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Do You Know What a Safe Haven Is?

On September 1, 1999, Texas House Bill 3423 went into effect and it was the first law of its kind. The law was called a Safe Haven law and it allowed “parent or other person who is entitled to possess a child 30 days old or younger” to voluntarily leave that child in the possession of an emergency care provider. They would be legally immune to prosecution provided that they did not endanger the child during the delivery. Since that time, 45 states have followed. These and other laws like them were to protect the children that were abandoned as … Continue reading →

Dads & Moms, Did You Know ….

Good morning Moms and Dads! Happy Sunday morning! Welcome to a day of rest and a day of family and for some of you a day of God and Church and more. Let’s play a game of did you know …. Did you know that …. Breast milk can do a great deal for treating your sick baby. You know that the colostrums in breast milk is good for helping your baby’s immune system, but did you know that you can actually use it to treat it a stuffy nose or a mild eye infection? Talk to your pediatrician first, … Continue reading →

Mom’s Beware: The Little Things

Someone once equated taking care of babies as being the equivalent of trying to herd cats. Still, whether it’s true or not, there’s a lot of things you have to do to look after your little one and that’s also being aware of the little things that you might overlook. Here are a few items that we have had to learn and keep track of over the years. Button Batteries According to Parents magazine more than 2,000 young children swallow button batteries. A button battery is a small round buttons that we put in watches, video games and some small … Continue reading →

Impulsive Children – Whimsy is a Part of Childhood

Does your toddler suddenly ask you for a puppy or a kitten? Do they want to go swimming when it’s 2 degrees outside? Do they want dessert before dinner? Do you suddenly have a temper tantrum or very upset child when their whimsy is not met? If you do – then your toddler is normal and their whimsy is more normal than you may realize. Children Are Creatures of Impulse Adults are creatures of reason, most of the time. We have it ingrained in us since childhood to grow up and be realistic. We’re expected to be practical about what … Continue reading →

Safety Issues That Parents Don’t Always Think About

It’s amazing how much time we can spend on securing our homes with alarms and baby proofing devices to keep them out of cupboards and from drawers, but there are other areas of safety that may not even occur to us until after something happens. Since we’d like to avoid the something happening possibility – here are some suggestions for maintaining safety both in and out of the home. Do Not Let Your Toddler Play Outside Alone This one seems like a no-brainer, but even if your toddler is asleep in their stroller, don’t dart into the house without them … Continue reading →

Toddler Safety & Your Peace Of Mind

While you can hardly expect your toddler to take responsibility for their own safety and it is indeed the burden of the parent to provide a safe environment for their child – you can set the examples by which your child will learn about safety and keeping themselves safe as they grow and develop. As with all lessons for your children, your example is the one they will learn from the most. How you behave, maintain your home and the vigilance you keep can often mean the difference between averting disaster and serious injury for your little one. The following … Continue reading →