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(Belated) School Day: Childcare Options

December 04, 2008

We got a notice from Addy's preschool that there would be no classes for three and a half days last week. As I work from home and also care for a her one-year-old sister, this wasn't much of an upheaval. However, it got me thinking about what trouble it must be to schedule childcare around preschool closings. If you have relatives in the area who are willing to pitch in, you've got a quick  Read more...

Dealing with sick kids

October 29, 2008

I remember recently reading on a mommy board and someone had posted a question about what to do if your kid had to vomit. Could you steer them toward the toilet? Could you make them do it in a bowl? I laughed at the question only because in my experience kids and vomit happens so suddenly that all you can do is cross your fingers and hope that they hit the washable part of the couch. We have  Read more...

Guest blogger: 10 tips for bringing your preschoolers to the Emergency Department

June 26, 2008

A trip to the Emergency Room can be a frightening experience for both preschooler and parent alike. This is why I asked Samantha Leahy to come up with a few tips that can help ease some of the fears prompted by a hospital setting. Samantha has an MA in Applied Developmental Psychology and currently works in a Pediatric Emergency Department in Northern Virginia. After working for almost three  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in new orleans

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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