Parenting
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Developing Healthy Skin Care Habits in Your Children
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"What Would You Like to Do?"
My 8-year old son, Jamie, loves to spend time with me. Even today, one of his friends called to see if he could come to his birthday party after school. Jamie had to think about it because he had planned to play a card game with his mom after school. "Mom, can we play on Friday," he asked. "Sure," I said "I can make that work!" His eyes lit up as he realized he would get the best of both worlds (party time with friends and alone time with mom).
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A Portrait
by Andrea Simanson
What do you want your family to be like?
What is it like right now? If you had to describe your family or paint a picture of them, what would it look like?
Here’s a picture of our family. It’s actually a portrait.
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Childminders and Contracts
Golden rule for parents before committing to a childminder is to have a contract in place. Start as you mean to go on, have everything defined, crystal clear and signed off on before you proceed. Same thing applies to a crèche (more on that later). Many savvy childminders will already have a version of a parent handbook/contract itemising their terms and conditions, however, all too often, both parents and childminder enter into a vague, verbal relationship which can easily end in tears.
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Discoveries That Change Lives - Allergies
Our son, Andy, had eczema from about 3 months old until we pinpointed specific food allergies and eliminated those foods from his diet. Just shortly after his first birthday, his skin cleared up beautifully. The foods were the underlying cause of the eczema. I wish I had known this when he was 3 months old. I would have avoided these foods myself, since I was breastfeeding, or would have switched him to soy-based formula. It sure would have simplified life for all of us.
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Eating Out with Kids: Restaurant Behavior
From The No-Cry Discipline Solution (McGraw-Hill 2007) by Elizabeth Pantley
Children can be both excited and bored when at a restaurant. They can find it difficult to sit in one place for the length of time necessary to order, wait, eat, and pay for the meal. This problem is one that improves with age, development and practice. With a good game plan, you can help your children learn how to behave appropriately in a restaurant so that you can all enjoy the experience.
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Healthy And Safe Travels During Pregnancy
Providing you undertake proper planning and advice, travel during pregnancy is not a problem. To ensure that you and your baby remain healthy during travel, you need to consider the stage of your pregnancy, your current physical condition, and any restrictions or problems you and your doctor have discussed.
Ensure you don’t miss any important physician visits or tests while away by scheduling them before you go. These can include Rh immunoglobulin injections (for Rh negative blood types), ultrasounds, glucose screening tests and regular prenatal, physician visits. So, you’ve performed the above, your doctor says you can go, you need to compile a list of phone numbers and contacts to bring with you. Using this list other travelers or health care professionals can be guided should you encounter any pregnancy related health problems. Read on »
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New Stage of Life - Chorelist Update
One thing I've found in our family is that chores (responsibilities) need to be evaluated and updated on a regular basis in order to keep people interested and motivated about successful family life.
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Parenting Advice: Unwind Time
Do you like to unwind when you get home from work? What is it that helps you unwind? Is it relaxing on the couch, talking with your spouse, enjoying a refreshing beverage or snack, taking a walk, doing the dishes? Think about it for a moment.
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The Heart of a Parent
There is no job as important, rewarding, or life changing like that of parenthood. What an awesome joy and responsibility it is to hold a new life in your arms. How you handle this responsibility will not only affect your life but also a future that you will never see.
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Tips for that First Day at Childcare
The first day at crèche, childminder, playschool or preschool is a big one for both you and your child. It’s exciting and terrifying at the same time. Here are a few tips how best to prepare both of you for the big day and help make that transition a smooth one.
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Top 3 Must Have Books for Your Baby or Toddler
By: Amanda Compton
Reading is one of the most important things you will do with your baby or toddler. Make reading to your baby or toddler a part of your daily routine whether it be in the afternoon before naptime or during late evening before bedtime.
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