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I'm your typical young mom in many respects: married for almost 4 years, one child under the age of one. As a stay-at-home mom, I spend my time caring for and playing with my daughter, as well as knitting and doing stuff online. Besides writing for Helium,

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Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Earth Day activities for children: 15 of 17
Earth Day is a great time to teach children the importance of protecting our environment, and to get the involved in caring for our planet. With a few fun, simple activities, you can show your children the meaning of Earth Day while spending some quality family time together. * Plant a tree. Your local nursery will be able t... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Is it okay to let your child cry?: 10 of 11
I would like for you to imagine something for a moment. Imagine you are in a terrible accident. You break every bone in your body; it's a miracle you survived. As a result, you're in a full-body cast in the hospital for weeks. One day you're lying there, completely immobilized, and you get thirsty. So you push the handy litt... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community The strongest female video game characters: 12 of 13
We're all quite familiar with the "typical" videogame heroine: ample cleavage barely contained in a midriff-baring top, short shorts/skirt, knee-high stiletto boots, body to die for. And most of the time, that's all there is to these characters. They are simply eye candy for the adolescent digital fantasy. But there are a ha... More..
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry They decide what we buy: Consumer demand and the American media: 13 of 14
Consumerism sucks. I saw a comic today on www.hathorthecowgoddess.com that set me to thinking about this. The comic is about all the stuff we "need" as parents, but the sentiment extends to other aspects of life in our society. And you know what? It's true. I have a baby monitor that we "needed"... but the thing's been broke... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Non-religious Good Friday traditions: 6 of 6
The Easter season has religious meaning for many people, but it is also a time to celebrate springtime and renewal. Even non-religious families can enjoy Good Friday and the Easter season with fun, meaningful traditions that get the whole family involved. * Take a walk through your neighborhood to admire the beauty of the ou... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Helping your toddler cope with doctor visits: 2 of 2
Going to the doctor can be a stressful time for a child, but you can help him get through it calmly and bravely. - Schedule appointments for a time when your toddler is well-rested We all handle stress better when we are rested, and toddlers are no different. If your child is at his best first thing in the morning, make his ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Nutritional value of breast milk: 2 of 2
Breastmilk provides the perfect infant nutrition. It is specifically tailored to meet the nutritional needs of a human baby, and changes in composition as the baby grows to meet the child's changing needs. Breastmilk lacks nothing. It provides enough calories to support a baby's rapid growth and contains just the right amoun... More..