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Family-Friendly Hikes

Rachel — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:11:17 +0000

by Adria Saracino

It could be that your family already harbors a passion for outdoor pursuits, or perhaps you’re making fresh attempts to enthuse your little ones about getting out and about in the countryside. Either way, there can be no question that hiking is one of the most enjoyable ways to spend some real quality time together as a family, while also giving everyone a good workout.

Book Review: “Another Place at the Table”

Rachel — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:42:50 +0000

by Rachel Paxton

If you are new to foster parenting, or even thinking about becoming a foster parent, then I highly recommend the book Another Place at the Table by Kathy Harrison. I was really proud of myself…while searching for this book online I realized that they had a copy of it at our local library, so I reserved myself a copy and then read the whole book in two days.

Becoming a Foster Parent in Washington (WA) State

Rachel — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:08:59 +0000

by Rachel Paxton

If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, you can either sign up through a private agency, or through your state department of social and health services. For Washington State, you can find what you need to know here.

The Road to Foster Parenting

Rachel — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:26:04 +0000

by Rachel Paxton

Next month I will be attending necessary training classes to become a foster parent. A couple of months ago I would never thought it would be possible. Everything has happened so fast.

Fall Toddler Craft: Thumbprint Leaves

Rachel — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:51:19 +0000

by Rachel Paxton

This fall craft is similar to a thumbprint leaf craft my older boys did a couple of years ago at library story time.

The craft they did at the library used a photocopy drawing of a tree and ink pads, but this craft uses construction paper and craft paints instead. This craft is great for toddlers and preschoolers, but suitable for older children also. When I showed my older boys what their 2-year-old brother had made, they told me they made the same thing in art class in first grade.

5 Ways to Encourage Your Kids to Read Books

Rachel — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:35:53 +0000

by Amy C

The love for reading is one of the best gifts we can give our children. Studies show that kids who love to read are more confident and emotionally secure about themselves. They also tend to have a higher emotional and intelligence quotient compared to those who don’t read habitually.

Coping With Terrible Twos

Rachel — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:31:57 +0000

by Amy C

As your child enters the age between one and three years old, you may wonder “What happened to my little angel?”.

The cooing little baby now shrieks, shouts, bites, kicks, and throws his food across the room. His favorite word now is “NO!”. Don’t freak out. Parents and child enters this perfectly normal stage in life. Your child learns to test the world to the limits and also your patience.

Read more on Coping With Terrible Twos…

When Your Child Has a Sinus Infection

Rachel — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:24:03 +0000

by Rachel Paxton

So you think your child might have a sinus infection? I didn’t even know kids could get sinus infections. It always seemed to me to be a chronic problem that plagues adults, not children.

When Your Child Has an Ear Infection

Rachel — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:21:35 +0000

by Rachel Paxton

So you think your child might have an ear infection? Sometimes it’s really hard to tell. Sometimes your child will only have cold symptoms and turn out to have an ear infection that needs to be treated by a pediatrician. Hopefully my experiences with my own children will help guide you in the right direction.

Is Your Toddler Ready to Start Potting Training?

Rachel — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:18:59 +0000

by Rachel Paxton

As your sweet baby grows into a toddler, you will likely be wondering when he or she will be ready to use the potty! Every parent is anxious to get their child out of diapers, and I am no exception.

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