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The New Mom's 5-minute Daily Guide to De-stressing
By: Salena Kulkarni | 09/10/2008
There is an effective way to de-stress without leaving your baby or spending tons of money. Got five minutes to relax? There's an effective way to de-stress without leaving your baby or spending tons of money. Sure, a couple of hours at a spa would be heaven but if you leave a young baby at home, you may just end up feeling anxious while getting your muscles kneaded.
Fathers and Daughters
By: Sajjad Haider | 09/10/2008
When I was a little girl, my father used to take me to the sea. This was not just any ordinary visit, we had to make sure it was the fourteenth night of the moon, so I counted all I could on my little fingers that the moon would come faster, but the moon only came when it will. Years later, he gave me a ring which could have been stolen from one of the moon’s fingers.
How to be a Great Wife When You are a New Mom
By: Salena Kulkarni | 09/10/2008
There are many challenges of motherhood that can dampen the connection between you and your husband. Here are some ways for you to reconnect with your husband without sacrificing your role as a new mom.
Different Types of Baby Cribs
By: Janet R. | 08/10/2008
Baby products, supplies and furniture come in different choices available, from inexpensive choices to expensive ones. Baby furniture like cribs have several types to choose from, you can find sets of cribs including baby crib bedding and baby blankets . Cribs are one of the most important furniture for babies,...
Why Choose Natural Products For Your Baby and Toddler?
By: Carrie Lauth | 08/10/2008
As a mother you just spent nine months carrying this new life around. It is amazing what a life changing impact a small, helpless baby can have on your life. The new baby has transformed you into a mother and suddenly everything feels more important - including the products you...
Tips For Preparing Your Only Child to Become a Sibling
By: Carrie Lauth | 08/10/2008
Having your second child is an exciting time, however it can also be stressful for your first child, who suddenly goes from being your one and only child, to a big brother or sister. Whether your only child is 2 or 10 there will be an adjustment period for him...
The Origins of Halloween...from Druids to Guy Fawkes and Beyond
By: Jason Lewis | 08/10/2008
Centuries ago in the age of the Druids the time between October 31st and November 2nd were considered pagan high holy days. Samhain was a special holiday time. This was the place where the distant roots began for our modern day Halloween. This was the time for fortunes to be read, communication to be done with spirits of ancestors and others, and a time of chaos and festivals. The Druid priests believed that time stopped and had no meaning for these few days. Chaos and celebrations reigned su
Parenting the Family Underdog
By: Michael Grose | 07/10/2008
One of the unwritten laws of family-life is that talent and ability is unevenly distributed between siblings. For some children achieving success takes more effort and concentration than it does for their siblings. The following article provides some ideas to keep in mind if you are parenting a child where success, at school, sport and other common childhood activities, just doesn’t come naturally.
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3 Tips for Sending Special Messages
By: Silvester Thompson | 11/10/2007 | Communication
Staying in touch with family and friends has never been easier with the speed and efficiency of today's technology. We live in a world of e-mail, text and instant messages and mobile conversations.
Online Museums Aim to Captivate 'xbox Generation'
By: Silvester Thompson | 11/10/2007 | Education
Any parent concerned that the hottest new video games are the only activities that can hold a kid's attention can take heart.
Diversity Education Program Addresses Teen Concerns
By: Silvester Thompson | 11/10/2007 | Education
With prejudice and violence continuing to cause problems in schools and communities nationwide, studies show many young people have hate-related words used against them at school and are often exposed to hate-related graffiti.
Program Puts Students on Path to Success
By: Silvester Thompson | 11/10/2007 | Education
Parents and teachers at Lexington Elementary School in Monroe, La., feared their school was slipping into mediocrity or worse. Attendance rates and standardized test scores were dipping. Suspensions were rising.
New Alert System Raises the Bar on School Safety
By: Silvester Thompson | 11/10/2007 | Education
Parents. School officials. Emergency responders. With thousands of people to notify in the event of an emergency, how would your children's school district handle the situation?
School Violence: a Deadly Pattern Calls for Action
By: Silvester Thompson | 11/10/2007 | Education
Are schools safe? Considering the number of tragic events that have occurred at schools across the country in recent years, this is one question every parent, teacher, administrator and community member is having a hard time answering.
Game, Contest Teach Children Practical Life Skills
By: Silvester Thompson | 11/10/2007 | Education
In school, children learn about history, science and the three R's. What they might not learn, however, are practical skills to get them through life's ups and downs.
Stylish Ways to Dine Al Fresco
By: Silvester Thompson | 11/10/2007 | Health
California is famous for its luxurious coastlines and the mild weather that graces the state almost year-round. And while the rest of the country looks forward to the few short months each year when they can entertain outdoors Californians are lucky enough to be able to celebrate outside all year long.
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