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7 Steps to Help Kids Keep a Clean Room
Whether or not you work outside the home, you still have to cook, do laundry, take care of the children often the last thing on your list is the child's bedroom. But you can get your little ones to help keep...
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FIRST First Day Photo Tips
The first day of school is the beginning of an exciting journey for our children, especially when the first day of school is truly a FIRST! The weeks leading up to the first day are exciting and well worth some...
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Backyard Pool Safety
On May 17, a pool owner's nightmare came true. My sons Max and Alex, and their friend Gaby were getting ready for a dip in our pool. Five-year-old Gabriel, who just moved across the street asked if he too could...
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Choosing the Right Car Seat for Baby, Toddler and Child
Selecting the right car seat can be overwhelming with so many options and manufacturers to choose from. Here are a few tips to help you...
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Siblings
Wondering what you can do to help the relationship between your older child and his new brother or sister get off to the best possible start? Here are a few tips: Involve your older child in your...
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Preschoolers Need Physical Activity Too
(NC)-It is never too soon to get kids eating well and moving more. With childhood obesity on the rise, it is important to get kids active early in life. According to physical activity guidelines for preschoolers...
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Positive Discipline
Look for underlying needs. Give your child something to play with while waiting in line. Give information and reasons. If your child colours on the wall, explain why we colour on paper only. Look...
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Toddler on a Plane
I have to admit, I was nervous. I’d sharpened my peripheral vision in order to avoid eye contact. I’d practiced witty comebacks to any possible snide remarks. I packed my carry-on with just about...
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Chaos, Children, and Chores
Of course we all love our children dearly, but who knew they'd be so messy? When you have children, you can never count on how long your house will actually stay clean after you've cleaned it. A day? An...
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Snowkids
When the cold weather arrives don't hide inside. Get out and enjoy all that winter has to offer with these fun and easy outside activities. How to Build a Snow Fort Choose an open spot with lots of snow...
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Picky Eaters
Let's face it; lots of little kids are picky eaters. Most of them outgrow this in time, but meanwhile it can be very frustrating if the picky eater is one of your own children. Questions are always in the back of...
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Signing - The Secret to Tantrum Free Toddlers
Signing has short-term benefits for your baby—the reduction in frustration and the ability to communicate—that are really important. It...
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Baking Lessons
Most kids love to help in the kitchen, especially with baking. Sure, it might take a little longer and end up being a bit messier, but it’s a great opportunity for them to learn valuable life skills...
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Which Diapers Are Better for the Planet?
As a father and pediatrician, I’ve changed many diapers—enough to teach me that diapers are a daily reminder that as humans we deplete resources as we consume, and we make messes with our waste. Those...
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Looking Back: Toddlers
Husbands… Looking back, I would encourage my husband to take a more active role. [Susan] Second language…. I wish I had taught my kids my mother tongue when they were learning to...
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