tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549873735621900332013-10-07T12:17:54.642-04:00This Blog is a friend, a helpful guide of advice and tips gathered from the IHM members contributions,websites and books that I referred to during my pregnancy and each precious moment after my darling baby was welcomed into our world. It is dedicated to all the much deserving Mom's and all we do. Do email me at dee.diva007@gmail.com and I will surely reply...●•»Ðëë«•●http://www.blogger.com/profile/03695110097896392562noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754987373562190033.post-88020041971736045622013-09-10T11:10:00.000-04:002013-09-18T12:01:06.132-04:002013-09-18T12:01:06.132-04:00

Reposting this for my audience. I am so proud that my 4yo loves our reading time. Most books that we repeatedly read every night, he can now recite the stories to himself. Once Dad or I finish reading him a book, he then flips pages of 3 books. Of them, he recites themm to himself.(some days of course he is just so tired and will flip over pages and fall asleep) But, its like music to the ears

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Parenting is sure a mammoth task, as it is necessary to instill good values in your child since an early age. It is necessary for parents to motive their kids, build their self-esteemand make them realise that no matter what, your love and care will always be there with them. If a child is raised in such a manner, he will never suffer from outer world insecurities and will be able to stay away

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10 Tasks that kids should learn to do by themselves 1. Avoid helicopter tendencies I have an almost 4 year old. and though we've taught him to do stuff for himself, there are times where I find myself 'hovering' over/near him to check if he's doing it correctly and then I end up offering to do it. and he of course takes full advantage of it. It is so important to Let go at the right time and

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Courtesy: Bits of wisdom

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Home treatment for adults Prevent dehydration. Fluids may help thin secretions and soothe an irritated throat. Dry, hacking coughs respond to honey in hot water, tea, or lemon juice. Elevate your head with extra pillows at night to ease a dry cough. Try a cough drop to soothe an irritated throat. Available in Sugar-free as well. Quit smoking and do not use other forms of tobacco, especially

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Courtesy Kindergarten dot com If you have a child or student prone to behavior outbursts, you may feel desperate to find ways to stop the behavior or at least reduce the intensity.  Here are a few strategies that might work for you in the heat of the moment: 1. Ignore the behavior Unless your child or student is doing something dangerous to himself or others it is a good idea to try to

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Meal Plan for a Week. 　 Monday Breakfast: 3/4 cup bran flakes, any one fruit like apple or banana, 1 cup fat-free milk. Lunch: Replace white carbohydrates like rice, bread, potato or pasta with whole wheat bread or chapati, 1 piece of cheese, chicken, 1 teaspoon light mayonnaise, and salad greens or fruit. Dinner: Fish, steamed broccoli, grated cheese and fat free ice cream. Tip: Make

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I have a few Feeding Schedules that I can share....It is from some of the other members who shared this info with me when my DS was arnd that age. Most often at 6mnths... u wud follow On Demand feeding. Do scrap or email me your current feeding schedule and I can offer u specific answer. These are schedules for 9 to 13mnth babies. 9months 6 a.m - 4 ounce formula9 a.m- rice cereal/applesauce11

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Nutrilite kids chewable vitamins...Click here Sandoz Calcium chewables gummy vitamins

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Need two options for sleeping arrangements. Get a sleeper for your bedroom... baby can co-sleep with you for the first 3 months. The First years - Secure Sleeper better option is to get Arms-Reach-Mini-Co-Sleeper-Bassinet and a play-yard for your living room/kitchen/main floor... Graco-Pack-Playard-Bassinet-Morgan Available in variety of colors, easy to install, convenient for diaper changes,

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One could start using a high chair/booster seat from the time u start solids at around 4-5mnths and use it all the way until your LO in into the toddler/pre-school years.I personally have this one: http://www.walmart.com/ip/The-First-Years-Reclining-Feeding-Seat/14254250?findingMethod=rrAvailable in colors.Main features are: Safe and durable feeding seat Adjustable height helps the seat fit most

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4 Power-Food Pairings for Kids Strawberries and Whole Wheat ToastThe vitamin C in strawberries converts the iron in whole wheat bread to a form that cells can absorb. Oatmeal and MilkThe magnesium in oats increases the amount of calcium your child gets from the milk by keeping it from binding to fiber and other nutrients. Olive Oil and

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Find answers to your questions likeWhat's the best way to brush my child's teeth? When should I let my toddler start brushing his own teeth? What should I do if my child won't brush? When does my child need fluoride and how can I tell if he's getting the right amount? When should I start taking my child to the dentist?

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How should I treat my toddler's cold?No medicine will make a virus go away faster, but you can help your toddler feel better and prevent the infection from getting worse by making sure he gets plenty of rest and liquids. Since most children don't master nose blowing until about age 4, here are a few ways to help ease his congestion:It's not worth struggling over, but if your toddler tolerates it,

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At this age, children learn best from unstructured play, so just make the toys available and off she'll go. Plastic tea set or playhouse: Your child will get a kick out of play eating and drinking. And in general, scaled-down toys, from rakes, push brooms, and shopping carts to miniature kitchens, give her a chance to do one of the things she loves best — mimic what she sees the adults around

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HE DOCTOR WILL...weigh and measure your child to make sure she's growing at a healthy rate. give your toddler another round of immunizations (if she didn't get vaccines for DPT or DTaP, polio, or chicken pox at her 12-month checkup, she'll get immunized for them now). address any health concerns that he notices. (Ear infections, colds, and the flu are common in toddlers, especially if they attend

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The Ultimate hunger buster... read the link above. Source: www.yahoo.com

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Kids Love Stickers You can buy a package of stickers and a package of construction paper and help your toddler put the stickers on. They really enjoy the process, although they aren’t too interested in the finished product at this toddler stage. But they will have fun putting the stickers on, with your help. Make a Collage Buy a roll of clear contact paper. You can cut a piece and tape it to

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9 mistakes parents make with toddlers  Source: www.webmd.com

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Toddler-milestones-second-year Source: www.webmd.com

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Foods that Promote Happiness  Source: Yahoo! Health

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I traveled to India when my DS was 3months, accompanied by my DH and returned alone when he was 7months. The best option is to carry your baby during travel is in a Baby Bjorn carrier I would highly recommend - Baby Bjorn Carrier Active - Sporty It provides great back support. Very easy for travel. Useful for travel in India, as you cannot really use a stroller there. Very convenient to keep

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