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Susan Heim - EzineArticles.com Expert Author  

Susan M. Heim is a writer and editor, specializing in parenting, multiples, women’s and Christian issues. She is a longtime editor for the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Susan’s books include "Boosting Your Baby's Brain Power"; "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More"; "It’s Twins! Parent-to-Parent Advice from Infancy Through Adolescence"; "Twice the Love: Stories of Inspiration for Families with Twins, Multiples and Singletons"; and, "Oh, Baby! 7 Ways a Baby ... [More]

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  • The Benefits of Reading to Your Baby
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Keep reading time with your little one short but frequent. Aim for five times a day for about five minutes each.


  • The 5 Most Important Things You Can Do to Boost Your Baby's Brain Power
    [Home-and-Family:Parenting] Your baby's brain is phenomenal! With more than 100 billion neurons, they would stretch for 62,000 miles if laid end-to-end. But most of the connections between these neurons must be established within the first eight months of life so that the foundations for lifelong learning are set in place.


  • Language And Literacy-Building Activities For Babies
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] It's never too early to start reading to your baby. This article presents some fun games and giggles-and-grins activities to make books -- and your baby's world -- come alive.


  • Improving Babies' Motor Skills
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] You'll see a very rapid development of both the gross and fine motor skills during the first year of life. This article suggests exercises that can help improve your baby's motor skills.


  • How to Bond With Your Newborn
    [Home-and-Family:Parenting] Personal interaction with your newborn is the best toy ever. Show your happiness when handling your baby and smile at her. Look deep into her eyes and watch how she stares back. Soon, your baby will stop crying if held and comforted, and she will smile when she sees you. This article provides specific ideas for encouraging your baby's attachment to you.


  • Book Review - The New Grandparents Name Book
    [Book-Reviews:Non-Fiction] If you're about to become a grandparent - or about to make grandparents out of your parents by having a child of your own - you've most likely thought about what the upcoming child will call you or your parents. So, how do you pick the perfect grandparent name? "The New Grandparents Name Book" will show you how!


  • Ear Infections in Children
    [Health-and-Fitness:Ears-Hearing] It's cold and flu season, the time of year when children are especially vulnerable to painful ear infections. In fact, ear infections are the most commonly diagnosed childhood illness in the United States, second only to the common cold. More than 75 percent of children will have at least one ear infection by the age of three.


  • Book Review - My Body Belongs to Me by Jill Starishevsky
    [Book-Reviews:Childrens-Books] Sexual abuse. It's probably one of the last subjects we want to discuss with our children-or even think about ourselves-but experts say that it's essential to teach our children that certain parts of their body are private.


  • Explaining the Death of a Pet to Your Child
    [Home-and-Family:Death-Dying] The death of a pet is part of the human experience. Although you can never make this a pain-free event for your children, these tips will help them process their pet's death and express their feelings.


  • Book Review - Your Pregnancy Week by Week by By Glade Curtis and Judith Schuler
    [Book-Reviews:Health-Mind-Body] Whenever I was pregnant (three times with four children), I read everything I could put my hands on about being pregnant. I wanted to know how the baby was developing, what new pregnancy symptoms I could expect, whether things in my environment could hurt my baby, and so much more. I would read and re-read my books, making sure that I didn't miss a thing.


  • Book Review - Fab Girls Guide to Friendship Hardship, by Phoebe Kitanidis
    [Book-Reviews:Young-Adults] "Fab Girls Guide to Friendship Hardship," by Phoebe Kitanidis, is filled with great information for middle-school girls, such as how to tell the difference between good and bad friends, how to be the best friend you can be, how to meet new people, and how to find the friendships you truly deserve. Creative quizzes and sidebars make for fun and easy reading so that girls feel like they're chatting with a friend, not reading a lecture.


  • Book Review - I Brake For Meltdowns by Michelle Nicholasen and Barbara O'Neal
    [Book-Reviews:Non-Fiction] I've always thought that taking care of babies is a breeze compared to raising toddlers and preschoolers. Parents would definitely have it much easier if there was a "baby boot camp" for children between their first and fifth birthdays.


  • Book Review - How Do I Tell the Kids About the Divorce? By Rosalind Sedacca
    [Book-Reviews:Non-Fiction] "How Do I Tell the Kids about the Divorce? A Create-a-Storybook™ Guide to Preparing Your Children - with Love!" is a fill-in-the-blank book that guides parents through making a personal family storybook they can share with their children. Divorce is never going to be an easy adjustment for children, but with the help of this book, parents can provide their children with the information they need to be assured that they're loved and their future holds promise.


  • Book Review - Faith & Doubt, by John Ortberg
    [Book-Reviews:Spirituality-Religion] Most of us have probably had doubts about God at one point or another in our lives, but we feel ashamed about lacking faith and often keep it to ourselves, hoping it will pass. But, in "Faith & Doubt," Ortberg assures us that doubt is not the opposite of faith. In fact, it can actually strengthen our relationship with God!


  • Book Review - Cooking With a Baby on Your Hip, by Francinne Lawrence
    [Book-Reviews:Cookery-Cookbook] "Cooking with a Baby on Your Hip" defines "hip" in more ways than one. Not only does it give you fun recipes to make while you're in the throes of parenting an infant (i.e., always with a baby on your hip!), but the cool design and easy recipes in this book are designed to make you feel "hip and happy"!


  • Book Review - The Baby Name Countdown, by Janet Schwegel
    [Book-Reviews:Non-Fiction] Babble recently released its list of "The 33 Worst Celebrity Baby Names," which included names like Tu Morrow (daughter of Rob Morrow), Fifi Trixibell (daughter of Bob Geldof), Pilot Inspektor (son of Jason Lee), and Kal-El (son of Nicolas Cage). I was surprised to see they left off Tallulah, Rumer and Scout (daughters of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis)!


  • Talking to the Kids About a Tight Budget
    [Home-and-Family:Parenting] Times are tough for a lot of people, and many families are on a tight budget. Meanwhile, the children want the latest video game, the hottest new toy, or designer clothes. Here are some tips for teaching the kids that your family must stick to a budget.


  • Hair Tourniquets - What Every Parent Should Know
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] If your baby's toes are turning blue, it could be a sign of a hair tourniquet. Parents should inspect their baby regularly for signs that a hair or loose thread is cutting off circulation to any part of their body. If not discovered, it could result in a serious infection or even a lost limb.


  • Lockets - Classic and Beautiful Gifts of Love
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] If you're looking for a special gift for a loved one, you can't go wrong with a locket. These ornamental cases, which come in all shapes and sizes, can be hung from necklaces, bracelets or pins. Customize them with a photograph or a lock of hair. They're a beautiful and classic expression of love.


  • Writing a Great Story for the Chicken Soup for the Soul Series
    [Writing-and-Speaking:Writing] Have you ever wanted to submit a story for the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books? Or have you submitted one or two, but were never published? Here are some tips on how to improve your Chicken Soup story from a former Senior Editor of the Chicken Soup series.


  • How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal That Will Sell
    [Writing-and-Speaking:Book-Marketing] If you're trying to interest a publisher in your nonfiction book, you know that it takes a lot of effort, skill and creativity to stand out from the crowd. Publishers receive thousands of proposals each year and publish only a handful. It's essential that yours catch their attention immediately. Follow these steps to write a proposal that will get noticed by publishers.


  • Encouraging Picky Kids to Eat
    [Home-and-Family:Parenting] Many kids are more likely to race to the ice-cream aisle at the grocery store, rather than the produce section. If your children fall into this category, this article provides proven strategies for making healthy food more appealing to their palates.


  • Planning Birthday Parties for Infants and Toddlers
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] It seems that more and more parents are throwing big bashes for their young children's birthdays! But often they're disappointed to find that it's not the enjoyable experience they had hoped for. Little ones get overtired, their young party guests run amok, and the unexpected usually happens. The strategies in this article will help you successfully plan a birthday party for your infant or toddler.


  • Ensuring a Smooth Trip - Airplane Travel With Infants
    [Travel-and-Leisure:Airline-Travel] If you're pondering an airplane trip to visit out-of-state family members, meet Mickey Mouse, or get away from the stresses of daily life, you may find that getting there can be just as stressful, especially if you're traveling with an infant. The key to ensuring a smooth trip is to plan ahead. Of course, nobody can be completely prepared for all complications, but there are a few things you can do to make the trip as pleasant as possible.


  • 7 Secrets for Raising Responsible Teenagers
    [Kids-and-Teens] There is no magic formula for raising good teens. Excellent parents can still have problem children, and good children come out of bad homes. But by staying closely involved in our children's lives, even when they don't appear to need us as much anymore, we can teach them the lessons they need to master to become successful and happy adults. This article provides seven strategies for parents to keep teens on the right track.


  • Encouraging Preschoolers to Help Out Around the House
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Preschoolers are at the only age in their lives when they don't see chores as "work." This is the perfect opportunity to get them started on helping out around the house. This article describes some chores that preschoolers can handle with a little supervision, and provides motivational tips when preschoolers are resistant to helping out.


  • 7 Survival Strategies When the Kids Are Driving You Crazy
    [Home-and-Family:Parenting] As a parent of young children, it's easy to lose your composure when you feel as if you spend half your life averting catastrophe. If you're having "one of those days," it's tough to keep your cool. These 7 survival strategies will help you maintain the peace and ward off a parental meltdown.


  • Teens and Volunteerism: The Benefits of Community Service for Adolescents
    [Kids-and-Teens] Encouraging teens to do volunteer work is one of the most important things you can do for them as a parent. And the amazing thing is, once they get a taste of it, teenagers love to volunteer! In 2004, 55 percent of American teenagers volunteered - almost twice the rate of adults, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service. Volunteering provides many benefits for teens, including increased self-esteem, a feeling of being valued, the opportunity to meet new people, the acquisition of valuable new skills, and a lifetime of wonderful memories and experiences.


  • Improving Interpersonal Communication: How to Quit Putting Your Foot in Your Mouth
    [Self-Improvement] Most people can pinpoint a time when they expressed an opinion that inadvertently hurt someone's feelings. This article will teach you how to quit putting your foot in your mouth. Improve your interpersonal communication skills by learning to think before you speak.




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