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marybeth: stopping in to see what's new and to say hello.. God Blesshttp://footstepsofhope.bravehost.com
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Marites: Hi there..nice website you got..informatively interesting :) have a good day.
Lila: I'm too young to be a mother
Bravenet Community Zone: Thursday, Apr. 10, 2008, 8:37AM: Good morning! Congratulations on winning the JOTW! You have a wonderful journal; it's easy to read, it's clean and simple, it's informative - excellent work!
Bogart: Congrats on the Journal Award Love love love the pincones! We do that too. . as well we take stale bread, cut out shapes with cookie cutters, peanut butter & seeds & hang them from the trees/bushes/fences for the critters! Squirrles love 'em
Troubledmom: Hi Lynda, your journal is wonderful! You asked about my graphics~ most of them are public domain graphics and many of them come www.glitter-graphics.com
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What do you do if your child says NO to veggies? - July 7, 2008 7:22 AM
Feeding your child ages 2 to 5 (and older) can sometimes be challenging. Relax, and remember this too shall pass. But until then here are some helpful hints: Remember the...
Be Sun Smart - July 2, 2008 5:35 PM
Yesterday my family and I spent the whole day outside enjoying the Canada Day festivities and although I had on a sun block of 45 we had some difficulty finding shade most of...
Finding and Choosing a Summer Camp for Your Child - June 26, 2008 10:50 AM
Another school year has ended and if you haven't signed your child up for Summer Camp you better do so soon because some fill up very quickly.  Last year my son was on a...
The Perfect Sunday Afternoon - June 23, 2008 6:06 AM
Yesterday my boys and I had a wonderful afternoon.  We decided to explore the area and surrounding towns where we live. We hopped in the car and just drove, no map, no GPS,...
10 Ways to Connect with Your Child - June 17, 2008 11:50 AM
Have a mini party with music, BBQ and outdoor games. Go for a hike.  Enjoy the view and the company. Start a project. Build a fort out of large boxes and paint. Play a...
7 Don'ts in Parenting - June 12, 2008 12:39 PM
We all have been guilty of or have been victim of the following Don'ts and in these actions we severely hinder the growth of self-esteem in our children. Raise a child with...
Why is a Healthy Self-Esteem Important? - June 3, 2008 10:45 AM
Self-Esteem is a powerful human need. It is a basic human need that makes an essential contribution to the life process; it is indispensable to normal and healthy development;...
What is Self-Esteem? - May 20, 2008 9:23 AM
There are many definitions of the word self-esteem and I want to clarify the definition that closely corresponds to my belief as to the meaning of self-esteem. In my next few...
How to Motivate Your Children Quickly and Easily - May 14, 2008 8:02 AM
Currently my biggest parenting challenge was getting my children and myself out the door and to school on time.  Many recommend doing as much as you can the night...
Mom's Day Off - May 12, 2008 10:14 AM
I hope everyone had a fantastic Mother's Day. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am so impressed with how thoughtful my children are. All week my youngest kept asking me "How many more...
A Fun Way For Kids to Learn How to Read - May 8, 2008 6:16 AM
My seven year old son told me about a website he accesses at school during computer time. After reviewing it I was very impressed.  Starfall is a great website for children...
Recipe Blunder Turned Even Better - May 5, 2008 7:18 AM
In my attempt to make Oatmeal Squares I ended up making something better.  I put Oatmeal Squares in my kids' lunch for a healthy treat.  Sometimes they eat it,...
How to Tune-up Your Kid's Bike - April 28, 2008 8:53 AM
Now that spring is here and the snow has finally melted my boys constantly want to go for bike rides but I want to make sure that their bikes are ready.We decided to do our...
Mood Boosters – Top 5 Ways to Beat the Blues - April 21, 2008 9:43 AM
Every once in a while we all get a case of the blues and here are five of my favourite mood boosters: Watch a good comedy - laughing instantly releases mood-boosting...
My Husband's not a big baby after all. - April 16, 2008 10:55 AM
Just when I thought Flu season was over one by one our family was afflicted.  My boys recovered quickly, my symptoms dragged on but they were mild, just an inconvenience...
Spring Cleaning with the Kids - April 11, 2008 7:23 AM
With taxiing my boys around to all their extra curricular activities I’ve let the housework slide quite a bit. But now that their hockey season is over we can now get down to...
Spring Craft for Kids – Simple Pinecone Bird Feeder - April 9, 2008 7:46 AM
Yesterday was such a beautiful day my boys and I went to the park and collected pinecones to make bird feeders.  My boys love watching the different birds that comes...
Finding The Right Dog For Your Family - April 8, 2008 11:04 AM
You’ve considered all the time, costs, & responsibilities of adding a new family member. Now it’s time to decide what kind of dog will suit you and your family....
Self-Esteem - 10 Ways to Help Your Child Increase It - April 7, 2008 9:42 AM
Teach your child to replace their negative mental messages. For example: Negative talk Positive Talk I’m stupid I am smart No one likes me...
Cooking with Kids - An Educational and Rewarding Activity - April 2, 2008 6:28 AM
Having your child help prepare dinner is a great way to spend quality time together but it can also be very educational. Children are naturally curious and like to ask a lot of...
Top 10 Favourite Parenting Quotes - April 1, 2008 7:05 AM
We are born charming, fresh and spontaneous and must be civilized before we are fit to participate in society. –Judith Martin (Miss Manners) You know the only people who are...
Learning Through Play with Play Dough - March 28, 2008 8:17 AM
Did you know children can learn a lot from play?  Just playing with Play Dough alone inspires creativity, stimulates the senses and improves fine motor skills, just to name...
Overcoming Nightmares - March 27, 2008 6:07 PM
My oldest son now 7 used to have really bad nightmares on a regular basis.  I would monitor his television programs and be careful what kind of books I read to him, but it...
The Building of an Orphanage - March 18, 2008 11:10 AM
I learned of an amazing charitable organization called Isaiah Projects where 100% of your donation  goes directly to help support projects and help those most in need in...
Before I was a Mom - March 11, 2008 9:23 AM
I received an email today that brought tears (good tears) to my eyes.  It described my life as a mother to a “T”.  Until I became a Mother some of these things...