Archive for January, 2011
Jan
31
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By Priscilla J. Dunstan, McClatchy-Tribune
We have all experienced that moment of embarrassment when our child comments rudely on something they shouldn’t, and we rush to silence them and say our apologies. Often the feelings of the person are still hurt and our child is left somewhat confused as to what they have said or done to cause the problem.
If what they have said is not untrue, just inappropriate; or something taboo and not to be commented on, this can be hard for a child to understand. Often appealing to their dominate sense both for what they say and also for how they hear, will give them the ability to create positive comments rather than the inappropriate ones.
For visual children what they see and how they are seen is extremely important....
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Jan
31
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Lorain County Moms
By Desiree Fawn, McClatchy-Tribune
Attachment parenting advocate Mayim Bialik has been highly vocal in promoting a natural take on family life. The former child star, who first stole our hearts as Blossom in the 90s, is now raising two young boys Miles, 5, and Frederick, 2 with husband Michael Stone.
Earlier this month we happily announced that Mayim will be joining the Celebrity Baby Scoop team as a guest blogger. Recently we had a chance to chat with the “Big Bang Theory” actress about everything from home births to breastfeeding, and the challenges that come with completing a Ph.D. in neuroscience with two young boys at home.
Celebrity Baby Scoop: Please share your birth stories. How can we help shatter some some of the fear-based myths about...
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Jan
30
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Lorain County Moms
By Beth Whitehouse, Newsday
Whether children are 5 or 15, parents can help them learn to handle money.
“To raise the financially savvy child, parents need to take an active role,” says Alex Matjanec, co-founder of MyBankTracker.com, a website that helps consumers research banks. Here are some suggestions:
Ages 5 to 9
Children probably have money from grandparents, aunts and uncles or the Tooth Fairy. Buy a piggy bank the child can paint or decorate instead of sticking money in a plastic jug, Matjanec advises.
Start simple, concrete lessons. At a restaurant, show children the check, talk about tip calculation, give them cash and let them pay and get change. As children...
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Jan
29
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Lorain County Moms
McClatchy-Tribune
“Dear Tabby”
By Carolyn Crimi, illustrations by David Roberts
HarperCollins Children’s Books, $16.99
Ages 4-8
At first glance, this book is nothing more than a cutesy idea. However, “Dear Tabby” moves beyond its premise: An alley cat gives advice to pets seeking help with their owners, friends, siblings, and in matters of love. Tabby even tackles the big one: What’s the key to happiness?
The author, Carolyn Crimi, creates a running storyline throughout by making one of the letter writers an unhappy house cat who continues to write back with questions for Tabby. The charming illustrations by David Roberts also add to the story while Tabby is pondering a letter, we see...
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Jan
28
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Lorain County Moms
“Danger! Open with Extreme Caution” by Laura Buller, Susan Kennedy, Jim Pipe, Richard Walker and the DK folks
c.2010, DK
$19.99 / $22.99 Canada
192 pages, includes index
By Terri Schlichenmeyer, Philadelphia Tribune contributor
You are a very brave kid.
You’re not one bit afraid of the dark. You love thunderstorms and big noises, slithery things and scary movies. You can shimmy into any spider-filled room or beneath anywhere there might be cobwebs or bugs, no problem.
Nothing makes you run away. Nothing makes you shake with shivers or quake with terror. Bring on the fear. You can take it. You’re a very brave kid.
But be careful what you ask for, as you’ll see in the new book “Danger! Open with Extreme Caution” by Laura Buller, Susan Kennedy, Jim Pipe, Richard Walker and the DK folks. …
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Jan
28
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By Merrie Leininger, McClatchy-Tribune
“Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit”
By Il Sung Na
Random House Children’s Books, $15.99
For ages 1-5
Parents who adore children’s books and place the best of them in the same category as fine art and prize-winning poetry will remember 2009′s “A Book of Sleep” by Il Sung Na. He is back this year with the equally beautiful “Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit,” which he again has both written and illustrated.
The illustrations are whimsical and lovely, but also startlingly detailed. At first glance, you might think I’m overselling this book after all, it’s simply a book about what different animals do in the winter. But so many...
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Jan
27
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Lorain County Moms
By Desiree Fawn, McClatchy-Tribune
Taraji P. Henson’s most recent role brings her face to face with one of the most terrifying situations a parent could experience — the abduction of a child. “Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story,” is based on the dramatic true story of one mother’s daring rescue of her 6-year-old son who was kidnapped by his biological father and taken halfway across the world.
The 40-year-old actress, who starred alongside Brad Pitt in 2008′s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” recently chatted with Celebrity Baby Scoop about the challenges of single motherhood, life as an African-American actress in Hollywood, and her new Lifetime Original movie.
Celebrity Baby Scoop: You’re a mom to...
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Jan
27
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By Melissa Klurman, Disney FamilyFun magazine
If you’ve been thinking of taking a family cruise vacation, you’re not alone. According to the Cruise Lines International Association, more than 1.5 million children under the age of 18 set sail with their families last year. But with the vast array of ships, choosing a cruise can be overwhelming. And with costs for even short cruises running in the thousands of dollars, you want to get your money’s worth, especially as the price tag doesn’t always cover every expense, such as babysitting and onshore excursions.
Still, there are real advantages to a cruise vacation, particularly if you’re booking a multifamily or multigenerational trip. To help you get your sea legs, we’ve researched...
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Jan
26
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By Suzanne Perez Tobias, McClatchy-Tribune
Breast-feeding may be natural, but it doesn’t always come naturally.
Mothers who choose to breast-feed can face a host of challenges, including pain and insecurity in the early weeks, hassles at work or in public later on, and even disapproving remarks from friends or family.
“Women need to know it’s hard, but it’s worth it,” said Deniece Blasko, a Wichita, Kan., mother who is breast-feeding her fifth child, 1-year-old Lennon. “I wouldn’t trade this experience for any amount of money.”
Recently, the nation’s top doctor issued a call to eliminate obstacles to breast-feeding and encourage more women to nurse their babies.
The “Call to Action to...
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Jan
26
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“Play, Louis, Play!” by Muriel Harris Weinstein, illustrated by Frank Morrison
c.2011, Bloomsbury Children’s Books
$15.99 / $20.00 Canada
128 pages
By Terri Schlichenmeyer, Philadelphia Tribune contributor
When you were a little kid, you had some weird ideas.
For one thing, you were convinced that monsters lived beneath your bed or on the other side of every door. You seriously thought that if you worked hard, you could somehow gain superhero powers. And you believed that your toys could talk.
On that last one, come to think of it, you still sometimes wonder … …
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