Category: The First Year
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7 Reasons Why You Should be Drinking More Water
Did you know that people in impoverished areas often die from drinking unclean water? In the United States, we often take clean water for granted while others are dying because they are forced to drink unclean water. There are many great organizations that help make getting people in impoverished areas clean water and it is…
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Tying The Knot Should Not Make You Nuts
Having children is a huge blessing but if you and your spouse aren’t prepared it can take a huge toll on your marriage. It is important that you find some time to focus on your own relationship especially after having a newborn in the house for a few weeks. You don’t have to leave your…
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Everything You Want to Know About Diaper Rash
When I was a first time mom, I quickly discovered how easy it was for my child to get a diaper rash. Early treatment always helped prevent my own kids from getting a diaper rash that needed medical attention. However, that all depends on how sensitive your child’s skin is. My older son had more…
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8 Essential Items for your Baby’s Nursery #ad #giveaway
There are so many things to get accomplished before your baby’s due date and can be an overwhelming experience for new parents. I remember when I was pregnant with my youngest son, I had to register for all of the essentials that I would need to complete the nursery. I grabbed the scanner and walked…
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14 Tips for a Stress Free DIY Newborn Photo Shoot
During my pregnancy with my youngest son, I often browsed the forums on Baby Center. My due date was towards the end of May so I was one of the last ones in the group to have my baby. During the last few weeks, I saw other May mommies posting adorable photos of their babies. I knew…
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Kids Talking Back: Brattitude or Discipline Issues?
If there is one thing that Holly Easterby can’t stop talking about, these would be about kids and families. She channels this passion by writing content for Bonza Brats and in blogs such as this one. In here, she will be discussing one of the problems that parents would rather not deal with- kids talking back.…
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Breakfast and Playtime are Kids’ Coffee
I remember when I was growing up that I often would skip breakfast unless my mom fixed me something that I wanted to eat. I really wish that she would have forced me to eat a healthy breakfast each morning because I think it would have made a huge difference in my overall long term…
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9 Horrible Fashion Trends For Kids
My older kids enjoy picking out their own clothes. The other day when I was shopping for my boys some new outfits for school, I was amazed at some of the crazy choices on the racks at some of the children’s clothing shops. I am fairly picky and I make sure that my kids are…
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Do Baltic Amber Teething Necklaces Really Work To Relieve Teething Symptoms?
Baltic amber teething necklaces seem to be a very popular and I was curious to see if they really did what they said they would do. As a chronic pain suffer, I am willing to try anything within reason to help reduce my pain. I have been wearing an amber teething necklace on my ankle…
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6 Secrets to Making Your Kid People Smart
Do you want your kids to be able to interact with others? Technology has drawn older children into their own little world and teens or young adults are having a difficult time handling difficult people and situations because they haven’t been taught these important social skills. Parents should begin teaching children how to deal with…