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Outdoor Poisons

Outdoor Poisons

What every parent needs to keep in mind when it comes to outdoor poisons. Outdoor Poisons Now that spring is here, so is the gardening season and with it, potential hazards.  While many municipalities now ban [...]

How To Be a Good Step-Parent in a Blended Family

How To Be a Good Step-Parent in a Blended Family

Since the days of Cinderella, step-parents have had a bad reputation. But in reality, with a little care, stepparents can play a very positive role in a child’s life. Statistics tell us that up to 50% [...]

Clothing Labeling Danger

Clothing Labeling Danger

How to ensure that your child isn’t the target of a predator. Clothing Labeling Danger Adults who prey on innocent children, such as pedophiles, have all sorts of tricks up their sleeves to gain a child’s [...]

Europe with Kids- Staying Safe, Part 6 of 6

Europe with Kids- Staying Safe, Part 6 of 6

Have you ever dreamed of traveling through Europe with your children? Host of The Parent Report radio show, Joanne Wilson decided to make her dream a reality. As the final installment in this  six part series, [...]

Signs that Your Child No Longer Needs Naps

Signs that Your Child No Longer Needs Naps

How to tell if your child is ready to give up naptime. Outgrowing Nap-Time By the time babies are three months old, they’ve settled into a more regular sleep pattern, generally sleeping longer periods at night. [...]

Bikes, Trikes and Safety

Bikes, Trikes and Safety

A few cycling safety tips for children who are too young to cycle! Bikes, Trikes and Safety Well now that spring is upon us, out come the bicycles. Of course, bike safety is important for all [...]

Homebirths

Homebirths

Are you considering childbirth at home?  Homebirths About 2% of births take place at home, and the verdict is still out on how safe they are. Some studies show that there’s higher infant mortality but less [...]

Why Your Young Child Loves Imaginary Play

Why Your Young Child Loves Imaginary Play

During the early years of childhood, children’s imagination is essentially their playground. Between the ages of three and six, children get really involved with fantasy play. Their tea set become the foundation for a party with [...]

Families & Job Loss

Families & Job Loss

 How to explain job loss to our children. Families and Job Loss Let’s face it. Raising a family is expensive and nothing makes times more difficult than the loss of a job.  And while breaking the [...]

Morning Madness

Morning Madness

Tips for managing morning madness at your home. Morning Madness Getting breakfast, making lunches, packing school bags and getting kids out the door can be a daunting task in the morning.  Of course the more responsibility [...]

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