Tag Archives: cleanliness

Who Really WANTS to Deal with all the Icky Stuff?

Children are messy. They can even be incredibly gross, sticky, sloppy and smelly. Most of us don’t think about these little realities when we are planning to be parents—we think about cute, cherubic babies, watching children romp and play in the yard, tossing the baseball or kicking a soccer ball back and forth, or shopping for adorable outfits. The ickiness eludes us until we are knee-deep in ick…and then we adjust. As you might imagine, I am always a bit horrified when I hear stories of parents where one parent (I don’t want to be sexist here, but it has … Continue reading →

General Conference: “I Am Clean”

In his talk “I Am Clean” President Gordon B Hinckley speaks to the Priesthood holders of the church. He opens his talk by sharing how the church has grown since he was sustained as prophet twelve years ago. He encourages the men to continue to work to share the gospel with those around him. President Hinckley then shares a story about Joseph F Smith. President Smith dreamed that he was running late to a meeting, and he felt a great need to hurry. He realized that he was dirty and as he reached his destination, he noticed a place to … Continue reading →

Daycare Shopping: What Defines Good

When you are looking for a daycare to take your son or daughter to, it can be a very difficult decision. It’s even more difficult when you are looking for a good facility for your infant or toddler. After all, a daycare center is hardly a substitute for your tender loving care. But needs must and for some of us, daycare becomes an option we have to explore. So, when you are start looking for a daycare center, you want to talk to more than the staff – you want to talk to other parents. You want to talk to … Continue reading →

Tips to Avoid Hospital Visits with Regard to Ear Piercing

If you decide to get your daughter’s ears pierced. Print out the following list of tips and keep it somewhere handy. Make sure that you, the baby’s father and any caregivers that take care of the baby are aware of these tips. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. 1. Apply ear antiseptic or solution (such as alcohol) as approved by your doctor to clean the site of the ear piercing. 2. Be sure to keep the infant’s ears cleaned thoroughly to provide a sterile environment during the first six weeks after an ear piercing. This will … Continue reading →