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Let Your Child Get Dirty! It's Essential for Physical and Mental Development
Author: Charles Kassotis
Are you still following your child around worrying that they might stain their clothes? Do you forbid playing outside because they might get dirty? Do you see germs and infections in every step they take? Are you trying to keep away friendly dogs or cute

Modern Baby Swimwear
Author: Kirsten Hawkins
Are you ready for some summer fun with your baby? Doctors and health professionals agree that there is no reason that even newborns as young as one month old can't go in the pool (the old school thought that parents should wait until babies have at least

Art-based activities
Author: Nick
A recent report by several independent researchers concludes that participating in the arts nurtures the development of social, personal and cognitive skills. Programs based on Arts can improve academic achievement and decrease the tendency towards

A Minute Can Turn into Hours for the Child of a Work-at-Home Mom
Author: Patricia Gatto
In theory, working at home is an ideal situation. But in reality, it's difficult to balance the needs of your family with the needs of your clients. Phones, fax machines and e-mails have no common courtesy, nor does your client really care about your

Beyond the Words, a Child's Voice
Author: Patricia Gatto
Voices have a way of falling into a pattern, not unlike the sound of constant rain. At first, the rain is obvious as it dramatically announces its arrival, and for a brief moment, you acknowledge the intrusion. But slowly, the rhythmic sounds fade into

7 Breastfeeding Myths Dispelled!
Author: Michelle Higgins
Despite the tons of scientific literature available, these breastfeeding myths are a cause of concern for every nursing mother.Read on to see a few common myths dispelled. Myth #1 My breasts will sag if I breast-feed Not true! Pregnancy does

Conversations with Children Imperative
Author: Marilyn Van Derbur
There is a vitally important conversation that probably has never occurred to you. One of the most startling facts I have learned during the past 12 years of speaking, traveling, and reading thousands of survivor letters is how many older siblings are

Increase Your Chances Of Having A Baby
Author: Tony Luck
Get Your Bodies Ready When you have decided you want a baby, get your body ready: * Take folic acid in supplement form, 400mcg a day, or it can be found in some foods like cornflakes. * Cut down on your caffeine intake. * If you've come off

Retro Baby Clothing
Author: Kirsten Hawkins
If it was cool when you were a kid, it's cool for your kids! Baby clothing is quite a bit different today than it was when you were an infant. From the designer styles of Baby Dior and Baby Phat to the bizarre offerings of the alternative baby

Wise Ways To Discipline
Author: Terri Hardwick
First of all there are some very important factors to consider for discipline to work well. Without them, your efforts to effectively teach your children will ultimately fail. 1. INFLUENCE: You cannot teach what you do not live. For example, you

Clean Your House in Half the Time!
Author: GranMamma
When cleaning your house, the first thing you need to do is to find a supply and tool apron. (gardening apron works well) The apron should contain several large, deep pockets. In these pockets, you will keep your cleaning supplies .... (glass cleaner,

How to End the Misery of Bedwetting
Author: Graham Jones
When a child wets the bed they worry. Children tend to become dry during the day more easily than at night. During the day they are awake and aware of their feelings and can go to the toilet normally. However, at night, when they are asleep, the usual

Teething Symptoms and How to Treat Them
Author: Leroy Chan
Teething is what your baby experiences when her first set of teeth begins to appear. Some babies will go through this event without a problem. However, other babies will experience discomfort. To tell when your baby is about to enter this phase of

8 Gifts of Parenting
Author: Lawrence Vijay Girard
No one who has hugged their child can doubt the gift of a childs presence in their life. The love that is expressed in that simple act is one of the most profound ways that we experience love in this world. In order to nurture the special relationship of

Attitudes-Based Learning
Author: Dr. Alvin Chan Kok Chuen
The greatest discovery of my generation (about 1900) is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind. William James 'Sow a thought, reap an action. Sow an action, reap a habit. Sow a habit, reap a character.

Authoritarian Parenting, Permissive Parenting, or Loving Parenting
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
Angie was brought up by rigid, authoritarian parents who kept her on a tight leash. They rarely considered her feelings about anything, showing a complete lack of empathy and compassion for her feelings and desires. If she came home five minutes late

Celebrity Baby Names
Author: Sarah Mitchell
It seems that the days of naming your son or daughter with your own name and adding a second, third or a fourth sign in roman numerals at the end are fading away. This seems to be especially the case with celebrities. The more unique, the better! As to

Caring For Baby's Clothes
Author: Mike Cliff
New parents are full of concerns about what regular household activities may pose a threat or present problems for their newest family member. At some point the question about the best ways to wash baby clothing will arise. Parents typically ask whether

Don't Let Your Preschooler Get You Down
Author: Nicky Vanvalkenburgh
Have you ever seen parents discipline their children in public? I recently saw a mother spank her child at the bank. Unfortunately, the mother was treating her little girl like a punching bag. The child was probably five or six years old, and was

Give Your Child Life Skills for a Lifetime
Author: Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Many parents struggle with solutions to put their child on the fast track to success, and one such solution is not usually far from home. It is your local martial arts school. How will martial arts change your child's life? The difference could be,