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by Colleen Langenfeld
“Mom, I’m bored!”
“Dad, play with me!!”
Sound familiar?
If you’re a parent, these plaintive cries from your children can become daily shouts. As busy moms and dads, we’re continuously torn by the demands on our time. Here are some simple ways to spend time with your kids while getting the jobs done that need to [...]
by Caron B. Goode
Love, respect, and appreciation for music are easy to share with our children and build life skills at the same time. During the first years of our child’s life, musical skills build self-esteem and enhance expression. Musical rhythms spur motor development. Learning melodies and words stimulates listening capacity and help children develop [...]
by Francie Kelley
Does music need to be “dumbed-down” for kids? The answer became quite clear to me and my husband as we observed how our own child responded to complex melodies and varied musical styles in the first months of her life.
When I embarked on the recording of my children’s music CD (“Wake Up & [...]
We will probably take many photographs and snapshots throughout the course of our lifetimes. The most important that we will take however are those that capture those first fleeting smiles of our precious little ones. Having a baby is probably the greatest joy that most of us will experience. As new moms (and sometimes dads), [...]
By Kacy Carr
Just an Easter thought that needs to be shared that some of you may find very beneficial for you and your family.
The season of spring is a time for new beginnings, new life and new tomorrows - our lord Jesus Christ proved that to the world with his miraculous rising on Easter Sunday.
Out [...]
By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Gentle Baby Care
Babies love music, and music is good for their development. If you can’t carry a tune, don’t fret. There are lots of ways to bring music into your baby’s life.
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For hundreds of years, mothers have crooned their babies to sleep with lullabies, fathers have sung nursery [...]
By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Gentle Baby Care
Question
To Grandmother’s house we go! And we’ll be in the car for five whole hours? How can we make the trip enjoyable with a baby along?
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There’s no question: Marathon car trips with a baby on board take a good amount of planning and organization. But it [...]
by Sarah Veda
For a brand new mommy, or even a seasoned one, dealing with a colicky baby can be overwhelming. The constant crying is heartbreaking and nerve wracking, and leaves you with a sense of helplessness. But don’t lose heart; the only good thing I can tell you about colic is that it’s temporary. Here [...]
by Jason Rickard
You are a proud parent of a happy and healthy 2 week old baby. You and your spouse have both now gotten into a routine that is comfortable concerning nightly feedings, changing and enjoying your new little one. Your life seems perfect.
Then all that changes as your baby begins to cry uncontrollably and [...]
by Cherie Stirewalt
The crying – oh, the crying. A colicky baby can really drive you to the edge. Failed attempts to soothe her crying may leave you wondering if you are cut out to be a parent after all. But, don’t worry, you are. You just need to arm yourself with some tools to battle [...]
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