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Growth Spurts and Sleeping in Babies

One thing that babies do well is grow. During their first year of life, they grow more quickly than they will for the rest of their lives, according to Dr. Gregory Plemmons in “Parents” magazine. Many babies triple their birth weight by their first birthday. During that first year, your baby will have several growth spurts, which, while great for him, will most likely disrupt any feeding and sleeping patterns you’ve established.

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Child Care Tips for Teething Pain

The UAB Health System cautions that teething typically lasts about two years starting when a baby is only five to seven months old. For many children, teething can be very painful and aggravating. As a result, many babies will begin to fuss and cry more than normal when teething. This behavior can upset the entire household. These child care tips for teething pain will help manage teething pain to eliminate these frustrating moments.

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Prepare Your Kids for Summer Burglary Season

Nearly 2 million home burglaries are reported in the United States each year, and the majority of these burglaries occur in the summer months. The scariest part of this statistic for parents is the summertime rise in home break-ins typically correlates with when their children are home without an adult. A recent U.S. Census Bureau…

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Why We Fear Our Kids

Ok, this is weird. What mom considers being afraid of her own child a badge of honor? Me, apparently. Yesterday I took my 17-year-old son to the department of motor vehicles to get his permanent drivers license. To replace his provisional license, he needed me, plus two utility bills, to prove he was a resident of our city. All in, the chore churned through roughly two hours of valuable Mom-time, about which I did …

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10 Christmas Apps And Websites Full Of Holiday Cheer!

With Christmas fast approaching, Ive put together a list of my favorite holiday-themed apps and websites that are guaranteed to provide entertainment for the kids and the whole family alike. You wont be able to put them under the tree, but you can play with them on your iPhone or tablet. From games to Santa trackers to holiday ringtones, you wont want to miss these goodies!1. Elf YourselfThis website is …