Articles for category: Parenting

Karla News

How to Make Your Own Baby Blankets

For my baby shower in August 2005, I had three showers because I had twins, my childhood friend had made me a Fleece Baby Blanket. Before she made this blanket for me, I had never even heard of this type of blanket much less seen it. I thought to my self, “Self, I can make ...

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Easy Spring Crafts for Toddlers

Spring is a great time to introduce color and nature themes to your toddler. Use the following crafts to keep those little hands busy on a rainy day and to inspire creative learning: MoJo Butterflies Materials Needed: Clothes Pin (wood) One Coffee Filters Watercolor Paints One Black Pipe Cleaner Instructions: Using black paint, paint the ...

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Survival Guide for Freshman at Colorado State University

Some people are anxious to go to college. Freedom from parents, crazy drunken parties, and many potential mating partners. Let me clue you in on a little secret. COLLEGE IS A PAIN! You’re not as free as you may think, the drunken parties with people who make Stephen Hawkins look interesting by comparison get really ...

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Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Aquarium Baby Bouncer

My sister had given me her Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Aquarium Bouncer from when her children were done with it and outgrew it. I am sure glad she kept it for me. If you were to buy this at the store it would run you about $44.99 from Babies R Us. All three of her children ...

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Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for 8 Year Old Girls for Under $50

Everyone knows that giving is much more fun than receiving. The problem comes when you just don’t know what would be the perfect gift to give to that special someone. If you have a girl on your list, read on to get some terrific ideas for the perfect present for that special little lady. All ...

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The Wiggles Open Wiggles World at Six Flags, NJ

Jackson, New Jersey: Great Adventure in New Jersey was one of three Six Flags parks to hold a grand opening for the new Wiggles World theme areas on Memorial Day weekend. In true Wiggles fashion, some very special children had a very special day, thanks in part to the Children’s Miracle Network and Six Flags. ...

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3 Signs of Depression in Teens

It may come as a surprise to some, but children also suffer from depression. Depression can occur in younger children but more often develops in teens. A parent should be aware of possible indicators to identify the possibility of depression in teens early and seek professional help if necessary. Sadness is a definite factor to ...

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Ocean Wonders Aquarium Take-Along Swing

Being the satisfied owner of the Ocean Wonders Aquarium Cradle Swing, I was happy to purchase the Ocean Wonders Aquarium Take-Along swing as an extra swing for moving from room to room and using when we were visiting grandparents. My first concern was the weight of the swing. Would I be able to move the ...

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Would You Be a Surrogate Mother?

As I watched the Doctors Television Show one day, I saw a 56-year-old grandmother that gave birth to triplets for her daughter. This 56-year-old looked very good. I had no idea she was 56-years-old. She looked about age 45. I would not have imagined that she was age 56. Although you may have been pregnant ...

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Healthy, Easy School Lunch Ideas

Except for two years, my 10 year old daughter has been home schooled her entire life. Now she’s starting 5th grade in the public school system at the end of this month, August 2009. She’s a vegetarian who eats mostly vegan (that’s because her mother, me, is a vegan) so the National School Lunch Program ...