Author: Jeannie Fleming-Gifford
Jeannie Fleming-Gifford is a mama to one little lady, freelance writer, and the director of education for a non-profit community school of the arts. Graduating with a B.A. in Music and a M.A. in Child Development, Jeannie began her career in quality child development programs as a teacher, then moved into creative administrative roles with science centers, symphony orchestras and arts programs. Owner of 170+ year old house, Jeannie loves living in small town America where walks to the park and bike rides to the coffeeshop are part of her everyday adventures. In her spare time, Jeannie enjoys yoga, dark chocolate, long walks with her two black labrador retrievers and, of course, the everyday fun parenthood brings.
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- Rub-a-Dub-Dub: Toddler in the Tub
- The First Look: What to Expect When Meeting Your Newborn
- Eat, Drink (Lots of Fluids!) & Be Merry
- Music Matters: Introducing Classical Music to Kids
- The Terrible Twos (They Really Aren’t So Bad!)
- Tackling Toddler Nutrition
- The ABC’s of Choosing Childcare
- Transitions, Trust, and Triumph
- Working Inside and Outside the Home
- You're Home, Now What?
- Don't Forget About Dad
- From Baby Belly to Back in Shape
- Managing Pregnancy Medical Tests
- Pregnancy Medical Tests ... Should You Test?
- Pregnancy: Are You Taking Unnecessary Risks?
- Pregnancy Risk Factors
- Breastfeeding 101
- Breastfeeding - The Best Option for Babies
- Breastfeeding and Transitioning to the Bottle
- Bringing Home Baby ... The Essentials
- Father’s Day – A Family Affair
- Toddlin’ Towards Father’s Day
- The First Father's Day!
- Happy Father's Day?! It's True!
- Alone with You
- An Investment in the Future: School & Childcare Costs
- Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!
- Heading into the Great Outdoors
- Healthy + Snacks: They Really Can Go Together
- It’s All About You: Taking Time for Yourself
- It's Okay to Be a Cheap Date
- Juggling Success and Wearing Multiple Hats
- Life in the Fast Lane: Making Meals When You Don’t Have a Lot of Time
- Making Music Together
- Movin’ & Shakin’ Together!
- Planes, Trains, Automobiles, & How to Keep Your Sanity
- Success in Working Through Stress
- The Youngest Kids CAN Cook
- Working for the Weekend?
- Red, White & Blue And Family Too!
- Red, White & Blue And Baby!
- Red, White & Blue and Toddler Too!
- Red, White & Blue...Baby & You!
- Baby Doesn't Care About the Jones
- Are You Listening? Your Newborn Is!
- Books and Babies...Never Too Young!
- Toys for Your Newborn
- Babbling with Baby
- Your Baby Sitting Pretty
- Life with a Baby on the Go
- Baby Teeth and Mouth Care
- One (Baby) Step at a Time...
- Get Your Baby's Motor Running
- Talkin' Baby Talk
- Play!
- Baby Teeth
- Grow, Baby, Grow
- Toddler Development
- Delayed or On Track?
- Social & Emotional Growth
- Toddlers and TV
- Car Safety
- Keeping Toddlers Safe and Sound
- Lemons & Lemonade
- Sleeping Alone or with Your Baby
- A Fabulous Fall with a Toddler in Tow
- “Fall” Into Pregnancy
- “Fall”ing in Love with Your Baby
- Family Fun in the Fall!
- The First Fall
- Eating Organic
- Organic Foods
- Halloween with Baby
- Oh, Baby, Baby - Costumes Even Make Them Cuter!
- Your Baby and Water
- Sleeping Safe and Sound
- Preparing for Your Baby’s Checkup
- The ABC’s of Circumcision
- Baby’s First Halloween
- A Sweet Treat for Mom
- When Babies Comes Before They’re Due
- Safety First – Be Prepared
- Be Prepared with CPR
- Get Ready, Set, Go…Your Newborn's Checkup!
- Traditions – A Sweet Treat for Families
- Checking in on You
- Stressed and Need Help?
- Happy Halloween
- Go to Sleep!
- Tricks and Treats with Your Toddler
- Sweet Treats and Your Toddler
- Lunchtime!
- Dealing with Toddler Weight Issues
- Get Ready! Toddler Checkup
- Vaccination Questions, Concerns, and Answers
- Going Green
- Cool Items for Your Baby
- The Green…Where Does it Go?
- Creativity Counts
- It's Not My Job; It's Not Your Job - It's Our Job
- Pregnancy: Going Green
- Talkin' Toddlers
- Toddlers and Toilets: Are They Ready?
- Sleeping Like a Baby
- It’s Okay to Say No…Really
- Are You Attached?
- What’s In a Name?
- What to Do When Your Baby Says "Achoo!" - Caring for Typical Infant Illnesses
- Turning TWO: Party Like a Celebrity
- Pregnancy: Fall into Being Fashionable
- Valentine’s Day & Your Little Sweetheart
- Infants & Outdoor Excursions
- Spring “Clean” – Getting Organized as a New Mom
- Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It’s Back to Work I Go
- A Brand New Love: Valentine’s Day with Your Newborn
- Parenthood: A Whole New Meaning to Valentine’s Day
- Pregnant & Looking Great!
- It’s A Date! Pregnancy & Valentine’s Day
- Who’s in the Delivery Room?
- Picking a Preschool
- How to Get a Toddler Out of the House
- Toddlers & Valentine’s Day
- Budgeting with a Baby
- Talking Tech with Tots
- The More We Get Together: Planning & Playing in Playgroups
- Praise & Rewards
- Toddlers Sucking on Pacifiers and Thumbs
- Battling Bad Behaviors
- Pregnancy: Keeping it “Cool”
- Pregnant: Saving Money
- Celebrity Moms Just Like You
- Babies and Baby Programs: What Do They Want?
- Pinching Pennies with a Baby
- Am I Doing This Right?
- Living with Autism
- Best Bets for Toddler Books
- 8 Great Ways to Play
- Ready to Read
- Turning ONE Is Fun
- You Are What You Eat
- Connections: Meeting Other Parents
- Are You Afraid? Top Fears of Parents
- Is My Child Normal?
- How to Get Your Baby To SLEEP!
- Worried?
- Toddlers Temperament
- Toddlers and Road Trips
- Raising Kids in a Bilingual Household
- Finding a Class for Your Little Learner
- Speech Delay?
- Managing Meltdowns
- Giving Thanks
- The Confident Child
- Toddlers and Deployment
- Toddler Anxiety
