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Lesson from a 4 year old

By Mama Sprout • May 27th, 2009 • Category: Blog

On Thursday, May 27, our dog of 12 years ran away. Daddy Sprout was out looking for him from 2 am to 4 am and then resumed at 5:30 for another several hours. Nothing.
Prince is a small min pin, barely 12 pounds. We’re surrounded by wooded areas and it just [...]



Be a Volunteer…at any age

By Mama Sprout • May 17th, 2009 • Category: Blog

I grew up in a home where volunteering was very important. As a family, we did alot with our temple. As a youngster, I donated alot of toys and clothes. As a teenager, I was a candy striper and I helped tutor children. As an adult, I continued to donate my [...]



When to start solid foods?

By Mama Sprout • Mar 28th, 2009 • Category: Blog

My dear cousin sister emailed me, asking about when and how to start feeding my nephew solids, who just turned 4 months. She also asked about rice cereal vs. oatmeal.
Here’s my response:
Personally, I’ve read enough to suggest that starting solids at 4 months, while in the range, is too early. We didn’t start [...]



Travel FAQs

By Mama Sprout • Mar 23rd, 2009 • Category: Blog

With travel season upon us, here’s a list of FAQs.
(1) Should I buy a ticket for my infant/toddler?
Definitely get your child his/her own seat. There’s a chance you may not use it but there’s a chance you will. And that’s the goal…for your child to sit in his/her own seat. The seat will give you [...]



The Personal Decision to Breastfeed

By Mama Sprout • Mar 18th, 2009 • Category: Blog

While pregnant, I read many books about breastfeeding. I understood the health benefits and wanted to experience the bonding between Mother and child. My plan was to nurse Baby Boy Sprout until he was at least a year old. I had my plan in place: as soon as he [...]