http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:12:48 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:13:42 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Holiday-Gift-Guide-to-promote-active-kids-age-3-and-up?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Getting up and going is the name of the game for three year olds. They're always wanting to do stuff that involves running, jumping, dancing, any kind of moving about. They play hard and are at an age where they can enjoy and appreciate. Here's a loo... Gift Guide Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:13:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Holiday-Gift-Guide-to-promote-active-kids-age-3-and-up?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Twilight-week-Baby-name-of-the-day-Jane?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner   Twilight is the theme for this week's baby name of the day series, as the latest installment of the Twilight series hits theaters on Friday (November 20, 2009). More about Twilight: New Moon, including the trailer, HERE. Today's name: Jane. Ja... Baby Names Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:07:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Twilight-week-Baby-name-of-the-day-Jane?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Holiday-Gift-Guide-to-promote-active-kids-age-2-and-up?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Kids two and up will enjoy the things in my gift guide for active one year olds as well as the following cool gift ideas (all tested and approved by my children)... (Some might also enjoy the gift ideas in my guide for active 3 year olds.) Early Ride... Gift Guide Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:08:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Holiday-Gift-Guide-to-promote-active-kids-age-2-and-up?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Ecofriendly-Thanksgiving-table-saver-to-help-with-baby-and-toddler-messes?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Disney Princess Table Topper Heading to Grandma's or maybe a relaxing Thanksgiving dinner at a local hotel? Then here's an item that might come in handy: Table Toppers. They bill themselves as "an eco-friendly sheet of neat," as they're ma... Quick Tips Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:24:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Ecofriendly-Thanksgiving-table-saver-to-help-with-baby-and-toddler-messes?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Do-It-All-Mamas--Papas-Meet-the-mom-behind-Go-Mama-Go-Designs?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Catherine Hall In today's Do It All Mamas (& Papas) the spotlight is on Catherine Hall, mom to Caelah (5), Hayden (2.5), and Delaney (8 months( and the mama of Go Mama Go Designs. Examiner: Tell me something unique/interesting about yourself. Ca... Do It All Mamas (& Papas) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:21:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Do-It-All-Mamas--Papas-Meet-the-mom-behind-Go-Mama-Go-Designs?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Twilight-week-Baby-name-of-the-day-Emmett?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner   Twilight is the theme for this week's baby name of the day series, as the latest installment of the Twilight series hits theaters on Friday (November 20, 2009). More about Twilight: New Moon, including the trailer, HERE. Today's name: Emm... Baby Names Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:07:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Twilight-week-Baby-name-of-the-day-Emmett?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Snow-Buddies-crafts-for-kids-Make-a-pet-stocking-dog-biscuits--ornaments?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Disney's Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws is coming out next week on DVD and Blu-ray (read my review, coming soon).  In the meantime, here are some free crafts related to the movie for kids to make from Disney, including how to make dog b... Fun Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:59:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Snow-Buddies-crafts-for-kids-Make-a-pet-stocking-dog-biscuits--ornaments?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Holiday-Gift-Guide-to-promote-active-kids?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Getting kids up and going is important. It stimulates their minds, helps them grow strong, improves coordination and spends up some of that famous toddler energy! Here's a look at some great gift ideas for tots one (and walking) and up... all tested ... Gift Guide Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:39:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Holiday-Gift-Guide-to-promote-active-kids?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Twilight-week-Baby-name-of-the-day-Jacob?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner   Twilight is the theme for this week's baby name of the day series, as the latest installment of the Twilight series hits theaters on Friday (November 20, 2009). More about Twilight: New Moon, including the trailer, HERE. Today's name: Jac... Baby Names Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:33:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Twilight-week-Baby-name-of-the-day-Jacob?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Arthouse-DVD-teaches-toddlers-how-to-draw?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Art and children go hand in hand. Kids love to whip out the crayons, markers and paint and start drawing. It's great creative brain stimulation and a part of every kids growing process.Now you can encourage your little artist by giving them some in-... Fun movie/dvd reviews Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:38:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Arthouse-DVD-teaches-toddlers-how-to-draw?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Holiday-Gift-Guide-Toys-for-active-babies?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Babies can be among the hardest ones to buy for on your Christmas list. There's so much stuff that looks cute. But there's also so many things that go unused in the toy chest or sit in the corner of the playroom.Once babies hit the three month mark t... Gift Guide Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:32:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Holiday-Gift-Guide-Toys-for-active-babies?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Twilight-week-Baby-name-of-the-day-Edward?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner   Twilight is the theme for this week's baby name of the day series, as the latest installment of the Twilight series hits theaters on Friday (November 20, 2009). More about Twilight: New Moon, including the trailer, HERE. Today&#... Baby Names Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:19:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Twilight-week-Baby-name-of-the-day-Edward?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Babies-101-When-can-babies-start-on-cereal-and-other-solids--other-baby-feeding-questions-answered?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Babies 101: When can babies start on cereal and other solids? What should be baby's first food? How long should you wait to try a new food? The questions about baby food seem endless, especially to first time parents. It's confusing because everyo... Quick Tips Food for Healthy Families 101 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:52:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Babies-101-When-can-babies-start-on-cereal-and-other-solids--other-baby-feeding-questions-answered?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Twilight-week-Baby-name-of-the-day-Bella?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner   Twilight is the theme for this week's baby name of the day series, as the latest installment of the Twilight series hits theaters on Friday (November 20, 2009). More about Twilight: New Moon, including the trailer, HERE. Today&#... Baby Names Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:45:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Twilight-week-Baby-name-of-the-day-Bella?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Holiday-Gift-Guide-Warm-unique-cute-hats-for-babies-and-toddlers?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Coolibar's bear beanie hat. Here's a great gift guide item... I've found the cutest selection of designer baby/toddler winter hats at Coolibar.com. They're made by Daylee Designs and are so precious, you'll want to buy them all. These hats are hand ... Gift Guide Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:35:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Holiday-Gift-Guide-Warm-unique-cute-hats-for-babies-and-toddlers?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Pioneering-women-week-baby-name-of-the-day-Sonia?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner   This week the baby name of the days all come from pioneering women. Today's name: Sonia for Sonia Sotomayor who became the first Hispanic Supreme Court judge this year.Sonia -also sometimes spelled Sonya- is a Greek name meaning "wisdo... Baby Names Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:33:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Pioneering-women-week-baby-name-of-the-day-Sonia?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Black-Friday-deals-at-The-Disney-Store?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner   Get ready for some Disney bargains! At midnight or in some case 9pm on Thanksgiving, Disney Stores will open up to let bargain hunters find super Black Friday deals.  (Find out what time The Disney Store near you opens at disneystore.com... Coupons/Deals Holidays Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:13:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Black-Friday-deals-at-The-Disney-Store?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Where-to-find-Black-Friday-2009-deals-online?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner   Bargain hunters rejoice! You can start planning your after-Thanksgiving attack of stores! Lots of the Black Friday 2009 ads have been released on deal-hunter websites! Ads from stores like Target, Old Navy, Sears and more can all be found on ... Holidays Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:00:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Where-to-find-Black-Friday-2009-deals-online?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Easy-sugarfree-pumpkin-pie-that-doesnt-taste-easy-or-sugarfree?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Why overwork yourself for Thanksgiving dinner! Cut some corners without sacrificing taste with this easy pumpkin pie recipe that kids can help with. There's no sugar in it but it tastes so sweet (thanks to the evaporated cane juice in the fill... Healthy Food Holidays Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:03:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Easy-sugarfree-pumpkin-pie-that-doesnt-taste-easy-or-sugarfree?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Fuzzi-Bunz-new-one-size-fits-all-diaper-plus-a-one-year-follow-up-on-their-original-cloth-diaper?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner Fuzzi Bunz new One Size cloth diaper (blue) compared to their original diaper in size medium (yellow). Over a year ago I jumped into the world of cloth diapering with my girls, then 10-months old and 2.5 years old. My oldest was soon potty trained, ... Diaper Diaries Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-608-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Fuzzi-Bunz-new-one-size-fits-all-diaper-plus-a-one-year-follow-up-on-their-original-cloth-diaper?cid=exrss-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner