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How to wean a toddler from bottle feeding

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Bottle feeding a baby is a time-consuming and stressful task. You must monitor your milk production, your baby's feeding schedule, and other factors. Once you start weaning your toddler from the bottle, it can be equally as stressful—but for very different reasons! Some mothers feel bad about denying their toddlers something they adore so much, while others worry that if a bottle isn't around at all times, their children won't get enough food or liquids. What if, then, I could prove to you that things don't have to be this way? That there are actually ways to help you through the process? Be consistent While consistency is important for all aspects of parenting, it's especially important when weaning a toddler from bottle feeding. While your child may be ready to make the transition, she might not want to let go of her beloved bottle—and that's okay! Be patient and don't give up hope if it takes your child a few days or weeks to adjust. The easiest

Holiday Greetings from Notepad Corner

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“It's true, Christmas can feel like a lot of work, particularly for mothers. But when you look back on all the Christmases in your life, you'll find you've created family traditions and lasting memories. Those memories, good and bad, are really what help to keep a family together over the long haul.” - Caroline Kennedy How time flies! As 2013 is on its tail end, festive mood can be felt in the air.  Christmastime is here! Time to celebrate and to share, time to reflect on the wonderful moments shared with our family and friends and to give thanks for all the blessings received throughout the year. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincerest gratitude to all of you who made this year great for Notepad Corner.  It has been my honour and pleasure to share with you my thoughts, my views, my opinions and information essential to one’s daily living. In behalf of my family, we wish you a Blessed Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year ahead filled wi

Adding a personal touch to Christmas 2013

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As Christmas fast approaches, many of us are looking for ways to get a little more festive. When the big day finally arrives, we’ll need a selection of activities to keep our loved ones entertained – snoozing in front of the TV simply won’t do! In this post, we’ll show how you can add a quirky, personal touch to your festivities that are guaranteed to make this Christmas the best yet. image via allaboutyou.com Badges When it comes to celebrating Christmas, badges may not instantly spring to mind, but they can be a really nice touch to the day. Get some personalised badges printed with some festive nicknames on. Choose names like ‘Scrooge’, ‘Santa’s Little Helper’ or ‘Frosty the Snowman’ and let your guests select which name best suits them. It’ll be a great icebreaker and will get your guests mingling and talking with one another.