July, 2008 Archives
Posted by: Michael Sajkowicz, July 30, 2008 in 2:31 pm
A strong cow stands up for himself but a stronger cow stands up for others or so young cow Otis comes to learn as he takes over the role of protector from his father and defends the barnyard from the villainous coyotes constantly looking for a meal.
Nickelodeon’s BARNYARD is one more entry in the animated canon of anthropomorphic animals who get to show their true colors whenever humans aren’t looking. They sing, they dance, they play practical jokes. In this go ‘round, they don’t get much of a story to hang the antics on but it is played out at a hectic pace that will keep the interest despite lack of plot.
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Posted by: Lisa Dawson, July 30, 2008 in 5:09 am
“Mommy, I’m bored,” my 4 -year-old son says to me one winter afternoon. Just three words send shivers up my spine, as I begin to frantically sort in my mind how to keep him (and his 2 -year-old sister) occupied for the two hours that remain before dinnertime. Play outside? Too cold. Read books? Already read three after pre-school. And since they’ve both already spent a mind-numbing, guilt-inflicting hour watching Noggin, TV isn’t an option.
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Posted by: Jennifer Woodford, July 28, 2008 in 4:13 am
If you dream of relaxing hikes through picturesque mountains, viewing wildlife in its natural habitat or cooking over an open fire, you’re not alone. More families than ever before are choosing to explore the great outdoors during vacations, on weekend getaways and through everyday play.
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Posted by: Sonny Gordon, July 28, 2008 in 3:09 am
“That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”
Apparently, Shakespeare would not understand the current “baby naming” obsession. Today name selection is seen as an important part of a child’s life, even perhaps shaping their future.
And so, a once simple element swirling around the universe of giving birth, is now a complex and anxious process for new parents, as they are presented with a diverse array of choices and must face the fall-out from a bad decision.
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Posted by: Claudia Heilbrunn, July 28, 2008 in 1:44 am
The Right Birth for You
Women today have more choices than ever about how their baby is going to enter the world: in their own home or at a hospital; aided by a midwife or obstetrician; with an epidural or drug free; with solely her medical staff or with her husband and a doula by her side.
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Posted by: honestbaby, July 28, 2008 in 12:57 am
When my first baby was only twelve days old, I left him with a babysitter to go to a film premiere. I felt awful and guilty, but I wasn’t passing up the opportunity to be at the launch of a film I worked on for over two years. Some of my friends balked that I could do such a thing, and to be honest, I didn’t last very long.
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Posted by: Lisa Dawson, July 28, 2008 in 12:20 am
Tired of the plain, drab car seat covers that come standard with your kids’ car seats? Reusing the same car seat for baby number 2 (or 3 or 4) and want a change? Want to hide the vomit and sippy cup stains on your current cover?
Hot Toddies may be what you’re looking for. With lots of cool patterns and colors, Hot Toddies is a car seat cover available in three sizes (infant small, infant large and toddler) that are light, breathable and come in a variety of attractive patterns.
Looking to change my three-year old daughter’s drab green Britax toddler seat cover, I opted for the “Emma Swirl” in pink. The cover slipped easily over the current cover, taking just minutes to install (the straps line up with the manufacturer’s strap holes). After a few minutes, I took the kids for a “test ride.” My daughter’s words: “pretty.” She loved the vibrant swirl pattern and great colors. I loved the new, fresh look it gave her car seat. Additionally, I liked the light and breathable fabric…perfect for the hot days ahead this summer.
For more information (and where to buy) Hot Toddies, visit www.hottoddiesbabygear.com.
Posted by: Lisa Dawson, July 27, 2008 in 11:55 pm
Lately there’s a lot more bedtime reading going on in my house. With daylight lasting until after 8:00 p.m., I’m doing a lot more story telling in order to soothe the kids to sleep. A recent favorite has been Wynken, Blynken and Nod by Eugene Field.
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Posted by: Claudia Heilbrunn, July 27, 2008 in 11:00 pm
The Scene
You go to your pediatrician’s office exhausted and desperate for tangible advice that will help your baby to sleep through the night (or at least for a four-hour stretch). Your pediatrician states firmly that, at four months, your child can sleep for longer stretches: you have to stop nursing/bottle feeding your baby on demand and you must stop picking him/her up when she cries at night. You look at your child guiltily not knowing what to do: you feel exhausted, desperate and confused.
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Posted by: Mara Nusspickel, July 27, 2008 in 5:05 pm
If you’re like most new parents, you’re tired. Very tired. Whether you’ve spent endless nights holding your screaming infant or waking up every two hours for feedings, you suddenly realize just how important sleep is. You’re cranky, irritable, short tempered, and just about anything sets you off. Living without sleep is hard.
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