Mother-Daughter Communication
When a parent takes the time to reach out to a child, in this case a daughter, the first message we send is that we care. The oft repeated adage “they won’t care what you know until they know that you care” is true. Our daughters need to know we ... [... more]
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Myspace Dangers And Safety
It is equally important that parents either have the password to their daughters page or have their own account so they can view the content on their daughters page. Many teens feel that these pages are personal diaries where they can just spout ... [... more]
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Summer Games
Softball/Baseball: If you have the means and a league available, you can get your daughter involved in a local softball team. But a team is not required for fun with a bat and ball. My dad and my brothers would play out in a dirt road. We'd ... [... more]
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Birth Month Flower And Stone Chart
Besides having jewelry made with birthstones you can give your daughter bouquets of her birth flower on her birthday. If her flower is edible you can decorate her birthday cake with the flower petals. But best of all, you can create special ... [... more]
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Encouraging A Love For Reading
If you have access to a local library, make going to the library a part of your routine. Whether you go weekly or monthly, your daughter will grow accustomed to the library environment. Many libraries have book clubs for older children and ... [... more]
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Popular Girl Names
There are some cons to naming a child after a family member though. If the first and middle name are the same, government agencies can often confuse the two names which can lead to many frustrations and mess-ups. Having a lot of similar names in ... [... more]
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Drugs, Alcohol And Other Pressures
For example my daughter, at the age of 4, expressed an interest in having a little sister. She already had a little brother but wasn’t too fond of him. Unfortunately, at the time I was divorced and without even thinking told my daughter that ... [... more]
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Feeding Schedule For Babies 0-12 Months
I had an overabundance of milk so I would leak so much that I felt like a faucet that wouldn't shut off. I managed to protect my clothing and stay relatively fry by using the extra super absorbant breast pads and putting 3-4 at once on each side. ... [... more]
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Prom To Do Checklist
If you are wanting to give your skin a lift for prom you need to start early so you can achieve the results you want in time for the big day. This is also a good time to start experimenting with your make-up. Wear your dress while you experiment ... [... more]
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New Year Resolutions & Traditions
Despite the obvious health-benefits to breastfeeding, studies show that many women are choosing to supplement with formula or to completely forgo breastfeeding because they are uncomfortable nursing in public and are unwilling or unable to stay ... [... more]
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Communication Between Stepmother & Stepdaughter
Without intention I began to cry when I asked her, “Why don’t you like me?” I will always be grateful for summoning up the courage to ask her that because what she said next astounded me. With tears in her eyes as well said, “Amy, you don’t talk ... [... more]
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Graduation Gift Ideas
If the young woman about to graduate plans on attending College in the Fall this gift will be a welcome one. Take into consideration where she will be living during her school days. If in a dorm things like laundry bags, detergent, cleaning ... [... more]
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