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Reducing Risk of Food Allergies in Babies

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Food allergies are something many people struggle with that can sometimes harm your diet and lifestyle. If you have a baby or young child, you most likely want the best for them when it comes to growing up healthy and without food allergies. There are actually ways to reduce the risk of children having a food allergy. I’m sure you’re wondering why you’d want to do that … [Read more...] about Reducing Risk of Food Allergies in Babies

Summer Reading Loss and How To Prevent It

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This is going to cover everything you need to know and do to prevent summer slide over summer break with kids. From tips to prevent reading loss to a summer reading challenge and a fun book worm bookmark craft for kids, I have you covered this summer break! Have you ever heard of summer reading loss? This is the term used to describe the loss of skills and development over … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Loss and How To Prevent It

Better Oral Hygiene for Kids & New Youth Toothbrushes

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I received product(s) for free. All opinions are my own. Dr. Plotka's Youth Manual Toothbrushes are recommended for children ages 3-12, teens with braces or anyone who enjoys using a smaller brush. Made with soft, polyester bristles, they work to gently clean the gums and enamel of your little one. With Dr. Plotka’s, you can brush very gently, which … [Read more...] about Better Oral Hygiene for Kids & New Youth Toothbrushes

Ways to Stop Sleep Anxiety in Kids

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Our youngest son has a hard time sleeping. Last night, as an example, we had to switch out the regular white holiday lights he uses as a nightlight. On top of that, he has been taking melatonin but we feel he doesn't need it so we didn't restock it. With the little changes in his sleep schedule or habits, he was suffering from major sleep anxiety. He ultimately threw up due … [Read more...] about Ways to Stop Sleep Anxiety in Kids

Early Education Books for Kids

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Since so many schools have shut down across the states, it's important that parents have resources to educate their kids. I've created a list of early education books for kids that you can use all year round. These early education books are a fun way to educate your little ones while you're stuck home from work or school. Each of the books was handpicked by little ole me to … [Read more...] about Early Education Books for Kids

Parenting 101: Everything You Need To Know About Fetal Monitoring

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Image Source: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/02/25/16/40/speaker-649039_960_720.jpg A healthy pregnancy is every woman’s dream. It’s the reason why pregnant women are advised to go for prenatal check-ups. Today, there are pre-pregnancy/preconception check-ups where women are advised on how to live healthy lives before pregnancy. This is just to ensure that they are … [Read more...] about Parenting 101: Everything You Need To Know About Fetal Monitoring

Safety Tips for Fairs & Carnivals

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As a mother to introverted children, it's not always fun to attend a local fair or traveling carnival but we do try to make at least one trip a year to our favorite fair. One of our favorite fairs is The Cornish Fair located in Cornish, NH. This occurs once a week sometime in July or August, and we love seeing the animals at this 4H community fair. When it comes to … [Read more...] about Safety Tips for Fairs & Carnivals

Finding a Daycare That’s Right For Your Child

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When you're a working parent who needs to find the right daycare for your child, you may feel overwhelmed. There are many options that will help your child with development all the while giving them a safe space to socialize. Daycare is used for many different reasons. Some parents may want to send their child to the right daycare to help strengthen their developmental … [Read more...] about Finding a Daycare That’s Right For Your Child

The Greatest Gadgets For Parents With Babies

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Image credit Nobody ever said being a parent was easy, but why did they have to put the most difficult part right at the start of a journey? Having a baby is a baptism of fire for a parent, especially when dealing with their first. It’s a steep learning curve filled with sleepless nights and desperately trying to negotiate with a tiny person who seems to want.... Something, … [Read more...] about The Greatest Gadgets For Parents With Babies

Keep Illness Away From Your Baby This Winter

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Image Credit No parent wants their baby to suffer from any kind of illness if it can be helped - and it can almost always be helped. If you are a new parent and you want to make sure that you are protecting your baby as well as you can this winter, then there is plenty you will need to take on board. It can be surprisingly challenging to ensure that your baby is kept away … [Read more...] about Keep Illness Away From Your Baby This Winter

Sleep Strategies For Baby, The Must-Haves For Parents

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Having a new baby is going to take adjustment of all kinds. There are few things that can prepare you for the new responsibility, for the sudden room you have to make in the budget and for the sleep you’re not going to be having. Sleep training is easily one of the more difficult parts of being a new parent, but you can do it with a little help from wisdom that’s been passed … [Read more...] about Sleep Strategies For Baby, The Must-Haves For Parents

Hidden Secrets No baby Book Will Tell You About Motherhood

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Image source From the moment you find out you are going to be a mom to the day they turn one, you are going to have your face buried in baby books in an attempt to control the nerves that have you shaking like an autumn leaf. However, from our experience in motherhood, we’ve learned that there are more than few truths that baby books leave out; a few secrets that will spring … [Read more...] about Hidden Secrets No baby Book Will Tell You About Motherhood

Being Aware Of Safety Traps When Taking Care Of The Baby

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When a baby enters your life, you have to make serious lifestyle changes to accommodate for the beautiful new bundle of joy. You must not forget that although the child looks and feels like any other normal human body, they are in fact incredibly fragile. If you don’t know your own strength, you could end up hurting or possibly damaging the baby. Becoming a parent is a … [Read more...] about Being Aware Of Safety Traps When Taking Care Of The Baby

3 Tricks For Weaning Off The Pacifier

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Image Source One of the best comforts for a tiny, crying baby is a pacifier. Baby needs comfort, Mom needs sleep; it’s a no brainer that a pacifier is probably one of the best tools in the parental box of tricks. It’s your child’s first love and as with anything, breaking up is hard to do! The pacifier has provided you with hours of quiet while the baby soothes themselves into … [Read more...] about 3 Tricks For Weaning Off The Pacifier

5 Tips to Boost Toddler’s Speech

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It is so fun when your toddler begins to say their first words. Then as they grow even bigger their gibber-gabber will turn into full words. Between the ages of 2 and 3 kids can really begin to pick up words faster, and you will hear them chattering away. We as parents have a huge impact on our child's language and speech skills! Today I am going to share tips to boost your … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Boost Toddler’s Speech

The Horse And His Sixth Sense: As Soon As A Pregnant Woman Has Her Ultrasound Done, The Doctor Alerts The Police

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Horses are very intelligent animals and we do not give them enough credit for it. We have often heard stories of dogs or even cats stepping up and doing amazing things, but little is known about the compassion of horses. It is true that after the dog, horses are a human’s best friend and have been for quite some time. Horses have gone hand in hand with the human race for … [Read more...] about The Horse And His Sixth Sense: As Soon As A Pregnant Woman Has Her Ultrasound Done, The Doctor Alerts The Police

This Baby’s Speech During His Adoption Hearing Made Everyone Cry

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Have you ever been so deeply in love that you couldn't wait to marry your soul mate and start a family with them? Some people just want to rush into marriage after they think that they have found the person of their dreams. But life can be more complicated than that and there are often problems that can emerge. They may stand as a test of your love and the bond between you, but … [Read more...] about This Baby’s Speech During His Adoption Hearing Made Everyone Cry

These Kids’ Halloween Outfits Are The Funniest Thing You’ve Ever Seen

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Halloween, when kids trick-or-treat, is just days away. The term indicates mischief, yet it's only a sophisticated way to beg neighbors for candy. The kid doesn't seem to understand what makes most of these costumes so funny. It's even funnier. Those that coordinated thematic costumes with friends or family received bonus points. Try not to scare your youngsters if you get … [Read more...] about These Kids’ Halloween Outfits Are The Funniest Thing You’ve Ever Seen