Parenting Archive

  • How young is TOO young?

    Children on Facebook: How young is too young?

    Worried parents have even gone so far as to say that allowing your child on Facebook is like serving them up on a platter and presenting them to the neighborhood pedophile. But before we get up in arms, let's give this some thought.

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    Ten uses for lavender essential oil.

    Lavender oil is one of the most versatile of the essential oils. Here are ten great uses for it.

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    Car seat safety, simplified!

    I've made my fair share of car seat mistakes. Here, condensed into a short, simple list, are some of the most important things to remember.

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    Go outside.

    It doesn't take any longer to set the table or serve the meal out in the front yard. Cleanup is quick and easy, and we don't have to worry about spills or other messes.

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    Blessings from a fussy baby.

    We are the proud parents of two boys. Our oldest was an incredibly fussy baby. This time around, we have been blessed with an incredibly calm, content baby. These two sweet little boys have such different personalities, and it has been such a gift to me to be able to watch each of them develop into the very different people they are becoming.

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    A nice benefit to cloth diapering…

    I imagined that I would have to sacrifice convenience and cleanliness in order to save some money and the environment. What a pleasant surprise to discover that I'm completely wrong!

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