Author: Christy
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Many Parents Dread Trimming Baby’s Finger and Toe Nails – I Did
Trimming a tiny baby’s finger nails is the hardest thing that you will have to do as a parent. I know that I personally hated trimming my baby’s finger nails but it was something that I had to do so that my baby wouldn’t scratch their face all up. Their nails are soft and very…
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Countdown the Days Until Christmas Day With “Elf on the Shelf”
Last December, I enjoyed seeing one of my friends post photos of their “Elf” doing naughty or funny things. Each day I looked forward to seeing what the Elf did. I had never heard of the “Elf on the Shelf” before and was interested in learning more about him. I have been playing on Pinterest…
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Do You Think All Teens Should Experience Being a Parent for A Few Days?
My daughter sent me a text message on her way home from school, don’t worry she isn’t texting and driving, and said “guess what”. As a parent, I was thinking the worst. She said she was given a “baby doll”. I automatically knew that she was given a “real baby” simulator to take care of…
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How to Introduce Your Newborn to the Family Pet?
When I was pregnant with my youngest, I was worried about how our dog would react to the new baby. Our dog was used to getting a ton of attention from us and I was worried that she would get jealous of the time that it takes to care for a newborn. Most dogs adapt to the…
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Adorable Infant Christmas Crocheted Hats and Headbands
I posted some Christmas baby outfits a few weeks ago and realized that not everyone wants to dress their baby up in a cute outfit. Instead, many parents are opting to find cute hats or props that they can use when taking Christmas or Holiday photos. I saw some cute hats the other night and…
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Teach Your Child the Dangers That Lurk on the Internet – Part 3
What are Some of the Dangers that Teenagers Face When Using Social Media Platforms? Teenagers are very smart and can quickly figure out how to operate technology. Their thirst for learning can possibly lead them down the wrong path. What dangers should you warn your child about that are lurking on the Internet before you…
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Teach Your Child the Dangers That Lurk on the Internet – Part 2
If your child has social media accounts, like Facebook, it is your responsibility as a parent to ensure that your child learns how to safely use the Internet. I realize that most parents are busy; however, it is important to know exactly what your child is engaging in on the Internet. The Internet is full…
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Teach Your Child the Dangers That Lurk on the Internet – Part 1
Children are heavily involved with technology at a much younger age now and parents need to be involved with their child’s involvement on the Internet. I remember growing up as a child, we didn’t have the technology that is around today, I had a gaming system and a walkman. Kids today have cell phones(some with Internet…
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My Baby Boy’s First Real Halloween
My baby is getting so big and growing up so fast. Last year at Halloween he was way to young to realize what was going on. He woke up yesterday morning with the croup and I was afraid that he wouldn’t be able to go trick or treating this year. Later yesterday afternoon, he seemed…
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The Power of Social Media During a Hurricane
Hurricane Sandy brought back many memories of previous hurricanes that I experienced while I was living on the East Coast. I resided in North Carolina for 8 years. While living there I got the pleasure to experience a few minor and major hurricanes. I lived on a military base, in a mobile home, for a majority of…