Posted on October 25, 2008 by hkempskie
We’re trying out this nifty poll option now available on WordPress. Let us know what you think and we’ll make sure to devote upcoming posts with tips and advice on your biggest sibling concerns! In the meantime… Fall is the perfect time for some activities for siblings to enjoy together. Hot Moms Club recently posted [...]
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Posted on October 21, 2008 by hkempskie
I know I have been writing a lot about raising siblings but I’m also a sibling too. Have you considered what kind of sibling you have been to your own brother(s) or sister(s)? I truly believe the two relate. My relationships with both of my sisters certainly influence how I am raising my own children. [...]
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Posted on October 16, 2008 by hkempskie
When children are young (I’m talking less than 3 years old), parents get to choose their Halloween costumes. That’s why my son was dressed as a Bumblebee when he was 10 months old. He was still crawling and looked absolutely adorable with the little stinger on his backside swaying side to side as he scuttled [...]
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Posted on October 13, 2008 by hkempskie
Is it too much to ask for my boys to be GRATEFUL for all that they have? It is a tough thing to teach when every commercial that flashes on T.V. leads my 5-year-old son to say he “NEEDS it.” In fact, just tonight he yelled from the next room: “Mom, do we have this? [...]
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Posted on October 5, 2008 by hkempskie
Above is a picture taken by friends of mine, Shannon and Kelly, at the ABC trade show in Las Vegas this past month. As one of the owners of Bellani Maternity, Warwick, RI they travel each year to see miles and miles of booths offering the latest in childrens’ products. Although our book was there, [...]
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Posted on October 1, 2008 by hkempskie
October is national Fire Prevention month and a good time to review your family’s master plan in the event of a fire in your home. Your greatest defense against a house fire is having a family plan. Talk with your children about fire safety, conduct a fire drill and check your smoke detectors regularly. Even [...]
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