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My Night as a Substitute Grandparent

Last week was Grandparent’s Day at my nephew’s school. Unfortunately my parents were out of town, so my sister-in-law asked me if I would step in. My nephew is also my godson, and I see him so rarely, I couldn’t possibly say no.

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A Star is Born

Last night I attended my childs elementary school chorus Holiday show. Theres nothing that screams its the holidays more than an hour of traditional Christmas music sang by 6 year old little boys and girls. As all the parents gathered into the small theater, I couldnt help become distracted by the bake sale brownies, cakes, cookies (not to mention, really HOT dads). Knowing this might be the longest hour of my life, I purchased a few brownies to help get me through the performance.

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7-Year-Old Birthday Party Ideas

Most 7-year-olds have reading skills that are starting to take off. With pride, many 7-year-old children have chosen their favorite book series and stories. If your little reader is a faithful consumer of a certain story or author, plan his birthday party around that theme. Let him and his friends dive into the world of their favorite characters.

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Best Newborn Baby Toys

Baby toys for newborns should be as simple as possible because your newborn is still adjusting to light, sounds, textures and even the voices of Mom and Dad. Toys that are overly stimulating or deliver a multisensory experience can be overwhelming for little ones, leaving them anxious or even frightened. Newborns dont do much playing in the early stages of development, but they can see, watch and touch the world around them. Youll need to invest in some very simple and basic toys designed to introduce colors, noises and textures, since these will keep your baby happy and amused.