David James's blog

8 Tips to Help Prepare Your Toddler for Preschool

Posted May 17, 2013 - 01:00 by David James

Tips, Pre School

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Preparing toddler for preschool can be challenging. Here are some tips to ease the transition.

7 Tips to Deal With an Early Rising Toddler

Posted April 13, 2013 - 01:00 by David James

Tips

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Dealing with an early rising toddler? Here are a few tips to help.

7 Reasons (Plus a Few Extra) to Take Your Kids to Baltimore

Posted April 11, 2013 - 12:00 by David James

Tips

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Looking for an exciting vacation spot for the family that's full of history and new experiences? Check out Baltimore.

8 Easy Tips for Parents to Save Money

Posted April 4, 2013 - 01:00 by David James

Tips, Home Life, Finances

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Raising kids is expensive. These tips might help you save a buck or two.

Operation Kidsafe and Other Places to Protect Your Kids

Posted March 8, 2013 - 01:00 by David James

Safety, Tips

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Protecting our children is our No. 1 priority. Operation Kidsafe, a free program, wants to help.

41 Things Every New Dad Needs to Know

Posted February 9, 2013 - 01:00 by David James

Tips, Home Life

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You're about to become a father. You'll need to know these 41 things before your little one enters your world.

How to Survive a Messy Toddler

Posted January 16, 2013 - 01:00 by David James

Tips, Chores, Home Life, Discipline

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Toddlers equal messes. Here's how to survive them.

7 Tips to Being an Involved Dad

Posted January 5, 2013 - 01:00 by David James

Tips, Home Life, Relationships

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Want to be an involved dad? These seven tips are a good start.

8 Tips to Help Your Kids Sleep While Away for the Holidays

Posted December 13, 2012 - 13:07 by David James

Tips, Home Life

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Taking your young kids on the road this holiday season? Bed time might be the most challenging time. These 8 tips will help make it easier.

7 Simple Tips to Preserve Your Kid's Childhood

Posted November 28, 2012 - 11:17 by David James

Tips

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Here are a few ideas to get more organized with your family's media…and not lose your sanity doing it.

To Harness or Not to Harness?

Posted November 9, 2012 - 13:09 by David James

Safety, Tips, Home Life, Discipline

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To harness or not to harness? It's a question debated by many families. Here are the pros and cons to help you decide.

9 Tips for the On-the-Road Dad

Posted October 16, 2012 - 01:00 by David James

Tips, Home Life, Work Balance

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When Dads hit the road for business, it means lots of work for Mom and challenges for the kids. These simple tips for Dad can make the transition easier.

7 Tips to Navigate Technology for Toddlers

Posted October 2, 2012 - 11:00 by David James

Tips, Home Life, Learning Tools

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Is putting a smartphone in the hands of your toddler a good idea? Here are some tips to navigate the technology explosion for your little one.

10 Ways to Bring Out the Reader in Your Young Child

Posted September 10, 2012 - 01:00 by David James

Tips, Education, Learning Tools, Pre School

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Want to bring out the reader in your young child? Check out these easy tips and watch the books fly off the shelves.

8 Steps to Survive Living Apart From Family

Posted August 27, 2012 - 01:00 by David James

Tips, Home Life, Babysitters & Nannies, New Parents, Culture, Relationships

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They say it takes a village to raise a child. What happens when the village is just mom and dad? Here's the advice you need when family lives far away.

Parents Are Friends But the Kids Aren't: 9 Tips to Handle This Delicate Situation

Posted August 9, 2012 - 11:00 by David James

Tips, Conflict Resolution

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The parents are friends but the kids aren't. Find out how to handle this delicate, touchy topic.

9 Workout Tips for the Busy Dad

Posted July 31, 2012 - 01:00 by David James

Tips, Wellness

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Hey dads. Did you go from buff to bulging once you had kids? Fatherhood doesn't have to mean the end of fitness. Check out these tips and get fit. Again.

Survey Reveals Majority of Teens Hide Online Activities

Posted July 16, 2012 - 01:00 by David James

Safety, News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life

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Think your teens are telling you everything they do online? Think again. This is advice you need every day.

13 Steps to Survive Any Childhood Transition

Posted July 13, 2012 - 01:00 by David James

Tips

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Challenging transitions come quickly for our kids. You'll need these 13 tips to survive them.

Drat! Dang! Darnit! Put a Curse on Cuss Words in 8 Steps

Posted June 15, 2012 - 01:00 by David James

Tips

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Are you the potty mouth in your house? Follow these steps to put a curse on cursing. And you won't need to wash your mouth out with soap!