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  • June 29, 2006

    Do you know a happy camper?

    If you’ve just sent off a kid to sleepaway camp for the summer, chances are you’ll also be sending off a care package or two (or three…) in the next couple of months. We just launched a new section of...

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  • My backyard friends: The Backyardigans
    June 29, 2006

    My backyard friends: The Backyardigans

    If you haven’t heard of them already, chances are you will soon. The Backyardigans are slowly taking the preschool world by storm, and for good reason. I’m not a big fan of putting my kids in front of the TV,...

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  • June 26, 2006

    Do I really need a booster seat?

    I normally go to sleep while Sheri stays up way too late blogging, but tonight I get to spill the beans. Thanks, Sheri. A number of different events occurred recently that caused me to take a deeper interest in the...

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  • June 14, 2006

    NY Times on Breastfeeding

    Yesterday’s New York Times featured an article entitled “Breast-Feed or Else” that presented a fairly even-handed look at the most current research findings about the benefits of breast-feeding. It’s an interesting read, detailing the extensive benefits of breastfeeding, while balancing...

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  • One fish, two fish, red fish, dead fish
    June 14, 2006

    One fish, two fish, red fish, dead fish

    Meet Splash. He’s a small, red Betta fish that was a gift to my daughter for her fourth birthday in April. Splash quickly became a member of the family, as much as any fish possibly can. But although Betta fish...

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  • June 6, 2006

    Tweak’ms Sunglasses

    Leave it to a mom. When her son’s sunglasses kept breaking, Tracey Rotman got tired of trying to wrangle those teeny tiny screws. She decided there had to be a better, safer way to construct sunglasses for kids. Her solution...

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  • June 6, 2006

    Teaching kids to be compassionate…

    I think of myself as a fairly compassionate person. I have my moments (doesn’t everyone?), but for the most part this is true. I’m not embarking on a defense of my own behavior here. I’m looking through a more insightful...

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  • May 25, 2006

    Pillow talk

    If you’re looking for a breastfeeding pillow, good luck. There’s no lack of options; on the contrary, you’re more likely to be overwheled by the sheer number of choices on the market. And every woman is different, so if you...

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  • Flying Carpets and Modular Play Tables – Oh my!
    May 22, 2006

    Flying Carpets and Modular Play Tables – Oh my!

    Today, we visited the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City. The place was just oozing coolness, from the fabulous people to the fabulous furniture. We were in town for the weekend, and we were curious to see what...

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