Category: The First Year
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12 Tips to Finding the Perfect Nanny for Your Family
I remember when I was pregnant with my daughter I quit my job because we were due to move in a few months and I wasn’t ready to leave my baby girl with anyone. My daughter failed her newborn screening at the hospital and I had to take her to a bunch of appointments during…
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Infants and Water: Is Water Safe for My Baby?
Infants are such fragile little beings and there are specifics regarding their upbringing you need to follow. As a parent, it is your responsibility to give your best when it comes to providing for your child and helping it grow into a sound, happy and healthy individual. Even though most parents will use a grown…
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Save on Easter and Spring Clothing for Children #SpringintoCarters #IC #Ad
“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Carter’s. I received a complimentary gift card to facilitate my review and thank me for my participation.” Spring is finally here. I am excited because that means we can spend more time outside playing and enjoying the beautiful weather before it gets too…
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Top 10 Hidden Home Hazards
As you’ve baby-proofed and child-proofed your home, you’ve likely already covered the electrical sockets with plastic caps and installed child-safety locks on cabinet doors. However, it’s the hazards you don’t see until it’s too late that can be very dangerous for young children. Be on the look out for these top ten hidden hazards in…
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Amazing Ways to Get Your Baby to Sleep
Every parent-to-be can’t wait for a baby to be born and starts preparing everything much before its birth. However, once your baby is born, your life will change from the root. You won’t have time for your favorite daily routines and your number one obligation will be to satisfy your baby’s needs. One of the…
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12 Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas
I can’t believe that Easter is less than a month away. As I was doing my grocery shopping the last week, I noticed that the stores are already prepared for Easter and have the shelves stocked with chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, and other Easter candy. However, too much candy isn’t good for children or adults.…
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Do Babies Really Need Toys?
Do young babies really need toys to play with? Yes, it is important for you to give your baby a variety of toys to play with in order to help them develop their motor skills and strengthen their core muscles. So if you are currently expecting, you should add a few developmental toys to your…
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5 Normal Baby Health Concerns That May Shock Parents
Parenting babies is no easy job. It’s messy, tiring, frustrating and above all unpredictable! Every baby has some pretty normal health habits that most parents take too seriously. While they could at times warrant a visit to an urgent child care facility, sometimes understanding that they are nothing but ‘normal’ could just make the job…
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What Oprah Winfrey Can Teach about Anti-Bullying And Building Your Child’s Self Esteem
Oprah Winfrey has a great quote that says… “I don’t think of myself as a poor deprived ghetto girl who made good. I think of myself as somebody who from an early age knew I was responsible for myself and I had to make good”. If you just read that quote for the first time,…
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How to Plan a Kid’s Birthday Party – Party Basics
Throwing a party for a kid can be quite demanding, especially if the child is still not old enough to fully understand what is going on around them. Moreover, it is vital that you plan the party together with your child, because it will be for them, and they should have a say in it…