Category Archives: Heart Beats

Relaunch Celebration and my Gratitude

My vision of Untrained Housewife was a community of support and encouragement. Now that we reached the point where I had to change content management systems so I could better keep up with the needs of the site personally, I took the time to redesign the site a little bit. Same header, same idea, same ...

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How to Save Money When Buying Baby Products

Having a baby does not have to be an expensive affair. Babies need plenty of love, hugs and cuddles to thrive and not expensive clothes and toys. Here are simple money-saving tips on shopping for baby to buy quality yet inexpensive clothes, food stuff and toys.

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Help Baby Give Up the Pacifier with Baby’s Binky Box – A Review

Getting a baby to give up a pacifier or binky can be a tough job. After all, it is something that comforts him and gives him a sense of security. So, how can a parent get baby to give up the pacifier minus the tears and tantrums. Find out how one mom did this in the book, Baby’s Binky Box by Jennifer Ormond.

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How to Have a Healthy, Happy and Safe Halloween with Toddlers and Preschoolers

Simple tips and ideas on Halloween fun and safety for toddlers and preschoolers.

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How to Ensure Good Dental Health for Kids: An Interview with Dr. Rhea Haugseth, Part II

UTH: Continuing with our interview with Dr. Rhea Haugseth, a spokesperson from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, we will learn how to choose the right pediatric dentist and also, about 5 things that you can do to ensure that your kids’ teeth ...

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How to Ensure Good Dental Health for Kids: An Interview with Dr. Rhea Haugseth

Dental health is important not only for adults but also for kids. In fact, starting good dental health habits early on plays an important role in overall health and wellbeing. Parents can learn how to teach toddlers and preschoolers about brushing their teeth and having healthy teeth in this two-part interview with Dr. Rhea Haugseth, ...

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Rude, Curious, or Just Ignorant

I have four children. Active children. Not the kind of kids that sneak into a place unseen and unheard and two hours later someone comments - wow! I didn't even know they were here. Those are not my kids. As a result I am quite ...

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Baby Hospital Bag – A Simple Guide to Packing a Labor or Maternity Bag

First time moms and dads will benefit from being prepared for the big day by packing the baby hospital bag. Here is a checklist of maternity hospital bag essentials that will make the first few days with a newborn baby happy and memorable.

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Submission Through the Storm

We were five miles from home – I in the car with the toddler and my pregnant belly, he in the truck ahead of me with the two older ...

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Games Are Great For Quality Time Together and Learning

Playing with your children doesn’t have to be a struggle when it can be fun and educational.

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