1,389 articles on "parenting"

The Top 10 Tips on Hiring a Babysitter

Top 10 Tips on Hiring a Babysitter by: Dr. Clare Albright1. Encourage your babysitter by keeping their favorite foods/snacks on hand.Write a thank you card to your babysitters a couple of times a year. Experienced parents always say, "When ...

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Science Toys are Educational Toys

Science Toys are Educational Toys by: Ted Moryto My son Jack had been quietly playing with his Meccano set when we heard him scream, sweet! What a cool toy, my friend Dave said, it's a ferris wheel. It's a solar powered ferris wheel, s...

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Are You Teaching Your Kids Table Manners?

First of all what are table manners? Different cultures dictate table manners, which guidelines are set for what is acceptable and not acceptable during mealtimes. Standards for following these guidelines are determined by each family within their h...

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Bringing Out The Toys For Those Rainy Days

It's absolutely pouring outside, with no sign of stopping. No activities suggested are met with any enthusiastic approval, and the list of options, short of braving the rain, is growing slimmer by the minute. But rainy days don't have to be...

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Celebrity Baby Names

Celebrities have always been known for making bold fashion and style statements, and their choice of baby names is no exception. From North and Saint to Apple and Moses, there seems to be no limit to the creativity of celebrity baby names. But why do...

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A Night Out For Mom & Dad

A Night Out For Mom & Dad by: Jennifer Shryock Is your babysitter watching the kids and your k9 family member? It is Saturday night and you have planned for a babysitter to entertain and care for your children while you have a date with your spo...

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Bugaboo Prams - A Brief Overview Of The 4 Models

Bugaboo prams have become some of the most sought after prams for parents and babies the world over. While it was popularized by celebrities back in 1999 when it first came out, its since become the pram of choice for urban parents who need something...

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5 Tips for Providing a Healthier Home Environment for Your Children

There are a lot of less than healthy influences on the lives of modern children, and kids tend to grow up a little too fast these days. Not only is that a dangerous thing when they haven't yet developed the maturity for adult decisions, but as a...

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Gifted Children: Do You Have A Gifted Child?

Gifted children are those kids whose talents, skills, potentials and abilities are so superior and exceptional that they set the child apart from their peers. Gifted children are often initially observed and identified when they excel in school, yet ...

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Learning Vision Skills in Preschool Helps a Baby"s Learning for Life

Learning vision skills is a vital half of a child's growth within the preschool years. Learning vision skills lays the groundwork for future tutorial achievement, as a result of these are the constructing blocks upon which a toddler's study...

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