Articles for category: Parenting

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Creating a Pet Memorial Garden

When our beloved dog died last year, I can’t even explain how difficult it was for all of us. She was 10-and-a-half years old, and was sick, and I felt that we had been robbed of a few more years of her presence in our lives. I wanted to honor her memory and her legacy ...

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Poverty and Its Effects on Children

According to the Oxford University dictionary poverty is the “state of being extremely poor,” or “the state of being insufficient in amount.” This particular issue is, and had been a, problem in America fluctuating with the passing years. What’s more is the effect it has on children living in homes plagued with poverty. Not only ...

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“My Baby Can Talk” Series Review

As a parent, you want your child to have every advantage they can. You try your best to do everything you can to help your child get ahead of the game. Other times, your child may be struggling and you may be searching for a way to help them overcome a specific difficulty. In either ...

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Building Your Own Fairy House

Creating your own fairy house with your children encourages them to use their creativity and imagination. I wish I could say this was my own original idea, but it’s not. Fairy Houses have been around for years. This is the technique I’ve used with my daughters to create these magical dwellings. The activity is fun ...

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How to Make a Cloth Diaper Cake

A cloth diaper cake will likely be the center of attention at any baby shower you attend. It’s a great way to introduce a new mom to cloth diapering. There’s no need to be intimidated by the thought of making one yourself. So gather your supplies and put on your pastry hat, because you are ...

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The Happiest Toddler on the Block

Chances are if you have a toddler in your house you’re quite familiar with tantrums. Bless their little hearts-they’re only trying to assert their independence but, geez, those tantrums can age even the most even-tempered parent within minutes. One of the best resources we were given was a DVD called, “The Happiest Toddler on the ...

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Fat Camps for Kids & Teens

The name may be harsh but the issue is also a very serious one. It’s time to wake up and realize being over weight is not healthy. Do you fear for your child’s health as you watch them eat unhealthy foods? Is it time to look into Fat Camps that cater to kids and teens? ...

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The Top 10 Best Classic Disney Video Games

In an era when first-person shooters seem to dominate the landscape, it is a refreshing reminder to know that there was once a time when side-scrolling platform titles dominated the video game world and Disney-branded games were among the best out there. From the late-1980s through the mid-1990s, the gaming world experienced a golden age ...

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Top 5 Brands of Infant Formula

Earth’s Best Organic Infant Formula Earth’s Best is the top dog in organic baby food right now. They have infant formula as well, although I must admit that it has been a bit hard for me to find for my own kiddo. They have both dairy and soy varieties. Both varieties come with vitamins DHA ...

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Winter Coloring Pages

Winter coloring pages might just be what you need to keep your kids entertained during those long winter nights and cold days when they are unable to spend much time out doors. If you have a computer and a printer, many Internet sites offer high quality pictures that you can print off for your children ...