March 29th, 2007
‘Nanny laws’, or bills that dictate how you raise your children, were being considered by California State lawmakers on a controversial bill — A ban on smoking in cars with kids.
Some health experts say second hand smoke in cars is ten times more deadly than at home. Democratic Senator Jenny Oropeza’s bill would fine a […]
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March 28th, 2007
Children who had been placed in child care during early childhood were more likely to exhibit aggression and disobedience regardless of the quality of the center-based care they received.
I’ve always been a believer that at least one parent should be able to stay at home with children until they begin kindergarten. I know this isn’t […]
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March 28th, 2007
Latest research suggests children who spend longer than average in front of the television are just a active as those who do not.
Ok, typically I give into scientific studies because generally they prove something — but doesn’t this sound like a complete contradiction?
I cannot believe that kids, who sit on the couch and ‘have a […]
By Gayla -- 1 comment
March 26th, 2007
It’s Spring Break season and that means one of two things:
1. You’re going to be traveling and in need of items to keep the kids entertained on the trip
or
2. You’re going to be staying at home and still in need of ideas to keep the kids preoccupied
Either way, Printables4Kids has a little something for everyone.
If […]
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March 23rd, 2007
Countless children labeled hyperactive are being subdued with drugs like Ritalin. But many experts think they’re just naturally boisterous - and those needless pills are causing terrifying side-effects.
I’ll be one of the first to admit that I’m one of those people I think drugs like Ritalin are being WAY over prescribed.
Tags: ADD, ADHD, attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder, Parenting, […]
By Gayla -- 2 comments
March 23rd, 2007
Are you a multi-tasker? Are you raising a multi-tasker?
I’ll admit, I’m guilty of doing a zillion things at once in order to get them all done before my favorite shows come on at 8:00 PM. I want to be able to kick back, relax and enjoy the evening watching television with the family. […]
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March 21st, 2007
There’s been a great deal of discussion over the SuperNanny episode with The Walker family, primarily because of the breastfeeding issues.
For those of you who felt that Jo’s influence would cause problems afterwards, check out this little news bit.
The Walker family seems to be doing great! Mom and 17-month-old are doing well and everyone seems […]
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March 20th, 2007
…or writing for that matter.
It seems Madge and her high powered attorneys have managed to harness in the former nanny and place her in the position where she may have to keep that day job after all.
Via Gawker: Melissa Dumas may live, but for the moment at least, it appears that she won’t be […]
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March 19th, 2007
I was a little disappointed to find that Supernanny is going to be moving over for Dancing with the Stars. Whatever shall I do in it’s absence? Then it occurred to me - I’ll point out some of the great information, tips and articles that are found on the official Supernanny site.
De-Coding Technology
Modern […]
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March 16th, 2007
Sometimes I find myself just shy of calling on Supernanny myself. Living in a house of four teenagers now has it’s rewards, certainly, but there are those enormous challenges that we face almost daily.
I’ve never been a big fan of negativity. Especially inside the home. I feel we deal with enough negativity on the outside […]
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