Aug

27

Back to School Reading Tips

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August 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Get your child back into the school groove with THE ELECTRIC COMPANY! Here are some suggestions from PBSPARENTS.org to keep the literacy learning going even out of the classroom. Create a cozy, comfortable reading space with your child. Set rules for this area in your home to maintain peaceful reading. Let your kids catch you [...]

Aug

14

Tips for Healthy Teeth

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August 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Although yummy and cooling, these frosty foods and drinks are packed with sugar that can lead to cavities and tooth decay.

Jul

9

Win a Wii Fit with Dr Weigh

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July 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment

With childhood obesity reaching an all time high across the country, many parents struggle with how to help their children maintain a healthy weight with proper nutrition. Dr. Joanna Dolgoff, the official doctor of Camp Shane and a board certified pediatrician, has created Dr. Dolgoff’s Weigh, a traffic-light system that allows kids to learn which foods are [...]

Jul

2

Tips for Oral Hygiene During Pregnancy

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July 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment

When we are pregnant we often focus so much on getting ready for the baby and what we are eating, we don’t pay attention to our teeth. According to Oral-B, as many as 70% of women are affected by gingivitis, the first stage of gum disease, during their pregnancies. Gingivitis is caused by an accumulation [...]

Jun

22

Booster Seat Safety

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June 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Before you jump in the car to start your summer vacation, we want parents to make sure their children are safely buckled up in the backseat. The majority of serious injuries and fatalities for children under the age of 14 occur in the summer months due to motor vehicle collisions. With only 28 per cent [...]

Jun

9

Plannning for Summer Fun

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June 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Summer is here. This means all of the kids are home and you are probably already hearing “I’m bored.” I have found that, if I plan well then summer doesn’t have to be expensive or boring. By planning I don’t mean scheduling every minute of every day, that will drive you and your kids crazy, [...]

Jun

4

Poo-Pourri Jr Gets the Stink Out

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June 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment

We all know not everything that comes out of our babies is not always as sweet as them, introducing Poo-Pourri Jr, a diaper spray made of all-natural anti-bacterial essential oils such as bergamot, lemongrass and grapefruit that eliminates the source of odor causing bacteria. Poo-Pourri Jr uses a secret formula that safely and effectively traps [...]

May

30

Developmental Games to Play with Baby

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May 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Engaging your baby in stimulating experiences encourages brain development and paves the way for successful learning in the future. Did you know? * A baby’s brain is 250% more active than that of an adult. * The networking of the brains’ synapses is nearly complete after the first three years. * You are your baby’s [...]

May

26

Love Your Veggies!

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May 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I’ll be the first to admit, I am not a veggie lover. I eat a very limited group of vegetables. I have tried to expand that number and introduce my kids to a wider variety of vegetables than I eat. My oldest son likes a fair amount of veggies and will often choose a salad [...]

May

22

Soothing New Diaper Rash Ointment

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May 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Diaper rash is hard on babies, and treating it has been hard on moms and dads with ointments that are messy, greasy, and stain clothing. Lansinoh Laboratories, Inc., one of the world’s most popular brands among breastfeeding mothers, has introduced Lansinoh® Diaper Rash Ointment. This exclusive new formulation, which includes Lansinoh’s world-renowned HPA® Lanolin, treats [...]

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