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Oopsie-Daisy: The Caring Way To Correct MistakesSo, I recently babysat for a friend’s children. And, while they are great kids, the key word here is not “great”, but rather “kids”. And, with that said, changed (at least for me) the dynamics of what it means to go out for dinner.
Rather than a relaxing restaurant with a little mood music, ... Read On  |
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Daddy Do Right: Strategies For Stay-At-Home DadsWith men’s increasing desire for a greater balance between work and home, and women’s need to remain “independent”, it seems to make sense that men don’t mind staying home and helping out with the chores and kids.
But, pitching in “is” quite different than doing a complete role reversal. Yet, ... Read On |
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School’s Out For Summer: Some Very “Campy” IdeasI can’t say that compared to many children in the world, or even as compared to my parents and grandparents that I grew up “poor” or “deprived”. However, being a child of much simpler times (when a Levitt home was considered more than enough for a family of four), perhaps partially because of ... Read On |
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Wide Eyed and Bushy Tailed: When Children No Longer Need An Afternoon NapWhile an active child is generally the sign of a healthy child, parents often look forward to that special time of day where THEY can put the baby down (for a nap) and get some much-needed “downtime”.
But, just when most moms and dads get comfortable with the idea of some midday shut-eye, maybe ... Read On |
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Curb Your Appetite: New Rules For Expectant Moms Besides the obvious, the joy of becoming a parent, pregnancy has other fringe benefits, such as the “excuse” to go off your regular diet. Again while no one is suggesting that you overindulge and pick up poor eating habits, a nibble of a much-craved scoop of ice cream or cookie could be just what ... Read On |
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Youth At Risk: Experts Note Certain Health Concerns On The RiseIt’s not usual for us to take care of our appearance and our health as we get older. In fact, it seems that these days, at least when it comes to young ladies, the age group for being conscientious about looks, weight etc. starts much sooner than I recall it did for us. And, now, according to ... Read On |
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Fun-damentals For Learning: Choosing The Right Activity For Your ChildBesides giving YOU some “free” time, getting your child involved in suitable activities can also be beneficial for your baby. From challenging you child physically and emotionally to getting him or her socialized, exposing your child to more than just the fun and frivolity you can provide is good ... Read On |
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Mother Nature: Easing The Trials And Tribulations Of Natural Child Birth
The modern woman is likely about natural beauty, holistic eating and healthy living. And, form mod-moms that may also mean an au-naturale delivery. But, that can also mean lots of pain, taking away from the “pleasure” of this naturally beautiful experience.
Still, experts assert that there ... Read On |
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It’s A Girl: A Dad’s Guide To Guiding Yours In The Right DirectionWhile traditionally it’s been true that moms spent more time with the kids, and that dad’s had more of a bond with boys, at least some of that has changed. Sure the guys will have and find more things in common, much like mothers and daughters at the mall, but today’s parents are more active and ... Read On |
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Smarty-Parents: What You Can Do To Give Your Child An Intellectual EdgeWe all want healthy children who are “perfect little angels”, precious and perfectly pretty or extremely handsome. On the other hand, we all know that knowledge is power. So, in this fast-paced, competitive world, many of us also want a child who is successful and smart.
But, we also have less ... Read On |
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Cosmopolitan Moms: Ladies Toast The Notion Of Play DatesMy generation never had a “play dates”, at least not an official one. In fact, if we wanted to play with other children on our block, or in our neighborhood, we simply went outside, and there generally was someone there. If not, we could simply walk down a few houses (yes, even “unsupervised) and ... Read On |
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How Low Can You Go: Lowering Your Toxicity During Pregnancy Everyone will tell you that having children is expensive. From the furnishing, formula, and need for increasing finances to facilitate a comfortable lifestyle for them as they grow, you can expect your expenditures to easily increase.
But, according to experts, pregnancy, in and of itself is a ... Read On |
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