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    Is my daughter gifted and way too hyperactive?...

    Hello, You can check out all the signs for giftedness (which although does include hyperactivity, there is a difference in regards to a gifted child in the manner of hyperactivity), compare the milestones of a "normal" child of that of a "gifted" child and there are few really good videos that...
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    Which carrier is right for you?...

    Hi- I am going to throw my hat in the ring for the Ergo! By FAR the best carrier I had. As someone who walks a lot and can't handle anything bulky or convoluted to put on, the Ergo was by far the best investment I made as far as gear goes for my little girl. I would also like to point out...
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    What role does technology play in parenting?...

    At least here in Seattle, you might barely get a couple of channels without cable. They do have basic cable, but they don't have the premium shows that my daughter likes to watch like Dora and Diego. The other thing that we like about streaming is that it's on our schedule. She can watch...
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    What role does technology play in parenting?...

    Hi IADad- The main reason why I feel that the TV is a brain rotter is unlike videos that are streaming netflix, TV has commercials - lots of them that have an influence on my toddler daughter. I can control what videos she watches, but I can't control what advertisers place during shows on nick...
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    What role does technology play in parenting?...

    Technology is here and it's only going to become more embedded in our kids lives as technology becomes more and more advanced. My two year old figured out how to unlock my "smart" phone and called one of my friends. It wasn't till I heard a voice on the other side did I realize she actually...