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The Preschool Checklist for Parents

Written on January 15, 2010 by Malik in Activities, Children 2-12 Years

So, you’ve decided to send your little two-year old to preschool? Bravo! However, have you thought about what you want that preschool to be like? After all, it would be shaping the tender, impressionable mind of your toddler and you wouldn’t certainly want it to be filled with ideas and values that are not in…

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Before Sending a Toddler to Preschool

Written on January 15, 2010 by Malik in Children 2-12 Years

As a parent, the first time a toddler steps out of home is to go to preschool. It is usually the first time a toddler would ever be away from a mom or dad. This is especially true in the case of toddlers who have never been to daycare and have always been looked after…

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Guide for New Mothers – Caring for a Colicky Baby

Written on January 15, 2010 by Malik in Infants 0-1 Year

Colic is a new mom’s nightmare. The baby cries and cries in distress and there seems to be very little that a mom can do to soothe or calm down baby. However, I have found that colicky babies can be soothed and calmed by using some simple relaxation methods that will also help the harried…

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What to Do When Baby has Diarrhea

Written on January 15, 2010 by Malik in Infants 0-1 Year

An unwell baby is the toughest challenge a mom or dad can deal with. And upset tummies and diarrhea tend to affect small babies quite often simply because they have delicate tummies. However, diarrhea in babies can be treated and even, prevented by following a few things when looking after baby. Ensuring complete hygiene when…

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Fun Ways to Exercise with Kids

Written on December 17, 2009 by Malik in Activities, Infants 0-1 Year, Pregnancy

Having kids should not be an excuse to not get any exercise. Most often, women tend to put on weight post-baby and while looking after a baby is surely exhausting and demanding, there are ways to weave in exercise while being with baby as well. Doing this will ensure that you spend quality time with…

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Teaching Children to Give

Written on December 14, 2009 by Malik in Children 2-12 Years

With the holidays around the corner, there will be a lot of gift-buying and giving. Therefore, this time is a good opportunity to teach children how to give and share their belongings with others willingly and happily. Here are a few ways to teach children to give. Set an example- as with all things related…

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How to Manage Tantrums

Written on December 5, 2009 by Malik in Children 2-12 Years

We’ve all faced it at some time or the other. A howling, screaming toddler yelling for that toy or chocolate while you stand watching embarrassed and wishing for the ground to open up and swallow you. But don’t worry. You aren’t alone. Tantrums and toddlers generally go hand in hand. It is a part of…

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Teaching Children to Buy the Right Kind of Gifts

Written on December 2, 2009 by Malik in Activities

With the holiday season upon us, it is only natural that we want to make sure that we buy the right gifts for everyone in our family. So, how does one teach kids to buy the right kind of gifts ? With the amount of information that is available to us through the Internet, it…

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Simple Ways to Create a Nursery

Written on December 2, 2009 by Malik in Infants 0-1 Year

Bringing baby home means having a room for baby’s sleeping and living. While it may seem nice to have a fancy nursery with a lot of frills, it isn’t always possible due to the dents it may make in your budget. So, can new parents still have a nice nursery for their baby without breaking…

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Keeping the House Safe for Babies

Written on December 1, 2009 by Malik in Infants 0-1 Year

When my daughter was born, I didn’t really think about baby proofing the house. However, as she grew and started crawling, I began to realize that my seemingly safe home actually held a lot of dangers for a crawling baby who tends to poke her fingers into everything and put everything into her mouth. So,…

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