Category: The First Year
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6 Tips to Finding a Secure Daycare for Your Child
After reading Ey Wade’s book, The Perfect Solution a book about a childhood abduction that took place at a daycare center after his mom dropped him for for the day. I wanted to share with my readers some safety tips that I felt every parent should consider when choosing a daycare provider for your child.…
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10 Fun Ways to Teach Children How to Identify Different Animals
Last September when I was out shopping for preschool materials for my youngest son, I picked up some animal flash cards. He was already learning about animals and the different sounds that they make at daycare when we decided to pull him out. If you are just starting a home preschool or teaching your child…
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16 Tips To Properly Choose a Baby Bed That Meets Federal Safety Guidelines
I remember the moment that I found out that I was expecting my youngest son. I didn’t have any baby gear left from my older kids, in fact, I gave it all away years ago. The first thing we bought for my son was his crib and mattress set. Daniel, who is a famous author,…
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PunkinWrap Can Be Used as a Nursing Cover, Car Seat Cover, Blanket…
As a mom, I love finding versatile products that have multiple purposes. I remember when my youngest son was born, his diaper bag was stuffed full and it was rather heavy to carry around. I always carried an extra blanket, changing pad, diapers, wipes, several outfits, a blanket that I used to cover up with…
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Establish a Bed Time Routine for Your Child and Calm Their Fears With Monster Defense Spray
Over the last several weeks, I have noticed that my youngest son doesn’t like to go to bed at night. I am not sure if he is scared of the dark, terrified to be alone, dealing with separation anxiety, if he is just going through a phase where he wants to be independent, or he…
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4 Healthy Recipes and Important Healthy Eating Tips for Your Family
As a parent you are responsible for providing your child with proper nutrition. With the cost of fresh fruits and veggies on the rise, many parents find other fillers to give to their children. However, skimping on fruits and veggies can have costly repercussions. Fruits and veggies are low in calories, contain vitamins and minerals…
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5 Fun Ways to Teach Your Child Manners
As a parent it is often frustrating when you are in a store and witnessing a mother dealing with her screaming child or your own child having a meltdown. In fact, this has happened to most mom’s at some point with their children whether or not we want to actually admit it. It can get…
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How to Co Sleep With Your Baby Safely
Co-sleeping is a fairly common practice and many parents sleep in the same bed or room with their young baby or toddler. This is a very controversial topic in the United States and most people think co-sleeping is completely dangerous and that it should be avoided. However, as a mom I know how hard it…
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Inflatable Pools Are A Great Way to Introduce Swimming {Guest Post}
Introducing your child to water and teaching him or her to swim is a long process. You want your child to be as calm as possible around the water, but you also want him or her to be adventurous and have fun while swimming. Many parents and experts suggest that you should introduce your child…
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Five Favorite Family Swimming Pool Games {Guest Post}
Guest Post and Photo was provided by Simon Bowers. The sunshine is apparently coming back to make a final appearance before leaving us for the Autumn, so we still have time to get outside and play in the garden or even grab a flight and go on holiday. But what can you do to stop…