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Out, Darn Spot! Removing Stains From Babies’ Clothing
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Kirsten Hawkins
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08 Jan 2008 07:47:27
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Do you remember the television commercials for the laundry detergent that claimed to remove the embarrassing “ring around the collar?” The husband and wife would be at some social gathering, perhaps dining on Lobster Thermador at the Rotary Club or some such thing, when one of the Gladys Kravitz-esque attendees would notice a sta ...
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Baby Needs A New Pair Of Shoes
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Kirsten Hawkins
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08 Jan 2008 07:47:27
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Baby"s first Nike"s may be absolutely adorable, but are they necessary? According to most experts - and not just modern ones but for at least the last thirty years - babies don"t need shoes till they"re up and walking around. Even at that point, it"s good for the little tikes to get in lots of bare ...
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Invented Spelling --- Another Alice-in-Wonderland Public-School Theory
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Joel Turtel
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08 Jan 2008 07:47:27
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As part of the whole-language (or "balanced") reading-instruction philosophy, many public schools now teach what they call “invented” or “creative” spelling. Under this theory of spelling, teachers believe that forcing a child to spell a word correctly thwarts the child"s "creativity." So in classrooms across America, many publ ...
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Halloween opens creativity
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Ray La Foy
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08 Jan 2008 07:47:27
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Halloween is a time for both adults and kids alike to delve into their creative sides and dream up inventive Halloween costumes. It is also a time when people want to be something that they cannot be in their everyday lives. Some people choose to use their minds and try something clever, while others stick to the traditional choi ...
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Top List Of Baby Girls Names - Choosing Perfect Baby Names For Girls
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Olinda Rola
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08 Jan 2008 07:47:27
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The list of baby girls names that are the most popular can help you when deciding on which names are the best baby names for girls. Choosing her name is fun for the parents, family and friends, and her name will be something she will live with the rest of her life. Keep these tips in mind when selecting baby names for girls:
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What to Get Baby: Shoes That Are Practical and Fun
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ARA
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08 Jan 2008 05:09:38
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(ARA) - For parents and grandparents searching for a gift for the toddler in their life who just doesn’t need one more toy, consider an item that is practical but fun at the same time.
It’s a pair of shoes. But not ordinary shoes. These fashionable little numbers make a delightful noise that will amuse any toddler and help parents keep tr ...
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Ten Tips To Prevent Or Subdue Temper Tantrums
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Destry Maycock
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07 Jan 2008 11:57:14
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CHALLENGE: “Whenever David doesn’t get his way he throws himself on the floor, screams, kicks and cries incessantly. What can we do to help him overcome this behavior?”
TIP: What is David getting out of this behavior. First make sure that you are not rewarding this type of behavior, positively or negatively because ...
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Babies Bring Love, Joy And Opinions
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James Brann, MD
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30 Dec 2007 11:51:19
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The old saying “babies aren’t born with instruction manuals” has opened the door for unwanted advice from family and friends, alike. If you’re a mother, specifically a “new” mother, at first you may appreciate the guidance of those that went before you. But eventually even the most patient of women will break. ...
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How To Save Hundreds Of Dollars Per Year On Baby Gifts
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Dana Williams
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19 Nov 2007 02:53:39
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Think for a minute. How many baby showers have you attended in the past year? Now think about how much money you"ve spent in the last year on baby shower gifts. One, two, may three hundred? For some, the answer could easily be several hundred dollars. Wouldn"t it be a lot easier and cheaper if you just made the gift yourself? ...
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Buying Baby Clothes At A Discount
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Kirsten Hawkins
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19 Nov 2007 02:53:39
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Dressing your little darling doesn’t have to cost a fortune
It is no secret that having and providing for a new baby is an expensive job. With the expense of those all-important early doctor’s visits, necessary items for the nursery, and the rising prices of formula, diapers, and various infant accessories, it seems a wonder that ...
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Heroes
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Mac Bledsoe
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19 Nov 2007 02:53:32
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In today"s society like in the past, kids have heroes. This is a good thing. However, in modern society it seems the process of selecting heroes has become rather muddled or confused. Fame should not necessarily make a person a hero. We have experienced this from both sides: first as parents of two so ...
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Creative tips and ideas for hosting baby shower
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Rose Lenk
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19 Nov 2007 02:53:32
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The addition of a new baby into the life of one of your close friends or family member is indeed a time to celebrate. One of the best ways that you can show that you care is by helping the mother to be get ready for her new arrival by hosting a baby shower.
More than just a way to shower the expecting mother with more baby bottles t ...
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Top 100 Baby Names And Helpful Tips To Consider When Naming Your Baby
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Christy Hollis
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19 Nov 2007 02:53:32
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Are you an expectant parent anxiously waiting for that little package of joy? Yet, you and your spouse are still looking for that perfect name? Well...fret no more! The list of the top 100 baby names may be the answer to your prayers.
Searching for your baby"s name is loads of fun, whether you"re s ...
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The John Wayne vs Apron String Approach to Parenting
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Julie Butler
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19 Nov 2007 02:53:32
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My husband and I have different views on parenting.
He likes to recount a scene from an old John Wayne movie, "Hondo", where a young boy doesn"t know how to swim. Raised solely by his mother who was never able to teach him, the boy was afraid of the water. Hondo, in true John Wayne manner, picks up the lad and flings hi ...
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Co-operation Soups & Salads
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Anita DeFrank
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19 Nov 2007 02:53:32
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Most children enjoy helping in the preparations of their lunches and snacks. Choose meals that the children can help with and everybody has a great time. As you prepare the food together you can also take the time to teach colors, numbers, and nutritional importance.
Fruits and vegetables are very important to ...
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The Seven Keys to Child Obedience
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Anthony Kane, MD
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19 Nov 2007 02:53:32
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The Seven Keys to Child Obedience
by Anthony Kane, MD
Attention Publishers: This article is available for your website or ezine. For an ezine, send an email to: obedience@addadhdadvances.com
For a website send an email to: obediencehtml@addadhdadvances.com
Learning obedience is an important part of child devel ...
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Do You Want Your Children to Be Like You?
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Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
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19 Nov 2007 02:52:02
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IMPORTANT – Publication and Reprint Terms
The following article is offered for free use in your ezine,
print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Please ask permission if you want to publish this article in print.
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Baby Shower Gifts Are Not All The Same
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The Source
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19 Nov 2007 02:52:02
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When one talk about shower baby gifts, it is clear they can vary from the very practical to the extremely bizarre. If you have ever been invited to a baby shower, you know that there are two different kinds of presents you can give the new mom: the gifts that impress her and are useless, and the very practical stuff. If ...
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Picky Eaters - The Dawn of Understanding
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Jason Katzenback
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19 Nov 2007 02:52:02
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"In general my children refuse to eat anything that hasn"t
danced on television." (Erma Bombeck, 1927-1996)
Once upon a time not so very long ago, you probably envisioned
that your children would be good, healthy eaters while growing
up. Naturally, they would like everything you placed before
them on the dinner table, and would be ...
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Let Go of My Leg! Separation Anxiety in Children
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KC Smith
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19 Nov 2007 02:52:02
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How do you recognize Separation Anxiety in children? Let’s see if this rings any bells:
You probably know the scene all too well. With no time to even put the Cheerios bowl in the sink, you hustle your darling toddler out to the car and buckle her in. You down your coffee and worry about today’s bi ...
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Dice - The Ultimate Educational, Portable Entertainment For Kids!
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Lindsay Small
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19 Nov 2007 02:52:02
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How do you keep the kids amused for the long summer holidays? What do you do when the inevitable rainy day blues strike and everyone gets fractious and argumentative? And how do you cope when you are forced to play the waiting game … in doctors" surgeries, airports, or even long car journeys?
Get the dice out! Dice g ...
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Mommy & Baby: When Your Baby Cries
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Kirsten Hawkins
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19 Nov 2007 02:52:02
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Babies cry. There’s no denying this fact; it’s the only form of communication they have! Deciphering which cry is which is the key, and understanding that not all crying is a bad thing is amazingly important as a parent.
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The Trouble With Parents
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Brian Pratt
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19 Nov 2007 02:49:06
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Like most parents, my partner and I work hard to develop our children into healthy, well adjusted people. We want them to have the skills to persue whatever objectives they choose for themselves in this world.
None of us are perfect parents and we all learn from the past. The purpose of this article is to pass on one of our experiences. It had ...
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Mommy & Baby: Before The Baby Arrives
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Kirsten Hawkins
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19 Nov 2007 02:03:33
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Congratulations — you’re going to be a mom! Whether it’s your first or sixth baby, there are things to consider and plan for:
Do you have your birth-plan worked out with your family and obstetrician (nurse-midwife)?
Do you have your suitcase packed (or things organized if you’re ...
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What are the signs of ovulation, and what is the most fertile time in my cycle?
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Marc Hofkens
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18 Nov 2007 03:49:25
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Menstruation is the normal, periodic discharge of blood, mucus and cellular debris from the cavity of your uterus. The usual interval for menstruation is 28 days, but that can vary widely and still be considered normal. The duration and amount of menstrual flow can also vary – the typical time period is 4 to 6 days.
Two important cycles are a ...
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Have Fun With Baby Halloween Clothes
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Kirsten Hawkins
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18 Nov 2007 02:01:19
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There are lots of great things about being a new parent. For example, the joy of bringing a new life into the world, the thrill of shaping a young mind, the pride with each new stage of your baby"s life. Few things are more exciting, however, than the license to be a kid again. What better way to celebrate your newfound ch ...
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How To Buy Infants’ Best Educational Toys?
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Argo Wibowo
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01 Nov 2007 10:03:39
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Buying educational toys for infants can be difficult, because infants seem to do so little that educating them right after birth might strike you as a bit rushed. However, the fact is that your baby is learning at a great speed, taking in everything that is around, and picking up habits, information a ...
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How to Grow Your Own Parent Support Group
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Lisa Simmons
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01 Nov 2007 08:24:13
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Parent support groups are a terrific way for parents facing similar, challenging situations in life to offer each other encouragement, share ideas, and generally reduce the stress of a trying time.
Unfortunately, parent support groups are often started and lead by Moms who may have little experience organizing an ...
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