My Self-Improvement Goal for the New Year
on Jan 6, 2009 in yoga resolutions self-improvement physical fitness health exercise Swami Baby Boutique New Year’s is a time of resolutions and new beginnings. For many of us, our resolutions revolve around health, fitness, and self-improvement. (Notice how all the stores have their exercise equipment on sale right now!) As for me, something keeps nu...

Book Review: "Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten!" and "Let's Get Ready for First Grade!"
on Jan 5, 2009 in education book review kindergarten curriculum learning first grade books Stacey Kannenberg literacy My twins just turned 5 and are in pre-Kindergarten. This is a really critical age in their education as they are learning about letters and numbers, short words, shapes and colors, money and time, the calendar, and so much more! I’m just amazed at...

Soap-to-Go: Handmade Bath Products for Your Family
on Jan 4, 2009 in bath products soap cleansers hygiene cleanliness My family recently spent a couple of days at my parents’ house. With 6 of us, I always feel a little guilty about using up so much of my parents’ soap. I could bring a bar in one of those little plastic carrying cases, but it always gets gooey an...

Great Giveaway! "Upside Down" CDs by Jim Cosgrove, aka "Mr. Stinky Feet"
on Jan 3, 2009 in Mr. Stinky Feet CD music giveaway Jim Cosgrove children Happy 2009! I hope everyone had a safe and fun New Year’s. To celebrate the new year on Susan Heim on Parenting, my first giveaway of 2009 is fabulous! Jim Cosgrove, also known as “Mr. Stinky Feet,” has agreed to give a copy of his newest child...

Book Review: My Body Belongs to Me, by Jill Starishevsky
on Dec 28, 2008 in book review Jill Starishevsky sexual abuse children book abuse Sexual abuse. It’s probably one of the last subjects we want to discuss with our children—or even think about ourselves—but experts say that it’s essential to teach our children that certain parts of their body are private. Unfortunately, mos...

Happy Holidays from My Family to Yours!
on Dec 23, 2008 in family holidays Christmas This holiday season, I am grateful for my family, as well as for you -- all of the new friends I've met through this blog! Thank you for visiting and sharing your lives with me. I wish you and your family all the best in the coming year!Technorati Ta

Ear Infections in Children
on Dec 21, 2008 in ears Eustachian tubes babies sickness illness children otitis media ear infections It’s cold and flu season, the time of year when children are especially vulnerable to painful ear infections. In fact, ear infections are the most commonly diagnosed childhood illness in the United States, second only to the common cold. More than...