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Does your family need a media diet?

♦ October 1, 2018 ♦ Leave a comment


For years parents have been encouraged to limit TV and screen time for children…especially preschoolers. We have seen many studies that show children who watch too much TV are more likely to be overweight, have an increased risk of attention problems, and their play is truly interrupted. Children who are exposed to sexual programs are …

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Discipline means to teach

♦ August 28, 2018 ♦ 5 Comments


Boundaries and discipline allow your children to feel secure and happy! One day, parents wake up and realize that their precious  10 month old actually knows that the TV or dog food dish is off-limits, but reaches to push the buttons on the TV or take a sample of dog food anyway.  Their cute little …

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Baby talk! Encouraging language development in your child.

♦ August 12, 2018 ♦ Leave a comment


Talking to your child and using lots of animated facial expressions are important for your child’s language development! Believe me, hearing the sweet voice of your child say “Ma Ma” or “Da Da” is one of those moments you always remember.  Later, I can remember thinking….”Maybe I should change my name, I am tired of …

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Steps 7-12…helping your child develop self-confidence

♦ June 21, 2018 ♦ Leave a comment


The next 6 steps a parent can take to help a child develop that ever important self-confidence! 7.  Promote independence Let a child explore his or her world freely.  Make your home as safe as possible so mobile infants and toddlers can explore safely.  Let your child “step away” from you!  Take a deep breath …

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We need Dad’s to be involved in parenting….encourage it!

♦ June 14, 2018 ♦ Leave a comment


Brad  as “King for a day!”  He has always been a “hands on” Dad! Dads have a special role in their kids’ lives.  I believe that my parenting would have been incomplete without Brad, but I could have very easily discouraged his involvement very early on.  I was a “gatekeeper” Mom; I needed and wanted …

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Becoming a Dad can bring some doubt and fear

♦ June 12, 2018 ♦ Leave a comment


Men and women are different….wow, that tidbit of information is nothing new, right?  However, sometimes we need to say this over and over again so we can understand why men and women respond so differently to the same situation.  Moms and Dads are different, we respond differently to the same parenting situation, we have different …

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Packing tips for traveling with kids…having what you need but keeping it simple.

♦ June 7, 2018 ♦ 8 Comments


Vacation season is here! With kids, gone are the days when you can throw a few things in a suitcase and go!  There is a bit more to pack with kids…it seems like you will need everything!  Making a packing list will help.  I often would start a packing list several weeks in advance and …

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Look Before You Leave! Check the Back Seat!

♦ May 23, 2018 ♦ 1 Comment


  Look Before You Leave! Leave a child in a car?  Absolutely not!  Most of us can’t even imagine that EVER happening.  The truth is though it does, every year.  Overheating can become a life threatening emergency for a child.  Every year there are reports of tragic deaths of children who get left in cars …

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Protecting your child from bug bites

♦ May 23, 2018 ♦ Leave a comment


Protection from ticks and mosquitoes is important for your child! Today is beautiful, and I hope most of you have your children outside at some point!  Children both love and NEED to be outdoors.  Outside activity is an important part of a healthy child’s life, and it helps children get good and tired too!  I …

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Choosing a sunscreen for your child

♦ May 22, 2018 ♦ Leave a comment


Choose the right sunscreen protection for your child…and enjoy the summer! The sun is shining…it is going to be a great day!  Whatever your plans are they must include some sunscreen.  If you are a bit confused about which one is best for you and your little one, then join the club!  Walking through a …

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