It can be hard to choose the right baby food because many people give you advice on how to feed your kid. It can also be difficult when you don’t know whether you should warm it or not. All parents are concerned about the safety of their kids. It is necessary to practice safe heating …
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I’m Elise Brimhall, the Education Program Manager for PBS Utah. With COVID-19 impacting everyday life, especially schools, we know that you are now entertaining and educating children in the home 24/7. It’s a big task, and we know it can feel overwhelming. To ease some of the pressure, we at PBS Utah have put together …
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Please note: This article was submitted prior to the CDC guidelines regarding Covid-19. Please observe all safety measures as they are currently outlined, including social distancing. Have you heard the term “nature-deficit disorder” and wondered what all the fuss is about? Don’t worry – this isn’t a disorder that can be diagnosed medically, but it is …
Raising children is so much more than a full-time job for parents — it’s a lifelong adventure aimed at raising those children into healthy, happy, and productive adults. So, what’s the secret to accomplishing this feat? There’s not really one secret; after all, if there was, we would all be putting it to good use …
Finding meaningful activities to share with the kids in your life can be a challenge. With so many attention-grabbing screens to compete with, it might even be intimidating to suggest something like gardening. But make no mistake! Kids can get every bit as excited about growing plants as they do about a video game or TV show. …
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I never considered myself a particularly emotional person. Well, that is, until I had kids. Becoming a mother has a way of helping our emotions to “blossom.” And of course by that I mean, all the wonderful emotions, like deep love, elation, pride, real joy. . . but let’s be honest– most of us have had …
Having a baby in your 30’s can be stressful enough. Trust me, I know firsthand about all of those challenges. In addition to avoiding all of the peer pressure that comes with being an older mom, you also need to worry about navigating the financial changes that come with starting a family. Thankfully, being older …
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Many parents do not realize that it is recommended to wean babies from the bottle by 18 months. Getting rid of the bottle can turn into a frustrating experience for both parent and baby! However, there are some things that you can do to make it easier. Here are some ideas on how to wean your baby off …
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As I was growing up, my parents were always looking for ways to help support our neighbors and community. Whether it was cleaning up yards for people in our neighborhood or helping pick fruit at the local orchards, my parents signed us up to help. While I complained about this a great deal at the …
In 2018 the most downloaded iPhone app in the world, was a Chinese export: TikTok. Formerly the apps musical.ly, Byte Dance acquired the older lip-synching video app and TikTok (known as Douyin in China) was born. Social media giants have tried hard to capture the attention of younger children and preteens. Facebook created Messenger Kids, YouTube has …
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