http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:26:24 -0700 Wed, 27 May 2009 15:13:31 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d27-Minnesota-bans-BPA-in-childrens-products?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Photos used with permission by The Soft LandingMinnesota recently became the first state to ban BPA, bisphenol-A, from all products gear for children age 3 and under becoming effective January 1, 2010. A couple of cities have banned BPA, and Minnesot... infants children toddlers Parenting safety children's safety infant safety health natural cures health care Wed, 27 May 2009 15:13:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d27-Minnesota-bans-BPA-in-childrens-products?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Fun-and-learning-events-for-young-children?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Photos by Lisa PedersonEarlier this month I took my 2 year old and 5 year old to see a play, Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage: A Circus Comes To Town at the Target Center. I was a little concerned that a 2 year old would not be able to sit for suc... children toddlers Entertainment play Local events Wed, 20 May 2009 11:33:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Fun-and-learning-events-for-young-children?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d4-Choosing-a-prenatal-care-provider?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Photos by Lisa PedersonStaring at those two pink lines on a pregnancy test can be overwhelming. Suddenly you are in charge of another human being! You are now a parent, and taking care of the baby starts in the womb. One of the first things you ... attachment parenting infants Parenting health care prenatal care pregnancy Mon, 04 May 2009 14:27:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d4-Choosing-a-prenatal-care-provider?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Fashion-Find-Friday-Goosy-Gear-childrens-clothing-and-accessories?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Photos by Goosy Gear Children's BoutiqueThis week's Fashion Find Friday brings us another Minnesota children's boutique. Goosy Gear Children's Boutique is run locally by Goosy in Buffalo, MN. Goosy makes adorable children's clothing, cute pillow case... Fri, 01 May 2009 13:06:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Fashion-Find-Friday-Goosy-Gear-childrens-clothing-and-accessories?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d30-Introducing-toddlers-to-gardening?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Photos by Lisa PedersonI have flowers all around my house and my walkway, they bloom from early spring to fall. My toddlers and preschoolers love nothing more than picking those flowers for mom as a token of their love! Picking the flowers daily does... children toddlers Parenting Entertainment gardening Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:10:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d30-Introducing-toddlers-to-gardening?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Sunscreen-on-babies?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Photos by Lisa PedersonSpring is here and summer is coming up fast here in Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Lakes. With summer comes nice weather and outdoor fun with our children. With lakes and playgrounds and fairs, there is much to do outdoors.&nbsp... infants children toddlers Parenting safety children's safety infant safety Entertainment health Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:20:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Sunscreen-on-babies?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Fashion-find-Friday-Cutiepies-Couture?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Cutiespies Couture photos This week's Fashion Find Friday is Cutiepies Couture, an online boutique by a Twin cities mom, Kori. Kori has 2 girls and a boy to create her designs for. With such great feedback on how adorably her children were dressed, ... fashion children's clothing Fashion Find Friday Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:00:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Fashion-find-Friday-Cutiepies-Couture?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d23-Local-honey-brings-allergy-relief?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Image by Peter ShanksSpring has sprung here in Minnesota, and brought along with it allergy season. Allergies to pollens can range from a minor annoyance to a major problem. When it is in your young child, though, you are moved to relieve their suffe... children toddlers health allergies natural cures Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:29:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d23-Local-honey-brings-allergy-relief?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d21-Participating-in-Turn-off-the-TV-week-with-young-children?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Photos of Samuel at the Como ZooThe Center For Screen-Time Awareness has declared the week of April 20-26 to be Turn Off the TV Week. Now that we know that TV viewing for children under 2 is neither helpful nor harmful, why would we want to participa... infants children toddlers Parenting TV watching Entertainment play Local events Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:21:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d21-Participating-in-Turn-off-the-TV-week-with-young-children?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d20-The-recession-and-the-new-playground?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Pictures by Lisa PedersonI have seen many changes in and around my community in the last year as our nation has sunk into a recession. My own family was impacted by a 4 month lay off and we have watched many people in our community go through job los... children toddlers Parenting play recession Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:19:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d20-The-recession-and-the-new-playground?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d16-Has-Burger-King-crossed-the-line-with-their-new-commercial?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Burger King and Nickelodeon partnered up to promote the new Sponge Bob Square Pants episode airing on Friday with Sponge Bob Kid's Meal toys. While it is questionable whether or not kids who are in the age range to get kid's meals should even know wh... children toddlers Parenting discipline Entertainment Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:19:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d16-Has-Burger-King-crossed-the-line-with-their-new-commercial?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d15-How-to-wash-cloth-diapers?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Photos by Jennifer's Cloth Diaper  BoutiqueWashing cloth diapers seems to be what scares people off from using them. Many people think it is gross, or that it will be a lot of extra work, or possibly expensive. I have not found those to be a pro... attachment parenting infants children toddlers Parenting cloth diapers diapering disposable diapers Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:38:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d15-How-to-wash-cloth-diapers?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d10-Toddler-shoes-with-a-Uneak-view?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Photos by Ingenuity Express Corp.This week's Fashion Find Friday is a very U*neak pair of shoes for children from toddler to preschooler. Shoes are a fun way to express uniqueness, but with the economy being so poor right now, buying several pairs of... children toddlers children's shoes shoes toddler shoes fashion children's clothing Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:20:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d10-Toddler-shoes-with-a-Uneak-view?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Time-out-that-works?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Pictures curtesy of Keen DistributionDisciplining your children is a must. Being firm and consistent will actually produce harmony in your house rather than a child having tantrums from not getting what they want. Children need and want their parents... attachment parenting children toddlers Parenting discipline Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:12:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Time-out-that-works?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d7-Three-great-books-for-young-children?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Reading time is so important.Reading to children is so very important for their development and for their future love of reading. Every parent should make reading to their child an important part of their lives. However, reading the same books over a... infants children toddlers reading books Parenting Entertainment play Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:36:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d7-Three-great-books-for-young-children?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m3d26-Stop-gapiosis-with-baby-leg-warmers?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Today's Fashion Find Friday is about stopping that age-old problem of 'gapiosis.'Gapiosis is that problem we have when we take our babies and toddlers outside and pick them up, causing their pant legs to rise up and leave a gap of skin exposed to the... Babywearing attachment parenting infants children toddlers fashion children's clothing Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:28:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m3d26-Stop-gapiosis-with-baby-leg-warmers?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m3d24-Mall-of-America-offers-fun-activities-for-moms-and-tots?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner The Mall of America in Bloomington offers several great activities for moms and toddlers. Some activities rotate through the seasons, but some activities are regular features. Mom can start her Tuesdays and Thursdays off with a great Stroller Stride ... infants children toddlers Parenting Entertainment Playgroups play Local events Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:49:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m3d24-Mall-of-America-offers-fun-activities-for-moms-and-tots?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m3d24-Types-of-cloth-diapers?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Photos from Jennifer's Cloth Diaper BoutiqueChoosing a type of cloth diaper is a challenging task. The choices are overwhelming. You can choose based on price or on ease of use, and everything in between. Just as every diaper is different, every fami... attachment parenting infants children toddlers Parenting cloth diapers diapering disposable diapers Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:14:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m3d24-Types-of-cloth-diapers?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m3d23-Playgroup-or-sanity-preserver?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Photos by Lisa PedersonI started my family in a foreign country, being married to a military man, with no friends or family even close enough to call. It was a lonely and frustrating experience. When my son had a fever, I didn't know where to turn fo... attachment parenting infants children toddlers Parenting discipline Entertainment Playgroups play Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:39:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m3d23-Playgroup-or-sanity-preserver?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m3d22-A-Year-with-Frog-and-Toad-in-Minneapolis?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Photo by Lake Harriot PlayersIn 1970, Arnold Lobel published the first of his award winning set of books on Frog and Toad. The series has been much loved, even to this day with my children. In 2002, Lobel's daughter, Adrianne Lobel, commissioned... children toddlers Entertainment plays musicals Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:10:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4832-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m3d22-A-Year-with-Frog-and-Toad-in-Minneapolis?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner