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Great science books for little kids, from HarperChildrens

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:42:06 GMT

clipped by: enbar
clipper's remarks: This is an excellent series. Short, easy-to-read, beautifully illustrated books on simple science topics -- like bugs, seeds, storms, seasons, sleep, and teeth -- written in engaging language that children can both understand AND learn real scientific facts from. Two levels of difficulty: stage 1 is for pre-K to K-age children; stage 2 is for kids in primary grades.

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The Human Body:
How Many Teeth?
Look at Your Eyes
My Feet
My Five Senses
My Hands
Sleep is for Everyone

Plants and Animals:
Animals in Winter
Baby Whales Drink Milk
Big Tracks, Little Tracks
Bugs Are Insects
Ducks Don't Get Wet
Fireflies in the Night
From Caterpillar to Butterfly
From Tadpole to Frog
How a Seed Grows
A Nest Full of Eggs
Our Puppies Are Growing
A Safe Home for Manatees
Starfish
What Color is Camouflage?
What Lives in a Shell?
What's Alive?
What's It Like to Be a Fish?
Where Are the Night Animals?

The World Around Us:
Air Is All Around You
The Big Dipper
Is There Life in Outer Space?
Snow is Falling
Sounds All Around

What Makes a Shadow?

Tags: children, parenting, books, science, literature, education, product, recommendations

Don't Underestimate Governor Palin

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:06:37 GMT

clipped by: merrie
clipper's remarks: President George W. Bush called the pick “exciting” and said Palin “is a proven reformer who is a wise steward of taxpayer dollars and champion for accountability in government.”

Considered a rising political star by state Republican leaders, she was appointed in 2003 to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, a significant body in the energy-rich state.

While on the commission, Palin led an ethics investigation of another member, state Republican Chairman Randy Ruedrich, who was accused of conflicts of interest involving oil companies.

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Not only has she always criticized what was but she had ideas as to how things should be. Rather than contending herself with sounding off she acted to make things better. Rather than joining someone else’s bandwagon she created her own and invited others to get aboard. She gets things done. She is a natural manager and leader.

The Club for Growth, which advocates lower taxes and government spending, praised Palin as a “genuine reformer” who has cut wasteful spending in her state. “At a time when many Republicans are still clinging to pork-barrel politics, Governor Palin has quickly become a leader on this issue,” the group’s president, Pat Toomey, said

She is a member of Feminists for Life, a group that works to make health-care and child-care resources available to “pregnant or parenting students,” according to the group’s Web site.

She’ll help to elevate the issue of energy independence and the need to drill, and she’ll be warmly received by the pro-family and pro-life community.

Tags: gov. sarah palin (r-ak), lower taxes, cut wasteful government spending, energy independence, resources-pregnant-parenting students

Everything you need to know about Facebook

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:44:36 GMT

clipped by: Lara Nieberding

Clip Source: parentpowerindex.com

Five Basic Facebook Questions

In this interview, we will begin by walking through Five Basic Facebook Questions, then we will look at some basic Facebook features including (Status Updates, News Feed, Facebook Chat (Instant Message client), My Blog, Blog Network, & Groups) and we will end with a few Facebook Tips & Tricks.

How many people are on Facebook?

Facebook has more than 40 million users with 200,000 new user’s joining each day.

Vicky: I would have to say the News Feed and Facebook Chat are two features I find very useful.

The News Feed lists the new applications, photos, links, video, notes, and such that my Friends have been doing or participating in on Facebook.

Another feature I really like is Facebook Chat, which is an instant message client.

If one of your Friends is using Facebook at the same time you are, you can chat using Facebook Chat.

Be a good friend and comment on other peoples photos, pictures, links, notes, and other communication.

Tags: facebook, parenting power, remarkable parents, vicky hennegan

Achieving Peace of Mind

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:35:32 GMT

clipped by: flower425
clipper's remarks: Empower yourself with Spiritual Guidance, Spiritual Development Techniques proposed by Certified Hypnotherapists - Brabo. Buy Spiritual Books online for Achieving Peace of Mind. Best Grief Counseling by Certified Hypnotherapists –Brabo.

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Click on any title below for more information or to purchase through Amazon.com.

Parenting From the Inside Out : How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive

John Edward

Tags: spiritual development, certified hypnotherapist yohn, certified hypnotherapist brabo

Spiritual Guidance

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:32:40 GMT

clipped by: flower425
clipper's remarks: Best Spiritual Guidance, Aura Reading, Grief Counseling, Spiritual Books for Spiritual Development by Certified Hypnotherapists – Brabo. Communication with your Spirit Guides by professionals

Clip Source: www.lightofchange.com

Are you experiencing challenges with parenting?
Learn about your connections with your child, why you agreed to come together in this life, and how you can be the best possible parent for your son or daughter.

Tags: spirit guide, spiritual guidance, grief counseling, spiritual development, certified hypnotherapist yohn

Random Funny Pictures

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:36:56 GMT

clipped by: bernitek
clipper's remarks: Hilarious batch of pics

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"False Advertising"

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"Be Safe"

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"Pleased To Meet You"

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"Ball Catcher"

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"Oh No.."

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"I Did it, I Did It!"

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"Stay Classy"

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"Great Parenting"

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"No Reason Why, Just Awesome."

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"Should Probably Fix That?"

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"Google Has A Sense Of Humor"

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"What In The World?"

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"Emo Horse"

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"That's Gonna Leave a Mark"

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"Bad Advertising"

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"No Joke, Just Sad."

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"Pretty Sure I Can."

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"That's About Right"

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"Still Got It"

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"Bring It!"

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"WTF"

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"What's Wrong With This Picture?"

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"Well No Crap!"

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"Oh Come On"

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"What In The Name?"

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"You Funny Kid"

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"Well Now That Just Doesn't Make Sense"

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"Now That's A Game!"

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"Good Sportsmanship"

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"What In The World Is Happening?"

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"Free What?"

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"Warner Bros."

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"Priority #1"

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"Helpful Tip"

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"Owned"

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"Do I?"

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"That's One Messy Kid"

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"Nice"

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"Might Want To Turn Around"

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"Little Pervert"

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"Where's My Shorts?"

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"Exactly"

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"Just a Little Warning"

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"A Real 6 Pack!"

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"20 Million"

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"Baby Headbanger"

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"Crap"

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"WTF"

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"Unreal"

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"Oh Crap."

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"What We All Need"

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"Birthday Surprise"

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Collection of Oddities

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:17:31 GMT

clipped by: jplnoons
clipper's remarks: Some of the funniest oddities around the world.

Clip Source: my.mmoabc.com

The saying is true, cops are pigs!

True meaning of mobile phone.

Nothing like a passed out hobo at your wedding.

He's a really big fan of Titanic.

Look, it's Mario and Luigi!

Inspector Rectum.

The best graduation gift... AK-47.

Woody?

That's not the car.

Father of the year.

Cheese!

It's a hot day.

Barney is a racist.

Poop in your pants?!

Nice sunbathing.

This is called the Stink Hook move.

What a coincidence.

They found their hero!

Good parenting 101.

Nothing says I love you like puking on your friend.

Not everyone who wears a thong is sexy.

She only has one thing in mind.

Uber wedgie!

Tags: funny, humor, oddities, pictures

Look How the Self Right - eous Fall

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:15:04 GMT

clipped by: ruralart
clipper's remarks: Sorry for the girl... but love the irony. Too bad instruction in how to prevent pregnancy was part of the parenting here. Crucial for both sexes today.

Clip Source: www.nytimes.com

ST. PAUL — The 17-year-old daughter of Gov. Sarah Palin, John McCain’s running mate, is five months pregnant, the Alaskan governor announced Monday, adding a new element of tumult to a Republican convention that had already been disrupted by Hurricane Gustav.

“Our beautiful daughter Bristol came to us with news that as parents we knew would make her grow up faster than we had ever planned,” the statement said. “As Bristol faces the responsibilities of adulthood, she knows that she has our unconditional love and support.”

baby

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:09:09 GMT

clipped by: lographix

Clip Source: www.birth.com.au

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From a mom with ADHD

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:37:49 GMT

clipped by: lap322

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Practical Strategies at Home for Moms with ADHD

Develop a Positive Self-Concept

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Write Things Down

Keep a White Board and Markers in the Kitchen

Use Timers

Designate Areas for Important Items

Reduce Clutter

Create Simple Daily Routines

Learn to Say No

Delegate

Click on Moms with ADHD to learn more.

Tags: adhd, parenting

Harvard Dean focused on educational change

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:16:46 GMT

clipped by: tumblon
clipper's remarks: In a CNN article on the lack of focus on education in the presidential campaign, Kathleen McCartney, Dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, calls on the public to drive the issues so that the candidates respond - and one of the key ways to do that is through effective early childhood education . . . before a child ever reaches school.

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We need to recognize that there isn't a single solution, such as creating small schools or charter schools. We need to rely on good data and good judgment about what works. And we need to have the patience to support sustained efforts.

We know that early childhood education sets the stage for school success, especially for children living in poverty.

We must invest in good practice.

Much is a stake regarding the decisions we make for all our children, and it is nothing less than our democratic way of life. If we decide that we want to invest in education, the results for the country will be great: global competitiveness, scientific discoveries and productive citizens.

We, the people, must acknowledge our responsibility in driving the issues of this election cycle. And then needed presidential leadership will follow.

Tags: education, election, parenting

Is it so different?

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:03:40 GMT

clipped by: balthazarus
clipper's remarks: "After the female deposits her unfertilized eggs into the male, the outer shell of the eggs breaks down, and tissue from the male grows up around the eggs in the pouch. After fertilizing the eggs, the male closely controls the prenatal environment of the embryos in his pouch. The male keeps blood flowing around the embryos, controls the salt concentrations in the pouch, and provides oxygen and nutrition to the developing offspring through a placenta-like structure until he gives birth."

" in some species of pipefish, the sex roles are reversed because males become pregnant and there is limited brood pouch space. So females compete for access to available males, and thus secondary sex traits (such as brightly colored ornamentation) evolve in female pipefish instead of males."

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Male Seahorses Are Nature's Mr. Mom, Researchers Say

Male seahorses are nature's real-life Mr. Moms -- they take fathering to a whole new level: Pregnancy.

Although it is common for male fish to play the dominant parenting role, male pregnancy is a complex process unique to the fish family Syngnathidae, which includes pipefish, seahorses and sea dragons.

"The brood pouch on male seahorses and pipefish where females deposit eggs during mating is a novel trait that has had a huge impact on the biology of the species because the ability for males to become pregnant has completely changed the mating dynamics."

When seahorses mate, the female inserts her ovipositor into the male's brood pouch (an external structure that grows on the body of the male) and deposits her unfertilized eggs into the pouch. The male then releases sperm into the pouch to fertilize the eggs.

Tags: biology, gender

Gwyneth Paltrow's Ads for Tod's Cause Outrage

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:30:03 GMT

clipped by: pitim
clipper's remarks: .. It's a terrible example to set for a young child, promoting an industry that electrocutes animals, snaps their necks and skins them alive."

Clip Source: myitthings.com

Gwyneth Paltrow is starring in the Tod's fall 2008 campaign, but the newly released advertisements have caused an outrage amongst animal rights activists. The actress modeled the Italian company's fall 2008 collection, draped in fox fur, wearing fur-lined boots, and sporting leather, ostrich and snakeskin accessories.

Ironically, Gwyneth Paltrow is known for being one of the more eco-friendly celebrities and her husband, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, is a prominent celebrity vegetarian. Even more so, Gwyneth has infuriated her personal friend, designer Stella McCartney, who does not use any animal products in her gorgeous designs.

But husband and designer-friend aside, she has really enraged animal rights advocacy groups, such as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and Respect for Animals, causing them to lash out. PETA even went as far as to criticize her parenting skills: "Gwyneth Paltrow won't be the apple of her daughter's eye if she continues to flaunt fur...

Tags: tod's, gwyneth paltrow, celebrity, anti-fur, green, peta, eco-friendly, vegetarian, stella mccartney, controversy

Children who needs them?

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:44:42 GMT

clipped by: Tri-City Psychology

Clip Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

But the downy babies grow into bum-fluffed teenagers and fill our homes with cheesy socks and atmospheres as tense as a dentist's waiting-room. Our finances dwindle and then vanish as we face up to the chilly reality of school and university fees.

Cuddle a baby, scented and sleepy fresh from the bath, and you feel you could die of joy. But catch a fractious toddler kicking the corner tin out of a stack of baked beans in the supermarket and you could kill from rage. That's parenting: a seesaw of emotions that can have you acting like Mother Teresa one moment, Pol Pot the next. And, like a runaway train, once you step aboard this ride, there's no getting off. Ever.

We try hard not to resent our childless friends, who, in comparison with us, breeze through their lives flashing more cash, getting more sleep and having more fun and freedom. "Marrakesh next weekend?" they murmur to each other. "Why not?"

Apparently not. Those who have chosen not to become parents are

GetSetPet.co.uk

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:29:35 GMT

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Get Set Pet is devoted to providing good pet parenting by offering impartial information and links to your local services to support you in caring for your pets. We are also dedicated to raising local awareness of the remarkable work that many rescue centres and volunteers do across the country and will try our best to help them in there quest of finding new loving homes for the animals they care for daily.

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