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Preventing Poisoning

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One thing I’ve gotten kind of lazy about now that Hailey is no longer a toddler, is putting things safely out of reach. I was really good about it when she was small but this weekend when I had people over for a barbeque I found out how unsafe my home is for little ones. First of all, none of the cabinets in my house have child locks on them. There are cleaning products under the kitchen sink, hair products under the bathroom sink and a bin in the linen closet with medicines in it. It seems that every day … Continue reading →

Parent Training

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If you have a child the old fashioned way there is no manual, there is no class that tells you how to deal with some of the issues that are sure to come up as the child grows. When you are going through the adoption process you go through what is called a PRIDE seminar. I am not sure what the PRIDE stands for but it is a very complete parenting training course. All parents should have to take parenting classes even if they are having biological children. There are so many issues covered during these weeks and weeks of … Continue reading →

Time for a Safety Inspection

The application is finally completed; your references are getting their reference letters, so now what? Now you will begin going through the entire checklist. You will need to have a safety & fire inspection. If you call your local fire department they will usually come to your home and do the Fire Inspection at no cost to you. When they come out they will need to see and test working smoke detectors in each bedroom, the hall between bedrooms, the kitchen and living room. If your home has burglar bars you will not pass the inspection. You need to have … Continue reading →

Young Newton & Young Einstein – When Your Toddler Is In To Everything

Every parent dreams of the day when their toddler begins to walk and explore the world around them. But when their child turns into a young explorer bent on taking apart the world and investigating every nook and cranny, they could be ready to rip their hair out. If this describes you and your toddler, take heart – this exploratory nature is not only normal; it’s a desirable quality in a child. Curious Children, Wandering Hands, Terrible Toddlers It seems odd that curiosity could lead to terrible toddlerhood, but let’s be honest – when your toddler gets into everything it … Continue reading →

Childproofing Tips for Your Home

It may not be the first thing on your mind when you get pregnant or when you come home from the hospital with your newborn. But sometime between infancy and toddler hood, childproofing will become a priority especially as your baby becomes more mobile. The following tips are things that most parents learn through trial and error. Error usually means your baby gets hurt or nearly gets hurt. Take it from the voice of experience, accidents do happen and even safety precautions cannot prevent all of them. When my daughter was first learning to walk, we lived in a three … Continue reading →

Helping Your Baby’s Development

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We talked about when will your baby walk yesterday and I mentioned that it is better not to rush them. Your baby develops at his or her own personal rate. Still there are things you can do to help facilitate your baby’s development without rushing them or pushing them beyond what they are ready for. How Can I Help My Baby? When your baby begins to try and pull him or herself up to stand, you may have to help them figure out how to sit back down again. It sounds funny, but remember – your baby has never walked … Continue reading →

When Will They Walk?

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As milestones go, when your baby begins to walk is considered the hurdle between infant and toddler. After all, a toddler is someone who toddles around and until your baby takes those first few precarious and precious steps – they are still an infant. Too many parents are so eager for each stage that they live and breathe by the recommendations in books like What to Expect in The First Year. There’s nothing wrong with these recommendations, but while some babies are beginning to toddle at 9 months, other babies may take until they are 18 months. My daughter was … Continue reading →