We have all had those times where we have been out and about and suddenly our child has to go potty – now! We rush to find the restroom only to screech to a stop in horror at the scene that lies before us. Is there anything more disgusting than a public restroom? Dads if you are on your own then you have it even worse. Desperate times call for desperate measures however so here are some tips to make it through without losing your lunch: Family Restrooms – Thankfully businesses are Continue Reading
Family Holidays That Don't Cost the Earth
Taking a family holiday is a fun way to grow closer as a family and to create memories that will last… [more]
6 Reasons You Should Cook with Your Kids
Before you whip up a meal for your family next, think about inviting the kids to help you do so. While… [more]
March 5, 2013
Preparing for Baby: Family Safety Essentials for the Home
No matter how prepared you think you are as a parent, your children are going to get injured at some point. Every four seconds in the U.S., a child is treated for injury in an emergency room, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). When you think babyproofing, images of electrical outlet [...]
Continue reading... March 4, 2013
Keeping December Birthdays Separate from Christmas
There is one thing that all children born in December dread, and that can turn even the sweetest child into a sulking, brooding brat: the Birthday/Christmas present. It’s easy to understand why this could be upsetting for a child, especially for a child with siblings. Every kid born in July gets a gift for Christmas [...]
Continue reading... February 28, 2013
Tips for Healthy Weight Loss Meal Planning
A calorie controlled diet comprising of healthy foods is necessary to lose weight. There should be enough of proteins, good fats, nutrients and minerals. Though on paper it looks pretty good, in real life it is not that easy. There are some people who know how to eat right to lose weight but it is [...]
Continue reading... February 25, 2013
How to Keep Your Child Healthy at the Doctor’s Office
When I first began to take my children to the pediatrician I was clueless. I walked in to a crowded waiting room full of children with fevers, colds, and God only knows what else. I tried my best to keep my children healthy and away from sickness the rest of the time and there I [...]
Continue reading... February 6, 2013
Is Your Tween or Teen Ready to Babysit Younger Siblings?
Between work, school, grocery shopping and running around to your kids’ after-school activities, moms can feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. When you have to drag the entire clan with you on the daily errands, it can be even more difficult to get anything accomplished before someone needs [...]
Continue reading... January 17, 2013
Helping Premature Babies Through Breast Milk Donation
Thanks for letting me share this message with your readers! I am happy to be working with Prolacta to help spread awareness about the need for donor breast milk to help the littlest babies. What they don’t tell you about the NICU is how scary it can be. The moment my little boy was [...]
Continue reading... January 16, 2013
Top 5 Healthy Habits to Teach Children
Building healthy habits for children in their youth nurtures the foundation for healthy lifestyles throughout their lives. As society grows more complex, it’s becoming increasingly more important to equip children with habits that will help them successfully navigate life’s challenges. Healthy habits cannot be merely learned, but they need to be practiced continuously throughout childhood [...]
Continue reading... January 15, 2013
The Realities of Parenting
With parenthood life around you simply changes. This include physically, mentally, emotionally, financially and spiritually. No matter how you look at it, parenting turns out to be both interesting and challenging for all the parents. As parents, you are supposed to device some of the best strategies for their better upbringing. At the same time [...]
Continue reading... January 8, 2013
6 Apps for Health Conscious Families
As a parent, I’m always on the go! The trouble with that my toddler was just diagnosed with Celiac Disease about six months ago. Suddenly, I needed to rethink my days of rushing around without pre-planning. The reality was that I had to be very careful whenever I stopped for food or even bought snacks [...]
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