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Introducing Art to My Little One

by Mary Ann Romans

Chances are that you are already introducing your baby to art whenever you look at a picture book or name colors and shapes, but why not go a little bit further and expose your toddler to more sophisticated fare. You might be surprised at how much he picks up and understands.

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23 Jul 2008 01:00 PM

A Dangerous Pacifier Practice

by Mary Ann Romans

I recently learned of a dangerous practice that involves pacifiers. What makes this practice even more scary is that in the past, there were pediatricians that were actually recommending it. It is dangerous and doesn't make much sense to me.

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22 Jul 2008 01:18 PM

Important Child Safety Recalls: July 21, 2008

by Mary Ann Romans

We expect our babies to be safe when we purchase something made especially for them. Unfortunately, poorly designed or poorly made equipment and toys can cause harm to your baby. It is important to keep up on the recalls, such as the bed that resulted in the death of a toddler.

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21 Jul 2008 07:07 PM

One Breast Gives More Milk than the Other: Is This Normal?

by Mary Ann Romans

Is it normal to have one breast produce more milk than the other? How can you tell? And, does this output of milk ever change? Here are some answers.

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21 Jul 2008 05:08 PM

Baby Blog Week in Review: July 14th Through July 20th

by Mary Ann Romans

Did you have a fun weekend with your baby? We had a lot of fun with a trip to New York City. That isn't the main reason for my absence on Friday, though. We had our Internet connection go down and only restored today.

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21 Jul 2008 12:40 PM

Babies Are Most Likely to Get Bitten By a Dog

by Mary Ann Romans

According to a 2006 study published by the Journal of Pediatrics, children less than one year of age were the most likely group to be bitten by a dog. What is even more disturbing, is that children less than nine years old are more likely to be bitten in the head or the neck area.

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17 Jul 2008 11:45 AM

Baby's Gender Linked to Diet

by Mary Ann Romans

Are your children more of one gender than the other? Are you hoping specifically for a boy or a girl?

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16 Jul 2008 05:44 AM

Using Compromise with a Toddler 2

by Mary Ann Romans

Yesterday in Using Compromise with a Toddler, I talked about how compromise can be a great form of discipline with your child. I talked about one type of compromise and gave a specific example that happened to occur in our household earlier this week.

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15 Jul 2008 12:44 PM

Using Compromise with a Toddler

by Mary Ann Romans

There is a reason that they call it the terrible twos. Two-year-olds tend to want to assert their own independence and opinions, even if they don't quite make sense to us.

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14 Jul 2008 12:33 PM

Lack of Sleep Linked to Injuries

by Mary Ann Romans

Is your baby, toddler or preschooler always falling down, bumping in to things and getting hurt there you may think it is just normal kids behavior or perhaps an awkward clumsiness that he may someday outgrow. But the truth is that your little one might just be sleep deprived.

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