Family

Letting My Baby Sleep With Me Works For ME (right now)

March 3, 2009

My first son slept with my husband and I from about 8 months of his life until he was about 2 years old. By the end of this “family bed” arrangement I was 7 months pregnant and tired of sharing my bed with the

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Top 10 Fun Ways to Teach Your Child the Value of Money

February 4, 2009

Image via Wikipedia Baby Center has this wonderful article that we can all use as a resource. Some of the tips are for younger children while some are for children that are a little older. 1. Hit a yard sale Yard sales are usually piled high with kids’ stuff. Younger children will love picking out [...]

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Personal Space Works For Me!

January 28, 2009

My son has always been a ‘hands on” type of guy. When he meets a new friend at play group or at the park, he will put his arm around him or her or on a shoulder to keep their attention while he speaks. Enter Mom and Dad who have taught him and repeatedly remind [...]

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Should I Stay Home Or Go Back to Work?: 4 Things to Consider

January 24, 2009

As a parent, one of the most challenging decisions I have had to make, so far, is whether to stay home or with my children or to return to work. I hate to think that I won’t be with my kids for that 10 or so hours a day, but at the same time, would [...]

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The Raz-berry Review

January 14, 2009

This is the best teething device invented. My friend came over with her baby a few months ago. Our babies are 3 weeks apart in age, and were both teething. My son was chomping on anything and getting frustrated as he was getting no relief from the items that we were using (teething rings of [...]

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Which Sex is Harder to Raise?

January 9, 2009

I find this subject especially interesting and agree that every child is an individual and therefore we cannot predict how they will be growing up; HOWEVER, I have been to the park, malls, restaurants, family reunions…and as a mom of 2 boys, am quite concerned about my future. Here is why: Boys may not listen [...]

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Free Northpole Games and Activities

December 6, 2008

If you are having trouble keeping your kids busy this holiday season, then check out this website for free activities to keep your young ones occupied: www.northpole.com Northpole.com is a commercial banner-free, child-safe Web site designed to provide a family-oriented Christmas site for children and families to share together. Parents, grandparents, and teachers around the [...]

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Sample Birth Announcements

December 3, 2008

For all you expecting moms and dads. Here is a great free sample!

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Personalized Gifts Under $20.00

November 27, 2008

These are the cutest gifts! Good for any family member like Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Brother, Sister, Son or Daughter. At only $19.99 personalized, you cannot lose. Check here for more personalized gifts! “Family of Characters” 11 oz or 15 oz Mugs Our adorable family characters are a perfect way to customize your workspace. We’ve [...]

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A Cool Place For Kids To Learn About Money- MinyanLand

November 25, 2008

I came across this sight after reading a little about it in Parenting Magazine. It links back to what I have said before….. MinyanLand is a fun, safe virtual community designed to engage kids and families in games and interaction that are entertaining and educational. The site will be sponsor-supported to keep it free and [...]

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