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Ways to Survive a Car Trip With a Baby

by tedgar

01 Nov 2009 11:47 PM

We have lovely friends who live at least an hour's drive away from us by car. Our extended family is also a short trek away - close enough to make the journey seem feasible, but far enough away to make it seem impossible when you have a child who can't stand the car seat.

The Baby Dance: Love Dancing With Your Baby?

by tedgar

27 Oct 2009 09:44 AM

I am a crazy, crazy dancer. Now, in those first awkward elementary school dances, I was always the first person to flee to the wall. I remember an excruciatingly embarrassing moment when I was asked to do the Twist in front of my entire grade seven class. The horror.

Do You Expect TV To Make Your Baby Smarter?

by tedgar

26 Oct 2009 12:39 AM

Educational television for babies - does it work? I admit that my daughter watched television before she turned two, but her heart wasn't in it. She looked, looked away, and turned to her toy octopus and started eating it again.

More Top Bed Time Books for Babies

by tedgar

30 Sep 2009 10:19 PM

When my daughter was a baby, sometimes I despaired of reading to her. After all, there are only so many times you can go through the "what's this?" and "what's that" books with the pictures and the words. You know the ones.

Top Bedtime Books for Babies

by tedgar

30 Sep 2009 10:16 PM

I love children's books, and I've collected them since I took a children's literature course way, way back in university (yes, I feel that old!). Some of these books I know from my childhood, others I discovered when I became a parent.

Tips for Taking that Perfect Photo: Post Processing

by Kimmama

28 Sep 2009 08:34 PM

Once you have the perfect shot of your baby, there are a few more things you can do on your computer to make it extra special. You don't need to have expensive software, such as Photoshop, though it is nice to have. You can use free applications such as Picasa to edit your photos.

Tips for Taking that Perfect Photo: Art of Distraction

by Kimmama

27 Sep 2009 09:16 PM

This week I'm talking about baby portraits. Is there anything more precious than great photos of your baby? Since babies grow, develop and change so rapidly, a digital camera is almost as important as the diapers you burn through each day.

Tips for Taking that Perfect Photo: Props

by Kimmama

26 Sep 2009 10:18 PM

Props are not essential to a great photo of your baby, but they can add humor, put your tiny one's size in perspective, or add a little nostalgia to the photo (for example, having your baby pose with your childhood teddy bear!) Here are a few guidelines for using props in your baby's portrait.

Tips for Taking that Perfect Photo: Lighting

by Kimmama

25 Sep 2009 10:19 PM

Now that you know when to take your baby's portrait, you need to decide where you're going to get your best results in terms of lighting.

Tips for Taking that Perfect Photo: Timing

by Kimmama

25 Sep 2009 04:51 AM

One of my proudest moments as a mom is when I capture my son in a photograph in just the right way: it's focused, he's smiling, and everything about the picture is adorable. I can't get them on Facebook fast enough for all my friends and family to oohh-and-aahh over.



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