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Let’s Help Mitch!!
Dear Peanuts and especially the New York Lottery Winner! Ya never know……. maybe the winners are big fans of Peanut Butter and Whine. RIGHT?!?! It could happen!! In fact I am really hoping that my little Peanut tribe will forward this post to as many people as possible. Keep reading and you’ll find out why we should Help Mitch. I want to introduce my little sister Lea. I actually want to gush about my sister. She raised her 3 kids and then in 2009 inherited 2 bonus children. As a single PARENT to boot!!! Let me tell you, this is one strong woman!! This is one GOOD person. My sister…
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3 of the Best Inventions to Get Your Baby to Sleep!
Of every hurdle that you may face as a new parent, getting your baby to sleep at bedtime may be the hardest of them all. The amount of sleep your baby gets determines just how much you get. Lets talk about how to get your baby to sleep. Some babies can sleep under any condition and at any time, but it’s more common than not for infants to either have trouble falling asleep or problems with waking up in the middle of the night – or sometimes both. While there aren’t any magic wands you can wave to make your baby sleep, but there are many tools out there to…
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5 Best Baby Teething Products You Have to Try!
Teething is a difficult time for infants because it causes irritability and pain that can be difficult to soothe. Young children do not understand what is happening to them and parents are also incapable of explaining the phenomenon to them yet either. Meanwhile, babies will try to put anything and everything in their mouths in an attempt to experience some relief. Luckily there are many new products on the market that can help both you and your child get through this process as painlessly as possible. We’ll talk about our favorites below: Teether Rings Teether Rings are one of the simpler products out there, but they are effective. With a…
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How To Improve Your Child’s Hand-Eye Coordination!
As a parent, we always want the best for our children, it’s all we could ever dream of. We want them to develop well and do good in school. Get into college studying something they love, graduating, and then get offered the job they have always wanted. Then, of course, meet someone they want to spend the rest of their lives with and live happily ever after. – It’s all we want. And you can actually play a very big part in giving them a head start from a young age teaching simple hand eye coordination. There are many different skills that your child will naturally pick up early on…
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How to Teach Your Kids to Embrace the Outdoors!!
In this day and age technology has taken a front seat to going outdoors. Many kids today prefer to be inside playing video games or watching television as opposed to going outside. However, getting outside is important for their health and well being. According to research, spending time in natures has many benefits including better motor coordination, improved concentration, improved cognitive functioning, and a higher ability to be able to engage in play that is creative. Getting outside can also help improve symptoms of mental illness. It is for these reasons that it is so important to teach your kids to embrace the outdoors. Since we understand the importance of…
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Children in the Kitchen: Having Fun While Staying Safe!
Every year, 3.4 million injuries occur with children in the kitchen. The kitchen is a particularly hazardous place in this respect with risks associated with certain kitchen appliances, worktops, high chairs, water and cutlery. So it’s vital to put time into making your kitchen as kid-proof as possible. Teach your kid how to be safe in the kitchen Banishing your kid is unlikely to be a long-term solution to ensuring their safety in the kitchen (and besides, it’ll just make them want to explore in it even more). In fact, the kitchen can offer world of learning and creativity for children. Kids love to get involved with the cooking and, most importantly, learning…
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Four Ways for Soon-To-Be Moms to Add More Folic Acid to Their Diet
Folic acid is important in everyone’s diet, but it is especially important for pregnant women. According to Nifty Benefits, data has shown that a lack of this important nutrient can lead to problems with the fetus, which includes an increased risk of developing a neural tube defect. It can also cause mental health problems in the baby after it is born. One of the first things a healthcare provider will suggest is a supplement that includes folic acid. Although supplements can be very helpful, it’s much better to get as much of this important nutrient as you can from the food you eat. Beans, Lentils, and Chickpeas The best natural…
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Why New Parents Need a Wi-Fi Baby Monitor!!
The arrival of a firstborn is a mix of joy, nervousness, and never-ending decisions. From registry choices to the baby name itself, the bundle of joy involves a lot of decisions. As new parents, these choices can seem monumental and the list of necessities infinite. Diapers, bottles, stroller, which Wi-Fi baby monitor is best, so many things. One of the essential items for childcare is a good baby monitor. Traditionally, it’s a two-way connection linking you to the cries for a midnight feeding. However, it’s 2018! With technology on our side, the options have grown exponentially. A good monitor is a worthwhile investment and with so many options on the…