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Reading to Baby

I know how important it is to read to a child every day. I went to college to be a teacher. The importance of reading out loud to children on a regular basis was drilled into my head. I know that it improves a child’s vocabulary, helps them speak and write correctly, and teaches them the mechanics of reading and writing (reading/writing left to right, top to bottom, etc.), to name a few. The benefits are countless. And yet, I don’t read to my 8-month-old very often. I always thought I would, but it hasn’t turned out that way. Some … Continue reading →

Creepy Baby Book: Love You Forever

Can reading to your child really make a difference? The experts think so, and I am inclined to agree with them. However, some of the books that are often recommended for babies, seem to me, pretty scary. Either these books send the wrong message in my opinion or they are creepy. Have you come across any books like this? One book that I have thought was creepy from the moment I saw it is Love You Forever by Robert N Munsch. Many people absolutely love this book and say it touches the heart and can make you cry. I must … Continue reading →

Let’s Talk About Journaling Your Pregnancy

This is an exciting time in your life, and if it’s your first pregnancy it may be the most memorable time you’ll ever experience. A lot of women keep journals or diaries on a regular basis, and if you don’t, this is the best time to start. The journal will be a keepsake for you and for your unborn child, as well as a means of therapy through writing. There are a lot of pregnancy journal options out there, but I’ve found the best to be a good hard-bound lined journal. I believe that the journals on the market that … Continue reading →

Happy Birthday Baby: Who Was Born Today

Notable Birthdays for September 3 throughout history include: Teacher Prudence Crandall, controversial for her efforts to educate black girls, in 1803 Architect Louis Sullivan, called the father of the skyscraper, in 1856 Automobile designer Ferdinand Porsche in 1875 Actor Alan Ladd in 1913 Actress/singer Kitty Carlisle in 1910 (age 96) Cartoonist Mort Walker (“Beetle Bailey”) in 1923 (age 83) Actresses Anne Jackson in 1926 (age 80), Eileen Brennan in 1935 (age 71), Pauline Collins in 1940 (age 66) and Valerie Perrine in 1943 (age 63) Actor Charlie Sheen in 1965 (age 41) For our newborn Americans, those born today share … Continue reading →