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Vote for Your NICU in the Virtual Human Milk Collection Campaign

Kirsti A. Dyer MD, MS, FT — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:19:00 +0000

The Virtual Human Milk Collection Campaign is being sponsored by the Medela company to honor the March of Dimes' National Prematurity Awareness Month and the thousands of dedicated Neonatal healthcare professionals nationwide.

The Medela company focuses on helping mothers, including NICU mothers to successfully breastfeed their babies and

Action Preschooler Songs - Music that Gets Pre-K Kids Moving

Angela England — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:53:00 +0000

Preschoolers love music activities and what better way to incorporate music than with songs that get these young children moving with action steps or activities. Here are some favorite action preschooler songs for you to teach your pre-k kids.

London Bridge is Falling Down Song Lyrics and Motions

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Mom's Choice Hot Toys and Gifts 2009

Kelby Carr — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:27:00 +0000

Forget the so-called experts in what's hot in toys and gifts this holiday season. Who really knows what kids want! The moms who hear their kids yell out, "I want that" to commercials and store displays, the moms who help kids write letters to Santa. Type-A Mom is compiling the real list of hot toys and gifts for 2009, but

Grey's Anatomy Features Using Kangaroo Care in the NICU

Kirsti A. Dyer MD, MS, FT — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:44:00 +0000

More NICU Parents (who are also Grey's Anatomy fans) may want to use Kangaroo Care as a treatment for their NICU Baby after watching a recent episode of Grey's Anatomy.

This week the top rated Abc.com show featured a story line about Kangaroo

Type-A Mom November Newsletter

Kelby Carr — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:45:00 +0000

This is the November issue of the Type-A Mom newsletter, featuring some exciting news. We've switched writers to receiving 100% of the article embed ad revenue, have several editor openings, launched Type-A Mom Magazine, and more.

Dinnertime for Single Parent Families

Dawn Carlton — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:17:00 +0000

All right, admit it. You whipped up something quick for the kids and didn’t sit down with them for dinner. The laundry needed folding or you had to call your sister back. You either had a bag of chips and leftover Halloween candy or you finished off their plates while no one was looking After all, these kids waste so

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Rocks the Vote

Sara Barton — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:43:00 +0000

Another election day is upon us. True, it's not a huge election - thee are no landmark political races this year, only a few local issues are on the ballot. As usual, most people I know are not planning to vote because this is not a major election, so they see no point. However, I'm still planning to vote.

Helping Toddlers Identify Feelings

Dawn Carlton — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:19:00 +0000

As a parent, you probably know what upsets your child and what makes them happy. Knowing these things helps you make your child’s world a happy and safe one. It is necessary, however, to teach children how to deal with unpleasant feelings like anger, sadness, and frustration, because as a youth and adult, this is a necessary skill that is

Learning through Chores

Rachel Miller — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:38:00 +0000

I have three kids all under four and they love being useful, feeling needed, and knowing that they contribute to our family. I love to look for the sneaky ways to help my kids learn without realizing it, or without the confines of a structured environment. Chores are a great way for

What Common Childhood Lessons Have Taught Me About Business Ownership

Alyssa Gregory — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:06:00 +0000

As parents, we want our kids to grow up to be productive members of society, so there are a number of universal lessons we teach our children from an early age. When you think about it, it's amazing how much relevance these childhood lessons can have