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2009/1/30

Improve Your Baby's Table Manners

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@ 12:32 AM (9 months, 11 days ago)
Babies can act like cavemen at the dinner table and be perfect savages even at their own birthday party. They will do it when they are angry; they do it to show their love. Reasons aside, teaching them proper table manners will be the first step towards the lifelong discipline and etiquette that should sooner-not later-be second nature to your child. Remember, the more disciplined and consistent you are, the more disciplined and consistent your child will be. Breaking the rules from time to time may only serve to confuse your child.

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2009/1/28

Introduce Your Toddler To Music

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@ 09:06 PM (9 months, 12 days ago)
Make them dance.
Make them swing.
Make them feel they can do anything.

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2009/1/27

Dad's Guide to Raising Over-Scheduled Kids

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@ 09:00 PM (9 months, 13 days ago)
We all want to make sure our kids have enough experiences so that they know where they can really shine. This in turn may provide the direction for a fulfilling life. Sometimes, however, in our zeal to show them new things, we either allow them or push them to take too much on at once. Here are a few warning signs that your child is overbooked and over-extended.

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2009/1/26

Babysitter Games for Kids

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@ 10:13 PM (9 months, 14 days ago)
Babysitting is a job that requires endless energy. Either you keep the kids occupied or they keep you on your toes. Keeping them occupied is not so simple, however. Kids lose interest in a toy or an activity sooner than you think. Moreover, boredom makes kids whiny and irritable. Babysitter games come in handy here. There are plenty of such babysitter games and activities, which are interactive, educative, and fun.

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2009/1/9

Pregnancy And Folic Acid

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@ 12:13 AM (10 months, 2 days ago)
Planning a baby? If your wife is trying to get pregnant, getting plenty of folic acid is important to help lower the risk of a baby with a neural tube defect such as spina bifida or anencephaly.

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2009/1/7

Birth Control Pills and HIV

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@ 09:13 PM (10 months, 3 days ago)
Will birth control pills protect us from HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, and other STDs?

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2009/1/6

Top 7 Useful Tips for Valentine's Day

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@ 10:28 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)
1. Make Valentine's Day a Family Affair: Use the Valentine's Day holiday to discuss with your kids the nature of romantic love, and your feelings for their mother. Open up to them, and share your feelings deeply, so they can see you as a complete person, not just a dad. This may seem sappy, but your relationship with your wife is the most important role model for romantic love and partnership for them as they grow up.

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2009/1/5

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Your Dad

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@ 08:47 PM (10 months, 5 days ago)
Valentine's Day is the time to express our feelings for the people we love. It is thus a great occasion to acknowledge our love for our dads-for all that they do for us. Selecting a gift for your dad need not be difficult. If you know your dad well, you can easily select a Valentine's Day gift for him that will be meaningful to him.

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2009/1/4

Romantic Valentine's Day Gifts

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@ 08:41 PM (10 months, 6 days ago)
Valentine's Day celebrates romance. It is only natural that you celebrate the occasion by giving your spouse a romantic Valentine's Day gift. However, this is often not as simple as it sounds. Many dads find it very difficult to think up something appropriate and relevant.

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2009/1/1

Precautions with Pets during Pregnancy

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@ 09:24 PM (10 months, 9 days ago)
If you have pets in the family, it is natural that you will have concerns regarding them during your spouse's pregnancy. Fortunately, you need not rush to offer your pet for adoption. Discuss with your vet any risks that your pet may pose for the baby and take adequate steps to eliminate them before bringing the baby home.

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