Tag Archives: preschooler
Childproofing the bedrooms and living areas
You want your child’s bedroom to be a safe place for your child to sleep and the living area of your home where you will spend a great deal of time should be as hazard free as possible. Removing hazards will allow your child to explore freely and safely. Vacuum your home often because I …
Childproofing the kitchen and bathroom!
Bath time is fun…but the bathroom is full of potential dangers for children! There are few places in the house that you spend more time, and there are few rooms that are more dangerous! The kitchen and bathrooms are areas that can be full of potential hazards for your child. Take a look at …
Childproofing the garage….and what about pets?
Prevent accidents when you can, but skinned knees are part of childhood…be ready with a first aid kit! The nicer weather has all of us outside. Most of us keep balls, sports equipment, bikes and other items in the garage that our children will be using. We also have lawn tools, fertilizers, mowers, and other …
Breaks, Sprains, and Nursemaid Elbow….oh my!
Nursemaid’s elbow is a common toddler injury…and this is one of the most common ways for it to happen! Unfortunately, sometimes childhood comes with broken bones, sprains or the common nursemaid’s elbow injury. Best treatment for all three is staying calm, immobilizing the area and seeking medical help. That bubble wrap sounds better and better, …
Your Child’s Disappointments are Life Lessons
I will never forget standing next to our oldest daughter as her and my eyes searched the list of names of who made the “A” basketball team. Her 7th grade friends were on the list….but her name was not. I saw her shoulders slump and the tears come. My heart ached as I thought about …
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