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The Toy Recall That was Almost Too Late for My Daughter by Lill Hawkins, Lil. Today, another toy recall was announced. Beads from a popular craft kit put several kids into the hospital when they ingested a drug in the coating. I was one of the mothers who had bought this toy for my daughter. Unlike the other mothers, whose...
10 Natural Ways To Care For Baby's Skin by Arthor Pens, Art. The skin on your baby is very fragile, delicate and thin. This means the skin is very sensitive and can react easily to weather temperatures and also irritants. Irritants can come from a variety of substances but mainly through the chemicals...
Dad's Rainy Day Activities by Jeremy Johnson, Jer. On a rainy day when you're home with the kids, you've got to do something structured before the fighting starts. My wife thinks its a great time to get everyone cleaning, but I prefer a more fun route.Building a fort is a great activity for a rainy...
Some Consequences Of Single Parenting by Dwayne Garrett, Dwa. There are a lot of consequences in being a single parent. It is not as easy as everyone imagines. There are so many issues surrounding a single parent. Some are good, but some are extremely bad. In everything that you do, there are consequences. And...
Single Parents And The Rise of Crime Rates Among Children by Dwayne Garrett, Dwa. The hardest thing to face as a single parent are the intense emotions associated with being both a mother and a father to a child. This is further magnified when the other parent is absent or is deliberately not doing anything to fulfill his part in...
The Effects Of Single Parenting On A Child by Dwayne Garrett, Dwa. In todays generation, people are more liberated. And because of that, a lot of things are going on today that was never heard of before. Say for example, the concept of being a single parent. Single parents are scattered all over the world, so we...
Black Single Parents: Seek Help And You Shall Receive by Dwayne Garrett, Dwa. If before single parents were being scorned in public and were regarded as immorals, this attitude has, fortunately, been reversed in our days. Single or divorced parents are treated equally and are in fact being given special considerations by the...
Seven Simple Ways to Save Money on Clothes by Jamie Jefferson, Jam. When you have a family, it is easy to spend way too much on clothes. Here are seven simple tips to help you save money on your clothing budget. 1. Go through your closet and see if there are any treasures hiding in there. Carve out a few hours and...
I Want My Body Back - A New Moms Guide to Getting Back in Shape by Salena Kulkarni, Sal. With the exception of those few women that amazingly get their pre-pregnancy bodies back at lightening speed, the rest of us have to fight for it. This is difficult when you are not getting the sleep you need, you have you newborn clinging to you...
Advantages And Disadvantages Of Homeschooling by Joseph Jordan, Jos. The whole home education movement began back in the sixties, with the hippies rebelling against all things government run, but since then, it has grown into a legitimate method of schooling. In fact, home schooling has become so big that colleges...
Are You Considering A Career In Childcare ? by Mike Selvon, Mik. Everyone comes to a point in their lives when they must leave childhood and enter into adulthood. Most instances are marked by the person leaving school and entering the workforce. Choosing among the different careers available can be difficult. Do...
Choosing the Right Toy to Give Your Child by Stephanie Foster, Ste. Shopping for kids can be a bit difficult sometimes. This is especially true if you get stuck shopping at the last minute, and what you thought you would buy isn't available.There are a few options to handle this kind of a situation. You can keep...
Understanding The Dating Effects Of Single Parents On Their Children by Dean Caporella, Dea. The dating effects of single parents is a real parenting issue which can often be overlooked by those who are on the search for companionship.Many parents underestimate their children's emotional needs during this intriguing time. Children often...
Get There Happily: Tips For Traveling With Kids by Jeremy Johnson, Jer. Have you ever tried to go on an extended outing with a big group of kids? And by "big group," I mean one or more, and by "extended outing," I mean 20 minutes or longer, or any outing that requires that you and the kid(s) have to get out of the car....
How To Keep Your Grandkids Safe When They Visit by John Myre, Joh. Grandchildren are truly a blessing. They rejuvenate and bring a great new sense of excitement and discovery. And there's always that wonderful feature that you can hand them back to your children when you're exhausted or can't handle them...
Results of a Home School Education by Art Gib, Art. Families have found an alternative to public education by homeschooling with good results -- statistically proven results even. Polls done nationwide have shown children who have been home schooled rank consistently higher than the national average...
15 Fun and Engaging Family Activities For All Ages by Britt Michaelian, Bri. Finding things to do with the entire family in tow is not always an easy feat. There are many reasons for this, one being agendas. A lot of times family outings end up with the children in tears and you wishing you were in bed, with the covers...
Creative Toys Develop Your Child by Richard Runion, Ric. Toys have played a crucial role in enhancing children's lives, and this has always been considered as vital to their development. Museums and libraries that display toys, the world over, have chronicled shifts in social thinking and the popularity...
Want To Know How To Get Connected With Your Child? by Ranju Kumar, Ran. We all like to be connected with our children and be engaged with them. Children feel more confident, assured and have a great self esteem when their parents are involved with them. They usually do extremely well in their studies and extracurricular...
Attention New Moms: What To Do When Your Husband Becomes A Stranger by Salena Kulkarni, Sal. Moms, we are not in this new motherhood thing alone, men have to deal with it too. Really, they aren't getting the easy end of the deal either. They may not have had to give birth physically, but emotionally they are pretty level with us. Because...
How Much Do You Value Being a Stay at Home Mom? by Stephanie Foster, Ste. There have been a variety of reports through the years on how much a stay at home mom's work is worth. I don't pay too much attention to those because, frankly, moms who work outside the home do much of the same work. How much of it they do may...
A Housekeeping System That is So Much More by Jeremy Johnson, Jer. LIke any job, keeping your home clean is better accomplished through a system. Using a home cleaning system, you are able to keep up with the individual tasks, remember to do all the "little things," and avoid feeling overwhelmed. Additionally, if...
Get Involved with Your Teen's School by Jane Saeman, Jan. It doesn't matter whether your child is in junior high or high school, there's a great advantage academically to them having you actively involved in their education. If you focus on making education an important part of life in your home (not...
Cheap Ways to Keep Younger Kids Busy in Winter by Stephanie Foster, Ste. When the weather turns cold, keeping the kids busy gets more challenging. They can't just play outside all day in a lot of cases, and often simply don't want to. It's enough to wear any parent down.Sometimes doing this on a budget can be challenging...
