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Board books, not bored books !
Literacy doesn't start in kindergarten , it starts from the very beginning when we talk to our little bundle of joy. Board books are a great way to introduce books without worrying about ripped pages...
View ArticleSwimming Lessons for Babies?
Swimming lessons can start as young as age 1, the American Academy of Pediatrics recently said. This is a change from their old guidelines encouraging swimming lessons to start at age 4. Check out this...
View ArticleThe 2-Year-Old Chain Smoker -- How Sad!
I'm sure you've seen this on the news: the 2-year-old who smokes two packs a day (that's 40 cigarettes). He's in Indonesia, where the government has reportedly offered his parents a car if they can get...
View ArticleWelcome, Baby John -- A Name for the Ages!
My sister welcomed her first baby into the world early this morning! She and her husband went with a traditional name, John, which was easy to settle on because both grandfathers have that name. As a...
View ArticleTrendy Infant Clothes All the Rage?
Denim diapers? Skinny jeans and leggings for babies? What is going on here? Apparently young children now have more fashion sense than I do!Trendy infant fashions are quickly becoming a hot commodity,...
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Rubber Duck Painting
My son and I used to do this all the time. Rubber duckies are great for young toddlers to make prints with because they are large enough for fumbly hands and make a squeak when they are pressed down,...
View ArticleJohnny's On the Go! Babyproofing for a New Era
My nephew Johnny is almost 7 months old, poised to crawl, and probably walk in a matter of a few months. (My sister skipped crawling and started walking around 8 months old, so who knows how soon her...
View ArticleOut of Diapers? Forgot Wipes? A Vending Machine to Save the Day!
If you often suffer from "momnesia" or if your baby is going through a two-diapers-an-hour phase, you might rejoice in this new invention that's popping up across the country: "Nanny Caddy" -- a fancy...
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Pretend Play - Doll Bathtime
My daughter is a baby hoarder. She can spot an old raggity doll in a church nursery from 30 feet away, So of course we asked Santa to bring her lots of babies, and he did. This activity wasn't a...
View Article25 Words Every Toddler Should Know
Listening to a toddler speak can be endearing, if not a little confusing. But the next time you "ooh" and "aah" over your little one's jumbled jargon, keep your ears open to make sure you're hearing at...
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