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by Irene Kot
The connection between a parent and a child is the child’s first impression of the world. It sets the tone for all further communication with others. Strong family ties contribute to the development of child’s independence, curiosity, self-esteem and ability to make decisions. That’s why the parent assumes great responsibility when guiding the child.
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by Brittany
I was elated to find out I was pregnant, as almost any Mom-to-be would. I was even more elated to find out that they were going to tell me the sex of the baby before hand.
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by Brittany
Any parent can relate. It’s 4pm you check the fridge/freezer and there’s nothing to make for dinner. Either your spouse is still at work or non-existent, but you need to go to the grocery store – kids in tow. Here are this Mom’s practical tips for grocery shopping with kids and make sure everyone gets out alive….
by Brittany
I’m totally in Halloween spirit now. We’ve been watching scary movies, picking out costumes, and counting down the days. One of our favorites ways to pass time, regardless of the season, is crafts. It being October, I though it would be fun to round up over 30 awesome Halloween crafts for kids! Some are more activities than crafts but they’re all a creative way to countdown to the spookiest day of the year.
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by Brittany
It’s almost turkey time! We’ve rounded up 20 of the best Thanksgiving crafts for kids to help get them pumped for the upcoming holiday. …
by Brittany
Every birthday party that I attended as a child I remember receiving a “loot bag” or treat bag. It would be filled with candy and little toys, maybe some stickers or gum, and handed out to every kid as they left the party as a favor, or thank-you, for coming. It always seemed like a perfect ending to perfect day, that was often short-lived as I would lose or break the toys, stick all the stickers, and eat the sweets.…
by Brittany
School is 2 weeks away for most of our little ones. To the seasoned veterans this can’t come soon enough, but for those with little ones just starting kindergarten; this next couple weeks will FLY by. Coming from a pro-preschool Mommy let me tell you, you may think you have the advantage here. Academically, yes you may, but emotionally speaking, preschool is merely the warm-up….
by Tony
For most parents, having their kids play and learn is just part of growing up and there is the belief that they will develop naturally….
by Crystal
As a Canadian registered nurse, I see rashes on children all year-around, with a surge in the summer months where Canadians spend more time in nature and are closer to environmental irritants (Carson & Spence, 2010). Generally, most of these rashes are harmless and require no intervention, causing discomfort and redness for only a couple days before fading away (Tinsley, 2016). However, there are still a few rashes that should be taken seriously by parents like yourself, and treated as a sign of a potentially more serious illness. This post will cover four of these rash-generating illnesses: Fifth disease, Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease, Impetigo, and Scabies.
From my nursing experience, these four rash-generating illnesses are common but are also largely unknown to parents. To help you avoid such uncertainty if your child is diagnosed with one of these four illnesses, I want to share with you some key nursing knowledge. Specifically, this nursing knowledge will entail (1) what to expect during the course of the disease, and (2) how to successfully manage the disease from home – All information that I hope you will find helpful in getting your little one feeling better!…
by Brittany
School is out and it can be a very frustrating time for parents. Half of the parents I talk to are worried about securing child care, the other half have no idea how to keep their kids entertained long enough to catch their breath. I’m a firm believer in letting kids get bored once in a while, it inspires creativity, but leaving them to their own devices for the duration of summer break is a recipe for disaster. Below you’ll find a round-up list of 25 kids activities and crafts that will help keep your littles busy during the break. …