead of traditional coloring pages and crayons, to keep their kids occupied. Parents are turning to cell phone apps to help them take care of their kids. Their kids get antsy, so they pull out their [...]

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Staying Calm When Your Baby Is Crying

January 5, 2010

Your baby’s crying is one of those things you have to put up with as a parent… But let’s face it, sometimes you can only take so much before you go ballistic. Your baby’s not hungry, or sick… She doesn’t need a nap, or to be burped or changed. You’ve tried everything. So now what? [...]

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Kids’ Bedrooms: Parent Decorated Or Child Decorated?

January 4, 2010

Your child’s bedroom isn’t just a place for him or her to run to when they’re mad at you. It’s much more than that. Mimi Doe of SpiritualParenting.com says: Kids need an oasis from the “world out there” to find their balance and return to their center. Even if they share a room, your children [...]

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Fix Your Child’s Behavior Problems For 6 Years With This Special Type Of Therapy

December 31, 2009

If you feel you’ve tried everything in your power to to work with your children to improve their behavior and want to give up, maybe you should consider Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. Shown to be effective for at least 6 years following treatment, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy works for both you and your children ages 2-7, and [...]

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New Rules For Flying With Children?

December 31, 2009

A recent New York Times article highlights the lack of a universal agreement of what parents can have their children do during a flight. According to some parents, compassion for those travelling with children vary from flight to flight and depend on whether they’re on the ground or in the air. So far, no set [...]

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Are You Freaking Yourself Out With Your Baby’s Numbers?

December 31, 2009

When you can tell people precisely how many diapers you’ve changed for your baby from the first time you started to now, you know something has gone a bit too far. Or am I wrong? There are actually websites (like Trixie Tracker) and iPhone applications out there that can help you monitor your baby’s progress [...]

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When It’s Gross And Coming Out Of Your Kids At Both Ends

December 30, 2009

Vomiting and diarrhea in your kids are two of those things that, as a parent, you just have to deal with, whether you like it or not. Both can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, and sometimes by hard-to-digest foods and undercooked meat or fish. Although vomiting and diarrhea usually don’t last very long, they [...]

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8 Tips For Dealing With Those Snotty, Runny Noses

December 29, 2009

Holidays or no holidays, it’s always time to get down to business when your kids start to get those drippy noses. Runny noses could result from catching a cold, but if it lasts more than 2 weeks, it could be because of an allergy to something. You could have your kids take cold medicine if [...]

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Too Scared For Santa?

December 24, 2009

You see it all the time… Kids in shopping malls crying at the top of their lungs because they’re scared of sitting on Santa’s lap. And then you see the parents dismissing their kids’ crying as innocent, insignificant fear while the kids are still forced into sitting on this stranger’s lap. In the end is [...]

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Minimize Toxic Off-Gassing From Your Baby’s New Mattress

December 21, 2009

Perhaps the most useful gift you can get your baby this holiday season (besides your love, of course!) is comfort. Comfort comes in many forms, but the most obvious is physical comfort, and what better way to give physical comfort than a new mattress for your baby? Before you purchase a new mattress, here a [...]

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Raising A Left-Handed Child In A Right-Handed World

December 17, 2009

When my professors write on the white board for the first time, there are two things I keep an eye out for: (1) how bad their handwriting is, and (2) which hand they write with. Bad handwriting is normal – who cares? Left-handedness, however, is a different matter. You may be thinking, left-handedness, who cares? [...]

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How To Bathe And Wash Your New Baby

December 15, 2009

Here’s what you’ll learn from watching Vanessa Miller, a stay-at-home mom with 2 kids, bathe a newborn baby: How to get the baby wet by keeping him or her calm by not scrubbing How to get the baby wet without getting the bellybutton wet How to soap the baby How to rinse the baby, gently [...]

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Finally – Kids Breakfast Cereals With Less Sugar

December 15, 2009

A study found that of the 10 LEAST healthy cereals, General Mills made six of the cereals on that list. Maybe it’s because of all the sugar that General Mills cereals have. Sugar and preservatives. But, here are some good news…kind of. General Mills recently announced that it will REDUCE sugar content in some of [...]

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Save On Diapers With These 5 Tips

December 15, 2009

Diapers are expensive, but it’s not like you can let your baby go without diapers. What you can do is be informed about 5 “rules” that can save you hundreds of dollars on brand-name diapers.

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Choosing Your Baby’s Sex: Fair Or Unnatural?

December 11, 2009

If someone asked me whether I would want a boy or a girl after I get married, I’d say: boy for sure. What I really mean is, it’d be nice to have a boy but I’d be equally happy with a girl. I wonder if people mean it when they say they want a boy [...]

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Breastfeeding & Bedsharing: Two Peas In A Pod

December 9, 2009

According to a blogger for Breastfeeding Moms, breastfed babies wake more frequently because breastmilk gets digested more quickly. So moms tend to give babies formula so that their babies could sleep longer. Some mothers advocate breastfeeding, and here are some of the reasons why: To let your body know to replenish breast milk for the [...]

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An Everyday Convenience That Can Kill Your Toddler

December 8, 2009

Just when you think you’ve done all you could to babyproof your home, here’s something else you should consider: The cords from window blinds or shades could be deadly. Last month, a 2-year-old toddler from Maryland was strangled to death…by window cords. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, one child a month dies from [...]

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7 Keys To Making Behavior Charts Work

December 7, 2009

Have you heard about behavior charts? They’re cute little pieces of paper that can actually have a HUGE impact on helping your child behave better. It’s all about reinforcing the positive behaviors that you want your child to do more of so they can build new habits… But there are some very important things you [...]

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Mythbusting: Preventing Colds & Flus

December 3, 2009

Many people can agree that the holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year, and it’s probably one of the worst times of the year to get sick. With so much going on, you can’t afford to let your children catch a cold or flu or fever or whatever else. This is [...]

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Keep Your Kids Safe At Home With These 17 Tips

December 3, 2009

If you have little ones running around in your home, you can never be too careful when it comes to making your home a safer place for them to be. There are many things you can do to prevent any accidents. For example, store those sharp-edged aluminum foil and plastic wrap dispensers out of reach [...]

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3 Ways To Soothe Upset Babies & Toddlers

December 2, 2009

Don’t freak out because you suddenly don’t know what to do with your unresting baby. All moms have those days where nothing seems to work. But, luckily, here are 3 “Insta-Soothers” from Parenting.com that will make your day more bearable…instantly: The Triple Play: A tip from a fellow mother, start by rubbing lavender oil on [...]

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Toddler Tantrums: Normal? Yes. Impossible To Deal With? No.

December 2, 2009

Once in a while it may seem as if something has taken over your toddler One second everything seems fine, and then, out of nowhere, the screaming and crying and stomping begin. Toddler tantrums are perfectly normal. When they are between the ages of 1 and 3, you can pretty much expect an outcry every [...]

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BabyProofing: Making Your Baby’s Crib Safe Inside & Out

December 2, 2009

As a parent, there’s nothing more fragile than your newborn baby. So it’s important that you have your home baby-proofed before bringing your new baby home. You can’t be too careful with these things, and you’ll feel much better knowing that you’ve taken extra measures to making sure your home is not only welcoming, but [...]

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Eating Boogers May Be Good For Your Kids’ Immune Systems

December 2, 2009

What if I told you that people who pick their noses (and then eat their boogers) are “healthier, happier, and more in tune with their bodies?” Would you be more inclined to believe that information if Dr. Friedrich Bischinger, an Austrian doctor specializing in lungs, told you? According to Dr. Bischinger, “with the finger you [...]

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Breastfeeding Found To Be Even Better Thanks To Possible Stem Cells

December 1, 2009

Can you believe that in the UK, only 3% of mothers still breastfeed their babies at 5 months? The World Health Organisation recommends that mothers breastfeed their babies until 6 months, at the very least. A new, recent discovery may encourage mothers to keep breastfeeding… Dr. Mark Cregan, the medical director at Medela (a Swiss [...]

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Routines Are Like Safety Nets For Kids

November 27, 2009

Routines keep me in check. I know that especially in the morning, when the minutes just somehow seem to magically pass by without my knowing, a specific routine helps me manage my time better. Sometimes, though, I break out of my routine, and so begins the morning mayhem. When you’re dealing with your kids, it’s [...]

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Please Let Your Kids Behave Like Pigs

November 27, 2009

Enough will all the super duper anti-bacterial hand soap and not letting your kids eat a cracker before scrubbing their hands for 30 seconds after coming in from playing outside. If your kids are dirty – whether it’s visibly dirty like mud under the fingernails or “dirt” you can’t see like germs – scientists say [...]

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Finger Foods Are Fun To Eat, But Are They Good For Your Baby’s Guts?

November 26, 2009

Here’s a great list of finger foods you can try with your baby when he’s ready to eat solid food. Bananas, Avocados, Cooked Peas, Peeled Peaches, Cheerios, Cooked Lentils, Macaroni (or other cooked cut-up pasta), Cooked Carrot Slices, Small Tofu Cubes, Soft Tortilla Pieces, Cheese Slices These foods are easy to prepare as well as [...]

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Is It Okay To Have Toys In My Baby’s Crib?

November 25, 2009

They’re so cute and they look so cuddly… But those stuffed animals and plush toys shouldn’t be anywhere near your baby’s crib until your baby is at least 1-year-old, according to parenting experts. You may think it makes the crib look cute or that your little darling looks even *more* darling when snuggling up with [...]

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4 Ways Your Baby Can Help You Stay In Shape

November 20, 2009

Just because you have a baby and can’t easily get to the gym, doesn’t mean that you have to stay home and hang on to the weight you gained during pregnancy. In this video you’ll learn 4 simple exercises you can do with your baby that will help you get in shape, lose weight, and [...]

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When Your Toddler Wakes Up Screaming In The Middle Of The Night

November 19, 2009

If your toddler is waking up in the middle of the night, it can be a problem for everyone. Not only do you risk having a cranky toddler on your hands in the morning… But more than likely you’ll be a cranky mama the next morning because your sleep was interrupted. How can you help [...]

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How To Prevent Tantrums Before They Start

November 18, 2009

Instead of waiting to do something about the tantrum until after it’s already started, there are lots of things you can do ahead of time to prevent them from happening at all, and to reduce the likelihood of them happening. Tantrums often happen because something happens that your toddler isn’t expecting. They thought things were [...]

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Child First Aid: How To Help Your Kids If They’re Choking

November 13, 2009

In 1 min. 22 sec. video you’ll learn: 6 ways to know if your child is choking or has a severe airway blockage How to hold your child when you’re getting the item out of their air passage way… Where to put your hands on your child’s body to help force out the item that [...]

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How To Get Your Baby To Go To Sleep At Night

November 10, 2009

Every baby is unique and it’s important to find out what works for your baby in terms of getting her to go to sleep at night. There’s no one-size fits all approach to getting your baby to go to sleep – so if you’ve been looking for that, now you can rest. The best you [...]

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