Feminine Spelling of Avery?
Hi, Jennifer, My sister-in-law came up with the spelling for my oldest daughter’s name. We had decided on “Avery” but I wanted it to look…
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A common-sense guide to technology and young children
“Toddlers on Technology: A Parents’ Guide,” currently under $20 at Amazon, was written by a mom and two early-childhood educators to help parents choose how and…
Name Challenge: Orange
Hi Jennifer, I’m a trans person looking for masculine names for myself that have a meaning involving orange: the fruit or the color, or something…
Soothing Slumbers Bear makes bedtime a breeze
Is your little one fussy at bedtime? VTech Baby’s Soothing Slumbers Bedtime Bear will help lull her to sleep with its soft, plushy fabric and…
Do NOT use this NAME!
Hi Jennifer, I am due in 4 weeks and still have not found a name for little boy!!!! Well today I heard a name but…
More about Loie
Hi Jennifer, I saw that someone was asking about the name Loie. My mother’s cousin is named Loie, pronounced Loy, rhyming with boy. She was…
Online homework helpers and learning activities
Our last two columns reviewed some of the learning websites for younger children. This week we look at homework helper sites for older children. Fact Monster includes…
Where does Loie Come From?
Hello Jennifer, I was wondering if you could help me out with the meaning of the name “Loie.” A little girl in my family died…
Providence as a Baby Name?
Hi, I’m a big fan of your website, I’ve been using it to help name characters for years! I’m starting to brainstorm names for future…
Make learning fun: Part 2
This is the second in our series on learning websites for children. Read Part 1 here. A few more websites to acclimate the kids to…
Salaine from Iceland
Hi Jennifer, I wanted to let you know what a bog fan of your site I am! I absolutely love looking up the meanings of…
Make learning fun: Part 1
Now’s the time of year when the kidlets are either back to school or getting ready to go back to school. If their brains have…
New Baby Body Care Line from Whole Foods
New moms are on the search for natural and baby-safe body care products more than ever. But with the sea of choices, it can be…
Spectra Baby Pumps: Portable and Quiet
With the highest ratings on Amazon and raves from new moms, the Spectra Baby series of breast pumps are getting a lot of attention. Many…
Don’t Worry, Bee Happy
Hi Jennifer, My name is Melisha, pronounced muh-lish-uh. I have looked for years and can’t find a meaning for my name. I know my mom…
