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Child’s Birthday Party Decorating Ideas

Party decor can make or break a child’s birthday party. Rather than rely on matching packaged sets, integrate customized or homemade pieces that give the birthday party decorations personality, reflecting the birthday child’s style and preferences. Involve your child in the party planning, encouraging her to brainstorm ideas for themes, party favors and decorating projects. He will enjoy helping make a pinata, paint a scenic backdrop or decorate party favor bags.

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Top Things To Do with Your Kids This Summer

As the days get warmer and longer, the last report cards are passed out and our kids start trading in their back packs for beach bags, the signs become inevitable summer is upon us. As parents, its important that we help our children continue to learn during the summer months to ensure they dont forget everything theyve learned during the school year. According to the National Summer Learning Association, when kids take an absolute break from education during the summer months whether by circumstance or design they can lose up to two months worth of grade-level skills. Two months!

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Get Your Yellow On!

YELLOW. It doesn’t have to be a scary color! In fact, as summer’s hottest trend, this color is taking the world by storm — not just in the fashion sphere, but everywhere. And it’s not confined to a single palate either — canary, banana, sunshine, buttercup, and lemon are just a few of the shades of this multi-dimensional tint. There’s a reason this playful hue is popular: it’s the color of sun, sand, happiness, and friendship…and everything you’ll own from here on.

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Essential Baby Registry Checklist

It’s easy to go ga-ga over the thousands of adorable infant items on the shelves of baby megastores and cozy boutiques. If you’re a first-time parent, it can be tempting to stock your registry with every imaginable trinket. But be sure to have a healthy balance of “wants” versus “needs.” You’ll also want to include gift items that cover a range of prices so your loved ones can select gifts that fit their budget.

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Expectations for Your In-Home Daycare Provider

Selecting a daycare provider is a difficult process for new parents. In-home daycare providers care for children in a home as opposed to a daycare center. The care may be provided either in your home or in the daycare provider’s home depending on the arrangement. The daycare provider should be held to certain standards. Define your expectations for the in-home daycare provider before hiring her. A contract outlining the expectations will prevent misunderstandings.