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The Development of an Eight-Month-Old Baby

In the eighth month of life, babies go through many monumental changes. However, the development of an eight-month-old baby is not always easily defined. Some babies will hit these milestones earlier than others. If your baby has not yet reached these milestones it is likely no cause for concern. Nonetheless, the average eight-month-old baby will accomplish most of these milestones by his ninth month.

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How Does Play Dough Enhance Infant’s Development?

Infants learn and grow by playing. Among the many valuable activities for your baby (specifically infants 8 to 18 months old), playing with play dough is one that offers more than you might first imagine. Besides its inherent fun factor, play dough provides opportunities to significantly enhance infant’s development—on practically every level.

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Your Baby at 33 Weeks

Your baby has grown incredibly over the past 33 weeks. What started out as little flutter movements have now become hard kicks and punches. She is perfectly formed, proportioned and looks like a newborn. Her lungs are still maturing. But at 33 weeks, she is proactive in developing her breathing skills. Her heart tones and position will be checked at each prenatal appointment from now until delivery.

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Short Hairstyles for Moms With Young Children

You get a hug and look down to see snot on your shirt collar. You get a kiss and end up with sticky fingers caught in your hair. It’s hard to fix the snot problem (tuck tissues in your collar line?) but we can fix the hair issue. Short hair is modern, hip, trendy and can make you look younger and skinner. Plus you won’t need more than five minutes to fix your hair, but you’ll still look much more stylish than you do with a scraggly ponytail. Step up, Mom, and brave the scissors. You’ll be glad you did.

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Ideas to Get Your Kids More Exercise

It is a fact that kids spend way too much time exercising their fingers with a TV remote, cell phone, computer or video games and too little of it engaging in wholesome physical activity. But how do you peel your kids and teenagers away from these addictive, enticing and often mind-numbing activities and encourage them to stay healthy and physically active instead? It’s possible and it may not be all that difficult to do. Here are some ideas to get your kids more exercise.