The winter doldrums usually set in for us around February, when the snow pauses and the trees, grass and sky all take on a decidedly gloomy gray. We decided to try to beat the boredom this weekend by taking in a sporting event. Our local university plays in many home basketball games, so we packed [...]
Tags: Fun Stuff, sporting events, sports, Toddlers, winter, winter fun
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Our daughter is three years old and just beginning to understand the concept of Valentine’s Day. While Feb. 14 rolls around every year, it’s this time that she is associating all those hearts and flowers and boxes of candy with love – at least for her parents. So we decided to set aside time each [...]
Tags: Activities, celebration, children's activities, Holidays, Toddlers, Valentine's Day
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We’ve all been there. Either as a pregnant person placed in an awkward situation by some thoughtless words spoken, or as the instigator putting our foot in our mouths. Whether it’s your best friend, sister, wife or an acquaintance who is expecting a baby, please follow these guidelines of what not to say to her. [...]
Tags: humor, insults, Pregnancy, what not to say
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We all know about the importance of teaching children to love reading– not only does it teach language skills, but it is an excellent way to bond together. Lately, reading to our toddler has become more of a chore than a pleasure. Sure, we all enjoy the time together and some of the stories are [...]
Tags: child development, How to, interactive books, learning to read, reading, story time
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Summer goes by so quickly. Before you know it, the school year has started and chill has filled the air. Before you dig out the winter coats, take some time to enjoy the sunshine. Even for busy parents, it’s important to spend some family time outdoors (with sunscreen on, of course!). If you’re short on [...]
Tags: dining out, dining out with baby, eating out, eating out with kids, Fun Stuff, outdoors, restaurant
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