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101. | Parenting Books for the First 12 Months by Jacqueline Courtiol
Being a Parent
Being a parent is considered the hardest job in the world, and everyone needs a little help and advice from time to time. There are many books written by parenting experts and doctors to help guide you through your baby's first 12 months. It's okay ...
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102. | Strategies for Choosing a Name for Your Baby by Jacqueline Courtiol
What's in a Name?
"What's in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other word would smell as sweet."
--From Romeo and Juliet (II, ii, 1-2)
Of course, new mothers and fathers know that there is a world of difference in naming ...
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103. | She'll Always Be Daddy's Little Girl by J Gardener
She's your precious angel, a
perfect piece of porcelain, crafted from your own miraculous DNA, and you're
determined that nary a tiny crack will ever mar this rare treasure. At first
glance, you may appear mild-mannered, ...
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104. | General Baby Strollers Information & Purchasing Guidelines by Chew Weng Kin
Baby strollers are an important accessory for easily and safely transporting our little ones from point A to point B.
Because safety and ease of use is of paramount importance, digging through
the ...
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105. | Are YOU Killing Your Baby? by Kristine Peterson
Pretty harsh title isn't it! Most of us parents make it a daily priority to keep our children safe from all sorts of hazards. We worry about the food they are eating, the beverages they drink, and if they are warm enough or cool ...
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106. | Kids and the terrible two's by Lyn Leckie-Matassa
Have you ever looked at your two year old and thought gee was I this bad as a kid? Did I put my parents through this? Is this a normal kids behaviour or did I spawn Damien? ...
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107. | Kids and sleep problems by Lyn Leckie-Matassa
After a long day either working outside the home or in the home the last thing you want to do is have a constant battle to get your kids to go to bed at a decent hour no matter how old they are. Most parents can admit to having ...
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108. | Kids and boundaries by Lyn Leckie-Matassa
Kids love to think they can put one over on their parents and have the upper hand. Let's face it most kids think you were put on this planet as an adult and you were never a ...
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109. | Fun With Kids Activities by Lyn Leckie-Matassa
The biggest problem kids have is boredom. Gone are the days when children can be put in the back yard with a few toys and can come up with a game using their imagination. Some parents have kids that love to entertain themselves and other parents have ...
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110. | Marvelous Messy Fun that Little Kids Love by Rachel Vince
Share fun and giggles with your children. These engaging ideas will captivate and stimulate your child's senses and ignite your child's thirst for learning.
1. Fingerpainting with a twist. Try different fingerpaints besides the traditional store bought kind. For example: Chocolate pudding paint. Just buy a can of ...
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111. | What to bring to a baby shower by acqueline Courtiol
Most people at one time or another in their life will attend a baby shower, and the question that will be on their minds the most is, "What do I bring?"
Truthfully, there are no hard, fast rules about what to bring to ...
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112. | Easy, Inexpensive Kid Snacks by Lyn Leckie-Matassa
Have you tried to rack your brain to come up with kid snacks that are not only healthy but also inviting to you child well join the club. All the people in power at the moment seem to talk about is healthy ...
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113. | Just Wait Till Your Father Gets Home! by J Gardener
Since the days of the Neanderthal, these six words have been spoken with a
solemn undercurrent of doom, always meant to portend a terrifying fate, always
meant to stop children in their misbehaving tracks, and fill their imaginations
with horrible visions of Dad-unleashed from all ...
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114. | Hey, Dad - It's a Girl! Now What? by J Gardener
You knew what was coming and you had time to prepare. What more could a guy
ask for? You got over the initial panic-"Pregnant? How did that happen??"-and
you spent weeks doing your father-to-be due diligence; you read the books,
studied the websites, compared statistics and philosophies, ...
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115. | Make Your House A Kid Friendly Home by Lyn Leckie-Matassa
Need to make your house kid friendly and dont know where to start or what to do or just cant afford to get someone in to assess your house? Don't worry you can do this yourself and at half the cost most of the time.
When babies or ...
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116. | Where to go out with toddlers by Rachael Willerton
If you have young children they rely on you to know where to go and what to do. If you are stuck for ideas about where to go with the kids we have lots ideas just for you. At b4 school online magazine we have searchable ...
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117. | Kids Love Kid Coloring Pages by Lyn Leckie-Matassa
Wild and woolly weather outside and nothing for the kids to do how about kid coloring pages. All children love to color in and its much better for them to color on a peice of paper than on your walls or ...
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118. | Kitchen cupboard crafts for kids by www.b4school.co.uk
These recipes are a life saver on a rainy day as all the ingredients are in your kitchen cupboard.
Salt Dough Recipe
Ingredients
4cups flour
1 cup salt
1-2 cups hot water
2 teaspoons of vegetable oil (optional)
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119. | Halloween decorations that won't break the bank by www.b4 school.co.uk
Try these ideas for affordable ways to turn your home into a haunted house at Halloween.
Witches Lair
Simply cut down the sides of wheelie bin size bin liners and open out. The bin liners are just the right size to cover the wall from ...
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120. | Being a Daddy & Livin' the Dream by J Gardener
A few years ago (it seems like a lifetime ago, now) you were in your prime,
physically and personally. You and your wife wanted a family, so you figured,
it's now or never, right? You were in your prime, professionally, too, climbing
that career ladder surely and steadily. Soon ...
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121. | Diffusing Sibling Rivalry by J Gardener
Another long day is over, dinner's finished, the dishes are put away, and you
can relax for the first time, sinceyou can't remember the last time. You think
about curling up on the couch and watching a little TV, then you get an even
better idea: What could ...
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122. | To TV or not to TV by J Gardener
Most parents start out, resolved to be more enlightened than their peers,
when it comes to their children and television. You did-you planned to
substitute reading, physical activity, and family projects for that electronic
addiction you grew up with. Now, you realize, it was almost an impossible dream.
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123. | Dont Let Your Child Be The Fat Kid by Lyn Leckie
Are you scared of your child being labelled the fat kid at school/ kindy? Do you find your child gets more enjoyment from sitting in front of the TV by themselves than playing outside with other ...
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124. | I Don't Want To Go To School by J Gardener
It's something you might hear on the first day of pre-school, or out of the
blue, after months or years of uneventful school attendance. Most
children-especially younger ones-enjoy going to school. The daily comraderie of ...
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125. | Family Time Takes a Backseat by J Gardener
If it's Thursday, it must be soccer. Or ballet. Or piano, voice, religious
school, jiu-jitsu, or t-ball. Or is that Wednesday?
Between school and all the available extracurricular activities today,
kids-even very young ones-can seem busier than their working parents. Of course,
we all want our children to ...
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126. | Enjoy This Perfect Autumn Day! by J Gardener
It happens every October: You step outside on a Autumn Sunday afternoon and
you can't believe it. Gone are the heat and humidity of summer, replaced by
crisp, clear, clean air that fills your lungs in a way you ...
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127. | Company Helps Moms Keep the Fun in Fall by Molly Gold
GO MOM!® Fall Fix 2006
Company Helps Moms Keep the Fun in Fall
As families settle into the routines of the new school year, it's easy to lose sight of having weekends to enjoy. Molly Gold, Family Scheduling Expert and Founder of GO ...
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128. | Choosing the Right Childcare Provider by J Gardener
Family life in the twenty-first century presents challenges our parents and
grandparents never imagined. With the preponderence of two-career marriages, and
a growing number of single-parent households, no longer is it a foregone
conclusion that a mother will automatically be ...
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129. | 1-800 Call Mom-and-Dad by Katherine Hansen
There is no reason for college students not to call home to their families as often as they want and need to. Beginning a new life away from home is, at times, overwhelming. There are new classes to take, new goals to achieve, new relationships to ...
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130. | Helping Children Cope with the Death of a Pet by J Gardener
The death of a pet can be a traumatic experience for the whole family. For a
young child, it can also be confusing-it's often the first time a child must
deal with such loss. In many cases, the ...
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131. | Is your Young Child Ready for the Computer? by J Gardener
In less than two decades, home computers have become a necessary part of life
for most people. In the twenty-first century, computer literacy is as important
as reading itself. We all remember how daunting the computer seemed, the first
time we clicked a mouse. Most parents of ...
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132. | Bedtime!...But Mom I'm Not Tired! by J Gardener
We all remember how we felt, growing up, when Mom called out, "Bedtime!" each
night. We resented it. She just picked a time out of thin air, we thought, and
made us go to bed, whether we were tired or not. We knew ...
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133. | Pumpkin Carving Made Easy by J Gardener
As fall approaches, the leaves begin their annual change, the air grows
crisp, and children's thoughts turn to Halloween. Most scholars date "All
Hallow's Eve" back to ancient Celtic traditions, when the people of ...
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134. | How To Enhance Infant Protection From Infection And Disease by Farrell Seah
In 1975, a pediatrician named Allan Walker reported a startling link between formula-fed infants and the occurrence of infectious diseases like neonatal meningitis and food allergies. In that report, he suggested that the this link was due to antigen absorption through the intestinal walls, and that breastfeeding infants for the ...
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135. | Categorization Scheme for Birthday Party Supplies Sold as Theme Packages by Jeff Bauman
Birthday party theme packages are an extremely convenient tool for throwing a fantastic child's birthday party. Theme packages bundle all of the supplies and decorations together in one well coordinated group. These include table cloths, plates, hats, cups, streamers, invitations and thank you notes. The variety of ...
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136. | Parenting with Values: Not Your Average Traits by Jean Tracy, MSS
These parenting values create successful parents. They prove that successful parenting is achievable! Learn these specific traits and what you can do to achieve them.
Have you ever wondered, "Am I a good parent?" "Am I doing the right things?" "Will my children grow into ...
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137. | What to ask camp staff before choosing summer camp. by Roy Kresge
Questions to Ask Camp Staff before applying and sending kids to summer camp.
With so many summer camps available around you nowadays, it proves to be rather difficult to choose the right summer camp for your ...
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138. | Single Parent Dating by Cheryl Ashbrook
Many people find dating as a single parent tough, but it can also be a daunting prospect dating a single parent! However, by following a few simple guidelines, you can make the relationship with your new partner and their kids a fulfilling and successful one.
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139. | Children & the Scary Sights & Sounds of Halloween by J Gardener
As autumn approaches, the signs of Halloween are everywhere. Nowadays, by
late August, merchants are already gearing up for one of the most lucrative
retailing seasons of the whole year. And, it's no longer just about kids
trick-or-treating on one night in late October-Halloween is now an ...
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140. | The Day My Preschooler Said "#@%$+&" !!! by J Gardener
Even as your heart stops, you know you'll laugh about this, one day. Like, in 2046. It'll make a great story at the retirement home. But, right now, in the dead silence that fills the dining room, you just want to disappear, because everybody at the table knows-it's your ...
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141. | Are You the Greatest Dad You Can Be? by J Gardener
You're an enlightened guy, right? When you first learned that you and your
wife were pregnant, your first thought (O.K., your second thought, right after
that moment of sheer panic) was that you were ready for this. You'd thought a
lot about it, ...
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142. | Baby Shower Gift Ideas That Won't Put A Strain On Your Busy Schedule Or Your Budget by Lesley Mattos
Is there anything more exciting than the arrival of a new baby? The instant the parents-to-be find out that they're expecting, every moment in life takes on an added layer of meaning. Whether it's thinking of names, planning a nursery or breaking ...
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143. | Why Do Leaves Change In The Fall? by J Gardener
Its one of those questions you're never prepared for. You should have been.
You knew it would come and you've already dropped the ball on so many other
important questions, like "Why is the sky blue?", "What is wind?", and ...
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144. | Why Your Kids Will Want to Travel with you? by Priya Nehra
Teenagers are usually reluctant to join their families on vacations and most parents have to work hard in order to convince them to join. But then these parents are filled with anxiety since they now have to worry that ...
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145. | How Roleplaying Improved my Academics by Kate
How Roleplaying Improved My Academics
By Kate, of FiranMUX (property of Adam and Stephanie Dray)
The world of academia conjures images of books, thick glasses, dusty libraries, and countless hours of studious activities. The world of online-roleplaying, to ...
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146. | Motivating Children to Read at Home by Freda J. Glatt, MS
Parents, you are your children's first - and lifelong - teacher. By instilling a love for reading in them, you will be opening up their world to a lifetime of adventure, information, and so much more. What a special ...
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147. | Struggling Issues for your Teens by Monica Craft
This diagnosis like attention deficit has believers and non believers as to the legitimacy of it. Some people believe that when parents were able to use corporal punishment on their children there weren't very many ...
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148. | One Bar Mitzvah, Hold the Camels by Gail A. Greenburg
We've all attended, or chuckled at the mention of, bar and bat mitzvahs that the hosts considered ultimate achievements in event design. Hollywood dramas where the bat mitzvah was dressed as Cleopatra and carried to the banquet on a litter borne by slaves; 80s era mega-productions ...
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149. | Importance of Christian Boarding School in your Teens Life by Monica Craft
Parents are struggling more than ever to keep their children on the right path amid social pressures, pop culture, and the noise and distractions of today's fast paced world. Parents will often choose a boarding school that also addresses their need to have a Christian-based philosophy - a ...
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150. | Free Potty Training Tip: Advice to Help Your Child's Development by Remy Jirek
A free potty training tip or two may be just what you need to make this step in your child's development a little bit easier. Potty training is a challenge because, if you think about it, the idea of using a toilet for waste management is a ...
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