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 Blissfully Yours, Julie & Carol
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| After viewing "An Inconvenient Truth", Carol and I realized that we could spread the word through our website. Currently at Childhood Bliss we recycle all of our paper and cardboard, and we use recycled paper in our printer, recycled paper towels & tp. That's just the start. We will keep you updated on our other changes to make sure Childhood Bliss is doing its' part! |
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 10 Simple Steps to Reduce Your Impact on the Earth
Humanity is sitting on a ticking time bomb. If the vast majority of the world's scientists are right, we have just ten years to avert a major catastrophe that could send our entire planet into a tail-spin of epic destruction involving extreme weather, floods, droughts, epidemics and killer heat waves beyond anything we have ever experienced.
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 Join the Stop Global Warming Virtual March
Global warming isn’t opinion. It’s a scientific reality. And the science tells us that human activity has made enormous impacts to our planet that affect our well-being and even our survival as a species.
The world’s leading science journals report that glaciers are melting ten times faster than previously thought, that atmospheric greenhouse gases have reached levels not seen for millions of years, and that species are vanishing as a result of climate change. They also report of extreme weather events, long-term droughts, and rising sea levels.
Fortunately, the science also tells us how we can begin to make significant repairs to try and reverse those impacts, but only through immediate action. That’s why we urge you to join us. The Stop Global Warming Virtual March is virtual but its purpose is real. By spreading the word and sharing this with others, our collective power will force governments, corporations, and politicians everywhere to pay attention.
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 Oprah on Global Warming 101
Americans throw away 49 million diapers every single day.
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 gdiapers and Happy Planet
For the last 40 years there have been but two choices in diapers. Cloth or disposable. That’s it. Now gDiapers offers a third option. Flushable. gDiapers puts waste where it belongs, in the toilet. Not the landfill.
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 Rainforest for Kids
My interest in wildlife and tropical rainforests began at an early age when my parents introduced me to nature books and magazines. I was fascinated by the pictures of strange animals living in distant lands and as I got older, my mother and father encouraged my learning by taking me on trips to other countries so I could see wildlife firsthand. I grew to greatly appreciate places of natural beauty and respect the environment around me.
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 Environment Kids Club ~ EPA site
The EPA Environmental Kids Club is our Web site for kids. We'll help you explore your environment and learn how to protect it. We've got games, pictures, and stories.
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 Climate Change Kids EPA Website
Games, Links, Animation and Climate Change information geared for children.
View Associated File for a PDF to take to your school "Climate Change & You...What You Can Do At School"
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 Sierra Club
View the checklist for a green home.
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 Institute for Children's Environmental Health
The Institute for Children's Environmental Health (ICEH), founded in 1999, is a nonprofit educational organization working to ensure a healthy, just and sustainable future for all children. ICEH's primary mission is to foster collaborative initiatives to reduce and ultimately eliminate environmental exposures that can undermine the health of current and future generations.
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 Tiny Footprints
On this website you will find resources for parents and their communities who want to raise their children in a way that is good for their children's health and the environment. This is website also includes the "eco-healthy" baby shower kit.
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 Young Energy
Saving Energy = Saving Money
A Vancouver based project that shows kids how to have fun helping the environment and saving money.
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 Journey Into Birth
A resource for pregnancy and birth filled with time-honored wisdom.
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 Citizens for Midwifery
What do midwives do? Kinds of midwives in the United States ...Finding out if a midwife will provide the Midwives Model of Care...How do I find a midwife? Internet directories of midwives .
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 DONA ~ Doula Association
Women across the globe appreciate and value the experience of having a doula – a knowledgeable, experienced companion – who stays with them through labor, birth and beyond.
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 Lamaze International
Lamaze International envisions a world of confident women choosing a normal birth.
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 March of Dimes Health Ed Center
Our mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. We carry out this mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives.
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 WPRC-Fetal Development
Fetal Development information with photos and ultrasound video.
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 Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Support International (PSI) was founded in 1987 by Jane Honikman and currently headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. The purpose of the organization is to increase awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum. Approximately 15% of all women will experience postpartum depression following the birth of a child. Up to 10% will experience depression or anxiety during pregnancy. When the mental health of the mother is compromised, it affects the entire family.
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 Midwifery Today
We've been serving midwives, birth enthusiasts and your community since 1986 with heart felt interest and enthusiastic customer service. Through networking and education, Midwifery Today's mission is to return midwifery care to its rightful position in the family; to make midwifery care the norm throughout the world; and to redefine midwifery as a vital partnership with women.
Midwifery Today began solely as a magazine in 1986. Since then, we have grown into a business that publishes a quarterly magazine, a quarterly newsletter and produces a weekly e-mail newsletter. In addition, Midwifery Today has produced and published several books, offers numerous educational aids, and presents domestic and international annual conferences. No matter what endeavor we undertake, our goal is to actively promote midwifery everywhere in the world.
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 Create Your Birth Plan
Writing a birth plan helps you to consider the many decisions you will make during your labor and postpartum time. It also educates you and your support people in options available.
Finally, a birth plan enables you to communicate your ideas and philosophy to your doctor, nurse midwife, the nursing staff and your support people.
The foundation of a birth plan comes from the woman who writes it. Confidence in your own abilities, freedom to draw strength from your spirituality, and physical and emotional support from those you gather around you will create the setting for the comfort strategies and medical options you choose.
Click "create your birthplan" at the bottom of the link page to get started.
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 Home Birth: Your Birth Day Your Way
This website has great information if you are considering a homebirth. To determine if you should give birth at home with a midwife you must consider your commitment to it, your health, and the availability of a birth attendant with whom you feel comfortable.
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 Due Date Calculator
You're pregnant! To find out what your estimated due date is, enter the first day of your most recent menstrual cycle, and you will be able to follow your baby's development by using the information provided by NWHIC throughout your pregnancy. How your due date is calculated: Your due date is estimated by adding 40 weeks (280 days) to the approximate first day of your last menstrual period. Only 5% of women deliver their babies on their projected due date, so this date should be used as an estimate - it is not an exact calculation.
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 Ovulation Calculator
If you would like to calculate the days when you are most likely to become pregnant, please enter the first day of your last period into the calculator. You are most likely to become pregnant if sexual activity occurs right before or after ovulation.
Your date of ovulation is calculated by subtracting 14 to 16 days from the date of your next period. This is an approximation and may not be exact for every woman. These calculations may not be accurate if your cycle is less than 21 days long or more than 35 days long, or if your menstrual cycle is irregular from month to month. Please consult your doctor for more detailed information.
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 Getting Ready For Baby
Becoming a parent is one of life's biggest joys and responsibilities. Do all you can do to prepare. Get tips on choosing a doctor for your baby, buying a car seat and safe-proofing your home. This link takes you to these topics: Health Care for Baby , Making Your Home Safe , Shopping for Safety, and More Fact Sheets and Resources
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 Babysitter Checklist
Here is a list of important information to leave with the babysitter each time you will be away from home. All you need to do is just print copies of the checklist, and fill it out for your babysitter.
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 JPMA Organization
This site is dedicated to promoting and informing consumers, the industry and our membership about the safe use of juvenile products, industry issues and the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association.
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 Child Care Provider Checklist
Here is a list of important information to measure the quality of a child care provider or center. The following are some of the questions you will find at this link:
Are children greeted when they arrive?
Are children's needs met quickly even when things get busy?
Do the caregivers/teachers have training in CPR, first aid, and early childhood education?
Are the caregivers/teachers involved in continuing education programs for themselves?
Will the caregivers/teachers always be available to answer your questions and deal with your concerns?
Are parent's ideas welcomed? Are there ways for you to get involved?
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 Baby Shopping List
During your pregnancy, you have so many decisions to make, and so much to prepare before your new baby is born. You may want to begin purchasing clothing, a car seat, and furniture for the baby. Don't forget about all the items your new baby will need on a daily basis, such as diapers, wash cloths, bottles, burp cloths, and more! If you are having a baby shower, your friends and family may also ask you what items they can help you with. We recommend talking to other new moms about the items they purchased for their babies, and the brands that they recommend. There are so many baby items and different brands to choose from, that it may be helpful to get some expert advice, so that you will not be stressed about these decisions.
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 Consumer Reports New Baby Basics Checklist
New baby basics....A master list for new moms and dads
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 AAP Car Seat Guide
Each year thousands of young children are killed or injured in car crashes. You can help prevent this from happening to your child by always using car safety seats and seat belts correctly.
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 ProMoM
Promotion of Mother's Milk, Inc. (ProMoM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness and public acceptance of breastfeeding.
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 La Leche League
The La Leche League International mission is: To help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
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 Breastfed Babies
Breastfedbabies.org has been designed and produced by the Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland (HPA).
The HPA works to make health a top priority for everyone in Northern Ireland.
This website forms part of the HPA's drive to promote breastfeeding as the healthiest way to feed a baby.
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Breastfeeding Resources Island County
Includes links and local information for Island County.
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 In Search of an Icon: Breastfeeding Symbol Contest
The image of a baby bottle announcing the location of a "parents lounge" in an airport got us thinking: Is there an international symbol for breastfeeding? Similar to the familiar icons we've all seen indicating a handicapped parking spot or the women's restroom, this image would be a recognizable symbol indicating that a place is breastfeeding friendly. Ideally, the space would be private, quiet, with a comfortable chair and an electrical outlet for pumping.
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 101 Reasons to Breastfeed Your Child
This link has 101 Reasons to Breastfeed. Here is Reason #1:
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding
According to the AAP, "Human milk is species-specific, and all substitute feeding preparations differ markedly from it, making human milk uniquely superior for infant feeding. Exclusive breastfeeding is the reference or normative model against which all alternative feeding methods must be measured with regard to growth, health, development, and all other short- and long-term outcomes. In addition, human milk-fed premature infants receive significant benefits with respect to host protection and improved developmental outcomes compared with formula-fed premature infants… Pediatricians and parents should be aware that exclusive breastfeeding is sufficient to support optimal growth and development for approximately the first 6 months of life and provides continuing protection against diarrhea and respiratory tract infection. Breastfeeding should be continued for at least the first year of life and beyond for as long as mutually desired by mother and child."
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 10 Things Expectant Parents Need to Know
Here is #1. You will find the other 9 things expectant parents need to know about breastfeeding when you link to the site:
1. Breastfeeding is an important health issue. Hundreds of medical studies have been done on the differing health consequences of breastfeeding and formula-feeding.
The results are unanimous: every study shows significantly greater instances of illness among artificially-fed babies, even where clean water, adequate supplies of formula and modern medical care are available. Some of these illnesses are minor and easily curable and some of them are extremely rare regardless of feeding method. Some of them are fairly common and fairly serious (gastroenteritis and pneumonia, among them). And the impact appears to be life-long: several studies have shown a significant influence on adult illness rates (e.g., both pre-and post-menopausal breast cancer are 25% less common among the population of adult women who were breastfed as infants) .
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 Uniquemums ~ The Nursing Bracelet
The Nursing Bracelet™ wearable nursing log is the invention of New York-based mom Susan Lazor. The idea came to her when she was struggling to keep track of her baby son Ethan's breastfeeding schedule in the early weeks and months of motherhood. "I was so tired that I could never remember when I'd last fed him, and even when he cried, I didn't know if it was due to hunger or something else," she says. "I could also never tell which side to begin with, even though a lot of my friends just knew by feel."
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 Kids Health/Parenting
Educational website on kids health.
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 Elizabeth Pantley
Advice, solutions, links and books about parenting. Raise children with love, compassion, respect and consistency and learn to be a confident and joyful parent. Elizabeth has many resources to help you in your parenting journey. View associated file to see an example of her Sleeping Logs.
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 How To Talk So Kids Will Listen
This is the authors website of the national best selling parenting books.
Have a question for Adele and Elaine about communicating with children? Although they cannot respond individually to the overwhelming flood of email to them, they will use this page to answer questions they feel to be most useful to the largest number of parents.
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 National Women's Health Information Center
The OWH (Office of Women's Health) was established in 1991 within the US Department of Health and Human Services. OWH coordinates the efforts of all the HHS agencies and office involved in women's health. OWH works to improve the health and well-being of women and girls in the United States through: its innovative programs,
educating health professionals, and
motivating behavior change in consumers through the dissemination of health information.
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 Skagit County Welcome Baby
Skagit County Welcome Baby! is a comprehensive and integrated program of community and school-based activities for parents of children birth to age 3 in local school districts. Focusing on early language development and parent education the program provides parenting support and education, father involvement and early literacy services.
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 Welcome Baby Parent Education & Support
WELCOME BABY! is a parent education and support program designed, in part, to encourage reading to babies.
WELCOME BABY! is an affiliate of Baby TALK in Decatur, Illinois and is sponsored by the Skagit County
Public Health Department, Kiwanis, Rotary, Skagit Valley Hospital, Island Hospital, and the
Skagit County School Districts. As "Friends of WELCOME BABY!" and "Baby TALK", we are a United Way Agency.
Our mission is to encourage parents in the nurture of their infants and young children. WELCOME BABY!
provides information and services to parents to help them enjoy and understand their child's development.
It is our belief that more than any other single activity, reading aloud will enhance the parent/child
relationship and encourage the child's mental, social and language development.
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 Talaris Research Institute
Talaris Research Institute works to improve the social, emotional and cognitive development of children from the prenatal period through age five by providing parents with tools to raise their children effectively.
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 Zero To Three
ZERO TO THREE's mission is to support the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers and their families.
We are a national, nonprofit, multidisciplinary organization that advances our mission by informing, educating and supporting adults who influence the lives of infants and toddlers.
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 About Our Kids
About Our Kids is developed by the New York University Child Study Center. Find up-to-date information on various topics related to parenting that examine the relationships between parents and child. Additional information is offered through research, timely tips, parent advice, and news and views. Under the Parenting topic find specific articles on behavior, development, education, social skills, emotions, and types of parenting styles.
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 Gilda's Club
The mission of Gilda's Club is to provide meeting places where men, women and children living with cancer and their families and friends join with others to build emotional and social support as a supplement to medical care. Free of charge and nonprofit, Gilda's Club offers support and networking
groups, lectures, workshops and social events in a nonresidential, homelike setting. If you or a family member or friend has cancer, our web site will show you a Program that will give you the social and emotional support you already feel that you need.
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 Holistic Moms Network
Are you a mom who is interested in natural health and holistic therapies?
Do you follow an "alternative" parenting style? Are you looking to connect with other moms who share your erspective?
Whether you are a holistic parent or are interested in learning more about natural options, then the HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK is for you!
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 Mothering Magazine
Natural Family Living Magazine and Online Resource.
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 Literary Mama
Literary Mama, an online literary magazine, features writing by mother writers about the complexities and many faces of motherhood. We publish fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, literary criticism, book reviews, columns, and profiles about mother writers.
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 Brain Child
Brain, Child is the only literary magazine dedicated to motherhood. Contributors have included Pulitzer Prize-winning novelists Jane Smiley and Anne Tyler, best-selling author Barbara Ehrenreich, and acclaimed writers Antonya Nelson, Alice Hoffman, and Susan Maushart.
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 Byron Child Magazine
Sustainable Family Life ...Connection Parenting....Intelligent Living.......
Social Ecology . "How we treat the child, the child will treat the world"
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 Lilaguide
Our guides are literally written by parents for parents! Our guides are literally written by parents for parents!
Each year we collect thousands of surveys from parents in cities across the country and publish the survey results in our little pocket-sized guides.
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 Kidsclick: Web Search for Kids by Librarians
KidsClick! was created by a group of librarians at the Ramapo Catskill Library System, as a logical step in addressing concerns about the role of public libraries in guiding their young users to valuable and age appropriate web sites.
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 Sesame Workshop
The Workshop develops innovative and engaging educational content for television, radio, books, magazines, interactive media and outreach. Taking advantage of all forms of media and using those that are best suited to delivering a particular curriculum, the Workshop effectively and efficiently reaches millions of children, parents, caregivers and educators - locally, nationally and globally.
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 New Moon ~ Bringing Girl's Voices to the World
Celebrating a 13 year history of success, New Moon Magazine is for every girl who wants her voice heard and her dreams taken seriously, and for every adult who cares about girls.
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 Stone Soup
Stone Soup is unique among children’s magazines — it’s the only magazine made up entirely of the creative work of children. Young people from all over the world contribute their stories, poems, book reviews, and art work to Stone Soup. At first, it’s hard to believe 8- to 13-year-olds can create such engrossing stories, evocative poems, and gorgeous illustrations. But as regular readers of Stone Soup know — they can!
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 Artsonia
Artsonia is the world's largest kids' art museum. Our dream is that every child will have an online art gallery, reflecting their masterpieces from pre-school through high-school, preserved forever!
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Environment Kids Club ~ EPA site
The EPA Environmental Kids Club is our Web site for kids. We'll help you explore your environment and learn how to protect it. We've got games, pictures, and stories.
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 Kids Internet Radio Family Groove Program
Family Groove is a weekly internet music program hosted and produced by Will Hale right here at KFAI Community Radio. Unlike regular radio shows you can listen to Family Groove any time you want and even skip around to different parts of the show! Plus it's always commercial free! New shows are updated every Monday So introduce your friends, check back often and listen all you like.
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Climate Change Kids EPA Website
Games, Links, Animation and Climate Change information geared for children.
View Associated File for a PDF to take to your school "Climate Change & You...What You Can Do At School"
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 Creative Art Projects
Susan Striker is the author of the best-selling Anti-Coloring Book® series with over one million books in print all over the world. Designed to stimulate creativity and encourage problem solving and critical thinking, the books help children draw their own pictures as well as their own conclusions about life.
Try out some of the projects at her website. We sell her Anti-Coloring Books at childhoodbliss.com.
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Red Tricycle ~ Pint Size News for Savvy Grown-ups
You never imagined you'd be this busy when you became a parent, right? Although you have zero time, you still care about being in touch with what's cool and new in the city, especially when it relates to your kid-focused lifestyle.
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 THE FAMILY GROOVE
THE FAMILY GROOVE (thefamilygroove.com) is the first-of-its-kind online magazine and local resource guide for parents. THE FAMILY GROOVE gives you hip tip, top trends and everything you need to know to live high style, low stress with kiddies in tow.
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 Jane Dowd Photography
Jane is another amazing artist who just happens to take pictures for our website from time to time. Jane is located in the Atlanta area.
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 iVillage ~ Pregnancy & Parenting
This is a commercial website with lots of advertising and a bit cluttered. However, I did find some useful information. If you are pregnant, check out the baby name section. If you have grade school kids, check out the Kids & Money articles.
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 Kristin Theiss
Kristin has taught in the Art Department at Skagit Valley College for nine years. She teaches painting along with occasionally teaching drawing. She has additionally taught art to children, at risk youth, and people with physical and mental disabilities. We hope to have her teaching classes at our own CB Studio soon!
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 Daily Candy ~ Kids Edition
DailyCandy, a free daily e-mail newsletter and website, is the ultimate insider’s guide to what’s hot, new, and undiscovered — from fashion and style to gadgets and travel. As useful as it is entertaining, it’s like getting an e-mail from your clever, unpredictable, and totally in-the-know best friend. The one who knows about secret beauty treatments, must-have jeans, hot new restaurants — and always shares the scoop.
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 Organic Consumers Organization
The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) is an online and grassroots non-profit public interest organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability. The OCA deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children's health, corporate accountability, Fair Trade, environmental sustainability and other key topics.
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 Video Birth Announcements
You select your favorites photos and music and leave the rest to us! We create a personal and unique card, invitation, announcement, or gift presented on a DVD by bringing your photographs to life with motion and meaningful music.
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 Conversations ~ A Guide for New Moms
This forty page guide was written by a mother of three to help new moms adjust to the many changes that a new baby can bring. It is filled with wisdom, tips, ideas and loads of encouragement. This guide is written in a simple format but provides you with information to help the new mom gracefully handle all the changes she is going through. It is a light, easy, supportive and encouraging read.
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 Craft Revolution
The average person thinks of a craft as a project that a child does in school with pipecleaners and popsicle sticks. The true definition and value of craft has been lost in today's time-starved, convenience-driven society.
Craft Revolution is restoring the awareness and appreciation of crafts in today's world by promoting them, and the talented people who create them, as high-value, desirable alternatives to the offerings of big-box stores.
Craft Revolution produces an interactive, intelligent, high-quality editorial website that both educates the public and helps crafters and buyers connect through discussion, shared resources, and a mutual appreciation of true craftsmanship.
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 American Baby Contest
The one and only, official - American Baby Contest™, a registered trademark of emagineit, inc. The American Baby Contest (ABC) is a licensed national baby contest for children ages newborn to 9 years old. The contest was established in October of 1995 in pleasant, sunny, Spring Hill, Florida. Since that time it has been our great pleasure to review thousands of pictures of America's cutest children and to have awarded prizes to over 1500 Winners!
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 Mocha Moms Online
Mocha Moms Online is a site for stay at home mothers of color. Mocha Moms is a support group for stay at home mothers of color who have chosen not to work full-time outside of the home in order to devote more time to their families.
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 Suzanne Fogarty Photography
Suzanne is a wonderful photographer. You will find some of her work on childhoodbliss.com and LOTS of her work at SuzanneFogarty.com
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 Jena Murray Photography
Jena is a true artist and professional. You will see her work here at ChildhoodBliss.com and at www.jenamurray.com
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 SIDS: Tips for Parents and Caregivers
Each year, more than 4 million American families welcome a new baby into their home. For many, following these ten simple steps may make the difference between life and death for their baby. First Candle/SIDS Alliance encourages parents, grandparents, child care providers and other caregivers to adhere to these important, life-saving messages.
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 Infant Science ~ How Do Babies Learn To Talk?
The questions: What do babies know about language, when do they know it, and what's the best time for them to learn it? Can babies learn from television? Can we know something about who we're going to be by looking at a little baby? "That's as fully important as sending rovers to Mars," Meltzoff says.
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 Walking to Reduce the Risk of Cancer
Moderate physical activity may reduce the risk of breast cancer by as much as 33% in some women! This was one of the findings in a study presented at the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program on September 6th 2002. Dr. Esther M. John, an epidemiologist at the Northern California Cancer Center in Union City, California also reported that “this study also points out two important factors: it is total physical activity over the course of a lifetime that confers a benefit, and this activity is not limited to vigorous exercise. Even moderate activity has real benefits.” Dr. John and her colleagues based their findings on detailed interviews with premenopausal and postmenopausal women, with cancer, between the ages of 35 and 79, which assessed total physical activity throughout the duration of their lives.
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 Breast Cancer Prevention Fund
In America:
*1 in 8 women will get breast cancer.
*Every 3 minutes an American is diagnosed with breast cancer.
*Breast cancer is the leading cause of death for women age 35 to 50.
*With early diagnosis, the 5-year survival rate is over 90%.
*Every 12 minutes a woman dies from breast cancer; many because the breast cancer was not detected in time.
The Breast Cancer Prevention Fund is dedicated to saving these lives today through regular screenings and education on breast self-exams.
Check out this website for comprehensive breast cancer information.
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 SIDS Current Research
Infants who die of sudden infant death syndrome have abnormalities in the brainstem, a part of the brain that helps control heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, temperature and arousal, report researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health. The finding is the strongest evidence to date suggesting that innate differences in a specific part of the brain may place some infants at increased risk for SIDS.
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 Locks of Love
This is the second time I have donated my pony tails to Locks of Love! I encourage you to do the same. It feels wonderful to have the opportunity to give back something that I have been blessed with...thick red hair! ~Julie Burgmeier, co-owner Childhood Bliss
Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. We meet a unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics. Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. The prostheses we provide help to restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to return a sense of self, confidence and normalcy to children suffering from hair loss by utilizing donated ponytails to provide the highest quality hair prosthetics to financially disadvantaged children. The children receive hair prostheses free of charge or on a sliding scale, based on financial need.
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 Seattle Children's Hospital
Ranked as one of the best children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report and Child magazines, Children's serves as the pediatric referral center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho.
Founded in 1907, Children's provides excellent patient care with compassion and respect, and conducts cutting-edge pediatric research. We also serve as a respected educational resource for parents and healthcare professionals alike.
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 Stevenson Quints
Kitsap County now has their first set of Quintuplets! Anniston, Belle, Camilee, Scarlet and Weston were born on March 30, 2006. We are gathering together as a Community to help Mike and Courtnee Stevenson as they raise these beautiful babies and support them as they go through this monumental journey! "It takes a Village to raise a Child"
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 First Candle ~ SIDS Alliance
First Candle/SIDS Alliance is a national nonprofit health organization uniting parents, caregivers and researchers nationwide with government, business and community service groups to advance infant health and survival. With help from a national network of member and partner organizations, we are working to increase public participation and support in the fight against infant mortality.
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Gilda's Club
The mission of Gilda's Club is to provide meeting places where men, women and children living with cancer and their families and friends join with others to build emotional and social support as a supplement to medical care. Free of charge and nonprofit, Gilda's Club offers support and networking
groups, lectures, workshops and social events in a nonresidential, homelike setting. If you or a family member or friend has cancer, our web site will show you a Program that will give you the social and emotional support you already feel that you need.
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 NCMEC
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s® (NCMEC) mission is to help prevent child abduction and sexual exploitation; help find missing children; and assist victims of child abduction and sexual exploitation, their families, and the professionals who serve them.
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 Burlington Little School
Founded in 1979 by a group of parents and educators, Burlington Little School has grown into an exciting learning environment with quality academic programs for children of preschool, kindergarten and elementary age. Our small class size allows us to offer each child individualized, creative, and challenging learning activities supported by a community of highly involved, caring staff and parents. Our teachers nourish each child's love of learning, help to grow self-esteem and confidence and build a classroom community that encourages creativity, diversity, positive self-esteem and artistic exploration.
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| La Conner, founded in the 1880's, is a community listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It can be accessed by land or sea (via Interstate 5 or the Swinomish Channel) and is home to many unique shops and art galleries; art, history, and quilt museums; fine dining, and award-winning accommodations. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the sculpture walk through town. Winter brings migrating birds, spring blossoms with daffodil and tulip fields, and summer welcomes boating and other outdoor recreational activities. La Conner is about one hour north of Seattle, one hour south of Vancouver BC, and 25 minutes to the San Juan Island Ferries. Finally and most importantly, La Conner is the home of the Childhood Bliss Storefront & CB Studio! |
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 Washington State Ferries
Washington State Ferries is the largest ferry system in the United States, serving eight counties within Washington and the Province of British Columbia in Canada. Our existing system has 10 routes and 20 terminals that are served by 28 vessels.
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 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Official Website
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 Chuckanut Drive
Cruise the Scenic Drive... Catch a San Juan Sunset... Hang Glide off Chuckanut Mountain... Shop for Art & Antiques... Hike the Pacific NW Trail... Dine at the Area's Best Restaurants... Watch the Eagles Soar... Walk the Padilla Shore Trail... Sleep in at a Bed & Breakfast... Shop for Fresh Produce & Seafood... Explore Larrabee & Bay View State Parks... Bicycle the Back Roads...
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 San Juan Island Guide
In the guide, you will find advice on how to get to the islands, how to get around and what you will find on each of the main islands. There's advice on where to stay and what to see, and a detailed calendar of what's going on.
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 Summer In Skagit
Whatever activities you prefer, you are sure to find something fun to do in your Summer in Skagit.
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 Skagit Valley Plaidnet Kids Page
Links from the Skagit Valley Plaid Pages related to kids.
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 La Conner Town & Visitor Information
Visit the La Conner Chamber of Commerce Website for a Calendar of Events. Check out the "Plan Your Getaway" area...
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 La Conner 3rd Saturday of Art Walk
Come join us for monthly art walk in La Conner. Every 3rd Saturday of the month participating La Conner Merchants will be hosting a different Artist from 4-8 pm. Childhood Bliss will be staying open until 8:00 PM on the 3rd Saturdays.
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 Inside La Conner
A Pictorial View of La conner ~ Shop, Dine, Stay, Play
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| Check here for Summer Camps, Museum Directories, Park information and everything else you can think of involving children and fun in the state of Washington. |
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 North Cascades Environmental Learning Center
Family Adventure in the North Cascades
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 Skagit Valley Children's Museum
Welcome to the Children's Museum of Skagit County! We are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 PM and on Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00pm.
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 Seattle Children's Theatre
Seattle Children's Theatre performs in the Charlotte Martin and Eve Alvord Theatres from September through June. Throughout our history, SCT has developed and improved the caliber of plays available for young audiences in the United States and abroad, developing and producing over 90 new works.
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 Seattle Children's Museum
Literally located in the center of Seattle, The Children's Museum is on the first level of Center House at Seattle Center. With the Space Needle soaring overhead and downtown just a Monorail ride away, the museum can be an exciting part of any day spent in The Emerald City. The museum exhibit center features eight permanent galleries, one temporary gallery, and three studio spaces.
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 Wolf Journey Camp
At Wolf Camp, we strive to create unique outdoor experiences for you to enjoy and grow in "earth skills" of the naturalist, tracker, herbalist, scout, hunter, artisan, and permaculture pioneer. We attract good role models to Wolf Camp, and help each person discover special talents in nature awareness and wilderness survival. We are serious about nurturing the growth and success of all our students, providing the rarest of positive experiences. Their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health is our top priority, and we are able to achieve these priorities because all Wolf Camp instructors are seasoned teachers in the field of earth skills education.
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October's Four Easy Pieces
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Julius Rain Boots by Paul Frank
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Tea Collection Nopales Raincoat "Quick Pick"
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What: theplayfulworld Toy Collection
Why: Values-based business theplayfulworld is a company you’ll want to buy from. Not only will the toys appeal to your child, but the integrity of the company will appeal to you. Their toys are all made by artisan women from around the world who are fairly compensated for their talents and workwomanship.
They carry the sweetest finger puppets on the market (they somehow managed to make a SQUIRREL adorable), and their larger animal pals will quickly become your little love’s favorite lovey.
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 New York Daily News
The New York Daily News Picks ChildhoodBliss.com as a Top Ten Gift Site!
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| You will find links here to designers sites and our most incredible photographers who help us with our photo program. Enjoy! |
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Suzanne Fogarty Photography
Suzanne is a wonderful photographer. You will find some of her work on childhoodbliss.com and LOTS of her work at SuzanneFogarty.com
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Jena Murray Photography
Jena is a true artist and professional. You will see her work here at ChildhoodBliss.com and at www.jenamurray.com
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 Summer 2008 Daily Tea Collection Has Arrived!
La Conner, WA May 6th, 2008 - www.childhoodbliss.com, the On-Line store for designer baby clothes, designer children's clothing and boutique accessories, announced today that it's popular baby and children's wear designer, Tea Collection, has once again created magic with it's newest line Daily Tea.
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 New Bumbleride Strollers and Accessories
La Conner - WA May 9, 2007 - Childhood Bliss, the On-Line Designer Baby Clothes, Children’s Clothes, Designer Diaper Bags, Strollers and Baby Gift Boutique, today announced that all 2007 Bumbleride Strollers and Accessories are shipping......click on "view" for entire press release.
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