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FFYF: Relaxed Breathing Edition

Good Friday, Heroes! This week I had to give a presentation on social media to some local business people, so much of my time early on was spent trying to get the Prezi just right. The class was later in the afternoon, and by about lunchtime I was getting pretty...

A Recipe for Fun: Cooking With Your Preschool Child

(Editor’s note: please welcome a guest post on cooking from Emily and Kathleen. Cooking with kids is a great thing to do. Thanks, ladies!) Bubbling pots, sizzling skillets and delicious smells can make the kitchen the most desirable place for children to want to...

How to Annoy an 8-Year-Old

Having a little fun today…one of the great rewards of parenting is being ever so slightly irritating. Heh. Or maybe that’s just my twisted sense of humor. 1. When they go into a bathroom shout, “Hit the water!!!” 2. Let their older siblings stay home while...

Baby Teeth: Dental Hygiene During Pregnancy

Editor’s note: please welcome Sally with some important information about taking care of baby’s teeth. As the parent of a child who had two cavities on his front tooth at the age of two, I think this is a big deal. Thanks, Sally! Believe it or not, it is...