Public Breastfeeding: Yea or Nay?

Public Breastfeeding: Yea or Nay?

Moms / Mom Tips

Every so often, a story will surface in the news about women who are rebuked for breastfeeding their babies in public. Whether it’s shop owners or their patrons who complain, it’s an embarrassing situation for moms who are just trying to feed their children. Most people wouldn’t want to take…

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Stranger Danger: Keep Your Kids Safe

Stranger Danger: Keep Your Kids Safe

Moms / Mom Tips

As summer approaches, it’s time to think about how you’ll teach your kids to stay safe when they’re out and about playing in the neighborhood, at parks or even away at camp. But there’s a fine line between teaching your kids smart tactics for dealing with strangers and scaring them…

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Make it a Magical Movie Night

Make it a Magical Movie Night

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Families today more than ever are looking for ways to be entertained without breaking the bank. A night out at the local movie theater can cost $10 or more per person, not to mention breaking the bank – and the belly – at the snack bar. Luckily, movies can be…

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12 Travel Tips For The Holiday Season

12 Travel Tips For The Holiday Season

Moms / Mom Tips

For many people, traveling during the holidays has become a way of life. With family members spread out everywhere, you’re bound to have to travel. During the holiday season, it’s definitely not for the faint of heart. But there are things you can do to ease the pain and make…

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7 Must-Read Christmas Classics for Kids

7 Must-Read Christmas Classics for Kids

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Looking for an inexpensive fun way to get your family into the holiday spirit? Read between the lines. In addition to creating a family tradition that will provide your children with a lifetime of memories, you’ll also be benefitting your child. Experts say that reading to your children aloud is…

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6 Ways to Get Christmas Carded

6 Ways to Get Christmas Carded

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Sometimes it is better to receive than to give, and Christmas cards is one of those instances. While some people have everything ready for their Christmas cards months in advance, others find that same old box of cards going untouched year after year. The good news is that the task…

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5 Tips to Teach Your Children to Be Grateful

5 Tips to Teach Your Children to Be Grateful

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When it comes to the holidays and the children, there’s no greater gift than good manners. And there’s no time like the present to teach your children to be grateful for anything… and everything. While it’s nice that they appreciate toys, clothes and all the other offerings they may receive…

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Weighty Matters: Should Your Child Strength Train?

Weighty Matters: Should Your Child Strength Train?

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With such scrutiny on childhood obesity, you may be wondering if your child should be lifting weights in order to stay fit. Some kids who are involved in athletics and team sports might feel pressured to start lifting weights in order to improve performance. But it’s important to make the…

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Penalty Box: Does The Crime Fit the Punishment?

Penalty Box: Does The Crime Fit the Punishment?

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You wouldn’t give someone the death penalty for running a red light, and the same rule of thumb should apply to your children’s wrongdoings. At the end of the day, you want to make sure the crime fits the punishment. For example, you don’t want to ground your 5-year-old child…

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Procrastination: Stop the Madness

Procrastination: Stop the Madness

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Why put off until tomorrow what you can do today? We’re talking about procrastination. It’s a hard habit you want to break your child of before it ever begins. Waiting until the last minute can make a stressful situation even more harrowing. How many times have you burned the midnight…

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