Whats in a Babys Name?
by Donald Perreira.Choosing a baby name for your child is almost like choosing his identity. Ever heard about the association of a person’s name with his personality? That’s how our names really work. A name molds a person’s identity like a cookie-cutter. So, bet...
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Those Summer Days
by Diane Overgard.I can still hear the sound of red-winged blackbirds singing as i pulled my rusty old wagon down the path to the woods. When I got to "my" crabapple tree I would unpack my wagon... a ragged blanket to cover the thistles, three or four of my best pals ...
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Crib Mattress Safety
by Catherine Wehner.A good crib mattress not only makes bedtime cozier for your baby, it also supports his growing bones. But what makes a mattress good is a matter of preference. Consider cost, comfort, and longevity as your child will probably sleep in his crib for up...
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Are You Raising Bratty Kids?
by Margaret Paul, Ph.D..Jeffrey consulted with me because his three-year old son, Jason, was hitting and having temper tantrums. Jeffrey was mystified because he and his wife, Collette, had never hit or yelled at Jason. Jeffrey and Collette were very careful to respect Jaso...
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Diaper Debate – Cloth or Disposables
by Anastasia Phocas.Originally, “diaper” was referred to the type of material rather than the usage. Linen was the original diaper cloth. Shakespeare wrote “"Another bear the ewer, the third a diaper" in The Taming of the Shrew. In US, diapers are often referred t...
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A Review of Parenting Groups
by Morgan Hamilton.Just about any parent knows the joys and challenges raising kid. Many times that parents can use some help from those who have been there. That's where parenting groups come in. They are exactly what they sound like: a group of parents (or grandparen...
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All About Booster Seats
by Rina Zeger.Booster seats are the car seat that your child will advance to when he or she has outgrown the toddler car seat. Because this is the big kid car seat, you and your child should be proud. You are probably asking yourself where all the years have gone?...
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Top Ten Things To Do with Your Child
by Eric Hoyt.Go to a Ball Game, Soccer Game or the Circus. Events like these give the opportunity of simple conversation. Perhaps your teenager like mine does not talk all, but there is a chance… We go to Soccer Gamers and have purchased two season passes. This...
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How Do You Know If Your Child Has ADD?
by Jason Rickard.This is one of the biggest problems doctors, parents and children with ADD face. How do you know your child has ADD in order to take action to prevent it? Not the easiest of questions to answer because as of now there still seems no consistent method...
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Teach Your Child Grammar Early
by Don Dewsnap.For some reason, grammar is the “forgotten cousin” of reading programs. Back in the good old days, second- and third-graders would learn what a noun is, and the difference between present and past tense verbs. Now the educational system waits unt...
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How To Teach Your Child Right From Wrong
by C LaRoy.0 - 1 YEARAt this stage in life, the concepts of right and wrong are not possible to teach. Rather, an infant who is shown warmth,cuddling and loving attention is likely to grow into a healthy and happy adult.1 - 2 YEARSRather than scolding a child o...
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Parenting For A Special Needs Child
by Cheryl Madeley.When a special needs child presents all the unique needs associated with his/her situation, parents face challenges that can sometimes be quite difficult. Certain conditions are more severe than others and can be paired with medical problems as well ...
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