13 Nov 2016

Beyond “God, bless Mommy; God, bless Daddy” by Susan Ekhoff

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  “God, bless Mommy, and Daddy, and Grandma, and Grandpa and . . .”   This precious prayer marked the beginning of my children’s relationship with God and their concern for family and friends. But as they grew in their … Read More
23 Oct 2016

The Value of Preparation and Training at Home by Beth Blunk

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Here’s the scene:  Dad takes 2-year-old twins to a public family bathroom for the girls to go potty while Mom is busy nursing the baby.  While helping the second twin, he turns to check on the first one who was … Read More
14 Apr 2016

Children and Childhood Fears, Part 2 of 2

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Helping Children Manage and Overcome Fear   Some fears need to be managed, while other fears can be overcome with time and education. Here are some facts and suggestions to consider while working with your child’s fears.   Fear itself … Read More
11 Apr 2016

Children and Childhood Fears, Part 1 of 2

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How old were you when you first saw the ghoulish monkeys dispatched by the wicked witch of the west to pick up Dorothy and her dog, Toto? Do you remember the scene of winged monkeys spreading the gentle Scarecrow “here, … Read More
28 Apr 2015

Blanket Time Basics

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  While blanket time is usually an extension of playpen time training, it is an activity you can begin early on before a baby is mobile. For the crawler/or emerging walker, once you find that he   is content in the … Read More

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