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Parenting

7 safest sunscreens to slather on

May 22, 2009

Do you find it as tough to block out the hype about chemical-saturated sunscreens as we do? Let’s not even bring up the greenwashing imposters who gussy up their products to look like healthy, green alternatives—all based on topping off the chemical cocktail with a drop or two of aloe vera or tea tree oil. [...]

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5 things parents should know about self-injury

May 14, 2009

Self-injury (also called self-abuse, self-mutilation and self-harm) is an often misunderstood and misdiagnosed problem. Young people who indulge in this harmful coping skill may also struggle with depression, bipolar, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance abuse, eating disorders, perfectionism/control issues, anxiety disorders or a history of physical, emotional or sexual abuse.

Self-injury is not performed out of a desire [...]

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Free cloth diapering class every month

May 12, 2009

Cloth diapering can seem like anything but a return to simplicity once you start trying to figure out how to fold, fasten, cover, wash and take care of them when the pressure’s on. Peppermint Baby Boutique makes it easy in a free cloth diapering class the second Saturday of each month.

Why to use cloth diapers
Different [...]

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When “good enough” just isn’t good enough

April 30, 2009

What’s a “good enough” life for you? Is it good enough that we slow down carbon emissions (or must we stop global warming cold)? Is it good enough that we eat whole foods and organic foods when it’s convenient (or should we expect manufacturers to stop producing so much toxic junk in the first place)? [...]

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10 tips for being a more light-hearted parent

April 30, 2009

Lighten up! The way to make a difference in your kids’ lives is by being a more effective parent, not by engaging in a fruitless struggle to be a “good” one. You want your family’s life to be full, not harried, so go with the flow and try not to force the issue.
“We all want [...]

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Consumer Reports nixes AP gear based on user error

April 29, 2009

From the Department of What on Earth Were They Thinking? Consumer Reports snares baby slings and cosleeping sleepers in its new list of five products not to buy for your baby, seemingly based on accidents caused by misuse, irresponsible parenting and faulty products. Say what? Last time we checked, nobody recommends ditching car seats because [...]

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Ellis County Homeschool Expo and curriculum sale

April 13, 2009

Ellis County Homeschool Expo and Used Curriculum Sale
2-5 p.m. Friday April 17
Ellis County Expo Center
2300 W. US Hwy 287
Waxahachie 75165
The key word about the Ellis County Homeschool Expo and used curriculum sale: FREE! It’s free to reserve a table to sell your stuff, free to attend, free parking, free information, and free to sign up [...]

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Conscious parenting for peace

April 3, 2009

Join other families at the Conscious Parenting for Peace Conference, part of The Global Peace Project’s Conscious Community Expo and Concert held Saturday, April 4 at Unity Church of Dallas. The free conference calls for nationwide and world wide unity and service and will offer a full day of speakers, events, ideas and activities.
A [...]

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Change begins within: kids and meditation

March 26, 2009

Relax — literally. Studies have shown that children who learn how to meditate are much more likely to be well-behaved in class, get better grades and have better self-awareness and self-esteem.
Sound like something worth supporting? David Lynch and Paul McCartney think so, too, uniting to organize the sold-out “Change Begins Within” benefit concert on April [...]

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Top green books for children

March 12, 2009

Children learn to take care of the Earth the same way you do: one step at a time. Since curling up with a good book (and Mom or Dad!) should be part of every child’s day, we think it’s only natural to instill a little eco-consciousness through the stories you read. From storybook classics like [...]

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