Open a Petting Zoo in Your Living Room!

My son and I got really creative this afternoon and he LOVED it! We "opened" a petting zoo in our living room. We collected all the stuffed animals that were... read more

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Take a Ride in a Homemade School Bus!

Today I put my son in the laundry basket and called it a "school bus." He knows what a school bus is, because we pick up his uncle who is... read more

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Easy Car Entertainment

The best entertainment in the car are songs and rhymes your child likes. I also used to play "I spy" with the kids or ask them what kinds of sounds... read more

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Healthy Sleeping

"Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" by Marc Weissbluth M.D. is a book that I give to new mothers. It has made all the difference in our family. When your child... read more

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What to Do While Mom Cooks -- Another Idea

Now that my children are getting older, the solution to what to do with my toddler while I'm making dinner is simple. Each night one of my older children is... read more

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What To Do While Mom Cooks?

Ever since my son could crawl, he would want to be pulling on my leg while I cooked dinner. Instead of pulling all sorts of toys into the kitchen, we... read more

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Protecting Our Children from the Media

When a child is born, we do everything in our power to make the environment safe for them. We put plug covers over all outlets, remove toxic plants, and vigilantly... read more

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Tub Fun and Easier Rinsing!

My kids love to play together in the tub, filling and emptying cups, bowls, etc.! We have tons of expensive tub toys, but I have found they have the most... read more

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My Favorite Sunscreen

I love my Neutrogena sunscreen stick, SPF 30. It isn't greasy and doesn't ruin clothing. It goes on so easily and doesn't run into their eyes. The solid stick is... read more

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Fun Flying

Stickers have been a life saver for our family! My niece will stay busy with stickers for long periods of time on flights.

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