All Entries in the "ages + stages" Category

tantrum on the court at the Staples Center

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At one of my husband’s recent games, my 5 year old daughter was asked to participate in the little contest they do between the 1st and 2nd quarter. I was up in the stands and she was sitting court side with her cousins when they asked her if she wanted to do it, and I [...]

bpa damages intestines

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Here on Happy Hour Mom we don’t typical re-publish entire articles, but in this case I really couldn’t have gotten the point across better myself, so I am re-posting a re-post. In fact, until reading this article myself, I really didn’t understand the extent of the studies that had been done on products containing BPA [...]

photography by kristy sola | hhm photog of the week

A picture says a thousand words.

tess johnson | hhm’s newest contributor

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Thanks again to Happy Hour Mom’s most recent guest host, Tess Johnson, RN, PHN, IBCLC. An incredible woman, mom of three, and one of the best resources for your lactation needs here in the Central Valley. Check out Tess’s website for more details at http://www.tjlactation.com. Her services include:
Home Visits, phone consultations, etc.
Eco-friendly breastpump sales and [...]

is this what he thinks i look like? my son got into my makeup

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I’m sure most kids either experience this at some point, or would love to have a hay day with their mother’s makeup. Our flat was all cleaned up and we were ready to head to bed. We got an unexpected visit from our neighbor/friend who stopped by to say goodbye (they were moving first thing [...]

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spearmint baby | winter wardrobe must-haves

Check out these cozily adorable finds, courtesy of one of HHM’s favorite sites…

great gift idea | 20% off entire order little passports for tiny travelers

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Καλωσορίστε στην Αθήνα! Benvenuto in Italia! Willkommen nach Deutschland! I read an article on MSN about how it will be a must for our kids to be proficient in three languages! THREE?!?!  Seems like a tall order considering, besides my overseas friends, I can [...]

would you airbrush your baby?

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Would you have your baby airbrushed to look thinner? I mean really, are we that sick? Our society has officially hit a new low with the recent claim that magazines are airbrushing babies to make them look thinner. It hit the media circuit when the online publication Telegraph published an article exposing a British Magazine. Here [...]

stella the 9 1/2 month old superstar skateboarder

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One of my best girlfriends lives in sunny, Sarasota, Florida. I just opened my email to find the funniest little clip of this new die hard skater. Baby Stella is a total mover and a shaker! She has already perfected her walking skills for weeks and has moved onto sports. You’ll see as she gets [...]

friday funnies | kids say the darndest things

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My four-year old said during her bedtime prayers after losing her second tooth:
“Dear Jesus, Thank you for a wonderful day, and for my Mommy and Daddy and Sissy, and please help me to calm down sometimes. And Lord, please help the Tooth Fairy to get here safely tonight while I am sleeping. Amen.”
My conversation with [...]

calling all maclaren stroller owners | important recall information

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Has your little one lost a fingertip from a stroller malfunction? Maclaren USA is recalling a million strollers that have been manufactured since 1999. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that the hazard for the recall includes the stroller’s hinge mechanism that poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the [...]

etsy giveaway | monpetitviolon

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The above crocheted Baby Ankle Boots caught my eye as I was browsing Etsy the other night, and I couldn’t wait to share the talent of MonPetitViolon with you all. Not only can you see them, one lucky reader will when the item of his/her choice. There is not much to say, other than completely, [...]

my little girl is growing up

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Yesterday was a big day. My  daughter  is officially  turning into a BIG girl. There are certain  occasions  that  warrant  the “My  little girl is  growing up” sort  of feeling and yesterday it  brought  a tear  to  my eyes. My  four year  old lost her first tooth! Is this normal? Aren’t they supposed to be [...]

share a pair with see kai run

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Get in the spirit of giving with a twofer. See Kai Run is doing their share with a November event that is sure to leave an impression. Share a pair is the perfect opportunity for you to purchase those must-have walkers for your little one while helping another child in need. That’s right, See [...]

ween your kids off halloween treats with tasty toothpaste | tanner’s tasty paste

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With flavors like Banilla Bling, Cha Cha Chocolate, Baby Bling Toothpaste and Blingcicle you can ween your kids off this year’s Halloween treats with delicious toothpaste for kids. Tanner’s Tasty Paste is healthy fluoride toothpaste which contains no Saccharin or Sodium Lauryl Sulfate AND offers a great taste for younger kids who just can’t get [...]

carolyn | is it safe for by baby to sleep with his blankie?

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My son is 5 1/2 months old. When is it safe to give my baby a lovey in his crib at night? I have a small blankie about 1 foot square. Would love to get him hooked on it now. He rolls over without help. Thanks!!

When your child needs a “lovey” he will make a [...]

weelicious wecipes

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Do you see what I see? How yummy does this Banana/Plum Puree look? My mouth is officially watering over baby food. If you think this looks good, don’t stop here, check out some of the amazing recipes on Catherine McCord’s Weelicious.com. I found this site on Twitter and I was immediately sucked in. I have [...]

9 trends for kids 2009 | some insight into holiday shopping

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When do you start your holiday shopping? Black Friday? Cyber Monday? With the economy the way it is, how will be know when to get the best deals. I know a handful of women that shop all year round and spend the days counting down to the big event, actually relaxing and enjoying the company [...]

celebrating 50 years of barbie

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What is one thing that almost every little girl throughout the past five decades have in common? Her name is Barbie. The somewhat anatomically correct form of a girl who has bendable legs, the hottest clothes, can sometimes talk, loves a man named Ken, accessorizes beyond most, and comes from many lands has been an [...]