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The (Not So) Terrible Twos

September 4, 2020 by Anna Olson

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My daughter is on the cusp of her third birthday, and I know enough now to say the twos were not so terrible after all. Two-year-olds are known for temper tantrums and wild, drop-of-the-hat mood swings. And yes, this was the year of the tantrum, and of new fears and nightmares. But the … [Read more...] about The (Not So) Terrible Twos

Toddler Tics

August 21, 2020 by Anna Olson

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There it was again. A persistent blinking in my daughter's left eye that seemed to come and go, but was growing disturbingly more noticeable. The pediatrician determined that nothing physically was wrong with our toddler, but diagnosed the problem as an eye tic -- one of a bevy of fairly … [Read more...] about Toddler Tics

CoComelon…Coming Soon to Retailers

August 9, 2020 by Anna Olson

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Do you and your child spend time watching JJ, YoYo and TomTom on YouTube's CoComelon channel? I recently discovered that my daughter's favorite animated music videos average more than 3.5 billion views per month. In fact, CoComelon, a collection of 3D animated songs for toddlers, is the … [Read more...] about CoComelon…Coming Soon to Retailers

When COVID-19 Strikes at Daycare

July 12, 2020 by Anna Olson

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Several weeks into our state's phase three reopening, we got the news. There had been a confirmed case of COVID-19 at one of the facilities owned by our daycare operator. Our daughter is still safe at home, so we knew there was no risk to her; but we were surprised to learn that the … [Read more...] about When COVID-19 Strikes at Daycare

How to Throw a Virtual Baby Shower

June 30, 2020 by Anna Olson

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Gifts, games and guests. There was the requisite oohing and aahing over tiny onesies and baby books, and a lot of laughter. Of course, mingling was a little trickier during the shower I threw over the weekend. But we are talking about a virtual baby shower, after all. As many of us … [Read more...] about How to Throw a Virtual Baby Shower

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Anna Olson is the mother of a baby girl, and a full-time journalist who cares deeply about the issues that working parents of young children face each day. Read More...

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