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AS FEATURED IN...Lucy Siegle On Eithical Living: Sunday March 5, 2006 The Observer
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5 Ways To Tell If A Preschooler Is Living In Your House
1. You reheated the same cup of coffee three times this morning. 2. There is always one more person in your bed in the morning, than there was the night before. 3. You can't imagine life without the Cartoon Network. 4. The lock on your bathroom door is purely for decoration? After all, no locked door could withstand, "Mom? What are you doing? Mom? Can I come in? Mom? Can I show you something? Mom? Can I give you a hug? Mom? Can you hear me? Mom? 5. You have started -or signed- a petition to banish the word "why" from every language known to man. About The Author Deborah Shelton is a mother, freelance writer, and author of the brand new book, "The Five Minute Parent: Fun & Fast Activities for You and Your Little Ones." Visit Deborah's website for more family-friendly ideas: http://www.fiveminuteparent.com; deborah@fiveminuteparent.com
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