Archive for January, 2007
A special gift for mommy is the Lavender Fields New Mom Gift Basket. What a wonderful way to remember the new mom with this sweet smelling fragance of lavender. To bathe in a tub of lavender bubbles, what more can a mom ask for. And, of course the new baby needs something special too! We have the new 2 Red Hens Shopping Cart Nest and you can be assured your baby will sit comfortably and safe in it!
So, if your looking for that perfect shower gift we think you will find just the right one on Brown Eyed Baby Boutique!
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January 15th, 2007
Feeding a tiny child is not as easy as you might think, but there are definitely ways to ensure your tot is getting the nutrition he needs.
Parents often habor unrealistic expectations when it comes to their child’s physical development.
If you are a child of a toddler, you probably have had your share of “food fights”.
Toddlers need at least 1000 calories a day. The best way to provide your child with these much needed calories is to give them three meals and two snacks a day.
A good rule for serving sizes for toddlers is 1 tablespoon per year. Toddlers need the same basic food groups as adults.
Limit your childs intake of refined sugar!!!
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January 12th, 2007
Its not pretty to look at, but cradle cap is a harmless scalp condition common in newborns. It can appear anytime between two weeks to three months and usually clears up on its own.
The best way to remove it is to rub a mild vegetable oil or olive oil into your baby’s scalp a couple times a week, let it sit for 15 minutes then comb out the flakes. Then wash your baby’s hair with a gentle baby shampoo.
Now speaking of oils that are good for cradle cap, we have some special oils for mom too! The Herb Infused Stretch oil is a unique blend of light oils that will keep mama’s skin soft. A Little Something New for the New Mama set includes natural nipple cream, bottom spray and organic healing tea.
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January 9th, 2007
Some more helps for parents that will help you focus on specific behaviors that can be modeled as part of your teaching.
I will remeber that my children are stakeholders in everything I do.
I will demonstrate compassion and respect for others, especially my children.
I will be visibly charitable and involve my children in choosing charities to support.
I will not discount, belittle or trivialize my children’s feelings and fears.
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January 8th, 2007
I will be as honest as I want my children to be.
I won’t lie to my children or in front of them.
I will not treat honesty as a rule of convenience by excusing acts of dishonesty or deception as exceptions.
I will avoid hypocristy like preaching against smoking, drinking or drugs while doing those activites.
I will demostrate consistently the strength of my moral convictions by paying whatever price necessary to do what I think is right, risking loss of money, approval and even employment.
I will treat my word as my bond in all cases.
I will avoid legalistic escape hatches in dealing with my children, honoring the spirit as well as the letter of my promises.
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January 5th, 2007
One of the most powerful teaching tools parents have is modeling the behavior they want their children to learn. We can’t take the attitude of “do as I say, not as I do”.
We need to model honesty if we want our children to be honest. If they see us lying to anyone then we are giving them the license to do the same.
We need to listen with respect and treat our children’s views seriously. Even though they may be little and have not had the years of experience, we can learn alot from them if we really listen.
Finally, we need to be a good role model where nutrition is concerned. Children need proper nutrition not just those easy prepared meals that have empty calories and little nutrition in them. Children will model after you mom and dad! So, walk where you wish them to walk!!!
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January 4th, 2007
As parents, we set a lot of goals in the beginning of the New Year. For our children we want health, and provision for all their needs. We as parents need to live through this day only. We need not to brood about yesterday or obsess about tomorrow. We need not set far-reaching goals or try to overcome all of our problems at once. We need to remember this: That we can do something for 24 hours that would overwhelm us if we had to keep it up for a lifetime.
Although being a parent is a lifetime position, one day at a time is a good way to fulfill it! So just for today, accept what is…face reality….correct those things you can correct, and accept those you cannot!
May you find peace and joy in this New Year and may it be a happy, healthy and prosperous 2007!
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January 2nd, 2007
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