Central Penn Parent’s Party Pick: BEST Party ThemeSweeten up your son or daughter’s next birthday party by giving it a “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” theme. |
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Tried and True: Field Trips that Work!When it comes to planning field trips, school assemblies and fundraisers, things can easily become overwhelming. |
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Mastering the Lost Art of HandwritingHow important is handwriting? With computers being used by almost every American, how often does pen meet paper? |
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Fundraising: An Event They’ll Never Forget!Whether you host a gigantic May Fair or a humble bake sale, fundraising events can be successful on several counts. |
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Thoughts From a Pennsylvania Mother Expecting TwinsDon’t ask how I knew. I just did. My heart pounded in my chest for no apparent reason. I was nervous. |
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The BEST Kids Party GamesEvery kid's birthday party is different — indoors, outdoors, five guests, 55 guests, boys, girls, Army theme, princess theme. But one thing's for sure: at some point they'll be playing birthday GAMES. |
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How long should you wait before having your next baby?Whether you’re expecting your first or already have her safe in your arms, the decision on when to have baby No. 2, 3 or 4 should begin now. |
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Staying fit and healthy while pregnantExercise and eating healthy are extremely important disciplines that pregnant women should incorporate into their daily lifestyles. |
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Answering a Babies Cries helps with BondingBabies cry for a number of reasons, and as a new parent, you’ll be puzzled, frustrated and altogether frazzled by this ear-piercing form of communication. |
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My child knows more words than yours!How many words does he have? The question came out of nowhere, or it seemed. After all, I didn’t realize I should have been counting. |
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Nutrition for your baby's First Year by monthThere will come a time when your baby can eat whatever you are cooking up for the rest of the family... |
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Balancing It All: Work, Life and BabyOne of the biggest life-changing events is the birth of a baby. |
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Top 10 Signs of a Great PreschoolIf your child is between the ages of 3 and 6 and attends a child care center, preschool, or kindergarten program, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) suggests you look for these 10 signs to make sure your child is in a good classroom. |
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How to Develop Good Bedtime and Nap Habits Early OnSleep helps kids grow strong and healthy. Preschoolers typically sleep about 10 to 12 hours during each 24-hour period, but there’s no reason to be rigid about which 10 to 12 hours these are. |
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Cord Blood Banking: An Investment in Your Child's HealthAmong the many decisions new parents are faced with regarding the health of their newborn child (breastfeeding, circumcision, immunizations) advances in technology have added one more to the mix: cord-blood banking. |
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7 Tips for the First Week Home after PregnancyYou’ve just come home from the hospital where doctors, nurses and family members catered to your every whim, answered every concern, and left you alone when you wanted to rest. |
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What to Expect: Pregnancy in Your 20s, 30s, 40sWhether you’re in your 20s and fashioning your own life while incubating a new one, in your 30s and more established in your career, or in your 40s and just starting or completing your family, every age can be a good time to have a baby. |
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The Many Benefits of BreastfeedingBreast milk is the best food you can give your baby; it boosts baby’s immune system, helps nourish baby’s growth and aids in optimal brain development. |
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Early intervention increases academic success for Central PennsylvaniaWhen families in Central Pennsylvania seek out early intervention services, their kids reap the rewards. |
