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Thursday, July 19th, 2007
Finally monsoon seems to be on the horizon. With monsoon comes flashing lightning, ear rumbling thunder – bundled with fear of getting struck by lightning, fire scare. Even the roads are not safe for automobiles during early monsoon.
Since most thunderstorms appear later in the afternoon, it is more challenging for parents to keep their […]
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Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
It is summer time. It is the time for fun, activity and vacation. It is also the time that we are extra careful with kids around backyard water body. Yes, it is time we made sure our swimming pools are safe for children.
Almost every week there is a news item in the media about a […]
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Monday, May 21st, 2007
When you have exhausted all the games that you could possibly play with your small child, when your voice refuses to be in high pitch soothing mode anymore – just start talking to you child. Jabber anything – plans for dinner, plans for the next day, your work, books, games, garden, and your favorite hobby […]
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Monday, May 7th, 2007
The popular magnet toy, Magnetix was recalled in March 2006 because a child dies after accidentally swallowing one of the magnetic pieces. Additionally, many children were reported with intestinal injuries after having ingested some of the small parts. Unfortunately, however, many stores are still carrying it.
Although ideally it is a very creative toy which lets […]
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Thursday, April 26th, 2007
Bedwetting is a normal issue for almost every child at some stage. They all have little accidents every now and then which are nothing to worry about. Nevertheless, sometimes it can occur that the bedwetting is more frequent than normal and doesn’t seem to taper off by itself. This is a source […]
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Thursday, April 26th, 2007
Parenting after divorce or separation can be a tricky situation as the children are almost certain to struggle with feelings of abandonment and betrayal and until the end most grasp at the vague prospect of the parents reuniting. The tensions and upheavals that arise in the home after the breakup of the parent’s relationship […]
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Thursday, April 26th, 2007
If you have a little Elmo fan at home, this collection of 26 chunky board books is perfect for the 2-6 year age group. The little ones can have fun looking at their favorite Sesame Street characters while parents not having to worry about ripped pages.
The preschoolers can enjoy joining the books together to make […]
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Thursday, April 26th, 2007
Do you love snuggling in bed with your kids and a good book? However, do the $9.99 and $12.99 price tags scare you from buying books that they may not even like?
Library books are great but there’s always a due date to remember and having your own mini-library at home is a great idea to […]
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Thursday, April 26th, 2007
If you are looking for a book that will be fun for you and your kids beyond the first few reads, then look up Disney’s My First 1000 Words.
Ideally suited for the 3-6 years age group, this beautifully illustrated book consists of a lot of fodder for interactive discussions with your kids without being overtly […]
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Tuesday, April 24th, 2007
The world becomes an increasingly intriguing place to be as your toddler grows. New experiences excite the senses and keep toddlers going full-speed ahead even when they would be better served by taking a nap.
However, regardless of your toddler’s resistance, naps are an important part of their growth and development until they are three or […]
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