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Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Good, old-fashioned fun for children: Activities that don't involve TV or a computer: 1 of 53
In today's modern times technology is every where. Our children will spend most of their days with some sort of electronic devise holding their attention. From televisions to computers children are plugged in and tuned out. So what can parents do to help guide their children away from the constant electronics and back towards... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed How to resist advertising pressure to buy more toys for your child: 1 of 20
More, more, more! You're not really happy unless you own this, and this, and this, and a couple of these too! Don't be the only one on the block without one of these! Look how happy they look playing with this, don't you want to be happy like them too!? Don't worry, it's "educational"!Like Madonna said "We are living in a mat... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers How to change your toddler's clothes without a tantrum: 1 of 15
For many toddlers getting dressed is just another part of their lives that they have no control over. Lack of good communication skills, a feeling of being misunderstood, and having no say in the things that affect them can cause many toddlers to have several tantrums every day. By letting your toddler have some freedom with ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Sleep Issues Arguments for co-sleeping: 2 of 17
If you asked the modern medical community, they would tell you that co-sleeping is dangerous and should be avoided. Ask a mother, however, who has gone from sleepless nights getting up every few hours to feed and comfort her baby to resting peacefully with her baby by her side, and you will see a different side. Despite argum... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life The feelings of guilt of a stay at home mom: 6 of 28
Being a stay at home mom is one of the most rewarding things I have done. I get to be here for my children 24/7, I get to share in their day to day lives, I get to witness each milestone and set back, and I get to build memories that will last a lifetime.Yet, there are times when I cannot help feeling guilty over my choice to... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Kitchens How to reduce hazardous products in your kitchen: 4 of 18
Many people keep a wide supply of chemicals for cleaning their home in the kitchen. Having a cabinet full of toxic cleaners can be dangerous if you have animals or young children in your home. Before World War II the many kinds of chemical cleaners used today simply were not available and people had to use safe, cheap, and re... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Diapering Inexpensive cloth diapering for babies: 2 of 9
The most inexpensive cloth diapers for babies are the basic prefolds. These lightweight yet absorbent piece of cloth have been the corner stone of cloth diapering for decades. Useful in so many ways, prefolds are the go-to diapers that many cloth diapering parents continue to turn to. The low cost, usability, and simplicity o... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Special Needs Teaching your child to use sign language: 2 of 8
At the age of six months I began using simple sign language with my oldest son. By nine months he had begun forming a few of those simple signs back to me. His vocabulary continued to grow and new signs were used almost daily to communicate his needs and wants. Now that he is a preschooler I am constantly getting comments on ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Reflections: Being a pagan at Christmastime: 1 of 4
Merry Christmas!Despite the myth that there is a "war on Christmas" Christmas seems to be alive and well all around me. in the stores I hear Christmas carols playing over the speakers, manger scenes are around every corner of town, and no matter what I watch on television I am sure to see a Christmas tree and be reminded of t... More..
Education > Homeschooling Is homeschooling better than formal education?: 27 of 103
This is a question with no clear yes or no answer. Because each situation and each child is different what works for one may or may not work for the next. However, when we look at the overall advantages it becomes easy to see that in many situations homeschooling can be the better choice for children.Homeschool provides the o... More..