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50 Ways to Entertain a Kid on an Airplane

Posted on February 21, 2012 by BabyPlays Mom

Samuel L. Jackson was terrified of snakes on a plane. But the tough guy never dealt with an energetic toddler on a five-hour flight to Grandma’s house. Now that’s scary. But you don’t need to worry. All you need to … Continue reading →

Posted in Behavior, Kids, Travel |

4 No-Mess Indoor Activities Kids Love

Posted on January 21, 2012 by BabyPlays Mom

One of the challenges of bad weather is engaging kids in fun activities that don’t include a television screen or create a giant mess. To help, we asked moms in Canada (experts in what to do when snowed in!) for … Continue reading →

Posted in Activites, Toddlers |

Cookbooks for picky eaters

Posted on December 19, 2011 by BabyPlays Mom

Your child may prefer to live on chicken fingers and American cheese slices, but you’d feel better if she were eating a more balanced diet. Unfortunately, just because you manage to get all the food groups onto a plate at … Continue reading →

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Holiday Child Proofing Tips

Posted on December 13, 2011 by BabyPlays Mom

There is nothing like a trip to the ER to put a damper on your holiday festivities. Garry Gardner, M.D., chairperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics’s Committee on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention, tells how to childproof the season, … Continue reading →

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20 Signs Your Child May Be Gifted

Posted on December 1, 2011 by BabyPlays Mom

While IQ tests and other assessments can help identify giftedness in school-age children, kids are also commonly identified as gifted by the observations of families, teachers, and friends. Below are some of the many characteristics that gifted children often exhibit, … Continue reading →

Posted in Kids |

Three keys to parenting for first time parents

Posted on November 10, 2011 by BabyPlays Mom

There’s really nothing like seeing your child laugh or smile. No matter what mood I’m in, seeing Reilly that happy causes me to smile, giggle or laugh. What makes him laugh is often something really simple, like lifting his blanket … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies |

How to avoid a birthday party faux pas

Posted on October 12, 2011 by BabyPlays Mom

Number 1: Ask most experts and they’ll tell you that one of the biggest faux pas today’s kids (and their parents) make involves the invites. “If your written invitations are handed out at school, make sure that everyone in your … Continue reading →

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Simplicity Parenting: Why Less Is More for Your Kids

Posted on September 13, 2011 by BabyPlays Mom

Family counselor, Waldorf educator and public school trainer Kim John Payne, M.Ed., says that when he would take on a new client, he’d often offer them a choice between a year of therapy, or having him spend just one day … Continue reading →

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Tips for taking control of kids’ weight issues

Posted on August 5, 2011 by BabyPlays Mom

Guiding children on the right eating paths can help prevent adult obesity later on in life. Many parents are having conflicts with their children, and they’re not over doing homework or cleaning their rooms. The disagreements are about food and … Continue reading →

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Caring for toddler’s teeth takes time

Posted on July 29, 2011 by BabyPlays Mom

Just because your toddler’s baby teeth will someday wind up with the tooth fairy doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take the time now to properly care for them. Regular brushing is needed to help remove the build-up on teeth that results … Continue reading →

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