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Why join bTrendie? Because it has just what moms and moms-to-be are looking for. Don't miss the 2 - 4 day flash sales events of limited quantity brand name baby gear and apparel, at up to 70% off retail....
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I am a new Scholastic fanatic. My son is new to Junior Kindergarten, which means mom is new to Scholastic. I love book order days; receiving AND ordering. BUT now I have also found the Scholastic Toy website. You need to go here if you have children (birth to about 10). And I can also help you save an additional 15% by
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If you know anything about this DVD series for kids, you will know what I am talking abut when I complain about how confusing it is to figure out which episodes I own. Since the Series' first episode, it has gone
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I have been in, somewhat, a predicament as of late, as I will have 3- 16 month olds in my care. I have been searching for a triple stroller to no avail. These strollers are very hard to come by, apparently, and quite expensive even when used. I have ...
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I LOVE yard sales. I have officially started my Saturday Morning Yard Sale hunt. Today was a great sale day. My son's new school was hosting a yard sale/ bake sale/ car wash to raise money for an African School and I purchased 5 kids'
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You may have noticed that I have not been actively posting these past few days. Easter came and went and so did my days of having a baby in my home. I now have a preschooler and a toddler! On Saturday, my second son celebrated his first birthday with a ...
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This year's motto is "Stay Active. Eat like a Champion"- The Dietitians of Canada website offers insightful information, such as healthy meal preparation, food label interpretation, recipe analyzer and information on
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The first rule for getting your kids to help with chores is to get them used to the idea at a very young age. That is not to say to get your 1 year old to ...
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Just like any other change in these little folk's life, Spring may bring behaviour challenges to your home. Here are a few insights to keep you one step ahead: Welcome to silly season. By Terri Mauro, About.com The same, for parents Kids aren't the only ones to react to these springtime stressors. Parents do, too. If you're suffering from allergies, feeling the changes in weather, going crazy with closet changes, agonizing over the way your spring clothes fit, getting caught up in vacation plans, worrying about what to do with your child over spring break, all of these things will up your stress level and lower your levels of patience, understanding, and time to spend with kids. Your child is likely to react to that very, very badly. Stop and take a look at whether your stress may be contagious. And then smell the flowers. Help your child smell them, too. Wacky kid behavior often comes in waves. If spring has brought on a bad case of the sillies for your special child, here are some possible explanations -- and what to do about them. Allergies Your child may not have the body awareness or language skills necessary to explain to you about the tingle in his nose or the pressure in her sinuses, but the lightheadedness and "spacey" feeling that often accompanies allergies can leave kids feeling distracted and disoriented. If itchy eyes, sniffles or headaches accompany the onset of silliness at your house, check with your pediatrician about the possibility of an allergy diagnosis. Weather The wild swings in weather that often come with the onset of spring can represent a disruption of routine for kids who are sensitive to change. Changes in climate can bring changes of air pressure that can have a kid feeling out of sorts for no good reason, too. Long days of rain and the lack of outdoor play that brings can make kids antsy, and staring out a classroom window at a beautiful sunny day can make them restless. Try to keep routines as consistent as possible, and have a stash of fun rainy-day activities at hand.
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Thanks to Smart Canucks again for this lovely tool. This will save you time if you need a checklist in a flash but don't have the time to devise one! Click Here.
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