May 2009

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Toss The Changing Table

Toss The Changing Table

No need to waste money on another piece of baby furniture.

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Setting Boundaries With Your Parents

How do I tell my mother to call before she comes over? She is wonderful but I need my privacy and I never know when she will pop in. Help!

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No Meat For Me!

No Meat For Me!

Is a vegetarian diet really okay for little ones?

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Multi-Tasking Run Amok!

Multi-Tasking Run Amok!

‘Don’t drink and drive’ takes on new meaning.

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The Tummy Tub!

The Tummy Tub!

Mamas and babies love the Tummy Tub! Find out why.

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The Tooth in the Soda Trick

The Tooth in the Soda Trick

A fun science experiment and a lesson in healthy choices, all rolled into one.

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KidChores – The Gift That Keeps on Giving

KidChores – The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Make it a game, and your kids will come running to do their chores.

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Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say

Okay, so tell me if this sounds familiar: You’re “participating” in a play date. Little Andrew (age 4) is all hopped up and driving everyone crazy. He’s throwing things, yelling and taking toys from the other kids. His mom sees what’s going on and every once in awhile shouts out, “Hey Andrew! If you don’t [...]

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I Love Him, But I’m Beat

This is a little embarrassing but I need some feedback. My husband and I just had our first baby. Everything’s great but…

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Instead of Flowers and Chocolate?

Instead of Flowers and Chocolate?

Here’s an idea we love to show your mom what’s truly important. Check out Free the Children to see if it’s the right gift for the mama in your life.

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