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Christmas Shopping for Baby

Last night my husband and I perused the toy aisle in Walmart, looking for ideas for our son’s Christmas present. He is just over a year and a half now, and pretty much anything that has wheels or involves horses is sure to get him excited. The problem we’ve been facing is trying to find a toy that will not only reflect his favorite things, but will also be age appropriate and hopefully so for a long time. We don’t want to get him something that he will outgrow in 3-6 months. It should at least last until next Christmas … Continue reading →

Get Started Now on Baby’s Scrapbook

A scrapbook is a wonderful keepsake of baby’s first year of life. I have made a scrapbook for each of my four children. We have so much fun looking through them and the kids love hearing stories about my pregnancy and their babyhood. Starting a scrapbook with a new baby in the house is difficult. Finding the time to work on it can feel impossible. Start your baby’s scrapbook now. You can plan out the pages and add pictures and text later. Once you know what you want to include, it will be easier to get organized later. Go shopping … Continue reading →

Preparing Children for the New Baby

A new baby is an exciting time, but can be disruptive to the family routine. Younger children and toddlers may feel these changes most dramatically. Jealousy is very common and can be the result of the loss of attention. Some toddlers adjust easily to this change, but for many it can be difficult. Your little one may engage in attention getting behaviors, become demanding or cry easily. By preparing your child and taking some steps to help her adjust, you can help avoid some of the feelings that cause these changes in behavior. While you are pregnant, you will most … Continue reading →