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Potty Training in One Day® – The Potty Scotty Doll [N0000
The Potty Scotty™ Kit includes the following 3 items:
1. The Potty Scotty™ boy potty training doll
2. 3 "big kid" doll potty training pants
3. 2 Bottles to feed Potty Scotty™
Tootle Turtle Tote Set [MD6264]
Sun is shinning and it’s fun to help in the garden when you have a set of sturdy, easy-clean tools specially designed for young gardeners. Tootle helps keep them all organized with convenient side pockets in this made-to-last fabric tote with durable woven handles.
Best Friends Forever! Magnetic Dress Up [MD3549]
Ava, Sarah, Hannah and Mia each have their own stand and are waiting to be dressed with their amazing wardrobe of tops, bottoms, dresses, shoes and more. This value priced dress-up set includes four wooden dolls with magnetic personalities and clothing pieces to share fun and fashion!
Fold and Go Dollhouse [MD3701]
Over size product
Melissa & Doug
Enjoy a “home away from home” with this delightful wooden dollhouse. Two flexible, wooden play figures live in this house, complete with eleven pieces of wooden furniture. The dollhouse opens for easy access and folds closed for convenient storage.
130 Piece Wooden Railway Train Set [MD701] Over size product
Melissa & Doug
This amazing set includes everything needed for railway fun: a spacious roundhouse engine shed, dozens of track pieces in curves and straights, trees, workers and even traffic signs! There are multi-piece trains and magnetic-tipped cranes, switches and a T-junction for passing lanes! A suspension bridge, trestle bridge and roundtable, too! A tremendous value! Compatible with popular wooden railway systems.
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Baby Potty Training Products
Potty Training in One Day® – The Potty Patty Doll [N0001] Price: $39.95
The Potty Patty™ Kit includes the following 3 items:
1. The Potty Patty™ girl potty training doll
2. 3 “big kid” doll potty training pants
3. 2 Bottles to feed Potty Patty™
Riding Potty Chair by Potty Patty® [PC-00018] Price: $19.95
This musical potty chair can make potty training a lot of fun for your child. Potty Patty Musical Potty Chair is made for ages 1 to 3 years old. A musical sensor located in front panel detects moisture in the potty bowl, it will play music – an old favorite – “Old MacDonald had a farm”. Going to the potty becomes fun for children, the reward system is build right in. They like to hear the music and have to go potty if they want their reward.
2 in 1 Bath Tub with Toy Organizer by Potty Patty® [N0088] Price: $39.95
This blue bath tub can be used from birth until the age of 24 months. It is the biggest, deepest baby tub on the market and, it features a special molded contour on one side designed to hold younger babies in a comfortable and convenient position, leaving the adult’s hands both free (older babies, up to two years of age, are accommodated on the reverse side).
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The True Meaning of Thanksgiving
Child’s Play
Benjamin Aha, 4, may not fully understand why his family is spending Thanksgiving at the Ronald McDonald House in Camden, New Jersey. But the little volunteer fills an important role: helping make sure the sick children who are staying there are having a good time. “Ben is a really compassionate boy,” says his mother, Maureen. “He knows if people aren’t feeling well or need an extra boost.”
The Ronald McDonald houses serve as a temporary home for families of seriously ill children who are being treated at a nearby hospital. Holidays can be particularly difficult, so volunteers like Ben and his family try to create as normal an atmosphere as possible. “Most people in this situation are consumed by their child’s illness, and a holiday meal provides a welcome distraction,” says Maureen, a school-benefits assistant who has volunteered here for ten years. She got involved through her mother, Judi Godor, who has devoted one weekend a month for the past 17 years to the Ronald McDonald House. Maureen’s husband, Chris, who works in the technology field, and sons Ben and baby Jeffrey often come along. Maureen knows her children are too young to understand why they’re there. But she believes that including them will help shape their values.”Children are open to all kinds of experiences,” she says. “If you instill the idea of volunteering early on, they’ll want to take some time out to help others when they’re older.”
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10 Ways to Stop Yelling
When your child is driving you crazy, it can feel as if he’s always misbehaving. Instead of losing your cool, check out 10 ways to stay calm while still making your point and setting necessary boundaries
Inhale. Exhale. Repeat. Sometimes all it takes is a moment to cool down.
You told your child to pick up all his toys and get ready for bed. Five minutes later when you check in, the toy cars are still all over. You feel your blood start to boil. You’re on the verge of losing it. Turn around, close your eyes, and breathe. Take a moment to collect yourself — and your emotions. Michelle LaRowe, author of A Mom’s Ultimate Book of Lists, says, “Take a time-out. If you’re worked up, you’re only going to work up your child. Before addressing your child, take a deep breath and think through what you’re going to say, calmly.”
Address the BehaviorWe all have good kids; sometimes their behavior just stinks.
When you’re teaching your children to ride their bikes, do you punish them when they don’t get it the first try? Of course not. You encourage them, support them, and give them guidance. Rex Forehand, Ph.D., author of Parenting the Strong-Willed Child: The Third Edition, with Nicholas Long, Ph.D., says that disciplining your children should be the same way. “When we think about teaching our children, we usually go about it in positive ways, that is except for behavior,” Dr. Forehand says. “For some reason we think that punishment should be our teaching tool.” It doesn’t need to be. When your child hits another child during a playdate, it’s easy to react with yelling, “Stop! Don’t do that!” Instead, Dr. Forehand suggests focusing on addressing the specific behavior and taking the opportunity to patiently teach your child why hitting is wrong.
Mean Business Without Being MeanInstead of yelling, use a firm, but soft, I-mean-business tone when giving behavior directions.
Direction that makes the most impact on a child is actually one that is stern and even somewhat gentle, says LaRowe. “When you speak in a calm but firm soft voice, children have to work to listen — and they most always do. The calmer and softer you speak, the more impact your words will have,” she says. Not only will your child most likely grasp your instructions faster, you won’t have to lose your voice trying to convey it.
Help Your Child Explain FeelingsBefore you lose your cool because your child has misbehaved, figure out what is causing the behavior.
One of the biggest reasons toddlers misbehave is they simply haven’t learned an alternative approach to displaying their feelings. “Our goal as parents should be to teach our children how to effectively express themselves by validating their feelings without validating their behavior,” LaRowe says. Next time Tommy pushes a friend who just knocked over his blocks, stray away from the tempting ridicule of yelling “No! Don’t do that!” LaRowe suggests instead explaining why the action is bad. “Tommy, I understand you are mad that your friend knocked over your blocks. It’s okay to be mad, but when you are mad you tell your friend ‘I’m mad;’ you don’t push.”
Have Clear Rules & Follow ThroughNot carrying out your threats will result in them testing you — and you getting angry.
“Jenna, please turn off the TV.” Five minutes later, Jenna is still watching TV. “Jenna, I mean it, turn off the TV or you will sit in time-out.” Five minutes later, Jenna is still watching TV. “Jenna, I mean it …” Empty threats and nagging won’t work on your children, and eventually they will call your bluff. And when they do, it’s likely parents will find themselves frustrated and yelling. But this is easy to avoid. Have clear rules. When you state a consequence, follow through.
Give Praise for Okay BehaviorParents praise their children for good behavior, and scold for the bad, but what about the in-between?
Children love getting attention from their parents, sometimes even if it’s bad. “Parents tend to give attention to their child either by praising them for good behavior or punishing them for bad behavior. And at times a child will take either or,” says Dr. Long, who advises to ignore your children when they are acting badly, such as whining to get attention. “If you yell at them, you are still giving them the interest they wanted, and therefore they will continue to use negative behavior to get a reaction from you,” Dr. Long says. If you praise behavior, even when it is just okay, then your child will be more likely to repeat it because of the way you took notice.
A Strong Bond Makes Discipline EasierThe stronger your relationship is with your child, the stronger your discipline will hold.
At this age your child wants to be close to you. Take advantage of it and reaffirm your bond with your child. Not only will it strengthen the relationship between parent and child, but your child will then have a greater respect for you. According to Parenting the Strong-Willed Child: The Third Edition, the closer you are to your child, the less likely your child is to act up, even though no child is perfect. “A child who has a strong relationship with a parent is more prone to accept the discipline offered by a parent,” Dr. Long says.
Put Yourself in Their ShoesAre you hurt when someone yells at you? Of course; so why wouldn’t your child be?
“Our goal as parents should be to teach our children and to build them up, not to tear them down. When we yell at our children we risk damaging their self-esteem and sense of self-worth,” LaRowe says. Consider how you’d feel if your boss yelled at you. You’d likely be embarrassed and hurt. LaRowe points out that often you don’t have a chance to process what your boss is saying because of how it was said. The same goes for your child. You want to be able to teach him what is acceptable and what is not without making him feel shame or embarrassment
Good Eating & Sleeping HabitsHealthy children are the happiest children.
Parents underestimate the power of what a well-balanced diet and a good sleeping schedule can do for a child’s behavior. If you think about it, what are two of the major underlying problems that cause toddlers to act up? Hunger and fatigue. Well-rested, well-nourished children who are on predictable schedules tend to have fewer behavioral issues. On the flip side, the better your sleeping and eating habits are as a parent, the more likely you are to keep your cool longer — and catch yourself before you start yelling.
We’re Not PerfectNo matter how hard we try, sometimes we will slip up and yell. And that’s okay, as long as we know how to make it right.
Your child has been driving you up the wall all day. You have tried to keep your cool and follow all the steps, and yet you still feel your temper escalating. And then, one small mishap from your child, and you lose it. You raise your voice, and there’s no taking it back now. Dr. Forehand and Dr. Long suggest talking to your children when you’ve calmed down after yelling. “It’s important to explain that Mommy or Daddy didn’t mean to raise their voice, and that they didn’t mean to get mad,” Dr. Forehand says. “Explain to them that it frustrates Mommy or Daddy when they don’t listen, and ask them to do better, and that you will, too.”
Copyright 2010 Meredith Corporation.
Steps to Finding the Best Swim Class
Ready to enroll your water bug in swimming lessons? Keep these important guidelines in mind
Check Credentials
You can feel confident about any program that is certified by the YMCA or the American Red Cross
Look for Safety InfoChoose a class that includes safety info and drowning-prevention training along with basic swimming skills.
Consider the Student-Instructor RatioFor 4- and 5-year-olds, under four students per teacher is ideal; for beginners 6 and older, no more than six students is best.
Visit First, Sign Up LaterObserve a class to be sure you are okay with the instructor’s teaching style.
Watch Water TemperatureFind a pool with water at about 86°F. Kids learn better when they aren’t chilly.
Learn CPRLearn to perform CPR on a child. Take a class through your local YMCA or American Red Cross chapter
When Should Your Child Start Swim Lessons?The answer to that question really depends on your child. In the past, pediatricians worried that placing children under 4 in swimming classes might make them less cautious at a pool and parents less vigilant about watching them. But after a major study found that kids ages 1 to 4 who took formal lessons had a lower risk of drowning than those who hadn’t had lessons, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is now more open toward classes for younger children. In new 2010 guidelines, the AAP stresses that not every child will be ready to learn to to swim at the same age, and therefore the organization advises that parents consider a number of factors, including their children’s frequency of exposure to water, emotional development, and physical abilities before enrolling them in lessons. (The AAP does not recommend formal water safety programs for babies under 1 year of age.)
Other Lesson AlternativesNo budget for lessons? USA Swimming now offers free or low-cost water-safety instruction in 27 states for kids ages 5 to 14 who are most at risk for drowning. Visit swimfoundation.org for additional information.
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Sweet Dream Reads
Get Toddlers to nurture an early nurture and help your kids do better in school by exposing them to reading at every stage. As a toddler, your child’s coordination improves; she’ll begin making marks on a page, a critical stage in her reading readiness. “Drawing and pretend writing help your child grasp the complex process of reading,” says J. Richard Gentry, Ph.D., author of Raising Confident Readers. You can help: Provide easy access to crayons, markers, and other drawing materials. And ask her to make a picture to go with a story she likes — not a copy, but her interpretation
The perfect bedtime book delights both your child and you. To wind down with humor, check out the silly kitty antics in Skippyjon Jones. For little ones who have a hard time parting with Mama at night, try Llama, Llama, Red Pajama. You can’t beat Dr. Seuss for fun nighttime rhymes. 
Recently made into a movie, Maurice Sendak’s magical, ferocious book tells the story of a misbehaving boy named Max who sails off in a boat to a place where monsters “gnash their terrible teeth” and “roar their terrible roars.” The book packs a powerful punch of adventure and whimsy, ending happily back at home with hot soup.
Funny and fuzzy, Splat the Cat is the delightfully drawn tale of cat who learns all about school and mice. Full of physical humor and tender moments, Splat is the sort of likable, befuddled hero any kid can relate to and his antics help ease any fears about school.
Moms described this modern favorite as “hilarious.” Skippyjon Jones, an energetic and imaginative kitty, stars in a series of lively books, including Skippyjon Jones in the Doghouse and Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble.In his self-titled first adventure, the cat imagines being a Chihuahua — “Skippito Friskito,” fighting a “bad bumble-beeto,” all in silly rhymes and a dash of Spanish.
Ask other moms for their top bedtime recommendations.
Top Toddler Fears
Toddlers exhibit many fears, and it can be tough to know how to reassure them of their safety. We talked to Dr. Ayelet Talmi, associate director of child development and infant health at The Children’s Hospital in Denver, about the most common toddler fears and what you can do to help your child through his insecurities. Plus, she has tips on raising a child capable of managing fear.
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