My children are fluent in two languages, English and Text Lingo. There is a great commercial on the television with grandma texting her BFF (Best Friend Forever). So, I figured if grandma can keep up, so can I.
I found this great website http://www.netlingo.com/emailsh.cfm and would recommend it to parents whose children are KPC (keeping parents clueless). (more…)
The first sign of jaundice in your newborn will be a yellowing of the skin on their head and face. The jaundice will then continue to spread downward toward the chest, stomach and the legs. In many cases, the whites of the baby’s eyes will appear yellow. If these symptoms occur, you will need to contact your pediatrician’s office.
The doctor will determine the seriousness of the jaundice by determining how long the yellowing has existed and how deep of a yellow the skin appears. He may want to take a sample of blood to measure your baby’s bilirubin level. This will tell the doctor how to treat the condition. (more…)
If you do not know what medications are safe to take during pregnancy, you should always consult your OBGYN. This is because you don’t always know what medications can be combined, or how they may affect you. If you are pregnant there may be risks to your unborn baby that you are unaware of. The first trimester of your pregnancy is the riskiest because it is the most crucial time of development for the baby.
Including a wedding response card with the invitation has become a common practice. Most invitation stationary will now offer a matching response card as well. Be sure to pre-address and stamp the return envelopes for your guests’ convenience.
Wording for the response card is at your discretion. It can be formal or simple: (more…)
To enrich the meaning of Earth Day, which was April 22nd , have a Donation Party. Earth Day is meant to bring attention to the need to protect our Earth. Part of that protection is to recycle and reuse! So, to teach children a lesson that will not be forgotten, turn that lesson into a party for charity. Your children will learn the importance of being charitable, and the fact that by donating items to be reused those items will be kept out of our landfills. (more…)
When your little girl starts begging to have her ears pierced, it is time to discuss the responsibilities of ear piercing. There is the cost of the piercing to consider, the daily cleaning of the pierced area, and the cost and care of the earrings.
You may choose to have your daughter prove her responsibility by having her do chores to save up the money for the procedure. Teach her to be responsible for her body by showing her how to research the safety of a piercing and explain to her what all is involved in the care.
Once her ears are pierced, she will need to be instructed on how to care for them. Be sure to check the piercings daily, especially in the beginning, to make sure they do not become infected. Also check for any allergic reaction she may have to the earrings.
Once the initial process is finished, she can save money for new earrings and practice her responsibility skills by taking good care of the earrings and not losing them. This will be a great lesson for your little girl. It will also show you areas you may need to help her work on while learning to take care of herself.
If you are having a special occasion in your life, consider sending announcement cards to your friends, colleagues and family. Are you moving, has your child recently graduated or earned an award, has there been a major milestone in your life? You can send your special announcement in a creative and thoughtful manner. (more…)
Your baby is growing up and you are now confronted with invitations to teen parties. How well do you know your teen’s friends? How well do you know their parents?
While High School offers a great experience for your young teen to meet new people and make new friends, it becomes harder to keep up with whom your child is spending their time. When invited to a party, it is very important to know the atmosphere your child will be in and the people they will be with. Never assume that all parents have the same rules or values as you do!
• Ask parents that you already know and trust if they are familiar with this new friend and his/her family. Someone may know them and be able to give you information.
• Call the parents of the teen throwing the party and ask them if there will be adults supervising the party at all times. You can confirm the drop off time and pick up time as well.
• You might ask the new parents if you could stop by and introduce yourself ahead of time. Or, when dropping your teen off at the party go to the door and introduce yourself at that time.
Of course, your teen may be embarrassed about your concern and may feel you are meddling. You may explain to them that it is your responsibility as a parent to know where your children are spending their time, and that their safety is very important.
Is your child graduating from college, but chooses not to walk across the stage? This is the perfect time to create your own graduation announcement and announce this very special moment.
The Inviting Smiles Design Your Own Wedding section has some formal cards that will be perfect. Inviting Smiles allows you to create your own custom wording on any of their cards, so choose your card style and colors, and we will print your wording. A blonde gold metallic back card with a bone ivory top card and a beautiful satin gold ribbon will make a wonderful formal announcement. Your opening line may be: Bob and Mary Smith proudly announce the graduation of their daughter Melanie Marie Smith from the University of _____. You can then include the date and the degree your daughter has earned. (more…)
For many new mothers the stress of a colicky baby can just about throw you over the edge. There is really no known cause for colic, only speculation. Many think the baby is getting too much air when feeding, possibly the baby is drinking too fast or drinking too much. We may not know the cause, but we do know how much stress it can put on a household.
Babies will cry when they are hungry, wet, frightened, or sleepy. Babies with colic will cry excessively and usually at the same time of day. They cry to the point of being inconsolable. You may notice that their stomach is hard and they tend to extend their legs or pull them into a fetal position to put pressure on the stomach. To be sure this is colic your baby is experiencing, consult your pediatrician. (more…)
