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Parenting Authors offer Seven Breastfeeding Tips

April 20, 2009

Today’s guest posters are parenting authors Suzanne Schlosberg and Sarah Bowen Shea who have recently written a book titled The Essential Breastfeeding Log. They would like to share with all of our new mothers seven helpful breastfeeding tips. As parents who each breastfed their own twins for at least 9 months, they certainly know what they’re writing about! We hope you find these tips useful. What are some of your own tips?

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Your Nutrition: 5 Basic Boosts for Busy Parents

March 02, 2009

I know, I know, being a parent is tough.  We're so focused on taking care of our children that sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves.  Nutrition-wise, we often take the quick and easy way out -- a cookie here, a bag of chips there, a cup of coffee for breakfast, half of our children's mac-n-cheese at dinnertime .  I'm as guilty as anyone.  But what's a busy parent to do? Today's guest posters, Bonnie Johnson and Deanna Segrave-Daly, serve up five great ways parents can maintain a healthy lifestyle even in the midst of all the childhood chaos.  As registered dieticians, they know the ins and outs of good
nutrition.  Even more important, they are moms who understand that our busy, crazy schedules means we need quick, manageable solutions -- and all the help we can get.

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Keeping Romance Alive: Guest post from a Passion Parties Consultant

February 03, 2009

As parents of little ones, it is often hard to carve out time for ourselves let alone our spouse. Eventually those kids grow up and we are left to twiddle our thumbs with our spouse. With all the hearts and cupids in the stores this month, I thought I would bring in a cupid expert. Michelle Rhea has been a Passion Parties Independent Consultant since June of 2007. She has been married to her  Read more...

Top Five Things Parents Can Look Forward to after Their Child Begins Kindergarten

January 28, 2009

After writing my post yesterday, I'll admit something to you. I felt a little sad. Time is ticking and I know that the time I have with my youngest is limited before he heads off to full time school. So I thought it would be only fair to write a post for parents listing some things we have to look forward to once Kindergarten - or full time school - starts. Let's find that silver lining, shall  Read more...

Top 5 Things To Do with your Child before Kindergarten.

January 27, 2009

Kindergarten is an exciting transition for any child. While it means the beginning of elementary school, it also means your child will be in school full time for 5 days a week. Think about all you do with your child during the day. It is time to take advantage of that time before absences and tardiness are made note of on a report card. Here are my top five suggested things you should do with  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in tampa

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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