Fall In Love With The Romantic Baby Boy Names And Baby Girl Names Of The Carefree 1890s

In the 1890s, baby boy names and baby girl names reflected the
joy of that romantic decade. Baby names often take on the
passion and romance of the world around them. Luckily for
babies born in this era, the 1890s were a time of great music,
painting, and unbridled passion.

>From 1890 to 1899 and beyond, the music halls of New York City
were filled every night and music poured into the streets.
"Give My Regards to Broadway" was the song of the decade.
Theater goers packed the playhouses to see the "Pirates of
Penzance." Stephen Foster's "Beautiful Dreamer," was still
everyone's favorite melody.

The 1980s were also a time of reading and discovery. Freud
lifted psychology into the modern age. Mystery readers thrilled
at the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot.

Against this happy background, new parents looked for romantic
baby names and their meanings from ancient Latin, Greek and Old
German. They chose heroic names from literary classics, music,
art, and poetry. Many even named their babies after real heroes
in history as well as the names of places and great battles.

>From among the romantic baby boy names of the 1890s, here are a
few:

Adolphus (German royal name) means "noble wolf;" Byron (Anglo
Saxon) from an English place name meaning "small cottage;"
Carleton (English) comes from a place name meaning "Charles'
town;" Clement (Scottish) means "gentle;" Edmund (Anglo Saxon)
means "happy protection;" Gilbert (German via French) means
"bright pledge;" Napoleon (Greek) means "lion of the woodland
dell;" Nathan (Hebrew) means "gift;" Percy (French) comes from
a place name meaning "mysterious;" Roderick (German) means
"famous ruler."

The beautiful and romantic baby girl names of the 1890s are
classical and come from Latin and Greek. Baby names coming from
old German, French and Anglo Saxon were also wildly popular.
Here are some of the favorite baby girl names:

Beatrice (Latin) means "bringer of joy;" Catherine (Greek)
means "pure;" Clementine (Latin) means "merciful;" Cordelia
(Latin) means "warm-hearted;" Drusilla (Latin) comes from a
Roman family name meaning "strong;" Honoria (Latin) means
"honorable;" Lorelei (German) means "alluring one;" Helen
(Greek) means "the beautiful one;" Minerva (Latin) means
"goddess of wisdom;" Tess (Greek) comes from the name "Teresa"
meaning "harvest; "Victoria (Latin) means "victory."

With the passing of the 1890s, the Victorian Era came to an
end. The innocence of that era, however, carried over into the
new century. Even the baby boy names and baby girl names
reflected the romantic happiness and music of these years. The
question was - how would the 20th Century treat that happy
innocence which was a gift of romance.

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Negligent Babysitter - Tragic Results

Negligent Babysitter - Tragic Results
Imagine the terror felt by the parents of two toddlers who
accidentally drowned in a pond near their home while in the
care of an 18 month babysitter. The toddlers supposedly
wandered away from their home in Waterford, Pennsylvania
while the babysitter was asleep.

The babysitter told the police that she put the children
down for a nap and then she took a nap in another room at
the same time. While she was asleep, 20-month-old Jenna
Walker and 2-year-old Maggie Kovski supposedly walked out
of the house and then walked for another 100 yards before
they found their way into a man made pond behind the house.

What is wrong with this picture? First, it is hard to
imagine how two little-bitty toddlers exited the house
together, and then walked at least 100 yards together to
the pond. How could they have wandered that far away? In
addition, what was the babysitter doing by taking a nap in
the first place? How long was she asleep? A solid
investigation of this case will require the police to
review all phone records that the babysitter had made
during the time she was babysitting and interview any and
all people who she may have been interacting with, as well
as neighbors who could have seen people coming and going to
the house. Hopefully the investigators will take their
time with this investigation.

Can the babysitter be charged with criminal gross
negligence? Not likely, at least with the facts as
reported by the babysitter. In California, as in most
jurisdictions, criminal negligence requires "gross
negligence." Gross negligence involves more than ordinary
carelessness, inattention, or mistake in judgment. A
person acts with gross negligence when:

1) A person acts in a reckless way that creates a
high risk of death or great bodily injury; and

2) A reasonable person would have known that acting
in that way would create such a risk.

When people fall asleep while in the presence of children
they are supposed to be caring for, it is not an inherently
reckless act. After all, wouldn't all parents be guilty of
this offense when they fall asleep at night after putting
their children to sleep?

We need to learn from the mistakes made by the parents of
these two precious children. In a day when it is necessary
for both parents to work, we have become more and more
dependant upon other people to watch after our children.
In this regard, it would be prudent for parents to consider
the following four suggestions:

1) Hire a babysitter with experience and who has
references;

2) Make sure the babysitter you hire is given explicit
instructions on what is expected, e.g., in this case the
babysitter should have been told that she was not permitted
to take naps while on the job;

3) Install video surveillance equipment within your home
so that you can monitor the babysitter and your kids at all
times from work. It has become much more affordable to
install this type of equipment and we now have the ability
to utilize our desk top computer as a monitors;

4) Make unexpected visits to the house throughout the
week, so that the babysitter never knows when to let down
his or her guard. In order to make the visits feel less
threatening to the babysitter, you may consider dropping
off snacks for the children and the babysitter when you
visit;

5) When your child is old enough, consider placing him
or her into a licensed daycare center for a portion of the
day. Many children thrive at daycare, and it shortens the
amount of time they have to spend with a babysitter. As
most people who care for toddlers will agree, watching
little kids for prolonged periods of time can be extremely
taxing. By shortening the amount of time your child has
with the babysitter will enhance your ability to manage the
babysitter's conduct.

About the Author:

Donald P. Schweitzer, Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer,
201 South Lake Avenue, Suite 700, Pasadena, California
91101, (626) 683-8113
http://www.PasadenaDivorce.com
Mr. Schweitzer is a attorney specializing in divorce
litigation. He is a former police officer, and Deputy
District Attorney.

How can I help my Baby stop Crying?

Do you ever wonder what makes a baby cry? As crying is one
of the few ways babies have of communicating their needs to
us, they cry about almost anything. They have a special cry
when they are hungry, feel pain, have anxiety and are over
stimulated. Even when they have gas, are exhausted, scared
or frustrated, babies fuss and cry. It must be frustrating
and stressful when they are doing their best to communicate
to us and we don't understand. Stressful not just for
babies, but also for parents, who by nature want to respond
with action. But, how can we respond appropriately?

To begin, feed your baby on demand, yes on demand. When
you're hungry, how do you feel? Would eating change your
mood? Then feed your baby when they are hungry. Feeding on
demand does not create spoiled children. Of course don't
automatically assume that your baby's cries indicate that
he is hungry. Just give the baby your breast and see what
happens. If he still cries, check his diaper and if that's
not it, then try some of the following:

Speak Gently: Try speaking softly and gently or even
better, try singing. Your baby knows your voice very well
and will recognize the tone and respond to it. Even if you
are a little off tune, baby won't mind. Research has shown
that babies like the sounds of female voices but that does
not mean dad can't give this a try too!

Relaxing Strokes: Sometimes babies cry because they just
want to be comforted. Maybe they've woken up abruptly or
something frightened them. A nurturing stroke can make a
world of difference. Try holding baby and gently stroking
his back.

Make a Move: That's right, try moving around. Babies love
motion as it reminds them of being in utero. But what kind
of movement? You might try walking, rocking, jiggling or
swaying.

Swaddling: If you are not sure how to swaddle, ask your
pediatrician, a nurse or experienced mother how to swaddle
the baby. For many infants, being wrapped tightly in a
blanket makes them feel safe and secure.

"Shushing" Sounds: Many babies are soothed by white noise.
Some things to try: a humidifier, fan, vacuum and clothes
dryer. It is important to be sure the "shushing" sounds are
as loud as your baby's crying.

Fresh Air: Try going outdoors. For many babies just being
outside in the fresh air can soothe. Maybe it's the sounds
of the birds, the wind or the sun, whatever it is, many
babies will calm by being outdoors. Maybe this will even
calm you, too.

Have a Break: For moms, if you've been trying and trying to
soothe your baby to no avail, give dad, your partner,
grandma or even a trusted friend a try. They may have their
own unique way of helping baby to calm and quiet.

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Your New Baby Can Cost You $20,000 in the First Two Years!

Having kids is an expensive endeavor! Just think about all of the new things that a baby brings to the equation:

Housing: Despite what my mother says, you can't keep the baby in the bottom drawer of your dresser. So he/she is going to need their own room. If you already have the space, then you just have to factor in an increase in gas, electricity, water, home repairs, appliance repairs, home furnishings, etc. Kids can be hard on appliances and furnishings, so don't expect your things to last as long as they used to. If your home isn't big enough, then you may have to buy/rent a bigger one. So factor in the cost of increased rent and mortgage payments.

Food: If you breastfeed (which I highly recommend) then you will save a great deal of money on formula for the first year of babies life. Deciding to make your own baby food, will save you even more. But you will need to factor in the cost of nutritious meals for mom and the supplies needed to make your own baby food. If you go the formula/baby food route then you can expect to spend anywhere from $100-200 dollars a month on formula.

Transportation: Here again, if you have been driving a mini van all along, you are ahead of the game. If you drive a small car- you will want to look into getting something larger. Factor in extra gas for all those visits to the doctors office, and the grocery store (because you will go more often once the baby comes.)

Clothing: Now this is one category that some parents have a weakness for. Those tiny little pink and blue outfits can really put a strain on your budget- especially when you consider that your little one will probably go through 3-4 outfits a day for the first 12 months of their life.

Healthcare: Your insurance premiums will go up and many insurance companies will also raise your deductible when you go from a "couple" to a "family." Little ones will need to go in for immunizations and well baby visits every month or two, and there is usually a co-pay involved there as well. The actual pregnancy and labor and delivery can also set you back a couple of thousand dollars depending on your insurance company.

Childcare: If you plan on sending your child to daycare or have a nanny in your home you can expect to easily spend at least $500-1000 dollars a month.

Miscellaneous: There are a ton of little things that you will need along the way, so it's always a good idea to have a bit of cushion in your budget.

Sarah Jones is a new mother to a 6 month old baby boy. She is an expert in saving money and staying on a budget when having a baby. For more on how to save money when having a baby check out http://www.diapersonadime.com

The importance of play in your child's development

Play can help your child's ability to learn. Coupled with toys, they can enhance your child's development. However, if the children who experience slow development of physical, mental, sight, hearing, or speech, then they need the helps of others in assisting them to play.

Play can help special needs children to build interaction between their parents and themselves. It motivates children to learn how to imitate and interact so that their communication skills can be further improved.

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