http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:59:12 -0700 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:03:05 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Healthcare-reform-education-and-information-are-key?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner    There is much information and debate on the healthcare issue in America.  Staying educated and informed can  be a daunting task.  Believing change will only affect others or will only be for the positive could result in di... Food for Thought Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:03:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Healthcare-reform-education-and-information-are-key?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Caption-Contest?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner    Caption Me...........It's Photo Friday!The search is on for the most creative caption for this photo....Submit your entry in the Comments and check back next Friday for the winner!And the winner of last week's Photo Friday is:"It's ... Photo Friday Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:38:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Caption-Contest?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Moms-stimulating-the-economy?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner                     "LuLu" of LuLu's Big Hair Salsa This article is one in a series recognizing regular moms who are doing their part to stimulat... Moms stimulate economy Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:45:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Moms-stimulating-the-economy?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Who-am-I-again--Identifying-the-identity-of-Mom?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner   It's often said that being a mom will be the hardest job you'll ever have, but the most rewarding.  Falling into bed with an exhausted sigh, some days require an act of specific deliberation to identify anything resembling "rewa... "How to" Parenting Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:36:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Who-am-I-again--Identifying-the-identity-of-Mom?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m7d8-mj?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Leaving a legacy.....Losing someone is never easy.  Through separation, distance or death, the absence of a relationship can leave a deep chasm.Tuning into any media outlet this week, it would be a feat to avoid the coverage of the death of Mich... Food for Thought Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:53:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m7d8-mj?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Caption-contest?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner "Caption Me....." It's Photo Friday!The search is on for the most creative caption for this photo....Submit your entry in the Comments and check back next Friday for the winner! And the winner of last week's Photo Friday is.......&nbsp... Photo Friday Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:59:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Caption-contest?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d25-parenting-quotes?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Parenting before kids and after kids differs slightlyBefore I got married I had six theories about bringing up children; now I have six children and no theories.  ~ John WilmotWasn't it so much easier being a parent before you actually had kids?... "How to" Parenting Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:05:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d25-parenting-quotes?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Mothers-of-Preschoolers-Incorporated-MOPS-provides-connections-for-moms?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Mothers of PreschoolersMothers of young children searching for advice, support and friendship have a resource available to allow them to network with other moms currently experiencing the same joys, heartaches, stresses and rewards of parenting.&nbs... Kid Friendly Events Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:45:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Mothers-of-Preschoolers-Incorporated-MOPS-provides-connections-for-moms?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Internet-slang?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Computer safety not to be taken for granted With two separate investigations of the Internet Crimes Against Children unit leading to the arrests of two men in the Sioux Falls area in the past week (see Keloland News story), it serves as a stark rem... "How to" Parenting Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:10:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Internet-slang?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Caption-contest?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner "Caption Me..........." It's Photo Friday!The search is on for the cutest, most creative caption that best captures the expression on this precious face. Submit your entry in the Comments and check back next Friday for the winner... Photo Friday Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:42:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Caption-contest?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Organic-grocery-shopping-on-a-budget?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Ok, so we're trying hard to go organic, but also trying to cut back where we can.   Grocery shopping in general is a dreaded task at our house.  Add on the organic part and a budget (oxymoron?) and it's a whole new world.  Throw t... "How to" Parenting Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:35:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Organic-grocery-shopping-on-a-budget?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Jellystone-Park-and-Yogi-Bear-are-local-attractions-not-to-be-forgotten?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Summer memories I have always found it amazing that people travel for hundreds of miles to visit tourist attractions that those living minutes away from have never visited.  Such was the case for us and Jellystone Park off the I-90 Exit to... Kid Friendly Events Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:14:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Jellystone-Park-and-Yogi-Bear-are-local-attractions-not-to-be-forgotten?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Family-Health-A-firsthand-look-at-Candida?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner I have no medical training.  None.  I have had 3 children and that is about the extent of my personal visits with doctors.  My husband, on the other hand, has met nearly every specialist in the Sioux Falls area.  From medical doct... Family Health Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:30:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Family-Health-A-firsthand-look-at-Candida?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Our-kids-latest-label--Children-of-the-recession?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Surviving the recession 'kid-style'As our kids' well-thought-out, educational toys gather dust in a room specifically designated for just toys, our one year old chooses the oh, so patient pile of laundry.  This, combined with the backdrop of CBS... "How to" Parenting Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:00:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Our-kids-latest-label--Children-of-the-recession?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Stimulating-the-South-Dakota-economy-one-by-one?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner   This article is one in a series recognizing regular moms who are doing their part to stimulate the economy through small business entrepreneurship.  (In the process, they are unavoidably and quite possibly, unknowingly, rejecting  'O... Moms stimulate economy Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:38:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Stimulating-the-South-Dakota-economy-one-by-one?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Sertoma-Butterfly-House?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner  Sertoma Butterfly House I don't do birds.  I don't trust them.  I don't like them.   Case in point: www.newsweek.com/id/179785Butterflies and bats are at polar ends of my personal freaky-flying-animal continuum.  For th... Kid Friendly Events "How to" Parenting Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:51:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Sertoma-Butterfly-House?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Fish-Funeral-Etiquette?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner                   Don't flush the fishLosing a pet can be a traumatic experience for a child.  I still carry vivid memories of the dog my mom ran over.  Th... "How to" Parenting Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:59:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Fish-Funeral-Etiquette?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d31-Removing-an-entangled-comb-from-long-hair?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner What started as a simple game of 'Beauty Shop' Some days at home with a bored preschooler can get to be pretty long.  For the mom and the preschooler. Noggin www.noggin.com is great, but apparently it's not supposed to be the babysitter.&n... "How to" Parenting Sun, 31 May 2009 21:43:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d31-Removing-an-entangled-comb-from-long-hair?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d31-Go-Fish-Guys-Vacation-Bible-School-in-Brandon?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner The Christmas Concert at Central Baptist in Sioux FallsHave you not yet heard of The Go Fish Guys?!  www.gofishguys.comJamie, Jason and Andy (my 4-year old is on a first name basis with the 3-guy group from Minneapolis) are a children's Christia... Kid Friendly Events Sun, 31 May 2009 21:06:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d31-Go-Fish-Guys-Vacation-Bible-School-in-Brandon?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d19-10-tips-for-surviving-your-childs-photo-session?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner I survived my photo shootIt’s picture time. Again. We all have the cutest babies in the world and naturally want to show them off. It’s not that.It’s the getting them all dressed up, hair washed, combed and curled. Next comes t... "How to" Parenting Tue, 19 May 2009 22:35:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11645-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d19-10-tips-for-surviving-your-childs-photo-session?cid=exrss-Sioux-Falls-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner