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Interviewing Au pair candidates -
Marie Hansen (11)   
A phone interview is a critical part of the matching process with an Au pair. Rarely are you able to interview an Au pair candidate in person, only in re-match situations where you live in the same location, or if you are willing to fly her to your home for a personal interview. Here are is what... ( added 12 days 17 hours ago.) |
Preventing Homesickness in an Au pair -
Marie Hansen (11)
Homesickness Prevention
Please be aware that a homesick girl can want to leave her host family within just 1 - 2 weeks of coming to the USA. It has caused many calamities in host families that were accounting on their new au pair to take over childcare within a few days of her arrival.
... ( added 7 days 10 hours ago.) |
Sammy Sosa, Lance Armstrong, Jude Law: Should Celebrities Be Role Models? -
Laura Trahan (38,361)    
Laura Trahan 
I used to get great joy out of watching my son get so excited about little things like sports and TV shows. When he was two, he used to act out the plays during baseball games, even going as far as looking runners back on second. He would fantasize he was the Houston Astros’ Lance Berkman, Craig... ( added 3 years 288 days ago.) |
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Losing Virginity -
Ronyae (4,476)   
Ronyae 
I know this may seem as a touchy subject, and it may be a bit personal for some. But, this subject is an important subject to bring up considering your child has, or will lose their virginity to their babysitter, or one of your friends.
It all started when I came up with a way of getting to... ( added 23 days 19 hours ago.) |
Why Children Do Not Report Rape or Abuse to Their Parents for Many Years -
Sandra E. Graham (10,088)  
Sandra E. Graham
Girls and boys, of all ages have been subjected to the devastating act of sexual violence and molestation since the dawn of time. Some often too young to tell what has happened to them and many old enough to tell, but too young to know what is happening to them. One thing they do know is that it... ( added 151 days 9 hours ago.) |
Why Age 7 -
Avis Ward (11,248) 
Avis Ward
In the past, orthodontic treatment was often postponed until the adolescent years, when all the permanent teeth came in. We now know that many orthodontic problems can be treated earlier and much easier by working with the growth that takes place in younger children. Although treatment may not... ( added 226 days 20 hours ago.) |
Child Protection Zealots Gone Wild -
Terry Mitchell (5,358)  
Terry Mitchell
No criminal charge seems to be too excessive or ridiculous these days when it's brought in the name of protecting children. Case in point is an incident that occurred in a rural part of Virginia a few months ago.
A six-year-old boy who had missed his bus decided to get to school in his... ( added 246 days 23 hours ago.) |
Organizing Tips On How To Hire A Babysitter and Babysitter Checklist -
Marilyn Bohn (1,412) 
Marilyn Bohn
It is important to all parents and caregivers who have young children to be able to take a break away from the children and go out together. I can remember the first time we got a baby sitter for our little baby girl. We went somewhere close in case we needed to rush home. We weren't needed, but... ( added 1 year 15 days ago.) |
Warning Issued: Select Baby Clothes by Carter's Inc. Caused Rashes -
 - Avis Ward (11,248)
Avis Ward
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning against some of Carter's Inc. baby clothes. The warning was issued after 400 babies were reported to have developed a rash on their backs. This is a warning and not a product line recall. The baby garments belong to the company's... ( added 1 year 25 days ago.) |
Latchkey Kid—Home Alone -
Sandra E. Graham (10,088)
Sandra E. Graham
Picking up a stick from the sidewalk, he raked it along the picket fence as he walked along, making it rattle loudly between the fence boards. He did this every day, enjoying the clatter and the vibration that rippled up his arm to his shoulder. Shifting the backpack that was almost bigger than... ( added 1 year 88 days ago.) |
Dry Drowning Prevention: Warning Signs To Look For This Summer -
Abigail Richards (9,854) 
Abigail Richards
Moms everywhere are panicking a little more this summer with the latest news of a child dying from what is referred to as dry drowning. Ten-year-old Jonny Jackson of South Carolina had been swimming with his family when his lungs filled with water. The boy walked home talking with his mother and... ( added 1 year 164 days ago.) |
Grandma's Nightie - Short Verse - Children -
- Jessie Eldora (243) 
Jessie Eldora
There's no place I'd rather waken and be, Is where my feet are tucked in Grandma's long nightie First it's my tiny feet under her belly, I wiggle my head up to her face so pretty Says five year old me. My grandma has a king sized bed, I sneak in there anytime during the night Grandma can hardy... ( added 1 year 224 days ago.) |
A Summary of Some Common Skin Rashes In Babies -
- Cecilia Koh (4,432)  
Cecilia Koh
A rash is eruptions of red spots or patches on the skin and
is a sign of an underlying problem caused by reactions to substances, allergies
or infections. Knowing the different types of rash and treatment is important
to help alleviate your baby's discomfort.
Cradle cap is a condition... ( added 1 year 228 days ago.) |
My daughter is Eve In The Flesh -
Laura Trahan (38,361)
Laura Trahan
I was so excited when I heard the news that I was having a girl. Three years later I just sit in awe as I realize the ramifications of that news.
See, I have come to realize that girls are born with a manipulative gene. Who would have ever thought that? I, for one, believe the gene skipped my... ( added 1 year 241 days ago.) |
The Day Care Benefit -
Karen Fusco (233)  
Karen Fusco
You've heard all the nasty rumors about day care. Too many kids and too few caregivers. Lots of sneezing and wheezing. That little guy who's always grabbing your child's toy. Everyone's got a story. But you have to get back to work and you have no choice. What's a good parent to do? Let's... ( added 1 year 342 days ago.) |
The Joys Of Potty Training?!? -
Laura Trahan (38,361)
Laura Trahan
My husband and I have been doing the potty training gig over the past year with our three-year-old daughter. I can honestly say that if I survive this stage in her life, nothing will ever embarrass me again!
It is an endless stream of embarrassment with the three-year-old princess. I always... ( added 1 year 346 days ago.) |
How To Deal With Baby’s Fever -
Cecilia Koh (4,432)
Cecilia Koh
Fever and pain are part of babys growing up process no matter how healthy your little one is. It doesn't mean you've done anything wrong ! Fever is an increase in body temperature and is a natural defence mechanism against germs and infection. A fever is a symptom of another illness so you... ( added 2 years 67 days ago.) |
Teaching Your Toddler to feed himself -
Cecilia Koh (4,432)
Cecilia Koh
In the article on weaning your baby I suggested that from 10 months onwards, you could start offering other types of food to your baby. By the time your baby is 1 year old he should be taking a variety of food so it should be easy to progress to eating adult food. By now he should have enough... ( added 2 years 129 days ago.) |
Introducing Fruits To Small Children -
Cecilia Koh (4,432)
Cecilia Koh
When is the best time to start giving fruits to babies?
Most baby books recommend starting from 4-6 months. I recommend giving vegetables from 6 months and to introduce fruits from about 8 – 10 months. This gives me time to check on the baby’s ability to digest the vegetables. You can check... ( added 2 years 187 days ago.) |
How To Cope With Aggressive and Violent Behavior In Their Child With Aspergers -
Dave Angel (331) 
For many parents of children with Asperger’s Syndrome; coping with violent and aggressive behaviour can be a very difficult challenge indeed. In this article I will outline the 2 essential factors that you need to know to cope with such behaviors.
Aggressive behavior in the child with... ( added 2 years 208 days ago.) |
How To Establish Routine For Your Child With Aspergers -
Dave Angel (331)
This article will look at the importance of routine and consistency for children with Asperger’s. Children with Asperger’s not only need routine, they crave it! To be honest all children really benefit from routine but it is even more important for children with Asperger’s.
Establish daily... ( added 2 years 208 days ago.) |
Child Proof Your Home Before You Have To -
- Shari Hearn (641) 
When's the best time to begin child proofing your home? Although your newborn's not crawling yet, the time will come sooner than you think, and if you wait till then you can find yourself scrambling to make sure your baby will be safe. This is definitely one of those cases where an ounce of... ( added 2 years 292 days ago.) |
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Old Time Teething Remedies -
Robin OBrien (4,613) 
Nothing can 'cure' teething; after all, it's not a disease but a right of passage for us all. However, there are some old-fashioned methods that can help alleviate your little loved one's discomfort.
Many parents today want to return to old-fashioned or homeopathic ways of helping their... ( added 3 years 53 days ago.) |
Nursery Furniture – Where to Start and What You Need -
Chris Ehm (176) 
There you are, standing in the doorway of
an empty room. Blank walls, old curtains, and imprints on the carpet where the
office furniture used to be. Very soon, your child will be sleeping in here,
among toys, teddy bears and diapers. You ponder and panic: where exactly do you
start? How... ( added 3 years 227 days ago.) |
The Not so Perfect Parent -
Fran Larson (23,243) 
Fran Larson
All of us have that guilty feeling from time to time and yet it is the most wasted emotion of all. We can't take back words or actions, no matter how hard we wish. If you are a parent, this guilt seems to be present even more. This useless feeling is a universal phenomenon. Why does this "guilt... ( added 3 years 322 days ago.) |
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