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Gena Lee Nolin’s Blog: When Is The Right Time To Have “The Talk” With Your Teens?
Mom-of-four Gena Lee Nolin is inviting Celebrity Baby Scoop readers along as she shares her life experiences, has The Talk, and asks for advice – as she juggles her busy life with husband Cale Hulse and their four children: Spencer, 16, Caia, 11, Hudson, 6, and Stella, 4. In her latest guest blog – she shares how she and her oldest son can openly talk about sex and drugs. Continue reading her experiences and the advice she gives. It always seemed natural that fathers handled their raging, hormonal sons and mothers took care of their budding, dramatic daughters. Not always the case. Parents have to take on whatever role needed to provide essential information that their teens need, regardless of how uncomfortable it might be for us. Let me tell you, times have changed since we were in school. Being a teen today is like being on a completely different planet. I’ve heard first hand from my 16 year-old-son what goes on in middle school and high school. There are 8th grade girls doing sexual acts behind the school or in the bathrooms and these are in private catholic schools. Yes, it’s really happening! So, how and when do we have “The Talk” with our beautiful, sassy…
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Awesome WOOD Canvas!
Stand back! I’ve got the COOLEST picture to show you!! Yes! Of course it’s of my Grandbabies! (Hello?! did you really expect anything else??) The fact that it is of the Grandbabies, actually, isn’t the coolest part!! My photo is directly on a piece of wood, think of it as a wood canvas! No frame needed! Ready to hang! Sturdy, printed on sustainable renewable wood with eco-friendly fade resistant inks. THAT’s the coolest part!!! Anyone that has been in my home, knows I adore the unique. My new wood print fit’s that unique factor a million times over!! I am thrilled that my new addition is very durable, I can even wipe it off with a damp rag! Unique, durable, eco-friendly, not to mention three perfect Grandbabies, perfect print!! Each picture will look different because of the grain of the wood, no 2 prints will ever be exactly the same. I love that!! Pixiwood offers several sizes of wood canvases. From 11″ x 14″ to 24″ x 26″ and even special orders are accommodated!! Ordering couldn’t be easier! Pick the size of wood canvas you want, upload your photo. DONE!! The folks over at Pixiwood take care of the rest.…
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Anabella Giggles All Day! Children’s Picture Book
Is there anything sadder than a sick two year old?? (okay, besides husbands??!?) Poor Alice caught a little 24 hour bug. All she wanted was to be held, cuddled, rocked and read Anabella Giggles All Day! for about 50 times. I can’t resist the “again NaNa, again!” I’m not sure if it’s the beautiful illustrations or the sing-song story, but I finally coaxed a smile out of Alice by the end of the 50th reading!! Anabella Giggles All Day is written by Nev Nickelz and illustrated by Mariah Grace. Alice loves the bright colors and wonderful illustrations. Anabella Giggles All Day is done in a lot of pinks and purples which happen to be Alice’s favorite colors. I love that it’s a downloaded book and on my iPad, meaning I have it with me everywhere! (especially helpful in the doctors waiting room!!) Anabella Giggles All Day! teaches kids about friendship and of course giggling. The book has perfect lyrical rhyming pages that just flow off your tongue. The story not only makes Alice smile, but me as well! Anabella loves giggling, but when Anabella starts giggling at her bossy best friend, their friendship is challenged. Because her feelings are hurt, Anabella’s best…
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Handle Your Childs “Is Santa Real?” Questions With Confidence!
The holiday season is right around the bend, which means it’s almost time for Christmas carols and gingerbread house decorating parties! For many parents, this year will also be the first time that their kiddos ask the big “Is Santa Real” question, which could be tough to answer. It makes parents wonder, should I be honest and tell the truth about Santa? Is my child ready to hear it? Not to worry! Parenting expert Daddy Nickell has the scoop on what to do when your child starts asking about Santa Claus. His tips below should help you handle the situation with confidence and ease! Take a step back and breathe: When your child comes to you questioning if Santa is real and asking you, the parent, to confirm – one way or the other – take a step back and a deep breath before responding. This will give you a moment to gather your thoughts and answer in the best way possible. Ask what inspired the questions: Begin by asking your child why they’re asking this question in the first place. Did they hear something from another child at school? Or did they determine on their own that “Santa’s job” is seemingly impossible? If they’ve thought about it long enough and critically…
