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Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Are Tantrums a sign of affection?

So I came across this article and it made me feel a little better today! Like most of you out there we have discussed tantrums many times and this article put a different perspective on them. Here's the link http://www.babycenter.com/0_big-story-how-love-blossoms-between-you-and-your-child_1417762.bc?page=4&articleId=1417762 and then go to page 4.

4 comments:

Teri said...: Sorry, it looks like the link takes you to the right page! Anyway check it out!; July 15, 2008 at 4:55 PM
Cam and Chelle said...: HA! My kids must REALLY love me!!; July 25, 2008 at 8:41 AM
Trevor and Heather Caffall said...: Oh,Oh I just found this blog and I want in! How do I join? I love getting advice from other mommies.; July 25, 2008 at 1:14 PM
Carie Annie said...: Thank's for the good article, it helps put things in perspective, yeah I'm like you Michelle my kids REALLY love me too!; July 27, 2008 at 10:51 PM

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Are Tantrums a sign of affection?

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