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Archive for November, 2009

Pregnancy update - It’s almost time!

It’s hard to believe I’m down to my last 7 weeks with this pregnancy. It has gone by quickly. People ask me if I’m ready. I think I am. I tell people I am. But, really the answer is no. By this point in my pregnancy with Slick, his nursery was finished, the baby clothes [...]

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Baby’s First Day of Daycare

My baby’s first day of daycare was a completely different experience the second time around. For my first born, PP, she had family care for her, an in-home nanny, then finally daycare. By the time we started PP in daycare, she was 10 months old and at the peak of her separation anxiety. Needless to [...]

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Wondrous Wednesday #98

Snuggly sweater, adorable hat (with the cutest ear flaps mind you) and picking apples…an obviously perfect Fall celebration combo for Channel Manager Jessica DiGirolamo’s 2 year old nephew, “Cookie Pie”! And knowing Jessica, you can easily conclude that the cuteness gene in her family doesn’t fall far from the tree.

Every Wednesday we’ll be sharing a [...]

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Imaginary Friends…when has it gone too far?

(Bear pictured here with her best buddy/cousin in their matching STEWART T-Shirts)
Everything you read about parenting says encourage kids to be creative and use their imaginations. My question is; when has it gone too far? Here is the reason for asking. Bear (now 3 ½ years old) has two imaginary friends Stewart and Dunkin. Anyone [...]

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Your Babysitter - Naughty or Nice?

One of the most important relationships a family can cultivate is with their babysitter.  Leaving your precious children in the care of another is an anxiety-invoking prospect.  You want to make sure that the person you charge them with will maintain consistency with your parenting style and the children’s environment, particularly if they are coming [...]

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Lucky 13

The superstitious kind might be nervous today. Friday the 13th has become known as an unlucky day thanks to the number 13. According to an article in today’s Huffington Post, the number has even led to a condition called triskaidekaphobia, fear of the number 13, (seriously!?) and some hilarious other superstitions.
Not my grandpa though. We’d go over [...]

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FAQ: What if my child figures out how to open the chest clip on their car seat?

We’ve received a few questions recently from parents who tell us that their child has figured out how to open the chest clip on their car seat harness. We wanted to share some information that we hope can help in this situation.
Should my child be able to open the chest clip?
The chest clip (harness tie) [...]

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Wondrous Wednesday #97

What a wonderful way to celebrate your first birthday - being surrounded by loads of happy smiling cousins! Oh, and that adorable puppy dog cake is no cakewreck either! Too cute!

 
Can you spot Kim Lefko’s daughter, Love Bug in the crowd? We wish Love Bug many more happy birthdays to come! 
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Celebrating Mom, Baby & Literacy!

 
This past weekend was such a fun one for me…I had the pleasure of experiencing my first baby shower as an expectant mom. Of course I have hosted countless baby showers myself, but it is all so different when the spotlight is on me and the little bundle of joy in my belly.
Several girlfriends that [...]

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QT With My Girls While on Maternity Leave

When you are on maternity leave, you spend all of your time taking care of your new little one. I spent countless hours holding, feeding, bathing, changing, kissing, and loving my little “Pinkie Pie.” (Big sister, PP, named her little sis Pinkie Pie in honor of her favorite My Little Pony.)
But, as soon as Big [...]

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