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Raising Children With Choices |
| It's undeniably difficult raising children in a changing world. You want the best for your children and you want them to fulfill their potential with each new activity that they undertake but, in a society where certain endeavors are still too often... |
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Some Unusual Causes Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) |
| On the list of horrifying things that can happen to a family, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is near the top. SIDS occurs when a baby between the ages of one and six months mysteriously dies in its sleep. There are several causes for SIDS, and... |
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Looking At Metabolism in Children with Down Syndrome |
| Research suggests children with Down syndrome have a lowered Basal Metabolic Rate, which is the rate a person burns calories for fuel when completely at rest - or sleeping. This means that children with Down syndrome use less energy when they are re... |
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A New Diet For a Baby |
| It seems nothing else can be invented in this eternal sphere of babys nutrition. Juices, fruits, semolina However, science moves forward. Unfortunately, ecology too. Therere more and more babies today, who cannot bear protein food that we think is s... |
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Where Do Your Priorities Fit? |
| An expert in time management was speaking to a group of business students when he decided to do an experiment. He pulled out a large mason jar, a dozen fist-sized rocks and carefully placed them, one by one, into the jar. When no more rocks would fi... |
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How To Purchase A Mural Online For Your Child |
| So you are thinking of having a mural installed or painted in your child's room? What a perfect addition to your little one's room. A mural is a beautiful gift to give to any child. I have a mural in each of my 3 children's bedrooms and I can't tell... |
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Fuzzy Names, Sweet Names |
| As with everything, names go through cycles of change with passing generations. I also tend to think that names have improved immensely since the first Elmas, Minervas, Bufords, and Alfreds graced the babys room wearing appropriate nametags on their... |
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Mom Can I Have The Car Keys? |
| Parents find peace of mind with high-tech vehicle tracking system (NC)It's a question that makes most parents cringe. A teenager's request to use the family vehicle can leave many parents feeling worried and anxious. Familiar doubts inevitably start... |
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Get Rid Of Baby Walkers And Bath Seats, Urges Safe Kids Canada |
| (NC)Do you use a baby walker to keep your baby entertained? Do you use a baby bath seat because it keeps your hands free for baby's bath? These two products are popular with some parents because they are believed to be convenient. But Safe Kids Cana... |
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Mommy...Daddy...Why Does The Easter Bunny Bring Us Candy? |
| When Santa comes to town, the underlying lesson of doing something for someone else, with no expectations of anything in return, is understood. I mean, teaching our children the meaning of Christmas, on a level they can understand, is not always eas... |
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Do You Know Your Parenting Style? |
| Want to be a better parent? Knowing what your current parenting style is will help you identify your needed areas for improvement. Promoting the self-discipline and self-esteem of the children in your family often requires an emotional juggling act... |
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Popular Baby Names in the UK in 2005 |
| Although its popularity is declining, Jack is the most popular boys name again in England and Wales - that's 11 years at the top! However, 14% fewer boys were christened Jack last year, so we could see a change at the top in 2006. In Northern Irelan... |
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Keeping the Stress out of Single Parenting |
| Researched through personal experience! by Marta Dodd Budget Your Money. Even if you are living paycheck to paycheck like most of us, knowing how much money goes to where can be a big help. This gives you the relief that the bills are being paid, wi... |
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Give Your Child the Gift of Self-Esteem |
| Much has been said about the "gifted child" but in truth every child is born with unlimited potential. As expressed so well by Orison Marden: "Deep within man dwell those slumbering powers; powers that would astonish him, that he never dreamed of po... |
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Pull Your Wagon |
| The Little Lady offers so many lessons. Almost two now (just a couple days), she went for a ride with her 14-month old cousin in a wagon. We adults took turns pulling . . . until Little Lady decided that SHE wanted to pull. And once she got her hand... |
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Exercising With Kids -- Tips For Parents |
| Making exercise a priority is a challenge for everyone. And for parents it can be especially difficult to find time to workout because of the full plates that they often juggle. When summer arrives the juggling act becomes even more tricky with kids... |
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Parents Dealing with Worry and Fear |
| This column offers solutions to people who write in questions about how they can solve their life challenges through the formula described in the books, Way of the Positive Flow and Positive Flow Parenting, by Lawrence Vijay Girard Please send your... |
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Focus on the Family: Can Working Mothers Have Their Cake and Eat it Too Without |
| Not long ago bringing home the bacon was the fathers role but now working mothers are bringing home the bacon too. Today, 50% of the mothers in our country (with children living at home) are working full time and most experience the stress of trying... |
