This paid post is brought to you by the new free Oral-B Disney Timer App as part of a Type-A Parent Community Sponsored Post. Although the LO has always liked brushing his teeth, there's been a challenge getting him to brush the full two minutes the dentist recommends. He gets bored, he's in a rush, or and no matter how I try to explain it, he really can't comprehend what cavities are and why ...
Archives for March 2014
Green Baby Fair Miami is Back!
The Green Baby Fair is back! A one-day event designed to educate, inform, and inspire eco-minded new and expectant parents in the Miami area, Green Baby Fair will include workshops, activities and vendors showcasing ways to make our environment, homes and lives safer and healthier places to grow, birth and raise our children. The fair is presented by The Gathering Place, a center that offers ...
Leprechaun Doughnuts for St. Patrick’s Day
What little one wouldn't get a giggle at these Leprechaun Doughnuts for St. Patrick's Day? Simple and fun, just use O-shaped cereal, chocolate, and some colored sprinkles to create the tiny doughnuts. Prepare each variety following the steps below and let dry on waxed paper. Add to the fun by placing them in a miniature box (get the free template at familyfunmag.com/printables). Thanks Family Fun ...
Beyoncé: “I’m Not Bossy. I’m the Boss.” #BanBossy
Why Parents Should Stop Describing Their Daughters as "Bossy." The Girl Scouts, Condoleezza Rice, Michelle Obama, and Beyoncé want parents to ban the word "bossy" as a word to describe their daughters. Why? "When a little boy asserts himself, he's called a “leader.” Yet when a little girl does the same, she risks being branded “bossy.” Words like bossy send a message: don't raise your hand or ...