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A Mother's Eyes

A Mother’s Eyes A mother’s eyes Look at a fistful of dandelions And see a bouquet. A mother’s eyes Look at a boasting teen And see an insecure adolescent. A mother’s eyes Look at a grown-up behavior And see answers to prayer. But this isn’t all she sees. A mother’s eyes Stare back at a... Read more »
By Rob Currie,
May 13, 2012 at 9:15 am
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Fussy Eater at Your House? Try This

Getting young kids to eat can be a challenge. When they dawdle over their food, you may find your urgings to eat have little effect. Try a different approach. Tap into their imagination. Based on what they like, consider renaming your food. I met a Wisconsin mother who serves peas mixed with corn and calls... Read more »
By Rob Currie,
April 18, 2012 at 4:32 pm
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The Price of Gasoline: Save Money

You can save money on gasoline and the internet can help. This is becoming more and more important as the price of gasoline goes up and up. Presidential candidates know how important it is and are sparring over whose plan is the best. But while they talk about it, we need to do something about... Read more »
By Rob Currie,
March 22, 2012 at 7:40 am
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Ash Wednesday for Young Kids

It’s Ash Wednesday and you have young kids. Little children don’t have much self control. So how do you help them understand and participate in Lent? Look at this link for some ideas– http://blogs.babble.com/strollerderby/2012/02/21/ash-wednesday-7-things-that-kids-give-up-for-lent/... Read more »
By Rob Currie,
February 22, 2012 at 2:45 pm
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Oh No! My Kids Won't Nap!

What do you do when your kids don’t nap? Most children miss a nap occasionally but some are repeat offenders. Parents of the non-nappers yearn for the down time for themselves. They long for kid-free time to get things done or to take a nap themselves. What to do? Find ideas at this link– http://www.parenthacks.com/2011/05/kid-wont-nap.html#more... Read more »
By Rob Currie,
February 8, 2012 at 4:10 pm
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Parents Fight for Their Baby's Life

What would you do if your child were born with a brain tumor? Read how one local couple is responding to such a hardship. http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/ct-met-baby-cancer-chemo-20120203,0,3325094.story... Read more »
By Rob Currie,
February 3, 2012 at 3:14 pm
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How to Get Kids to Sleep

Do you have trouble getting your youngster(s) to sleep? That is a trying experience. Preschoolers need lots of sleep and parents need a break from their kids at the end of the day. What’s a parent to do? Check out the advice in the link below. It’s from Dr. Tom Phelan, author of the best-selling... Read more »
By Rob Currie,
February 1, 2012 at 5:43 pm
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Web Site for Parents of Preschoolers

Want some quick tips for parenting your young children? Visit my web site at www.ilovemypreschooler.com. You’ll discover a money saving tip, how to get a fussy eater to eat, and how to help your child when (s)he is bored... Read more »
By Rob Currie,
January 25, 2012 at 5:01 pm
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Are You Making This Common Mistake?

We love our kids and want the best for them. We want more of it sooner and as a result, we try to offer them too much too soon. Dr. David Elkind, in his seminal book, The Hurried Child, argued cogently that pushing knowledge and skill acquisition on young children typically backfires. For more on... Read more »
By Rob Currie,
January 23, 2012 at 3:27 pm
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Safety Issue: Falling Televisions Kill Kids

Safety is a top concern for parents. Now parents have a new safety worry–falling televisions. We cringe when we read about safety related deaths of children. This Sunday, The Chicago Tribune reported the death of a little girl after a television fell on her. Today I learned of a similar safety related death. Last fall... Read more »
By Rob Currie,
January 18, 2012 at 3:37 pm
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