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Babies start crawling between 8 and 12 months. Best thing for the little
crawlers is to let them go barefoot. Doing so allows them to have full
contact between their skin and the ground, helping them gain a better
understanding of balance and flexibility. Shoes and socks at this stage
can restrict their motor development. Ill-fitting ones can also have
detrimental effects on their feet.
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Sooner or later, you are going to need to
take your child out of their cot and you are going to need to begin the
transition process to a bed.
How you do this will be completely up to you. However, we figured we would put
together a guide which would give you a few hints and tips on ensuring that the
process is as smooth as possible.
When
is your child ready to upgrade from their cot to a bed?
You will know that your child is ready to
upgrade when the following happens:
-They have started to climb out of their cot, or it looks like they will be able to do
so soon.
-They are toilet training.
Tips
on ensuring that the transition is safe:
-It is important that you keep
the bed away from walls. This helps to reduce suffocation risk. Granted, it is
a small risk, but do you really want to take any chances?
-If you can, opt for a bed with
bed rails. It will keep your child falling out of the bed. It is important that
you select a bed which has closed bed rails.
-Ensure that the areas around
the bed are clean. This will ensure that there is no tripping hazard in place
when your child climbs out of their bed.
Making
the Move
Your child is probably going to be a bit
reluctant to make the move to a new bed at the start. This is fine. Perhaps the
best thing that you can do is offer them tons of praise. Let them know that
moving into a big bed is part of growing up, and that now they are an old
person!
In addition to this, you may want to ask
your child whether they can help you set up the bed. In fact, you may want to
ask them to help you choose the bed. Again, this is going to be incredibly
important. You want them to get as excited as possible about moving into their
new bed!
Just before your child goes to bed, you may
want to have a bit of quiet time. One of the main purposes of this quiet time
is to help clear toys away from the floor. It will also start to tire your
child out. When your child is tired, they are less likely to ‘escape’ from the
bed. They will too tired to care that you have moved them into a new place.
You may also want to start to introduce
your child to a new bedtime routine. You want them to be as independent as
possible when it comes to climbing into bed. Let them do it themselves, and let
them use their own bedcovers and the like. It will help them feel more
comfortable. Plus, they are going to need to do this sooner or later anyway, so
you may as well teach them now!
Anyone with a baby or young child knows that it is important to maintain
good health and hygiene. Your bundle of love’s health can be affected by having
long fingernails in a number of ways, from dirt and germs trapped under them,
to accidentally hurting themselves, other children or you. That is why we
created the Nail Snail. The Nail Snail provides a way to keep your baby,
toddler, or young child’s finger nails neat and clipped with no fuss or injury.
It has a unique patented design that provides many unique benefits.
Innovative Design
The first benefit of the Nail Snail is its 3-in-1 design. Because of
this unique innovation of Australian engineering, the Nail Snail has three
tools that replace the need for traditional nail trimming methods. First is the
noiseless cutting edge, which will let you cut your child or baby’s nails
without any protest from them. Everyone knows that it is easier to do things
for your child when they are not resisting, so the unique noiseless cutting
edge of the Nail Snail can save you lots of time over the course of its use.
Moreover, the V-shaped blade is perfect for cutting nails without snagging,
making the nail cutting process easier on everyone. It is ideal for both
fingers and toes because of this incredibly safe set up.
Patented Safe Shape
Another benefit of the Nail Snail is its fun, safe shape. Traditional
nail trimming implements can be scary and intimidating to children. The Nail
Snail houses all of the tools that you need in a small, cute, and safe housing.
The fun snail design not only makes getting their nails trimmed less
frightening for babies and children, but also makes the device into a cute
shape that your child will want to hold on to and understand, helping them
learn how to take care of themselves. Additionally, the snail design means that
you can trust your child or baby will not be able to choke on the device, a
stark difference from traditional methods of nail trimming.
Everyone Can Relax!
The design of the Nail Snail makes it easy to grip, as a result parents
and babysitters who might be nervous about trimming baby’s nails will feel at
easy knowing that they have supreme control over the device. Not only will this
help parents split chores more evenly and make everyone’s lives a bit easier,
but also show your young child that taking care of themselves and their body
can be fun. This can help encourage good hygiene practices at a young age,
which is important for both your child’s health and their social development.
As you can see there are lots of benefits to the Nail Snail, and there
are many more waiting for you to discover. The Nail Snail
also has a file, is 100% Australian owned and engineered, and doesn’t require
any batteries or have any moving parts. Click around and learn about how the
Nail Snail can make your life easier, your child healthier, and your family
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About the Inventor:
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If you are planning on a divorce then it is paramount to know how to work with a divorce lawyer. There are three important planning steps that you can use to make the process simpler and also try and keep costs down.
Get Organized – It is important that you get yourself organized. A lawyer is going to ask you for an inventory of all of your assets and liabilities. You can get all this information before you meet with the attorney. The attorney will need this information in the form of written evidence such as bank statements, credit card statements, etc. They cannot just operate on the work of their client in this matter. Understand that tax returns will likely be requested, also. Other items that come into play are 401K plan statements, pension statements, and IRA statements. Also, if you have wills or other documents that may prove that some of your property is separate and not community property. Separate property was either brought into the marriage or received in the form of inheritance.
Set priorities – Setting priorities can be vital in making sure that you do not get bogged down in the process. By priorities, I mean determining what is important for you. Remember that all the assets are going to be divided. You should figure out if you want to keep the house or not. You should then determine other material possessions and what is important for you. It is important not to get too carried away, because you may not be able to “keep everything”. Realize that your spouse will get things as well. If you have children, determine who will get custody. Then determine a proposed visitation schedule for the other spouse. Children and visitation are often the issues that bog down the divorce procedure.
Be reasonable - Being reasonable can help you get divorced so that you can get on with your life. Think about what may be important to the other spouse. Sure you may hate him/her, but you still have to reach an agreement on separation of property, residence for the children, and visitation. A big part of getting through the divorce procedure is being prepared for negotiations. This way ahead of time you can have an idea of what you may give up and what your spouse may give up. As mentioned under the priorities section, these are the things that really matter. Don’t treat this like a contest. Generally, the people that win in a contest are the attorneys due to the high legal fees that can be incurred. Realize that it may be a 50/50 split in the end. Thus, being reasonable should help you contribute towards the other spouse’s 50 while getting you the things that are most important.
In summary, a divorce lawyer works for an hourly wage in most circumstances. Planning on your part can help keep these costs down and also speed up the divorce process. For more info about divorce and filing for divorce easily, try to check outTexasTwoStepDivorce.com and visit their website at http://www.texastwostepdivorce.com
You just moved in a new
house, or you want to redecorate your old one, to throw the old furniture, and
bring a wave of freshness and style. Is as simple as that! You may start with
the accessories and if you aren’t content about the change you may continue
with the hard pieces: the furniture and walls color.
Let me give you some tips:
which is the accessory you can’t live without, the most used through the day?
Yes, you are right: the mirror! She might be your best friend, our your
greatest enemy, but, in the same time a stylish accessory for your home. Why
don’t you start your redecoration with it? Achieve vanity mirror with lights
ikea. It will look absolutely perfect in your bedroom. It is a stylish, but
cheap accessory, so your budget won’t suffer.For a cozier and more inviting bedroom achieve a faux fur to a neat and
tidy space. Chose a really luscious texture, for a glam note. Will add an err
of opulence, but in the same time, will create a modern, cozier space. Faux fur
pairs well with a wide range of materials, ranging from silks to velvets to
heavy wool. Chose warm colors, for a note of elegance and style. For the color
of your walls you may want blue. It has been showed that blue color enhances
the melatonin production, so you will have a nice and pleasant sleep.
You might want to have the
opinion of a feng shui artist in order to balance the energies from your home,
and then might hire a home decorator. If you can’t afford both, than give up to
the decorator. You may find lots of good ideas for your home, for free in Ikea,
for example. More, you can have many decorations on affordable
prices, for all your rooms.
You might notice that for
an elegant touch you shouldn’t forget about the flowers. Whether there are cut
in an elegant vas, or “alive” in the ground, they bring out a note of style and
elegance. For a cozier home, buy more pillows for your sofa. For an original
note, you might want to picture your family tree and hang it on the walls.
Bring some new candles in your bedroom or living-room. For a relaxing
environment choose artwork that isn’t too busy or jarring or is busy to the
eye. Don’t overreact with technology. You’d better invest in a new wardrobe, or
new make-up products, especially if you are a single woman. For a full
transformation, don’t forget about the kitchen and bathroom. Do small changes:
change the carpets. Buy new chairs, new towels and a new vessel. You’ll feel
that you have a new great, astonishing home.
You can’t control the
world, but you can control your own home! It’s up to you!
1) Store your child's outgrown clothes
in large plastic bins. Attach identifying labels such as "0 to 3
months," "6 to 9 months," "9 to 12 months," and so on. Once your child
has grown out of a size, you can easily store the clothes, loan them to a
friend, or take them to a consignment shop
2) Turn your hangers backward at the beginning of every season. Anything left hanging on a backward hanger at the end of the season hasn't been worn – give it away! 3) Get rid of one bag of clothes, toys, and books for every bag that comes into the house. It means less stuff to clean up. 4) Label shelves in the linen closet so family members know where to store items like beach towels and guest room sheets. 5) Open mail with the trash can or recycle bin nearby so junk mail and catalogs can be thrown out immediately.
1. IT’S EASY. If you can afford a daily cup of coffee, you can afford to
sponsor a child! Sponsorship starts so low (less than a soda or cup of
coffee per day) because your money goes so far in Tanzania, where so
many still suffer from dire poverty. Just $20 feeds a child at
the orphanage for a month, and $50 cover’s a week’s salary for a
caregiver. Even better, as a small, grassroots NGO employing mostly
local staff, we are able to achieve incredible results on a
comparatively tiny budget. That’s what our organization is all about -
bringing together small contributions from individuals all over the
world in order to achieve big results! Sponsorship covers food,
caretakers, education, medical care, and all other needs for your
sponsored child.
2. IT’S FUN.
You’ll enjoy watching your sponsored child grow and thrive! These kids
are sweet, funny, smart, and hilarious - your life will be enriched by
knowing them. This is crucial for you to understand - these
kids are not broken, and despite having lived through often immense
trauma, they are at their core just normal, happy, healthy kids. Little
Baracka, one of the strongest willed little boys I have ever had the
immense pleasure of knowing, decided around one and a half that he
refused to be left behind in the mornings with the other younger
children, including his twin sister, when the older kids (3+) attended
preschool. Instead he simply followed them out day after day, screaming
bloody murder if interrupted, until he was allowed to stay. Recently,
Ema (who is ten years old) asked me if his sponsor is old. When I asked
him what old meant, he considered for a minute before responding, “Like,
30?” David is nine, and describes himself gleefully as having “big ears
like an elephant.” They make me laugh every single day. Sponsors
receive quarterly updates, photos, and often direct letters and videos
from the children as they grow up.
3. IT’S GOOD FOR YOU.
Not only will sponsoring a child make you smile, you will feel great
knowing you are making a difference in the world. There are even studies
that show that charitable giving improves the health and happiness of
the giver! There is a large and growing body of research
demonstrating charity’s positive effects on the giver, a real win/win
situation! According to a study done in 2008, those who give to the
needy reduce the odds of a premature death by nearly 60% compared with
those who don’t lend a helping hand. Lead author Stephanie Brown
explains, “Making a contribution to the lives of other people may help
to extend our own lives.” In another study from 2008 originating at
Harvard, giving money away created more happiness for participants than
spending it on themselves, even if they expected the opposite. This
happens because altruistic actions releaseendorphins in the brain,
giving you that great “warm fuzzy” feeling that comes from doing good.
4. IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR FAMILY.
Sponsoring a child together with your own kids or grandchildren can be a
great way to bond as a family while teaching them about the importance
of giving back. For kids, it can be hard to grasp the immensity
of problems like poverty and lack of medical access. Sponsoring a
child, especially one around their own age, helps put a human face on
abstract ideas, while also helping them get to know kids from another
culture. This type of interaction with real kids can also help them to
understand that tough childhoods or different backgrounds are nothing
when compared to the vast commonalities between children all over the
world! We have one great couple who sponsor a little girl the same age
as their own baby girl, May -they share the same raucous laugh and
chubby cheeks!
5. IT MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE FOR ONE CHILD
We create hope for orphaned and vulnerable children, by providing loving
care when they have nowhere else to go, and by building up the capacity
of their families and communities in order to give them brighter
futures. 100% of sponsorship funds are spent on the children’s care! Up
until about ten years ago, the children who grew up in the orphanage
were simply sent back to the village at age five, regardless of whether
there was anyone there able and willing to care for them. More than a
third ended up abused, neglected, or passing away. Now there are two
possibilities - either we find loving relatives who want to take them in
but require financial support, and assist them through payment of
school fees, microfinance and business development. Alternatively, they
move into the warm family-style homes at Happy Family Children’s
Village, attend high quality schools while living as a group with the
children and caretakers they have known their entire lives.
6. IT CREATES A BETTER FUTURE FOR US ALL.
It’s not just the kids who benefit from your generosity. Sponsorship
raises leaders and helps families and communities, ensuring that the
positive effects of your donation continue for many years to come. TST
is local at every level -we have Tanzanian caretakers, volunteers,
support and management staff. We are not anyone’s saviors - we simply
provide the support and infrastructure that the community needs to lift
itself up. Overall, more than 90% of our budget is spent on the ground
in Tanzania and goes right back into the local community. Through our
family preservation and reunification efforts, we use sponsorship funds
to either bring children home from orphanage care or keep them from
entering residential care in the first place. We’ve helped many families
to create sustainable businesses, pumped over half a million dollars
into the local economy, and given happy, healthy childhoods to over a
hundred children. With their excellent educations, high levels of
support, and global perspective, they are poised to become the next
leaders of Tanzania and (who knows?) maybe the world!
