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Is Parenting a Job or a Pleasure?

March 8, 2012

I noticed the blue van first, as it backed into the parking space beside our car. It made me feel romantic, with a particular kind of nostalgia. Tom and I owned the exact same van once upon a time, in the very first days of our relationship. We went on grand adventures, threw parties in [...]

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A Child’s Perspective

October 24, 2011

On Friday Tom came home with a flip digital videocam, took it out of the box, threw in some batteries and handed it to Bea. “Here,” he said, “You can make a show. Make sure you don’t drop it, and don’t put your fingers over the round lens here.” Beatrice then went around the house, [...]

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The Period of PURPLE Crying

August 9, 2011

All babies cry, and that’s the truth.  However, some babies cry more than others.  And most babies experience a peak of crying between 2 weeks and 3-4 months of age.  Whether you call it colic or not, unexplained, prolonged and painful-looking crying bouts are difficult for any parent or caregiver to go through. The Period [...]

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Life Coaching for Parents

September 28, 2010

No matter how you look at it, parenting is hard work. When you add to that the responsibility of earning money, developing a career, maintaining healthy family relationships and achieving some of your own dreams, life can get a little overwhelming. Life coaches are there to help you take control of your life and bring [...]

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Establish a Healthy Bedtime Routine

August 10, 2010

Whether you are a detail oriented parent or someone who is more inclined to go with the flow, all children can benefit from a healthy bedtime routine. Routines help children feel secure and safe because they know what is coming next. Here are some guidelines to help you establish a healthy bedtime routine at home. [...]

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Resource Review Thursday: Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves

July 29, 2010

It’s a moment every parent eventually faces: your sweet infant develops to the point where they are able to do something that drives you bananas, and as you shout, “Stop that!” you hear your own parent’s voice coming from your mouth. Parenting is difficult work, and most parents only have skills passed on to them [...]

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How to Interview a Babysitter

July 27, 2010

Whether you’re finding a babysitter for the first time or the fifth, it is important to find someone who is trustworthy, understands how to relate and care for kids and, most importantly, gets along with your child.  Before you hire a babysitter, take some time to think about what kind of babysitter you want and [...]

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Resource Review Thursday: The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting Audio CDs

July 15, 2010

What does it mean to be a “good parent”? How can you teach your children to be brave, strong, healthy people when you don’t always feel that way yourself? The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting Audio CD can help you begin to answer those questions and work towards being a brave, strong and healthy parent for your [...]

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Resource Review Thursday: Mothering Magazine

July 8, 2010

Are you looking for a parenting magazine that supports your natural living and attachment parenting choices?  Mothering magazine is chock full of articles, essays, information and products to help you live the natural family lifestyle. What is Mothering Magazine? Founded in 1976, Mothering is independently owned and regularly features health, lifestyle and parenting issues that are contemporary [...]

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Raising Appreciative Children

June 18, 2010

To be appreciative is to be thankful or grateful, and to have an understanding of something’s value. When we buy a jug of milk from the store we might not appreciate the work involved in raising dairy cows and milking them twice a day, but the child of a dairy farmer who sees his parents [...]

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Reducing Parent Stress

May 31, 2010

Parents carry a heavy workload these days, often working a full or part time job on top of all the duties of parenthood. When soccer practice piles up against music class and the baby is teething again, it’s easy for parents to become burnt out after weeks and months of rushing from one thing to [...]

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Ten Tips For Dining Out With Kids

May 25, 2010

Like everything else, eating out with small children just isn’t the same as eating out as a childless couple.  There are now small people along with you, with needs and preferences of their own, and part of your dining experience will be dedicated to helping them get their needs met in an unfamiliar place filled [...]

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Dental Care for Children

May 14, 2010

Most parents are aware that it is their job to make sure their children brush their teeth every day, but good dental care for children goes beyond a quick swipe with the brush and toothpaste in the morning and before bed. Diet, use of soothers or thumbsucking and regular visits to the dentist are all [...]

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