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Child Health Guide
My sister-in-law, marvelous mother of four, pointed me towards Parenting.com's Child Health Guide.
If you click on the "Diseases" tab, it lists symptoms, and has descriptions, pictures, and video clips of various childhood illnesses.
I first used this site a couple months ago when my daughter had Roseola. I was reassured by being able to look at [...]
Fun and Frugal Cook-Off
We attend a relatively new and youthful church. It is filled with generous and caring, but very busy, people. A lot of the families do not have a parent that stays home full time. So, when those of us on the meal team have to prepare meals for families in need, especially on weekdays, we [...]
The 4 Personalities of a Diaper Bag
Have you ever come to the realization that diaper bags are expected to fulfill multiple purposes? It's a heavy load to bear, quite literally. And, do you remember, as a new parent, wondering just what all you really needed to pack in the diaper bag? The following observation might help clarify just what those pursposes are, and [...]
Home Alone
Question: How do you make it an appealing assignment for your older child to watch their younger sibling(s) while mom and dad go out for an evening?
Here's my story…
Babysitting the Baby Sister (Circa 1991)
Since I started middle school while my little sister was still in pre-school, I got stuck with the "family responsibility" (aka unpaid [...]
Green & Thrifty Baby Shower Decorations
Welcoming a new child into the family is a very special event. When helping a dear friend or family member celebrate a new birth, you can host a baby shower using decorations that are eco-conscious without breaking the bank.
Consider making a onesie banner…
Here's how you do it:
1. Find 4 solid colored onesies. White works well.
2. Find cute fabric that goes along [...]
Creative & Thrifty Teacher Gifts
Well, it is that time of year again. School time for our children means it is time for teacher gifts – whether it be her birthday, teacher appreciation week, or a holiday. Trust me, it makes a teacher's day to receive a gift from a student. It is one of the few material perks of [...]
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