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Vaccine for Ear Infections
in The Parenting Weblog, on July 10, 2009
© chimothy27 Otitis media, or ear infection is fairly common among babies and children, so common that around 80% of kids will experience it at least once before they reach the age of 3! It is characterized by a pressure build-up in the ear, which can be (but not always) be quite painful, so it...
On Swine Flu, Travel and Homeschooling
in The Parenting Weblog, on July 4, 2009
... at the time, there wasn't a single case of swine flu in Southeast Asia. How was i supposed to know it will spread like fire, and from zero, the number of cases in the region has grown exponential...
ChicTots' Chic & Cozy Blanket Bag
in The Parenting Weblog, on June 27, 2009
...-resistant bag has lots of pockets for baby's items—toys, snacks, diapers, bottles... you know how it is with babies! It also has two pop-out pockets, that are ideal making bottles accessibl...
Enjoying First Grade
in The Parenting Weblog, on June 19, 2009
...orld. So to make sure we get to school on time, we have to wait for our ride starting 6 am. Tough I know, but we don't have our own car.
That's my son in the photo above, donning is uniform ...
Happy Parents = Happy Children?
in Next Nine Months, on May 23, 2009
...their conception.
Brain chemicals such as endorphins, and drugs, such as marijuana and heroin are known to have significant effects on sperm and eggs, altering the patterns of genes that are active i...
Mother Says...
in The Parenting Weblog, on May 15, 2009
As you rattle off yet another reminder for your son to turn off the tv in 10 minutes, or for your daughter to "get off the phone, or else...", do you wonder whether other parents have it easier? If it's any consolation, you're not alone. millions of mothers all over the world say p...
Checkout Mamapedia
in The Parenting Weblog, on May 13, 2009
...can checkout for free: Mamapedia .
Mamapedia is changing the way mom get insights and advice on parenting.
Mamapedia is a one-stop-shop where moms can tap into the wisdom of other moms on an a...
Mamapedia: A Hot New Website For Moms
in Next Nine Months, on May 10, 2009
...rs' Day, check out this hot new website that is changing the way moms get insight and advice on parenting. And, it's all free.
Mamapedia is a one-stop-shop where moms can tap into the wisdo...
Mother's Day Rally for Moms' Mental Health Features Top Mommybloggers & Parenting Authors
in The Parenting Weblog, on May 5, 2009
This Mother's Day - Sunday, May 10, 2009 - the first Mother's Day Rally for Moms' Mental Health will be held online, featuring 24 open letters to new mothers on the importance of maternal mental health.
All of the letters will be written by survivors of and experts on perinatal m...
Swine Flu
in The Parenting Weblog, on April 30, 2009
... flu.
How do we protect ourselves and our children? Here's a good primer on what you need to know about swine flu .
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Why Do We Color Easter Eggs?
in The Parenting Weblog, on April 9, 2009
...It is likely this is just one of the many theories to the advent of colorful egg. Now, does anyone knows a plausible explanation to the Easter bunnies bringing the Easter eggs?!?
...
Personalized Books for Preparing Older Sibling to New Baby
in The Parenting Weblog, on March 21, 2009
... I know from experience how challenging it can be to prepare an older sibling for the arrival of a new baby. How do you tell? How do you reassure? How do you allay the fears and jealousy?
If your ...
Spring-time, Garden-Time!
in The Parenting Weblog, on March 15, 2009
Have you ever thought of growing your own veggies like the First Lady ? You don't need an expansive lawn to start with, although if you so wanted, you could re-create the Obama's 1,100-square-foot White House vegetable garden using the online vegetable-garden design from Plangarden ....
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Makeovers
in The Parenting Weblog, on March 6, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 8506795 With the recent peanut butter recalls , guess which find itself more often now in kids snackboxes? Cheese! It is estimated that nearly 21 percent of Americans eat grilled cheese at least twice a month. But fatty fillings and white toast can make it...
Looking for Healthy Restaurants Near You?
in The Parenting Weblog, on February 19, 2009
Too busy to cook? Too lazy? Or perhaps looking for a place to hold your umpteenth lunch meeting? You don't have to sacrifice healthy eating just because you're eating out. Hit Good Food Near You and check out the healthiest food at restaurants near you. For busy people on the go, you c...
Educational Videos About Childbirth Wanted, Win $1000
in The Parenting Weblog, on February 6, 2009
© *clairity* Natural birth, C-section, home birth, hospital birth, birth elsewhere and in some other manner- Birth Matters Virginia (an organization that works to improve the culture of birth in Virginia by promoting an evidence-based model of maternity care) invites you -mothers, fathers, fi...
A Bit of Dirt Can Be Beneficial
in The Parenting Weblog, on February 5, 2009
...thier for it.
Here's a recent article that discusses the so-called hygiene hypothesis: Babies Know: A Little Dirt Is Good for You .
Have a look at the article and see why you might not be being...
Google GDrive online storage & backup service leaked
in Wangtam, on January 31, 2009
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Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Sippy Bottles and Kanteens
in The Parenting Weblog, on January 28, 2009
As a segues on my previous post on BPA-free baby bottles , here's a BPA-free drinking flask for toddlers and older kids on the go: the Klean Kanteen . I especially love their little version that comes with an adapter to fit Avent sippy cup spouts. They're as safe as glass bottles, ...
Early Childhood Diet Influence Health as Adults
in The Parenting Weblog, on January 21, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 98384 I'm sure a little bit of junk food here and there can't do any long-term harm, but we need to get our kids on healthy diets from the very start. More and more data are indicating that our early childhood diet (as early as when we were still in...
Vicks Vaporub, Under Scrutiny
in The Parenting Weblog, on January 16, 2009
...ense tells us that we shouldn't put Vicks Vaporub in the nostrils nor in the mouth. I don't know how other use it, but I know that our parents rub it on our chest and back to help us breath wh...
BPA-Free Baby Bottles
in The Parenting Weblog, on January 14, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 8044750 More and more studies are linking chronic diseases to long term exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA), a polymer additive commonly used in the production of plastics., including those used for baby and water bottles. The FDA says that it's still revi...
Can Fast Food Kids' Meals Be Nutritious?
in The Parenting Weblog, on January 8, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 5571346 More and more fast food joints are now selling kid's meals. They features fares that are popular to the little ones, served in smaller portions and usually, there's a toy of some sort included... the hook that draws the kids in. To woe the p...
3900 Saturdays
in The Parenting Weblog, on January 4, 2009
...e way, I
came across an older sounding chap , with a tremendous signal and a
golden voice. You know the kind; he sounded like he should be in the
broadcasting business. He was telling whom-ever ...
My baby turned 6 today!
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 29, 2008
... am, I can't help but be mighty proud I have raised a wonderful, energetic, smart little kid. I know it is part from over (heck, it will never be over!) and we still have a long way to go. But I h...
Prevent Poisonings this Holiday Season
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 23, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 7514436 Hosting a Christmas party or dinner? Aside from planning the menu and program, make sure to make precautions against food poisoning and other mishaps. AAPCC Board Member Edward Krenzelok, PharmD, director of the Pittsburgh Poison Center and Drug...
Raising A Son With Your Mother
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 21, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 1618580
I am a single mom and eversince my son was a babyI have raised him with my Mother , his grandmother. Fast forward to today - 6 years later - lest to say that my son really is one big grandma's boy. Yup, he isn't a mama's boy but a gr...
Decorated
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 13, 2008
...this Norman Rockwell dream of making cookies and cocoa while we put up the tree but I don't know if we can ever get that far until school gets out or work is done. Don't get me wrong - we ...
Can't wait for Christmas!
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 9, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Sean Locke
My 6-year old son cannot wait for Christmas. Remember this Christmas wishlist ? Well I can already tear it to pieces because each week that he accompanies me to the grocery store, we ended up buying other sorts of toys on display.
And he wouldn't...
Letters to Santa help Make-A-Wish
in The Parenting Weblog, on November 26, 2008
Are your kids getting ready to write Santa ? Why not combine their holiday gift pleading efforts with a good deed. Check out this neat program from Macy's.
Writing letters to Santa Claus is an age-old Christmas tradition for children all over the world. Macy's is collecting these ...
What's in your child's Christmas wishlist?
in The Parenting Weblog, on November 24, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 6831850
31 days before Christmas and you must be splitting your head off what to give your loved ones. Especially your kid! Have you done your Christmas shopping yet? Well you should before Christmas creeps on you.
It helps too when a young kid has a Chri...
Create a Thanksgiving craft to keep
in The Parenting Weblog, on November 21, 2008
With Thanksgiving rolling around, you've probably got kids underfoot and hyper. Here is a cute idea - make custom Thanksgiving placemats.
Supplies:
Laminating sheet. (You can get packs of 10 laminating sheets that don't require a machine at any craft or office supply store but we finally bo...
Choosing and Administering OTC Allergy Medicines for Kids
in Allergies, on November 18, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Shannon Long Choosing over-the-counter remedies can be very confusing, considering the range of choice available out there. If you're looking for medication for kids, you need to be doubly careful. Check out WebMD's slideshow on selecting and safe use of...
Carter's Baby Clothes with Tagless Labels Cause Skin Rashes on Babies
in Allergies, on October 28, 2008
After reading Dr. Moore's blog on a line of Carter's baby clothes causing skin rashes on some babies , I frantically searched for more information as my six-month old daughter has been wearing Carter's onesies and sunsuits since Day 1. Looking back, she did have some rashes on the...
Wheezing Raises Asthma Risks in Children
in Allergies, on October 27, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Ernesto Solla Domínguez Several months ago, when my baby was just a bit over two months old, she was admitted overnight to the hospital. She had some viral upper respiratory infection, and when I brought her to the pediatrician, I was advised to send her immed...
Cool gift idea: Smencils
in The Parenting Weblog, on October 21, 2008
I love to put aside some extra gift items I find for various occasions. Whether they become gifts for my daughter's friends at birthday parties, rewards for my daughter's good behavior or even stocking stuffers, storing a few neat gifts can save you time and money. I'll let you in on...
Food Allergies and Weaning Babies to Solid Foods
in Allergies, on October 20, 2008
...is an exciting milestone that is looked forward to (well, maybe except by the baby, who doesn't know what's coming). For us, though, it's a moment filled with trepidation, a bit of angst a...
Meal Deals for kids: Lone Star
in The Parenting Weblog, on October 19, 2008
© (nutmeg)
Some days there is just nothing better than a break in the daily routine by going out to eat. However when you start to total up the bill for a family to eat, it seems to get pricier every day. However, you can make those dining out experiences a bit cheaper. Ways to save include lo...
Horsing around
in The Parenting Weblog, on October 18, 2008
...but the area still requires four-wheel drive to get there, the houses are spread out and the owners know the horses really run the show even if you own the house. Some animals even do the mowing for t...
Pain and oooo my back
in The Parenting Weblog, on October 14, 2008
I have found a new circle of hell.
It is the circle that involves moving into a rental beach house without your husband, who doesn't come down for a few more days. The journey starts with your drive down, getting you nice and stiff, just enough to ache as you haul things up three stories. Of c...
Vacation day II
in The Parenting Weblog, on October 14, 2008
We are down on the Outer Banks of North Carolina for a relaxing week in a lovely house.
Our first day we slept late and eventually took Hwy 12 down the Outer Banks. By the end of the day, we'd visited three lighthouses (Bodie, Hatteras & Ocracoke) and ridden the ferry.
My daughter, ble...
Disney now free on your birthday!
in The Parenting Weblog, on October 11, 2008
Start your birthday off right with the most magical birthday present of all: free admission on your birthday during 2009 to one of the Theme Parks of the disneyland ® Resort*!
To receive free admission to one of the Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme parks on your birthday in 2009, guests mu...
Flying through the air
in The Parenting Weblog, on October 7, 2008
Today my daughter and I went to lunch with a friend and her son. We took the kids to a park afterwards and it was then my child decided to test the limits of human aviation.
She went as high as she could on these park swings (mind you not backyard high, park high). Then she says this gem as she rea...
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in Wangtam, on October 6, 2008
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Hollywood Moms And Fashion Styles
in The Celebrities Weblog, on September 30, 2008
...aceted website that covers many topics of interest, particularly to women, such as Fashion, Beauty, Parenting, Love, Home and Astrology.
But the "Entertainment" section is what we're fo...
Track out!
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 29, 2008
As we've mentioned before we are in year round school district so our daughter is out of school at unusual times. We love the year round concept but we understand why it doesn't work for some families. Our daughter's grades are better than ever, she isn't bored over the long summer a...
Eat at Chili's Today!
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 29, 2008
...argest gift from a single partner campaign in St. Jude's history.
"At Chili's, we know that dining out has become a special occasion in this sluggish economy," said Todd Diener, p...
Weather
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 28, 2008
...Dear Mother Nature,
I know it's a lot to ask but could you decide if it is summer or fall for sure? My child has clothes from both seasons spread out like a fan. Normally it is just one clothing ...
Grade A
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 27, 2008
A few years ago, wee made some tough decisions about our daughter's academics and we finally are getting some real confirmation we made the right moves.
In her school, their grading scale is 4 - 1. It's very odd but the grades go 1, 2, 3, 3* or 4. Scores of 1 or 2 indicate performance below...
Back to school?
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 25, 2008
© Dan4th
Four years ago, I dropped out of graduate school. I was halfway through a program there but other pressing things in life took over - ie being a parent. I just couldn't do both, or at least do them both well.
I confess, I had too much fun in college and eventually when I decided w...
Free BK kids meals
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 23, 2008
Burger King will give you three free kids' meals for each child registered on their Club BK site. Check the mailer you get - you'll see in the fine print you can get three meals, not just one. Plus you'll get a coupon for another free meal on your child's birthday!
With the addition...
Forgetfulness
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 23, 2008
I have a child with a forgetful nature. Coupled with her backpack being a paper graveyard , she often leaves things that school.
She's got an agenda to fill out and go by. I had big flame colored luggage tags made about having everything she needs for school made and put on the zipper to her...
Natural Birth Results to Stronger Baby Bonding Compared to C-Sections
in Next Nine Months, on September 21, 2008
...roblematic bonding and postpartum depression."
If you think of the biology of childbirth and parenting, of course it makes sense. This is what nature meant the body to do and it is plausible tha...
The Carrie Diaries - or I just threw up in my mouth a little bit
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 18, 2008
...hing that dovetails into SATC stuff. Isn't the logical ending of reading those books wanting to know more?
Talk about milking a franchise. I'm pretty grossed out about this.
We are talking ...
School conference
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 16, 2008
...und so that was the end of June) and she loved the feeling. She's proud of herself and thinks KNOWS she is smart.
I feel like exhaling for a long while and burning about 100 workbooks (just kid...
Up in front
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 16, 2008
... me into it but I'm not ready to move her up there yet.
The laws for car seats are more widely known. We see PSAs about them regularly. Like most states, in our state the law for sitting in a car...
Free webseminar for parents with school aged kids
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 11, 2008
I got an interesting looking email today that I thought I'd share in case it interested any of you:
Well it is back to school time again and many of us are wondering how we can become more involved with our child's academic progress.
A recent nationwide survey stated that 96% of parents...
Free Ice Cream at Cold Stone on Sept. 28th
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 10, 2008
Cold Stone Creamery® will host the "World's Largest Ice Cream Social," a fundraising event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America and local chapters across the country .
Cold Stone Creamery will give away a free 3 oz. Make-A-Wish® Ice Cream Creation to each customer fr...
Running Aces to Host Trent Tucker Charity Poker Tournament
in Internet Poker, on September 9, 2008
...d on the block in the realm of live poker room in my home state of Minnesota. Unfortunately, due to parenting and a billion other excuses I haven't had the pleasure of actually going into the plac...
Looky-loo
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 9, 2008
Parenting is such a subjective and scary thing. You can feel in your head you are doing the right thing but your heart might be confused - or vice versa. Humorously, some of the best and worst parenting decisions I made have been ones I was the most sure about making.
I think most of us who troll ...
Parenting while sick
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 4, 2008
...'t. She doesn't really need four reminders about getting dressed for horseback riding. She knows the routine and right now I'm too tired to play some game where I have to cajole her into g...
Stress During Childhood Linked to Increased Allergy Risks
in Allergies, on September 2, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Rhienna Cutler That stress can aggravate allergies among children is something that has already been documented. But how? And how stressful must an even be to have an effect?
German researchers addressed these questions, and report intriguing findings. The invest...
Dads and daughters
in The Parenting Weblog, on August 30, 2008
Today my husband and daughter have taken off on their own adventure. They are headed to meet his folks and brother three hours away for a football game. She's excited about having time with just Daddy.
I think it is so important for girls to have time on their own with their fathers. How your f...
Meet our music tutor - youtube
in The Parenting Weblog, on August 29, 2008
...I know youtube.com can be a cesspool but I've enjoyed the site a ton. We have some videos there and I love the idea of people being able to self-broadcast their own news and programs.
Normally t...
Wake up parents
in The Parenting Weblog, on August 29, 2008
...rested in what was going on.
The parents say she just keeps getting back online and they don't know what to do. They've read the chat logs and they are horrible. They've tried re-directin...
Crafty parents and photos
in The Parenting Weblog, on August 27, 2008
I'm a Flickr fan in terms of where I post my online photos for friends and family but I started out at shutterfly years ago.
I have to give Shutterfly credit for their new feature products especially their collage photos. They have collage backdrops all set up for you just to pop in ...
Freecycle
in The Parenting Weblog, on August 27, 2008
...ou just set up a time or place to get it. I'm not fond of people in my house that I don't know so we just leave stuff on our porch.
So far we've given away Hayley's old duck bathroom...
Sing and spell, fourth grade edition
in The Parenting Weblog, on August 26, 2008
My daughter got 10 of 20 words right on her last spelling test. Of course, that's also 10 of 20 words wrong. Either way we had to do something to help her absorb the words quicker. The regular methods just don't work for her in the time frame of getting the words on Monday and passing a test...
Become a Citizen Journalist
in The Social Networking Weblog, on August 25, 2008
...you want to say on any topic the environment, politics, global issues, hobbies, health, education, parenting, etc. Then your Helium peers will review what you've written and rate it for quality. T...
Is it Safe to Eat Sushi During Pregnancy?
in Next Nine Months, on August 22, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Arne Trautmann
The short answer: it depends.
It depends on the freshness and source of the fish used. The American Pregnancy Association says that mercury levels may pose danger , so you must avoid sushi made of those types that contain high levels of mercury ...
