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Archives for September 2007

Potty Training

Natural Potty Training Alternative: Elimination Communication

By Practical Mama |
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I came across this book, Diaper Free Baby, entirely by coincidence. Fifteen minutes before setting out for our long flight to the other side of the Atlantic,  I was looking through potty training section in the library to find a solution to my son’s terribly delayed potty training situation, I got my hands on this one. Funny enough the other books … [Read more...]

Family Travel Tips

Preparing for long flights and trips with babies and young children

By Practical Mama |
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We finally have returned from our two-week overseas trip without any incident. We were so busy getting ready for the trip. Adding the exhaustion from the trip on top of that, we literally need one more week to relax but spiritually it was a very relaxing vacation. We had a more comfortable 12-hour flight than we expected with our son. This fear … [Read more...]

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I am a mother of two and a type of person who you would call “Jack of all trades, master of none”. As you might guess from categories, I love my children, reading, sewing, gardening, traveling and cooking. I also work full time so I have to be practical to do all the things I want to do in a 24-hr-day. More About Me


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