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Babies and Altitude
Is it safe to travel at high altitudes with a baby? Your baby will have the same tolerance for high altitudes as you do, provided that...

Aspen Nannies
Apr 17, 20183 min read
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Overcoming Jet Lag With Babies and Toddlers
Sometimes I write posts because I read a few great books, put some great advice into practice and had complete success. Very rarely, I...

Aspen Nannies
Apr 17, 20184 min read
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Why Finnish babies sleep in cardboard boxes
For 75 years, Finland’s expectant mothers have been given a box by the state. It’s like a starter kit of clothes, sheets and toys that...

Aspen Nannies
Apr 13, 20182 min read
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How to Talk to Your Baby
You play “peek-a-boo” with your baby. You talk to her while you’re changing her diaper. You sing to her as you rock her to sleep. And...

Aspen Nannies
Apr 7, 20182 min read
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Kids and Nature
In the early 1980s, a Harvard University biologist named Edward O. Wilson proposed a theory called biophilia: that humans are...

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Apr 3, 20183 min read
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Aspen Winter Kid Friendly Activities
Aspen and Snowmass are a gigantic outdoor playground for the entire family. All Access Snowmass An “insider’s” edition of VIK, this fun,...

Aspen Nannies
Jan 18, 20183 min read
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Kid Friendly Aspen Eats!
Who doesn’t love to eat out? Lets face it, we all love to try a new restaurant out… especially while on vacation (calories don’t count…...

Aspen Nannies
Jan 10, 20182 min read
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Top 10 Summer Activities to do with kids in Aspen
Aspen in the summer time is why I stayed here! The weather is great, and there are even more activities for kids to do than in winter....

Aspen Nannies
Jan 10, 20183 min read
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5 ways to ensure your child won’t be bullied
Mean kids aren’t just a middle-school problem. The trouble has trickled to the youngest grades. Learn how to spot it — and how to protect...

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Jan 1, 20183 min read
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The Importance of Routines for Children and Parents
Routines in the morning, night and at mealtimes are helpful. Because routines give them a sense of security and help them develop...

Aspen Nannies
Dec 30, 20174 min read
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Tips for Eating Better! (for children and families)
Eating better (for children and families) Start the day with a healthy breakfast. It refuels the body and provides energy for the day....

Aspen Nannies
Dec 29, 20171 min read
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Reading Tips from Kids to other Kids
Parents can make reading more motivating by letting children choose books and making reading a memorable family event. Find out what...

Aspen Nannies
Dec 1, 20173 min read
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Digital Technology and Children – The good and the bad
A healthy dose of screen time and technology can be very beneficial to our children, and is something that would be extremely hard to ban...

Aspen Nannies
Oct 31, 20173 min read
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15 WAYS TO PRACTICE PATIENCE WITH YOUR KIDS
Patience is an important quality which every parents must possess. Whether you are the mom or the dad you need to learn to be patient....

Aspen Nannies
Oct 25, 20176 min read
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Correcting gender stereotypes: Even lawmakers can make a difference
Gender stereotypes in media have real consequences for kids and adults. Public policies that value caretakers of both genders can help...

Aspen Nannies
Aug 19, 20172 min read
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Kids and Allergies and the EpiPen®
Be Prepared! Anaphylaxis is unpredictable. When it comes to potentially life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), you need to...

Aspen Nannies
Jul 6, 20173 min read
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Childproofing your home! Think Like a Kid!
When I started to embark on my “Never-ending Adventure of ‘Childproofing’ a Home”, the world of preventable injury was wide and vast and...

Aspen Nannies
Jul 4, 20173 min read
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Tips for Weaning Your Child Off the Pacifier
The pacifier has provided hours of soothing, sucking comfort. But there comes a point when it must go. When should your little one quit...

Aspen Nannies
May 11, 20174 min read
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Top 10 movies for kids & family to watch
Top Ten Kids Movies Rotten Tomato review rating: 1. 99% The Wizard of Oz (1939) 2. 98% Inside Out (2015) 3. 98% E.T. The...

Aspen Nannies
Apr 6, 20171 min read
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Tough Toddlers: 4 Common Triggers for Hitting and Biting
“No Hitting” Few things can make you second-guess your skills as a parent more than seeing your toddler whack another kid at a playdate...

Aspen Nannies
Mar 10, 20174 min read
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