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Why Children Suck Their Thumbs – And When They Should Stop!
By Michael Kabel · 16 years ago
Sucking on the end of the thumb is a "phase" encountered by countless millions of American children. In fact, most parents regard it as simply a benign, if juvenile, part of the process of growing ...
A Truly Lovely Gesture: The Proper Etiquette of Wedding Favors
By Michael Kabel · 16 years ago
Wedding favors are one of the fastest growing areas of bridal fashion. Already a mainstay of the wedding celebration within much of the Atlantic Seaboard, they're finding new popularity throughout the United States and the ...
Godparents: A Shifting Tradition
By Michael Kabel · 16 years ago
While the godparents' tradition dates back for centuries and owes its origins to deep religious faith and pragmatic rationale alike, recent times show its role changing as the basic family dynamic shifts and evolves.
There's ...
The Basics of Baby Bowel Movements
By Michael Kabel · 17 years ago
It's not the prettiest subject in the baby care manual, but it's one of the most necessary. Get straight answers with tongue planted firmly in cheek here because sooner or later, your child is going ...
Swing Time: The Pinata at your Quinceanera
By Michael Kabel · 17 years ago
Vive el pinata! As a little girl, you might have had a pinata at your birthday celebrations and possibly even at other special times. Now it's a great way for your Quinceanera guests to have ...
Setting A Bedtime That Works
By Michael Kabel · 17 years ago
Medical research is only now discovering the crucial importance of sleep on the human body's health and wellness. Regardless of age, regular sleep patterns and routines can help children focus better at school, avoid illness, ...
Comamos! Planning the Food and Drink at Your Fiesta
By Michael Kabel · 17 years ago
A fiesta wouldn't be the same without a feast! The meal you serve your guests can range from simple appetizers or desserts to all-out six course meals. The fiesta dinner is a big part of ...