Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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There are so many times in life that I wish that I were more eloquent and far faster on the trigger when it comes to answering tricky questions. I never thought that I would be stumped long before the birds and the bees need be addressed....
There’s become a common phrase for what used to be called “stage moms”. Today it’s “tiger moms!” This is not exclusive to moms, though. In the sports world there have always been dads pushing their boys to be the next great something. So just what is that all about? Lest we think this is only a sports thing or beauty pageant issue, think again. The same dynamic can be in play in virtually any field or arena such as academics, spelling bees, et cetera. First off, as I endeavor to talk about this subject, don’t take my words... Full story
Tonjia: Developmentally speaking, there are two important things to remember about potty training children. First, girls typically reach developmental milestones more quickly than boys and thus potty train earlier than boys do. Second, potty training depends upon a child’s ability to control bladder and bowel functions. In most children, awareness of these functions does not occur until around the age of 18 months or later. Potty training is a major rite of passage; it signifies the child’s growth into the active toddler yea...
McClatchy-Tribune As a parents, you know that an iPhone can be a great distraction for a grumpy child on a long trip, a handy way to keep in touch with your family, and now, it can also take care of your very first parenting decision _ what to name your child. The iPhone app Kick to Pick allows your unborn baby to assist it in finding just the right name. Expectant moms just put the phone up to their belly, and using the built-in accelerometer, the app detects movement and scrolls through a list of thousands of potential...
Reality TV starlet Melissa Rycroft is reveling in new motherhood. The gorgeous "Bachelor" alum and her "amazing" hubby Tye Strickland welcomed their first child, Ava Grace, on Feb. 16. The 28-year-old first-time mom — who is teaming up with Huggies and the Every Little Bottom campaign —...
A national survey of youth soccer officials finds the majority of parents are behaving as well or better at their kids' matches than they did two years ago. While the survey by Korrio is promotional in nature —... Full story
Seriously, you people have been mulling this over. Last week, I wrote a column describing my plans to get revenge on my kids when I'm a doddering old lady living in their house, for all the things they do now that set my teeth on edge. For example, I plan to drink all the milk in their fridge, then put the empty milk carton back in, but not until I've spent five minutes staring into the refrigerator with the door open. Then I plan to get my newly washed clothes out of the dryer and throw them into my dirty clothes hamper,...
PRODUCT: Babba Cover "Airy" car seat sun-blocking cover MANUFACTURER: Babba Cover HOW MUCH: $50 WHAT: Chemical-filled sunscreens aren't recommended for infants, so many parents resort to using ill-fitting blankets as a sunblock over strollers and car seats. This cotton cover is lined with a fabric that has an SPF/UV-blocking rating of 40 to 50, according to its manufacturers. The sides are made of a mosquito mesh that will keep bugs out while letting air in to keep the baby from overheating. WHO IT'S GOOD FOR: Parents of... Full story
Amy Goyer left her home in Washington two years ago to care for her aging parents in Phoenix. Her mother had suffered a stroke two decades earlier, and her father was beginning to show signs of dementia. Goyer works at AARP as a family expert and has walked hundreds of caregivers through this same process. But even for her, the shifting familial roles have brought challenges and unexpected emotions. Her parents' house had always been her safe place, like childhood homes are for so many adults who move away for education and... Full story
Amy Goyer left her home in Washington two years ago to care for her aging parents in Phoenix. Her mother had suffered a stroke two decades earlier, and her father was beginning to show signs of dementia. Goyer works at AARP as a family expert and has walked hundreds of caregivers through this same process. But even for her, the shifting familial roles have brought challenges and unexpected emotions. Her parents' house had always been her safe place, like childhood homes are for so many adults who move away for education and...
Seriously, you people have been mulling this over. Last week, I wrote a column describing my plans to get revenge on my kids when I'm a doddering old lady living in their house, for all the things they do now that set my teeth on edge. For example, I plan to drink all the milk in their fridge, then put the empty milk carton back in, but not until I've spent five minutes staring into the refrigerator with the door open. Then I plan to get my newly washed clothes out of the dryer and throw them into my dirty clothes hamper,... Full story
MCT This cotton cover is lined with a fabric that has an SPF/UV-blocking rating of 40 to 50. The sides are made of a mosquito mesh that will keep bugs out while letting air in to keep the baby from overheating. Available at Buy Buy Baby stores or online at BabbaCo.com. Price: $50. PRODUCT: Babba Cover "Airy" car seat sun-blocking cover MANUFACTURER: Babba Cover HOW MUCH: $50 WHAT: Chemical-filled sunscreens aren't recommended for infants, so many parents resort to using ill-fitting blankets as a sunblock over strollers and...
