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Saturday, May 25, 2013
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131. Natural Remedies for Colds and Stomachaches
[MOMS]
When your child is sick, you just want to help him feel better as quickly as possible. But did you know that your first line of defense might be waiting in your pantry or cupboard, instead of in the medicine cabinet? Home remedies have been successful in treating common bugs like colds and stomachaches for ages, and you can put them to work next time your child isn't feeling well. When your child is suffering from a common virus... Read More
When your child is sick, you just want to help him feel better as quickly as possible. But did you know that your first line of defense might be waiting in your pantry or cupboard, instead of in the medicine cabinet? Home remedies have been successful in treating common bugs like colds and stomachaches for ages, and you can put them to work next time your child isn't feeling well. When your child is suffering from a common virus... Read More
132. Great Ways to Keep Your Kids Quiet
[MOMS]
Do you enjoy the silence? Well, if you're a parent, especially of a young child, you likely don't get much quiet until it's lights out. However, there's a lot to be said for teaching your kids to hush. Certain situations call for quiet time whether it's in a library, in school, in church or somewhere else. The bottom line is that your child needs to learn to zip those lips every now and then.{relatedarticles} If you want to keep your... Read More
Do you enjoy the silence? Well, if you're a parent, especially of a young child, you likely don't get much quiet until it's lights out. However, there's a lot to be said for teaching your kids to hush. Certain situations call for quiet time whether it's in a library, in school, in church or somewhere else. The bottom line is that your child needs to learn to zip those lips every now and then.{relatedarticles} If you want to keep your... Read More
133. Spring Cleaning: Kid Safe Cleaning Products
[MOMS]
As a parent, there's no greater feeling than when your little ones offer to lend a helping hand around the house. After all, getting children to participate in household chores can be one of the greatest challenges of parenthood. While you may be anxious to get your children involved in day-to-day clean up, it's important to keep a few things in mind so that your children are safe and you aren't sorry. For starters, many household... Read More
As a parent, there's no greater feeling than when your little ones offer to lend a helping hand around the house. After all, getting children to participate in household chores can be one of the greatest challenges of parenthood. While you may be anxious to get your children involved in day-to-day clean up, it's important to keep a few things in mind so that your children are safe and you aren't sorry. For starters, many household... Read More
134. Sit Pretty: EZ Ways Save Money On Childcare
[MOMS]
Daycare can put a major dent in your wallet. Are those weekly checks breaking your bank? While childcare is a necessary evil for working and non-working parents, there are ways that you can save some cash. For starters, shop around. Do your research and find out which facilities give you the most bang for your buck. If you work long hours, you'll likely want to send your child to a daycare that offers long hours at one cost, instead of... Read More
Daycare can put a major dent in your wallet. Are those weekly checks breaking your bank? While childcare is a necessary evil for working and non-working parents, there are ways that you can save some cash. For starters, shop around. Do your research and find out which facilities give you the most bang for your buck. If you work long hours, you'll likely want to send your child to a daycare that offers long hours at one cost, instead of... Read More
135. Is Your Child Ready for Sleepovers?
[MOMS]
At about the time she starts attending school and making some real friends, your child will probably ask if she can spend the night at another child's home. But the age at which kids are ready to spend the night away from home can vary - a 5-year-old might be ready for it, and a 10-year-old may not be. Instead of just throwing her into a situation where she's uncomfortable and homesick, ease your child into the world of... Read More
At about the time she starts attending school and making some real friends, your child will probably ask if she can spend the night at another child's home. But the age at which kids are ready to spend the night away from home can vary - a 5-year-old might be ready for it, and a 10-year-old may not be. Instead of just throwing her into a situation where she's uncomfortable and homesick, ease your child into the world of... Read More
136. The Balancing Act
[MOMS]
"The average office worker receives more than 200 messages a day via snail mail, email, express mail, cell phone, landline, wireless Web, bicycle messenger, singing telegram, you name it. Taking in information these days is like trying to drink from a fire hose." --Dr. Martha Beck Did you know that one Sunday edition of The New York Times contains more information than all the written documents in the world during the 15th... Read More
"The average office worker receives more than 200 messages a day via snail mail, email, express mail, cell phone, landline, wireless Web, bicycle messenger, singing telegram, you name it. Taking in information these days is like trying to drink from a fire hose." --Dr. Martha Beck Did you know that one Sunday edition of The New York Times contains more information than all the written documents in the world during the 15th... Read More
137. Forget Me Not: Ways to Always Remember Kids in Cars
[MOMS]
How many times have you forgotten something in your car? Probably too many to count. While most people can't imagine forgetting a child in the car, it happens, especially with the hustle and bustle of daily routine. Sadly, the outcome is usually deadly. Between 1998 and 2010, an estimated 496 children succumbed to hypothermia deaths after being left in hot cars. In 2010 alone, 49 children died in senseless tragedies. At least 51... Read More
How many times have you forgotten something in your car? Probably too many to count. While most people can't imagine forgetting a child in the car, it happens, especially with the hustle and bustle of daily routine. Sadly, the outcome is usually deadly. Between 1998 and 2010, an estimated 496 children succumbed to hypothermia deaths after being left in hot cars. In 2010 alone, 49 children died in senseless tragedies. At least 51... Read More
138. Web Tools to Keep Kids Safe Online
[MOMS]
When the Internet first came on the scene way back when, most of us were amazed at the way the new technology would bring so many people and ideas together. We may not have considered that having the Internet in your home was a bit like having an open house party where anyone could come wandering in. Most of us have had at least one creepy encounter online, or have stumbled upon material that was offensive or upsetting. As adults, we... Read More
When the Internet first came on the scene way back when, most of us were amazed at the way the new technology would bring so many people and ideas together. We may not have considered that having the Internet in your home was a bit like having an open house party where anyone could come wandering in. Most of us have had at least one creepy encounter online, or have stumbled upon material that was offensive or upsetting. As adults, we... Read More
139. Stranger Danger: Keep Your Kids Safe
[MOMS]
As summer approaches, it's time to think about how you'll teach your kids to stay safe when they're out and about playing in the neighborhood, at parks or even away at camp. But there's a fine line between teaching your kids smart tactics for dealing with strangers and scaring them so much they don't want to leave the house without you. The lessons are important, so teach them with care and tact. Modeling behavior that involves... Read More
As summer approaches, it's time to think about how you'll teach your kids to stay safe when they're out and about playing in the neighborhood, at parks or even away at camp. But there's a fine line between teaching your kids smart tactics for dealing with strangers and scaring them so much they don't want to leave the house without you. The lessons are important, so teach them with care and tact. Modeling behavior that involves... Read More
140. Patience Is a Virtue
[MOMS]
When it comes to patience, do you feel like you're always running on empty? When York University conducted a study in 1999, respondents listed patience as the most important parenting skill. Of course, patience is fleeting. {relatedarticles}Even if you have it, it's easy to lose once you're under the pressure of parenting. The trick is to decompress before things get to out of hand. The last thing you want is to have a major meltdown... Read More
When it comes to patience, do you feel like you're always running on empty? When York University conducted a study in 1999, respondents listed patience as the most important parenting skill. Of course, patience is fleeting. {relatedarticles}Even if you have it, it's easy to lose once you're under the pressure of parenting. The trick is to decompress before things get to out of hand. The last thing you want is to have a major meltdown... Read More
