There’s nothing like becoming a parent that makes you realize all the potential dangers in your house. Electrical outlets, cords, bookshelves, knick-knacks, and the corners of your end table suddenly have the potential to hurt your new precious bundle. Many parents instinctively “baby-proof” their house so it is a safe environment for their growing little […]
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It was once acceptable to just put your infant in a basket in the front seat, or have a few simple straps or bars keep your toddler in the same general area of the back seat. Granted, people drove at significantly slower speeds and shorter distances back then. But still, it’s startling to see how
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Children of all ages love playdough. There’s just something about the squishy texture that delights children. And the colors provide endless creativity options! It’s also irresistible not to squish those bright colors together. Almost every parent has attempted to enforce the “don’t mix colors” rule. But unless you sit and play with your child at
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When most families grab a bite from a restaurant, it’s usually something quick from a drive-thru window. And there’s a good reason! Everyone can get exactly what they want while staying strapped inside a climate-controlled environment. It’s cheaper than a sit-down restaurant and you don’t have to deal with public meltdowns or your child making
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Reading is one of the best ways to increase your toddler’s language skills, vocabulary, and literacy. But the benefits of reading to your child go beyond academic intelligence, you also develop a sweet emotional bond through reading! This is why a children’s podcast, audiobook, or television series can’t replace reading. Babies can make no sense
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Without a doubt, one of the biggest hurdles parents and children struggle with when starting daycare is separation anxiety. Your child’s crying, screaming, and pleading can be intense and overwhelming. Separation anxiety is a completely normal developmental milestone for your child–but that doesn’t make it easy to handle! Sometimes, even parents can experience separation anxiety,
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Good parents would do anything to save their child’s life. On a daily basis (and in the grand scheme of history), our lives are relatively safe. We have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in our homes. Cars are stuffed with airbags and car seats have never been safer. Baby monitors watch our children sleep, house
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With chilly, rainy, and winter weather rolling in, it’s natural to spend more time indoors than at other times of the year. Even children who love the outdoors find it hard to play outside when it’s cold, muddy, and dreary. The easy way to compensate for loud, stir-crazy kids is to allow more tech time.
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A child’s oral health is the parent’s responsibility. Children are incapable of helping care for their teeth, so it’s imperative that parents pay special attention to the health of their child’s teeth. Don’t believe the lie that “they’re baby teeth, they don’t matter.” Or maybe, “they’re just baby teeth, they’ll fall out anyway.” Caring for
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There are dozens of daycares in the Crestwood area. How do you know which is best for your family? The needs of every family and child are different, so there’s no right or wrong answer when choosing a daycare. However, there are a few factors that most families consider. Location: Undeniably, a daycare that is
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