Jo's Editorial
How Do I Play?

 

Playing/ interacting with your baby/toddler-aged child is one of the most essential things required from you as a parent to allow for proper brain, motor skill, auditory, emotional an visual development. It's important to know not only what to play with your child, but when is the right time to introduce those various play, what games/toys are age appropriate, and how they will help your child grow and learn...... Read Full Article

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On The Aisle
The Princess Diaries (Rated G)

In this teen comedy from Disney, Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) is a teenage klutz who's openly mocked by the popular Lana Thomas (Mandy Moore). Mia's life takes a dramatic turn, however, when her mom announces that her late biological father was in actuality the crown prince of a small European nation, Genovia ...... Read Full Article

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The Reading Room
Jane Jones: Worst. Vampire. Ever. By Caissie St. Onge (Ages 10 & up)

 

For Jane Jones, being a vampire is nothing like you read about in books. In fact, it kind of sucks. She's not beautiful, she's not rich, and she doesn't "sparkle." She's just an average, slightly nerdy girl from an ordinary suburban family (who happens to be vampires.) ... So no one's more surprised than Jane when for the first time in her life, things start to heat up ...

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The Chin-Wag
Maternity leave

Maternity leave. Two words that are supposed to signify a time for joy and new life can also, in some countries, evoke feelings of uncertainty and stress. In America and Australia there is no national policy that provides paid maternity leave for new parents. In America, under the Family Leave Act of 1993, employers are required to give their employees 12 weeks of unpaid leave for extended illnesses (this apparently also covers the birth or adoption of a child).... Read Full Article

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Little Nippers
Easter Eggs and a Weekend Adventure

JoFrost.com checked in with Kathy, Tyson, Telsche, and Skyla just after Easter to see what the bunny 

left them and if spring has finally sprung in their Canadian province.
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Ten Questions With...
Ten Questions With ... Doug French (Laid-Off Dad)

Doug French is a single  dad and blogger raising his two young sons in New York City. He writes about his life with his children (and beyond) on his blog, Laid-Off Dad. He also co-writes (with his ex-wife) the blog, When the Flames Go Up, which chronicles the challenges of parenting, post-divorce. You can follow him on Twitter @LOD ...... Read Full Article

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Quick Tips
A Royal Flush

When using the potty to toilet train, please keep it in the bathroom so that it serves its proper purpose. Leaving it in the family room or in the kitchen will only turn it into a throne on which your child will hold court whilst watching the telly or having a snack. Keeping it in the right place will insure your child knows the training toilet serves one purpose and one purpose only!... Read Full Article

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Monthly Giveaway
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED -->May Giveaway: A "Royal" Treat!

Our friends at Emma Bridgewater gave us royal-themed treats to pass on to some lucky entrants! ...... Read Full Article

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