Articles for category: Parenting

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Five Great Hairstyles for Little Girls

Having four boys I really appreciate my one little girl. She’s the only one. She’s been around for almost nine years now. In that time I have played with her beautiful hair as much as possible. I’ve always enjoyed put it up this way and that way. We collect hair ties and pony tail holders. ...

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Baby Shower Favor Ideas

Throwing a baby shower can be really fun, but it can also be a bit stressful. Trying to take care of all the little details beforehand can get overwhelming, and it is sometimes difficult to come up with fun ideas for baby shower favors for your guests. Ideally you want your baby shower favors to ...

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How Overprotective Parents Changed My Life

My father is 76 years old. My mother is 60 years old. I am 25 years old. Right now some of you may be saying wow. Growing up was quite a task. Having older parents helped me connect better with my elders as well as always acting ten years older than I was. Having older ...

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Melissa & Doug Wooden Food VS. HABA Wooden Food Toys

Wooden toys are classics for their wonderful colors, shapes, textures and lasting power. Wooden food is especially popular, since it can be used in a variety of ways during imaginative play. Two popular toy companies that make wooden food toys are Melissa & Doug, and HABA. Who are Melissa & Doug? Melissa & Doug, a ...

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5 Common Infant Skin Conditions

Always consult your physician to diagnose infant skin conditions. They can recommend treatment options. What works for one condition may not be effective on another. In fact, certain infant skin conditions can worsen if treated improperly. That being said, as a mother of three and grandmother of four, I have certainly encountered my share of ...

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Bow Legs: When Should a Parent Be Concerned

For many new parents, the arrival of a baby is one of the most exciting experiences in life. Watching a new baby grow and develop, especially over the first two years of life, can be a time of joy, excitement but also frustration. Of note is the concern many parents express during pediatric visits regarding ...

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Preparing for ISTEP Writing

The ISTEP is a what teachers in Indiana spend the year preparing for. It’s the test that holds teachers accountable for what students are supposed to be learning. The ISTEP compares the scores of students across Indiana. Almost every state has a version of this test as part of the “No child left behind” act ...

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Great Birthday Gifts for a 1 Year Old

I have a son that recently turned one. He received many things for his birthday, and while we definitely appreciated the fact that people were thoughtful enough to give him gifts, we often wondered why they chose to give him those gifts. He received many toys that were for children more than twice his age ...