
Parenthood.com 3 resolutions that will help you be a better parent in 2010 (and these are probably harder to keep than losing weight and getting more exercise): Be more positive, more consistent and more patient. Do a little self-Evaluation and make changes for the better.

Parenthood.com Give the Gift of YOU! Present coupons for special times reserved for you and the recipient: an hour or two of reading aloud, baking cookies, learning the basics of a craft, a little construction project, maybe some time in nature. Fit the activity to the age and interests of the child, and remember that a big part of the gift is your undivided attention.

Parenthood.com Car Seat / Carriers Recalled. Almost 1/2 million Dorel Infant Car Seat/Carriers have been recalled because, when used as an infant carrier, the child restraint handle to the seat can loosen and come off, posing a fall hazard to infants.
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Parenthood.com Huge recall of window blinds and roman shades to prevent the risk of strangulation to young children.
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RECALL: Millions of Window Shades & Blinds - Parenthood Community Center - Blog post - Your parent to parent connection...

Parenthood.com Time-together gifts. Give the Gift of Art Take a trip to an art museum, exhibit, or local gallery. Try not to be too ambitious with this gift, since even adults are known to get "art fatigue." Planan after-exhibit snack or visit to the museum gift shop. Don’t worry if you don’t know much about the particular artist. I...f the exhibit sounds interesting or someone has recommended it, go and just experience it together. Below -- some advice on Introducing Young Kids to Art.

Parenthood.com Time-together gifts. Give the gift of TRAVEL & ADVENTURE. The gift is the journey, not the destination. You don’t have to travel the world to have an adventure. Take a ride on a boat, train or bus. Look for ferry rides or places where you can rent a rowboat in your area. For train or bus trips, take her on a ride to t...he next county or across town. Choose a less-busy time of the day so you’ll have plenty of time to talk and explore.

Parenthood.com Time-together gifts. Give the gift of READING. (for 4- to 6-year-olds) Make a plan to go to the public library to get a library card. Call your local library to find out at what age children can get cards. Follow up this gift with the promise regular visits to the library, and visits to story hours. Present a handmade ...certificate announcing the gift and a special time to go to the library with you to get the card.

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RECALL: The Evenflo ExerSaucer® 1-2-3 Tea for Me
activity learning center Cake Toy has been recalled because the toy flame can detach and become a choking hazard. The ExerSaucer was sold at Toys R Us for the past couple of years. Follow the link for more...
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Parenthood.com ADHD Cases Could Be Caused by Smoking and Lead. In case you (or someone you know and care about) need another reason not to smoke...
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Parenthood.com "I made it myself!" 13 Great Gifts Your Kids Can Make -- some of these are REALLY simple.

Parenthood.com 12 Ideas for Time-Together Gifts These are gifts that fit your budget, and that kids will remember for years to come. Definitely share this one with grandparents and the aunties and uncles.

Parenthood.com US got a 'D' on Preemie Report Card! For the 2nd year in a row, our country got a D on the March of Dimes premature birth report card. What can you do? Well, besides not smoking and not scheduling an early C-section, you can live in Vermont - they got a B (the only B in all 50 states; no state got an A).
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Squash the "Gimme's" and Raise Kids that Care. T'is the season of giving and receiving. But kids are mostly on the
receiving end of things, so it's no surprise that many of them are
overcome with the "gimme's"! Teaching kids that it is better to give
than receive can be challenging, but the good news is that kids who lea...rn the value of generosity have received a gift that lasts a lifetime.
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Parenthood.com The Kids' Pre-dinner Crafts Table. Why not set the kids' table up early, provide some crafts supplies and keep the kids (of all ages) from suffering from pre-dinner boredom (or craziness) . A few simple turkey crafts can have a calming affect on all ages...
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The Kids' Craft Table - Parenthood Community Center - Blog post - Your parent to parent connection...

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$100 VISA gift cards. The Parenthood Holiday Guide
is hot off the (virtual) press. And is Look for the gifts for You -- we're giving away 15 $100 VISA gift cards, plus several of the high-end NAPPA Award winners, including the Ultimate Buzz Lightyear robot, the Swinxs game console, the Maru doll, and more prize packs of music & books.
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