If you have a newborn child, chances are, most of your time will be spent taking care of them. This means that you’ll be keeping them close to you all the time, too. This may be exciting for first-time moms, but it would not be long before you catch yourself frustrated about not having enough
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10 Steps to Take When Choosing the Right Babysitter for Your Child
Choosing a babysitter is one of the most important things that any parent has to do. Leaving your child in the care of another person can be difficult because you want to be able to trust the person you hire. If you take the right steps and make sure that every box is ticked before
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Making Your Garden Safe, Fun and Child-Friendly
In this millenial day and age it’s a challenge to get children of all ages off their tablets and into the great outdoors. Children that spend plenty of time outside become more active, fit and healthy; the fresh air is also proven to improve their school work with a growing amount of evidence linking physical
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Melissa & Doug Toy Review | hellobabydirect.com
If you are already planning ahead for Christmas (yes, I went there) then you’re not alone. I like to get as much of mine done as I can in October, so that I can chill as much as I can in the lead up to the festive season. With a December birthday in our house
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How to choose the right dentist for your child
As a parent, you have many responsibilities when it comes to your child. This includes their dental hygiene and finding the right dentist for your child. A child’s teeth are more prone to damage and cavities compared to adults, so you want to make sure your child is with an expert practice. But, for many
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How To Find Time To Yourself As a Parent
You adore your kids, and you’ll love spending most of your time with them; however there comes a time when you need a little time to yourself. There’s no shame in wanting five minutes alone to spend doing whatever you see fit and taking a breather. Finding time to yourself as a parent can seem
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4 Tips to Save Time & Money on Clothes Shopping for the Whole Family
Somehow — and you’re still not quite sure how this happened — the chore of buying clothes for your entire family has fallen onto you. Maybe your significant other doesn’t have time for clothes shopping and perhaps your kids could care less about what they wear every day; all you know is that, once again,
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Why Toddler Playtime Is Critical For Their Development
Screams of excitement, raucous laughter, the pitter patter of little feet running across the floor. These are all the sounds of toddlers playing and having fun, and it is for more than just keeping them occupied. Toddlers are in the formative stages of their development as a human and are starting to see the world
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5 Things To Think About When Your Child Has Dietary Requirements
Every single person on our planet has their own unique genetic makeup. There are billions of us and every single one of us is different from the next; including your baby. Depending on your genes you may end up with special dietary needs due to allergies, or your body not processing things properly. Your baby