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Six- and 7-Year-Old German Kids Set Out to Elope in Africa
I'm pretty sure this surpasses the term puppy love. A couple of German children decided to skip doodling each other's names on their notebooks and set out to elope in Africa. And, they weren't about to skimp on any details.
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What Is the Appropriate Age For the First Kiss Conversation?
While many moms and dads fret about having the birds and the bees conversation with their children, some never broach the topic of the first kiss. Kids' lips can meet in puppy love on the playground or years down the road for late bloomers. In last night's episode of Mad Men, Sally Draper planted a wet one on her friend, Ernie, while the two innocently pretended they were driving in a car as they sat in an empty bathtub.
Who's in Charge of the Pets: Mom or Kids?
Just about every kid wants a pet during their childhood and begging and pleading generally play a role in acquiring animals. As a bargaining tool, children tend to promise to care for the furry friend — feeding, bathing and walking the newest family member.
First Lady Michelle Obama fell victim to such empty pledges from her two daughters, Sasha and Malia.
A Few of Lil's Favorite Things: February
There are more clever ways to tell wee ones we love them than with conversation hearts! If you're in need of some Valentine's retail therapy, but don't want to resort to kid-friendly cards and chocolates, consider one of these fun items to show your affection!
- Hanging Hearts Mobile — Lull your lil one to sleep with soft songs and this delicate heart mobile ($35).
- Valentine's Day Letter Set — Wool envelopes, cards and postage ($25) are just what a child in puppy love needs.
- Heart Nightgown — Visions of candy hearts will dance in your darling's head as she sleeps in this pink and red gown ($11).
- Schoenhut 6-String Acoustic Guitar — Let your son, the budding musician, serenade his sweetheart with this shiny red instrument ($40).
- Cunill Silver Ringed Heart Rattle — Treat the bundle of joy who stole your heart to a fancy lil rattle ($140).
Sugarbaby: Noah from NYC
Our Sugarbaby this week hails from the Big Apple!
Noah, born February 15, 2006 in Manhattan, is quite a big boy these days and enjoys playing the guitar, romping around the playground, strutting along the balance beam at the gym, and dancing. He likes to shake his tiny tush to Little Maestros “Jump-In”, Justin Roberts “Meltdown”, and the Beatles “Ob li di, Ob la da”.
The Gifted Child: Toys for 6-Month Olds
Going to your local toy store and asking the sales help for advice on a gift for a six-month-old can provide you with more opinions and deep explanations than you bargained for, never mind the fact that half the items are never in stock. Rather than risk disappointing the child’s parents, and wasting your time, stick with one of these items that is sure to make everyone happy (plus, you can just order them online and be done with your shopping!).
The colors and variety of activities on the LeapFrog Learn and Groove Musical Table ($40) encourage kids to pull themselves into the standing position.
Texts and Tunes: Sandra Boynton
I can't get enough of Sandra Boynton. In addition to her books being silly and insanely creative, they are great bait to get your babe hooked on reading. She may not learn the ABCs from Snuggle Puppy, but she will learn to love the ritual of reading it with you, which is a first step to reading.
Playground Patrol: Nanny Stops Teens From Having Sex
I used to think that broken bottles were the most offensive thing found near the swings, but now it seems like everyone uses the park as their playground. It is as if anything goes from foul language to fooling around.
My husband took our kids to their favorite playground yesterday.
Lil Find: Zooni Hats
If you've got a wee wallflower, Zooni's hand knit hats are not meant for them. The mop hat collection is for attention getting boys and girls who aren't afraid to strut their stuff in the sandbox.
These fluffy lids are available in a variety of styles — Panda Monium, Puppy Love, Firecracker and Hipster — are just the way to turn heads.
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