January 15th, 2007 at 9:33am
New mothers tend to go through the day with one eye open and one eye shut. Sleep can become a distant memory. Your newborn started out sleeping in spurts throughout the night and as baby grew, her sleeping spurts grew longer and longer until finally she slept through one whole night.
As infants grow into toddlers, sleeping through the night becomes a habit, one that mothers welcome wholeheartedly. The question is: Will he keep sleeping through the night?
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January 11th, 2007 at 8:44am
Toddlers are full of energy. To them, the whole world is just one big adventure. So, just how do you keep these little explorers busy?
Here are a few fun and educational activities you can share with your toddler:
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January 4th, 2007 at 4:12pm
Looking for ways to encourage your child to be more active? Give one of these ideas a try!
Seek out local resources
More than likely, your community has a host of opportunities that encourage children to be active. At community-sponsored recreation centers, you can find a variety of facilities that often include swimming, a fitness area, and/or gymnasium.
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January 3rd, 2007 at 1:29pm
You only need to remember three words when it comes to de-cluttering your home: storage, storage, storage. De-cluttering simply boils down to finding a place for everything, making sure that everything is in its proper place, and getting rid of what you no longer need. It won’t happen overnight, so now is the time to being making a plan of attack.
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December 28th, 2006 at 2:15pm
Junk food includes items such as: potato chips, candy, chocolate, artificially flavored drinks and many pre-packaged foods. Junk food is appealing to kids because of its taste, color and appearance. Some junk food companies regularly target children with enticing ad campaigns for fast food and empty calories.
Parents can easily get sucked into the junk food routine because it’s so much quicker and easier than preparing a full, well-balanced meal. While junk food is faster to grab and go, it can lead to a variety of health issues, such as: tooth decay and cavities, obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, and more.
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December 21st, 2006 at 8:43am
Juggling all the aspects of your life can make you feel like things have gotten out of control; sometimes it all comes crashing down on you at once. You begin to wonder if you’re doing this, or that, or anything at all, right. When your self-confidence wavers, try some of these tips to shore it up again, take some deep breaths, and give yourself a break.
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December 5th, 2006 at 12:37pm
Out of healthy packed lunch ideas? Packing a nutritious lunch your kids will actually eat five days of the week is no easy feat. It’s no wonder many of us get stuck in a rut and end up sending the same lunch over and over again.
We know you want your kids to have healthy meals, but it’s harder when you’re sending it in individual bags for school. If you make sure to include a mixture of whole grains, protein, calcium, fruit and veggies in each packed lunch, you’ll find it’s not that difficult.
To help get you started, here’s a 5-day sample lunch menu, balanced to include a little of everything mentioned above.
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November 26th, 2006 at 10:28pm
Family vacations are a fun and wonderful experience. However, it’s normal to be concerned about safety issues especially when traveling with children.
Here are a few reminders to help ease your mind:
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November 24th, 2006 at 6:28pm
It’s heartbreaking to see your newborn suffering from colic. You feel so helpless, not to mention tired and worried. The first thing to do if you’re not sure that your baby actually has colic or some other ailment is to see your pediatrician. He or she will be able to confirm whether your baby is indeed suffering from colic and even give you some helpful solutions.
Here are a few things you can do to help soothe your baby’s colic:
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November 22nd, 2006 at 10:09pm
Time is a precious commodity and those who learn to use it wisely will always be ahead of the game. First, the bad news: the one thing you can’t do is add more hours to your day. No matter what, it’s just not going to happen. The good news is: you can do certain things to make every precious minute count and in turn, have more free time.
Plan ahead – Don’t go anywhere without a list. Especially if you have the kids with you, you’re more likely to forget something without a list. So, don’t go on your errand run or shopping trip without a list. Also try to go shopping in the at times when there are less people in the store (try 9:00 on a Monday morning!). Why waste an hour fighting the crowds when you can be done in 30 minutes. Better yet, do your shopping online.
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