The government monitors baby and toddler toys in that they insure that manufacturers place specific labels on toys for recommended ages of use. You should follow these guidelines at least, when choosing safe toys for your children. Yet, you may want to play even a closer amount of attention to the toys they have. Even with the best intentions, there is no way to know how a child may manipulate a toy and potentially hurt themselves or others with it.
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Changing Schools: Let Your Child Have a Say
There is one thing that is a bit strange about the process we go through to pick the right school for our children.
Parents often develop a very systematic evaluation system for picking a school which weighs the academic resources of the school, the abilities of the teachers, the schools physical plant and how classes are organized.
Often the schools “mission statement” is taken into account on the theory that if the school was founded on certain basic principles, you should see those principles in action at the school.
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6 Easy Relaxation Tips for Busy Moms
It seems like there is no rest of the weary. And, the weary person is usually mom. Moms take care of hearth and home, but who takes care of her? If you are a busy mom, learn to value yourself as a person and schedule personal time.
Personal time is a right of being a person. Each of us has the capacity to nurture others but that type of care takes its toll.
Who Makes A Great Nanny and How to Hire One
What type of person makes for a good nanny? Not everyone that can be a nanny should be one. As you look at various people for this job, consider who they are based on some basic standards.
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My Recent Parenting Challenges
In a span of less than two weeks, J had given me some challenges just like any other 7-year-old would.
It is not that I am complaining but rather it is very satisfying to realize that we can slice through any parenting challenge with ease and confidence. Therefore it is critical that we equip ourselves with some “tools” that can help us in tackling any situation that may arise before it actually happens.