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Discussing Menstruation With Your DaughterThis page is about discussing menstruation with your daughter. It is important for young woman to to know that they are not alone, and their monthly cycle can begin at anytime.

 

Baby with Diaper Rash Getting Changed

Diaper Rash RemediesThis is a page about diaper rash remedies. Diaper rash is very painful for your baby.

 

kids fighting

Keeping Kids From FightingThis page is about keeping kids from fighting. Whether good or bad, attention is always given when children choose to bicker.

 

Baby in Diaper

Homemade Diaper Rash Ointment RecipesThis is a page about homemade diaper rash ointment recipes. There are many creams and ointments on the market to treat diaper rash. You can save money by making your own.

 

a girl dressing up

Creating a Child's Dress Up BoxThis page is about creating a child's dress up box. Pretending is fun with clothes, shoes and accessories to dress up in.

 

babysitter with two kids

Saving Money on BabysittingThis page is about saving money on babysitting. Hiring an experienced sitter can be expensive, but there are ways to reduce the cost.

 

Mom Walking on the Beach with Daughter

Creating Childhood MemoriesThis page is about creating childhood memories. There are many ways to share quality time and adventures with kids.

 

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Pink Eye Remedies for BabiesThis is a page about pink eye remedies for babies. In addition to prescription drugs, there are some surprising remedies for pink eye in infants.

 

Raising Children

Good Advice for Raising ChildrenThis page contains good advice for raising children. Consistency and patience are important when parenting young people.

 

Teaching Your Children

Teaching Your ChildrenThis is a page about teaching your children. Parents teach their children about many things at home, starting even before they begin school.

 

Rainy Day Activities

Rainy Day Activities for KidsThis page is about rainy day activities for kids. When playing outside is not an option, finding fun things for kids to do inside can be a challenge.

 

Toddler Won't Play Alone

Toddler Won't Play Alone?This is a page about when a toddler won't play alone. Sometimes young children refuse to play alone and demand your full attention. Playing by themselves is not only a break for you, but good for them as well.

 

Toddler Temper Tantrums

Solutions for Toddler Temper TantrumsThis is a page about solutions for toddler temper tantrums. There are ways to deal with the dreaded toddle temper tantrums.

 

Remedies for Colic

Remedies for ColicThis is a page about remedies for colic. All babies cry sometimes, but a colicky baby can cry for hours.

 

Crying Baby

Remedies for a Crying BabyThis page is about remedies for a crying baby. Determining the reason a baby is crying is not always easy.

 

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Math Games for KidsThis is a page about math games for kids. Learning can be fun.

 

Labeling Children's Belongings

Labeling Children's BelongingsThis is a page about labeling children's belongings. Keeping track of your child's clothing and other belongings can be a major task. They seem to have a way of getting lost.

 

child doing homework

Getting Your Children to Do HomeworkSetting up a routine to complete their after school studies, will help your child succeed. This page is about getting your child to do homework.

 

Bathtub Paint for Children

Bathtub Paint for ChildrenThis is a page about bathtub paint for children. Some kids love to take a bath and play things are just an extra, and then there are those you need to bribe; bathtub paint would be fun for both.

 

Baseboard Heater in front of Window

Baby Proofing Baseboard Heaters?This is a page about baby proofing baseboard heaters. Electric baseboard heaters might present a hazard for you baby.

 

Saving Money on Bathtub Toys

Saving Money on Bathtub ToysThis is a page about saving money on bathtub toys. You don't have to spend a lot of money on tub toys.

 

A toddler making cookies.

Helping Toddlers Do Things on Their OwnThis is a page about helping toddlers do things on their own. Toddlers often want to begin doing things by themselves.

 

a young girl holding up both hands

Teaching a Child Their Left From RightThis page is about teaching a child their left from their right. Learning what's your left and your right hand side can sometimes be a challenge.

 

Helping Kids Get Shots

Helping Kids Get ShotsThis is a page about helping kids get shots. Some children are very reluctant to get their shots. You can help make this a less painful and frightening experience.

 

A baby nursery.

Organizing Your Baby's NurseryThis is a page about organizing your baby's nursery. Organizing your nursery will help make caring for your child easier.

 

Summer Activities for Teens

Summer Activities for TeensWith the end of the school year comes summer and a time when teens have trouble finding activities to keep them engaged and having fun. This is a page about summer activities for teens.

 

MOther and Father Reading with young CHildren

Teaching Toddlers to ReadThis is a page about teaching toddlers to read. Teaching your toddler to read can be a very rewarding experience. There are many approaches you might use.

 

Childproofing a Home Office

Childproofing a Home OfficeThis is a page about childproofing a home office. If you work from home one of your considerations may be childproofing your work area.

 

Mother Getting on Plane with Young Children

Traveling with an Infant?This is a page about traveling with an infant.Traveling with an infant doesn't have to be difficult, if you prepare.

 

Farmers Market

High Tech Kids in a Low Tech PlaceDuring a trip to the Saturday Market in Salem OR, I helped a little boy learn that not everything is high tech.

 

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Child Who is Afraid of the Dark

Helping a Child Who is Afraid of the DarkThis page is about helping a child who is afraid of the dark. Parents are sometimes faced with assisting children who are spooked by darkness.

 

Boys Sparring in Taekwondo Class

Teaching Children About Personal SafetyThis page is about teaching children about personal safety. Helping your children be aware of possible dangers is important.

 

Family going to the park.

Summer Activities for KidsThis is a page about summer activities for kids. It can be a big job keeping kids busy during the summer break from school.

 

Teething Baby

Baby Teething TipsThis is a page about baby teething tips. Teething is painful and can cause your baby to be fussy and in need of your help.

 

Baby in a Bubble Bath

Giving a Baby a BathThis is a page about giving a baby a bath. They won't break, but many parents are apprehensive about giving their baby a bath.

 

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18 Month Old Wants Bottle During Night?My granddaughter is 18 months old and still wakes up at night for a bottle. She cries till she gets it. She should be done with this shouldn't she?

 

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Child Behaves Differently When Ex Spouse is Around?My ex tries so hard to turn our six year old son against me. I want to be positive and not allow it to affect me. I know he loves me and I'm going to do everything in my power to counter the negative, by loving my son more.

 

How Can Kids and Young Adults Make Money?

How Can Kids and Young Adults Make Money?Children and young adults often have difficulty finding ways to make some money for things they would like to buy or for savings. This is a page about how can kids and young adults make money?

 

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Children of Varying Ages Sharing a Bedroom?I was just wondering if I should move my toddler into my tweens room. I am running out of room and will be having another baby soon. Is it OK to do this?

 

Daughters Horse Riding Daddy

Raising GirlsThis page is about raising girls. Although parenting girls and boys have many similarities, there are important differences to understand.

 

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Child Acting Older Than Her Age?My daughter is acting up; she is only 8 and acting 80. She wears make up (I have said no), dresses up in clothes that would look OK on a 13 year old, but not on a 8 year old. I don't even know where she got the clothes.

 

Young Boy Pushing Shopping Cart

Shopping With ChildrenThis page is about shopping with children. Maintaining family harmony when shopping with the kids can be a challenge for many parents.

 

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Children and Sports?My sons want to join the local footy team, but from what I have seen I don't know if I should let them. It looks pretty dangerous and they have never played a game of footy in their life. Should I let them or not?

 

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Setting Bedtime for Children?What time should I be putting my kids to bed? I put my youngest 4 (2-6) to bed a 7:30 on school days and 7:50 on weekends and my oldest 6 (8-16) go to bed at 8:30 on school days and 9 on weekends. Is this an OK bedtime or is it too late or early?

 

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Child Won't Go to School After Being Bullied?I have my daughter home from school today. She isn't sick, but can't go because she has a black eye, a very bruised arm, and sore ribs; she can hardly move. She got these injuries from school, she got pushed down the stairs by a 6th grader.

 

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Parental Consistency?Is it harmful that my husband encourages our 10 year old to not tell me about things that they've purchased at the store that I've already said no to? My husband thinks it's cute and I am really upset that he is teaching my son to deceive me.

 

A child blowing bubbles

Keeping Kids Entertained During Summer BreakThis is a page about keeping kids entertained during summer break. Summer is coming and the kids will be looking for things to keep them busy.

 

Child Coloring in a Coloring Book

Saving Money On Coloring BooksThis is a page about saving money on coloring books. Coloring books are a great pastime for children and adults alike.

 

Making a Chore Chart for Children

Making a Chore Chart for ChildrenThis is a page about making a chore chart for children. Empowering your children by including them in the family chores is a good step in teaching them responsibility.

 

Teaching a Child to Be Thoughtful

Teaching a Child to Be ThoughtfulThis is a page about teaching a child to be thoughtful. By providing children with examples and opportunities to practice thoughtful behavior we instill this valuable attitude into their social skills set.

 

Teaching a Child to Be Thoughtful

Teaching a Child to Be RespectfulThis page is about teaching a child to be respectful. Showing children respect is a good start to teaching them to respect others.

 

Limiting Fights Over the TV

Limiting Fights Over the TVThis is a page about limiting fights over the TV. Frequently every family experiences arguments and bickering over what to watch on TV.

 

Picky Eater Boy

Parenting a Picky EaterMany children can be very picky eaters, causing concern and frustration for their parents. This is a page about parenting a picky eater.

 

College Students Studying Outside

Parenting Tips for College Age ChildrenThis page is about parenting tips for college age children. Preparing and caring for young people attending college can often be a challenge.

 

Teens Eating Pizza

Saving Money on Feeding TeensThis page is about saving money on feeding teens. It is always amazing how much food a growing teenager can consume.

 

Frugal Family With Girl Holding Piggy Bank

Frugal Parenting Tips and TricksThis page contains frugal parenting tips and tricks. Raising a family can be a very costly endeavor; with careful planning and creative thinking you can employ some frugal approaches to parenting.

 

Mother and Father Helping Child with First Steps

Preserving Childhood MemoriesThis is a page about preserving childhood memories. Children grow up too fast.

 

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Names for a Kid's Book Club?I would like to know what are good names for a book club for kids! The more creative the better!

 

Infant car seat.

Car Seat SafetyThis is a page about car seat safety. Child car seats can save lives.

 

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Time Management Tips for New MomsThis is a page about time management tips for new moms. A new mom suddenly has many more conflicting priorities.

 

Homemade Pedialyte

Homemade PedialyteThis is a page about homemade Pedialyte. If your child is ill and needs to replenish their electrolytes and fluids, Pedialyte is a great option. Save time and money by making your own Pedialyte.

 

Baby Bottle Feeding

Bottle Feeding Your BabyThis is a page about bottle feeding your baby. Many parents' schedules and preferences make bottle feeding their baby the best choice for their family.

 

Choosing a Stroller

Tips on Choosing a Stroller?This page contains tips on choosing a stroller. Choosing the right stroller from the numerous options can be confusing.

 

kid wearing a jacket

Marking Jackets for SchoolChildren have a habit of losing their jackets at school. This is a page about marking jackets for school.

 

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Help Child Put Shoes on Correct FeetYoung kids sometimes have trouble figuring out how to put their shoes on the right feet, as any parents know.

 

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Good Parenting Starts With PlanningRandom personal thoughts on pregnancies and parenting. Long but worth a read if you plan on having a child. This is only meant for those who take raising a child VERY seriously. I hate the way most parents I see these days are.

 

Choosing Baby Names

Choosing a Baby NameThis is a page about choosing a baby name. Choosing the perfect name for your baby can be daunting.

 

Feeding a Baby

Weaning a Baby Off Breast Milk?This is a page about weaning a baby off breast milk. As your baby begins to eat more solids foods, you may choose to start weaning them.

 

Woman breastfeeding a baby.

Breastfeeding TipsThis page contains breastfeeding tips. Breastfeeding should be a great experience for both you and your baby.

 

Pregnant woman with morning sickness near bathroom sink

Morning Sickness Remedies?This page contains morning sickness remedies. Morning sickness often occurs at all parts of the day and can often last all day long. Finding ways to relieve the nausea can help make the days more bearable.

 

baby sleeping by grass

Setting Up a Green NurseryThis is a page about setting up a green nursery. You are setting up your first nursery or renovating an existing one, but you want to go green. There are a number of things to consider such as flooring, paint, and furniture.

 

A child eating a brown bag lunch.

Quick and Easy School Lunchbox IdeasThis page contains quick and easy school lunchbox ideas. Packing lunch for your children can be a great way to both insure your child is getting a nutritious meal and to save money. It can be difficult to come up with food that is healthy, cheap and that your kids will love.

 

A child not listening by covering his ears.

Getting Your Kids to ListenGetting kids to listen can be difficult at times and really test your patience. Try these tips and see which works best for you. This is a page about getting your kids to listen.

 

"Let's Make Something Together" Craft Box full of craft supplies

"Let's Make Something Together" Craft BoxEver hear this from a couple of energetic grandkids, at eight in the morning, "What can we do now, Grandma?" My five grandchildren are all at the age where they want to be busy all the time. And they want me right in the middle of it.

 

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Add Dollar Store Toys In Cereal BoxesMy kids want the expensive cereal because of the prizes in the box. I sneak a prize in from the Dollar store, one for each child so there is no arguing.

 

Baby Videos

Funny Baby VideosThis page contains funny baby videos from around the web. Feel free to rate the video that you like the best.

 

Doing Yoga During Pregnancy, A woman doing yoga during pregnancy.

Doing Yoga During PregnancyThis is a page about doing yoga during pregnancy. Yoga is a great form of exercise for expectant moms. It keeps muscles toned and can be modified as the woman's due date approaches.

 

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Helping a Child Overcome a Fear of Dogs?My daughter is very much frightened of dogs. What should I do?

 

Avoiding Diaper Leaks on Car TripsWhen my children were in diapers, we traveled a lot. Sometimes you just cannot stop right away for diaper changes and sometimes the diapers would leak. Then you have a wet car seat, especially the cloth seats.

 

Photo of a woman's waving.

Stop Motion PregnancyAmazing stop motion video of this woman's pregnancy. This is very cool indeed.

 

Parenting an Autistic Child, Diamond shaped traffic sign warning, autistic child area.

Parenting an Autistic ChildThis is a page about parenting an autistic child. Autism can rob a child of their childhood. The happy outgoing child now must deal with the effects of this developmental disorder that appears in the first 3 years of life, and affects the brain's normal development of social and communication skills.

 

Kids at summer camp.

Organized Packing for CampThis is a page about organized packing for camp. Preparing for school or summer camps can be stressful for kids and adults alike. Here are some techniques to make sure packing is a breeze.

 

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Getting Babies Vaccinated?I would like to hear what all of your ideas and comments are about vaccinations for babies and what you think of the media. Do you think they are harmful?

 

Kids at summer camp.

Packing for Summer CampThis is a page about packing for summer camp. Summer camp is a great opportunity for kids. Making sure that everything they need gets packed is important. This is a page about packing for summer camp.

 

Beige SUV parked on street

Schedule for Front Seat RidingMy 3 grandchildren used to argue as to who would sit in the front seat. I devised a schedule so that everyone will know when it is their turn to sit in the front seat of the car. This schedule changes after going to each destination.

 

Young Girl with Backpack and Apple Ready for School

Preparing for School the Night BeforeThis is a page about preparing for school the night before. The best way to be ready to go for school in the morning is to prepare the night before. Keep you morning running smooth and stress free with these helpful tips.

 

Bored Kid at a Restaurant

Keep Children Entertained When Eating Out This is a page about keeping children entertained when eating out. As many parents know, eating out with children can be a challenge. To ensure that you will be able to enjoy your meal use these tips for keeping kids entertained.

 

Homeschooling Tips, Mother Homeschooling her Two Teenage Children

Homeschooling TipsThis is a page about homeschooling tips. Homeschooling is a very popular way to educate children. It's a lot of work everyday and these tips should help make it easier.

 

Boy Learning at Home from Teacher

Homeschooling Game IdeasThis is a page about homeschooling game ideas. Finding ways to engage and educate children when homeschooling is very important. Playing games with the kids that teach along the way is a great way to accomplish this.

 

Parenting an ADHD Child, Boy Reluctant to Work on Homework

Parenting an ADHD Child?This is a page about parenting an ADHD child. Being a parent of an ADHD child can be a day to day challenge. Good parenting techniques will help your child and help you keep your calm during difficult times.

 

Children at a daycare.

Saving Money on DaycareThis is a page about saving money on daycare. For many parents daycare is an expensive yet necessary expense. There are ways to save money on daycare without sacrificing quality care.

 

Mother Homeschooling her Children

Saving Money on Homeschooling SuppliesThis is a page about saving money on homeschooling supplies. If you homeschool your children you know how expensive it can get purchasing lesson materials. Finding ways to save money on these supplies can really help the family budget, especially if you have more than one child.

 

Three kids laying in the grass.

Adopting a Foster Child?This is a page about adopting a foster child. Sometimes as a foster parent, the opportunity becomes available to adopt a fostered child. As with many adoption, it can be a complicated and long process. The more you know, the easier it will be to complete the adoption.

 

Husband and Wife holding a baby

Adopting a Child?This is a page about adopting a child. Adopting a child is a rewarding process. There are many steps to be taken from the point you have made the decision to adopt to when you get to bring your new child home.

 

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6 Year Old Daughter Won't Wear Underwear at Home?My 6 year old daughter refuses to wear underwear at home. She will wear underwear if we go out and to school, but as soon as we get home all the clothes come off and she just wears a nightgown.

 

Young girl holding up a pink piggy bank

Helping Your Children Understand MoneyThis is a page about helping your children understand money. It is important to teach children about money from a young age. This way they will grow up knowing how to use money responsibly.

 

Court Paperwork regarding a child support hearing.

Collecting Child SupportThis is a page about collecting child support. Child support can be difficult to collect, even after a court order awards it to the custodial parent.

 

African baby in a t-shirt.

Adopting a Child from a Foreign Country?This is a page about adopting a child from a foreign country. Adopting a child from a foreign country is a wonderful, but sometimes complicated option. It is important to research and understand the additional requirements that foreign adoption can entail.

 

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Helping a 6 Month Old Sleep Through the Night?I'm desperate for help to get my nearly 6 month old son to sleep through. He is in a strict routine which he's probably had for the past 3 months of, bath, bottle, and bed all by 8 o clock.

 

A variety of sports equipment

Saving Money on Sports Equipment for SchoolThis is a page about saving money on sports equipment for school. If your child plays sports at school, there are a lot of expenses for equipment. Finding ways to save on this equipment is important especially if they play more than one sport or you have more than one child.

 

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Keeping a Play Table from Moving on Carpet?Any tips on keeping the plastic legs of a baby stationary play table from sliding across carpet when the baby stands and pushes on it?

 

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Choosing Clothes to Wear to School?My kids are always changing their minds about their school clothes at the last minute. Any ideas how to get them to make a clothing decision and to stick to it so we aren't running late every morning?

 

Girl Getting on the Bus to go Back to School

Preparing Kids for Going Back to SchoolThis is a page about preparing kids for going back to school. When Summer starts coming to an end, it's time to get the kids ready for going back to school. Shopping for clothes, school supplies and getting rid of old items are all on the agenda.

 

A child's feet sitting on a toilet during potty training.

Potty Training Your ChildMost parents eagerly look forward to the days when their child is potty trained. However, children don't always learn as quickly as parents would like, causing stress and discouragement. This is a page to potty training your child.

 

Group of Kids with Camp Counselor

Saving Money on Summer CampsThis is a page to saving money on summer camps. Sending your child to summer camp is a great way for them to make friends, stay active and learn new things. Prices of summer camps vary greatly depending on the length, location and organization.

 

Pile of baby diapers.

Saving Money on DiapersThis is a page about saving money on diapers. Whether you use cloth or disposable, diapers are a big expense. There are numerous ways to save with either option.

 

Jar of baby food with a spoon and bananas in the background.

Saving Money on Baby FoodThis is guide about saving money on baby food. It's very important for babies to get proper nutrition as they grow. There are ways to spend less on baby food while still giving them everything they need.

 

Saving Money on Baby Formula, Baby bottle laying on its side with formula in it.

Saving Money on Baby FormulaThis is a page about saving money on baby formula. Getting quality baby formula is important. You don't need to sacrifice quality to find a deal on formula.

 

Baby Wipes

Saving Money on Baby WipesThis is a page to saving money on baby wipes. Baby wipes are an essential item when you have a baby or toddler. They also have many other uses.

 

A blue baby stroller.

Saving Money on Baby Strollers?This is a page about saving money on baby strollers. When shopping for a stroller you will be faced with many options. Strollers can be very expensive, so once you know what kind of stroller you need, it is then important to find a good deal.

 

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Child and Dog Are Very Attached?It is hard to separate my dog and my 3 year old. The 3 year old doesn't want to go out without the dog. What can I do?

 

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Helping a Child Accept a New Baby Sister?My daughter is having a girl! The problem is her son Lance, who is 6, has been listening to his dad. His dad has low self esteem, lies about everything, has a daughter he has nothing to do with and loves to play head games! Lance is convinced that baby sisters are horrible.

 

An adult and a child using dusting clothes.

Getting Kids to Help With ChoresThis is a page about getting kids to help with chores. It can be difficult to get kids to help with chores. However, it is much easier to share the chores amongst the whole family.

 

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Having Poison Control Information in Your Home?What can my baby have if he drinks a chemical product in my house? What antidote should I keep right in my house?

 

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