How Did You Choose Your Kids Names?

Your kids names stay with them for life therefore choosing your kids names has to be one of the most important choices that every parent faces in regards to their child’s future. It has to be one of the most fun things to do when you become pregnant, spend hours flicking through as many baby [...]

The Sun Comes Out

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The sun comes out and that’s it we all get excited. Thursday was a gorgeous day and I couldn’t wait to get the kids home from school and get out there and catch some rays. My sun tan from the very beautiful and hot Bondi beach holiday has faded and despite knowing I would not [...]

Why Do Boys Have Willies And Girls Don’t?

Why Do Boys Have Willies And Girls Don’t? Kia my 4 year old daughter asked me the other evening when she was in the bath with her two brothers aged 2 and 3. Oh! To be honest I had no idea how to even answer her question. Why Do Boys Have Willies And Girls Don’t? [...]

Great Fancy Dress Ideas for Kids

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  Kids have different sorts of activities all throughout the year that they need to dress up for. Most of them require costumes such as plays, competitions, celebrations, etc. If you’re a working mom, it sometimes feels impossible to come up with creative ideas for your kids’ costumes especially if you’ve been doing it the [...]

Encouraging Your Child to Read this Summer

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Your child has a three-month break from school, and you’re afraid his brain is going to melt away in the hot summer months of nothing but playing, playing, playing. Don’t worry; he’ll probably be fine, and he does deserve to be a kid. But the best way to get him to exercise his brain during [...]

What Can You Do About Sibling Rivalry?

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  Siblings are in a unique position. They grow up having to spend tons of time with someone relatively close to their own age, but they have no choice in the matter. Siblings can be very different, and sometimes this can cause trouble. While you may not be able to completely avoid sibling rivalry, understanding [...]

Getting Your Child to Do Well in School

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When you have children, you know they’re going to grow up someday. They’ll go to school and make friends. They will also have big dreams for the future. Maybe your child will want to be a doctor or even a ballerina. Maybe your little one will want to be a rocket scientist or find a [...]

Seeing The Future In The Young One’s Eyes

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Teaching children things that will help them in their near and distant future brings a passionate flame into my heart. Going through everyday things that an adult does without even thinking, such as cooking, cleaning and many other things is a constant learning experience for children, I believe. Kids are learning new things all the [...]

I Want My Children To Know Why I Don’t Smoke.

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There are only a few things in life that I am passionate about. Most of the time, I am an easy, go with the flow person. I believe everyone has rights and they can choose how they live. I have always told my kids that what other people do is often no wrong, or right, [...]

A Kid’s Guide to Using Scissors Safely

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  Scissors are great for arts and crafts, they’re useful for cutting paper, cardboard, shoelaces, thread, tape and more! It’s important to know how to use scissors safely and correctly. This useful guide will tell you the do’s and don’t when using scissors Never run with scissors. Remember scissors are  not a toy. Never hand someone [...]

How Early is Too Early to Be Tech-Savvy?

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  The next time you are out in public look around and take notice of the number of young children with electronic gadgets in hand. Even toddlers are reaching for their parents’ cell phones and pressing buttons like they’re old pros. So, when exactly is the right time to introduce handheld wireless devices like smartphones, [...]

Sprucing the Kitchen for Safety

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  Spring is a refreshing time during which folks often choose to spruce up their home. While taking the time to give the house a through “spring cleaning” keep safety in mind and use the opportunity to create the cleanest and safest environment possible. It is a great idea to get kids involved in helping out in [...]

Parenting: When Kids Leave the Nest

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If you’re a parent, you know that your children will eventually move out of the house, start a new life, go to college, get married and possibly even start a family of his or her own. While some parents most definitely look forward to the day they have their son or daughter out of the [...]

Supporting Your Introverted Child

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  Whether or not you are an introvert, if your child is introverted, it is your responsibility to be his supporter and encourager. The first thing to remember is that there is nothing wrong with being an introvert. Introverts can be just as successful in their personal and professional lives as people who are more [...]

Are Dust Mites Causing Your Child’s Allergies?.

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When you tuck your children into bed at night, you may not be tucking them in alone. In fact, they could be sharing their pillow with millions of dust mites. Dust mites are tiny, common insects that eat dead skin flakes. For this reason, they enjoy living with humans, who shed up to 700,000 skin [...]

7 Taxi Safety Tips You Must Teach Your Kids

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7 Taxi Safety Tips You Must Teach Your Kids Depending on the size of your city, taxi cabs may be something your child encounters on a daily basis; for other people, cabs are a rare luxury.  However often you or your family require a taxi service, it’s important to teach your children about taxi safety.  [...]

How to Get a Baby to Nap

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  Learn how to become effective at putting a baby down for a nap.   Whether it is healthy or not, most adults have reached for sleeping aids, or even Nyquil, to help them get the sleep that they need at least once. Of course, these products are obviously not an option when it comes [...]

Dental Care for Kids – Start Early

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Dental Care for Kids It is important to give your kids a head start when it comes to dental care. Waiting till they are older can be traumatizing. But if you take your child to a local dentist office early in life, their fear will be alleviated. Heck they may even look forward to going [...]