The Growing Family

First Day

nobody@vox.com(Tami) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:02:33 -0700

My oldest started Kindergarten today. Now excuse me while I crawl under a rock and cry.

Brainstorming Names for Your Baby

nobody@vox.com(Paul Banas) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:55:05 -0700

Sure, you can wade through 60,000 names and look for the one that catches your fancy. Another approach is to sit down with a glass of wine ( grape juice for mom-to-be ) and make the following questions into a game. Brainstorm using some or all of ...

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Vacation Getaways for Kids and Dads

nobody@vox.com(Paul Banas) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:12:07 -0700

During vacation time, it is important that you get down to planning things together so that each family member can voice his choice of destination. A few time-tested vacation ideas or must-see places for dads and kids are suggested below. Whether ...

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Smart Ways to Deal with a Dirty Diaper While Out Shopping

nobody@vox.com(Paul Banas) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:13:42 -0700

It is a scenario dreaded by most new dads. You are out, maybe enjoying a nice afternoon’s shopping with your baby and your baby chooses just this time to poop. You’ve been lucky up until now and you’ve either avoided the task entirely or only had ...

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Know the Toddler Phase

nobody@vox.com(Paul Banas) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:08:23 -0700

The toddler phase in a child’s life can be sharply marked by an increasing need to assert its independence. This will be a time fraught with challenges for you, as you try to support your toddlers’ impulses to explore his environment, while also s...

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Trimming your baby’s nails

nobody@vox.com(Paul Banas) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:06:01 -0700

Even when babies are young, their nails are quite sharp. This can easily lead to babies injuring either themselves or adults who are handling them. To avoid this, it is essential that you start trimming children’s nails from the time they are stil...

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How Can You Be Tactful with Unwanted Advice?

nobody@vox.com(Paul Banas) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:02:56 -0700

If you are a new dad, you may often receive unsolicited advice on how to bring up your baby. Close friends or family members may typically offer this. Casual acquaintances and even total strangers may add their bit. While it may be well meanin...

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Moving is the Best Exercise for Babies

nobody@vox.com(Paul Banas) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:30:51 -0700

We know that exercise is important for our health as adults, but did you know that the same philosophy applies to babies? It is recommended that babies should work their muscles at least half-hour each day, although not necessarily all at once. He...

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Dine Out with Your Baby

nobody@vox.com(Paul Banas) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:18:58 -0700

Just because you are a parent now does not mean you can't occasionally dine out without feeling guilty about leaving the baby at home. The problem is that your baby, who may not find the prospect highly exciting, could end up feeling bored or n...

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Preparing Kids for the Challenges of the First Days of School

nobody@vox.com(Paul Banas) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:18:30 -0700

It’s hard to imagine what goes on in a little one’s mind when he goes to the big school, but you can help him overcome some fears by talking to him before hand. For example, many kids at pre-school and even kindergarten level, are nervous about t...

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