We were THAT family

Tweet We are not afraid to eat out with our kiddos. (In fact, I think we eat out too much, but that’s a different story.) They all know how to behave at a restaurant, for the most part, and are generally quiet and cooperative, at least for a little while. The key is to provide [...]

Wedgie-free, thanks to Hanes!

July 31, 2008 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers  
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Tweet There is nothing that irks kids more than uncomfortable clothing (except for maybe their siblings). Whether it be socks, tags on the t-shirts, or undies that ride up, it can totally impede their play. Worry-no more! Hanes is here to provide the most comfortable underclothes with a Comfort Fit Promise. Hanes Comfort Fit Promise [...]

Rapido

Tweet With six kiddos in the house who are constantly wanting something fun to do, I am always on the lookout for games and activities that we can play and do together. The games that jump out at me are those that teach or train some area of the mind or body. The Parent Bloggers [...]

Your baby can learn to read, too!

April 17, 2008 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers  
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Tweet Do you believe that your baby can learn to read even before they can talk? It’s possible! Your Baby Can Read!, an early language development system, was developed by Dr. Robert Titzer, a dad who taught his 9-month-old daughter to read words, even before she could speak them. Dr. Titzer extensively researched infant and [...]

Window of Opportunity

March 11, 2008 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers  
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Tweet I have always thought that teaching a second language, as part of our school curriculum, was a good idea. Ray speaks Spanish, as do several of our close friends, so I figured that Spanish would be a good place to start. Did you know that little ones can learn a second language just as [...]

Your Child’s Strengths

Tweet With the help of Jenifer Fox and her book, Your Child’s Strengths, I have begun the life long journey of helping my children find their strengths; their learning strengths, their activity strengths, and their relationship strengths. Ms. Fox has made it quite easy for me since she outlines four major ways in which I [...]