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Mothers. Much has been written about, dedicated to, analyzed, scrutinized and attributed to this pillar of our existence. Over the years, the cliché of the patient on the couch being asked “Why do you hate your mother?” has become as familiar as Toll House® cookies and Goodnight Moon.

We blame the ‘refrigerator mothers’ of the 50’s, working mothers in the 70’s, we point fingers at coddling, aloofness, guilt, rigidity, permissiveness. Mother’s it seems, have fought a losing battle over the years.

I admit, I did my share of “mother blame” through the therapy-laden decades in which I raised my children.

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As a mom of three little ones, sun protection is an important theme in our home. Especially during the brutally hot days of summer when there is little relief from potentially hazardous rays. Let’s talk first about what sun protection is.

Sun protection is simply guarding yourself and others from the adverse effects of sunlight. Aside from the hazards of heat, the sun poses the danger of sunburn, which can permanently damage the skin and cause skin cancer.

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Spiderman is a popular superhero for kid’s parties these days, especially with the number of Spiderman movies that have come out recently. There are plenty of themed party goods that you can get for the party, including balloons, party favors, and streamers. Not to mention the plethora of party games that can be played at the Spiderman party.

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Every decade, Batman comes into the spotlight to wow new scores of children. They wish they could be as heroic and brave as their idol, and want to have things that show their love for the character. If your child likes Batman, there are crafts that you can do with them that they will no doubt love. This way, they can have a fun and creative time while also using their imagination. Not only that, but it gives them something to do that can keep them busy for hours.

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Spongebob Squarepants deserves a great party menu for a great cartoon character. The kids will eat just about anything sweet and love lots of junk food, but you can modify these foods to make them healthier and more of a culinary challenge so you can stretch your skills. Think tropical when you think spongebob for the next kid’s party.

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If your daughter loves the Bratz series of toys and collectibles, then you know how much fun it can be for her. Above anything else, Bratz is about being girly and fashionable. Since this is the case, you can provide fun crafts for your daughter that involves these aspects. After all, kids love to express their imagination and creativity. This can be easily achieved with themed crafts that she and her friends can have fun with.

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