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Today at 01:21 AM

Getting Those Baby Laughs

by tedgar in Baby

Last night I was at a meeting. There was a baby boy there, and he was smiling like anything at the person next to him. I love baby smiles, laughs and giggles, but he sure wasn't smiling at me! Since I'm a sucker for baby laughs, I've become a bit of a ham in seeking them. • Play peek-a-boo.

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Today at 01:19 AM

Becoming Thankful: Acts of Empathy and Thanks That Preschoolers Can Do

by tedgar in Pre School

It can be difficult to teach empathy. Many of the adults I know don't have it down yet - I know I am not the most empathetic person on the block. So when it comes to teaching your preschooler how to be understanding and empathetic, it's good to have some practical applications.

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Yesterday at 06:32 PM

Should You Limit Folic Acid Supplements in Late Pregnancy?

by Kimmama in Pregnancy

It really amazes me how much medical advice and knowledge surrounding pregnancy changes from year to year, even month to month. Just when you think you know what you need for a healthy pregnancy, someone throws a curve call.

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Yesterday at 04:36 PM

Six Causes for Jaw Pain

by Aimee Amodio in Health

Sometimes, a health issue is straightforward: you experience pain in an area of the body, and that's where the problem is. Sometimes, where it hurts isn't where the problem actually is.

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Yesterday at 09:46 AM

Love That Lasts

by Dale Harcombe in Marriage

Sometimes you just see love in the faces and actions of other married couples. Yesterday was such a day for me. Our choir went to sing for the elderly residents in a local nursing home. I looked out a saw one couple.

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Yesterday at 08:55 AM

Newsflash! All Homeschoolers are Not Conservative

by Andrea Hermitt in Homeschool

Proof that all homeschoolers are not conservative... I watch Hardball with Chris Matthews. While Chris Matthews would not characterize himself as liberal (which I also do not) he is certainly far from conservative.

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Yesterday at 07:45 AM

Hosting Santa's Workshop

by Mary Ann Romans in Frugal

Each year, it seems that we wind up spending too much money on the holidays. One of the ways to cut this expense down while reinforcing the validity of Christmas is to concentrate on gifts that come from the heart, gifts that are made by hand.

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Yesterday at 06:11 AM

When a Parent Mourns

by Miriam Metzinger in Jewish

The esteemed Torah scholar Rashi describes the loss of a child as the ultimate bereavement. It is something for which we have no words, cannot understand even if there were an ultimate Divine purpose that we were able to comprehend.

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Yesterday at 12:58 AM

Do You Use Your TV as a Babysitter?

by Michele Cheplic in Parents

Don't be ashamed if you answered "yes." My BFF in Hawaii pays a TON of money to get Noggin, Nick Jr. and the Disney Channel, which is one of the reasons she unabashedly refers to her satellite provider as Diego, Dora and Kai-Lan's pimp.

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Yesterday at 12:20 AM

Simple Thanksgiving Centerpiece

by Michele Cheplic in Fun

My young daughter is beyond thrilled that two local radio stations are already playing Christmas music all.day.long. However, I am adamant that Thanksgiving will not come and go without due celebration.

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Yesterday at 12:12 AM

When It Gets Too Much

by tedgar in Baby

Having a new baby is intense. Especially when it's your first child, there's a need there that you've never experienced before. You're needed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with no end in sight. In the beginning, when you're recovering from birth, you are very tired.

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Yesterday at 12:10 AM

Christmas Cookies to Bake With a Preschooler

by tedgar in Pre School

Since I was sixteen years old - and that was a while ago - I have been baking Christmas cookies for our extended family and friends. I bake hundreds of cookies and they all go into the freezer in early December, ready to be parcelled out in cookie baskets.

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05 Nov 2009 11:48 PM

Teens and The N Word

by Andrea Hermitt in Parents

Miriam Caldwell wrote about Saying No especially when people are asking for favors. Her blog post was primarily discussing requests for service in the church and knowing when to draw the line so that we can care for ourselves.

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05 Nov 2009 08:56 PM

Total Fitness Routine: Part II

by Angel Lynn Diamond in Fitness

As I mentioned earlier in the week stretching and balancing exercises are two of the first aspects of fitness to incorporate in to your body shaping and physical fitness routine. Stretching warms your muscles, helps your joints to move more freely, helps to reduce stress and improves your posture.

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05 Nov 2009 08:56 PM

The Problem of Time

by K_REY_C in Fathers

This will come as no surprise to most of you but time is finite. There aren't eight days in any week (even if The Beatles "imagine" there are) and there are only so many hours in each day. "Okay," you say, "I get it.

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05 Nov 2009 08:48 PM

Is College a Must?

by K_REY_C in Education

I was talking to one of my cousins a while back and he was talking about how proud and impressed he was that I was trying to get my Ph.D.

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05 Nov 2009 08:43 PM

H1N1 and New Families - Part II

by Kimmama in Pregnancy

Yesterday I talked about how the H1N1 virus has impacted families in the mother/baby ward. As it turns out, I learned today, more and more hospitals are banning children and teens from hospitals unless they are patients.

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05 Nov 2009 03:17 PM

Diary of a Cat Care B&B: the Worst Part of the Job

by Aimee Amodio in Pets

It feels like this year has been a rough one for some of our favorite clients at the cats-only boarding facility. Some of our long-time visitors succumbed to chronic health issues or old age. It feels like we've been sending a lot of condolence cards. I don't like it. Not one bit.

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05 Nov 2009 02:42 PM

Is Your Marriage a Balloon?

by Dale Harcombe in Marriage

Do you view your marriage as a balloon, taking you to new heights? Or do you view it as a ball and chain, dragging you down? Yesterday while talking to my daughter she expressed her reaction to the negativity projected by many about marriage.

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05 Nov 2009 01:37 PM

A Great Lunch

by Dale Harcombe in Food

As promised in my Home blog here is the gluten free recipe Lebanese meal. Tabouli, traditionally has burghul or cracked wheat in it, but we make it gluten free. Several members of my family prefer the gluten free version and make it that way even though they don't have a gluten problem.

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05 Nov 2009 01:24 PM

Autism vs. The Junkyard Man

by Kristyn Crow in Special Needs

Now that I have long since reached the acceptance stage with my seventeen-year-old son Kyle and his autism, I'm able to enjoy the precious, wonderful quirks that make him so unique. His matter-of-fact approach to the oddities of life brings humor into even the most mundane or tense moments.

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05 Nov 2009 11:55 AM

Hosting a Yoga Party

by Pattie Hughes in Yoga

If you want a unique party theme, consider hosting a yoga party. A yoga party is a relaxing and invigorating get together and a fun way to spend time with friends and family. This is fairly easy to plan and doesn't take a lot of work, compared with other parties.

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05 Nov 2009 11:50 AM

Thanksgiving Turkey Tips

by Mary Ann Romans in Food

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away? Yikes! I better get going, huh? This year, we plan on having Thanksgiving at our home and will invite our family.

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05 Nov 2009 11:02 AM

Avoiding Stress During the Holidays: Relatives

by Mary Ann Romans in Marriage

The holidays can be very stressful on a marriage. While the television specials and the Hallmark cards often paint a picture of romantic bliss, the reality is that there are several things going on that can actually work on keeping you apart, or at least annoyed with each other.

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05 Nov 2009 08:20 AM

10 Tips for a Green Thanksgiving

by Libby Pelham in Green Living

Halloween's over, Thanksgiving is upon us, and Christmas is just a step away! It is busy time for everyone, but you can still stay green. Here are a few tips to green up your Thanksgiving: 10.

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