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Do Parents Pass on Our Neuroses to Our Kids?
It’s one of the most startling, and at times most delightful, biological gifts of parenthood: when you unexpectedly see yourself, or your beloved, or Grandma Ellie, reflected in your own child. Maybe it’s a talent for taking apart a car engine, the ability to dunk a basketball, the resurgence of one of your mother’s mannerisms…
Celebrity Girl Scouts
Its no secret that the Girl Scouts have some very powerful alumni. With their recent 100th anniversary – and the celebration event in Washington D.C. over the weekend – we wanted to celebrate a few of celebrity Scouts who are making a path for women via music, politics, and television presence. Here are some stars who once donned the signature green beret:
Top 100 British Baby Names
Like much of the rest of the world, British baby names are influenced by tradition, religion and family history. Many of the most popular names have been favorites for decades, loved generation after generation. Popular culture has a large influence, however, and names that come and go from the top 100 list are often those influenced by events and people living in a specific time period.
Modern Baby Names
Most parents like to keep up with the latest trends when it comes to preparing for the arrival of their new baby. They choose the latest style of crib, clothing and baby accessories to make sure that their baby has up-to-date, modern items. This adherence to trends may even extend to the baby’s name. In 2009, ironically, the trend was for parents to choose classic, old-fashioned names for their children.
Combining Baby Names
One of the highlights of being an expectant parent is choosing a name for your child. Many parents want a name that is as special as their child. After all, no one wants their child to be just one of several children in the same classroom with the same name. If you really want something distinctive, try combining two different names to make one new name.