Have a Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving

Have a Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving

Moms / Mom Tips

Whether you travel away from home, or you’re the one who hosts family and friends for the yearly Thanksgiving meal, think about keeping your kids safe and occupied during the holiday. The stove may be putting out delicious smells and tastes, but be sure you’ve got an eye on it…

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Celebrate Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month

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It doesn’t matter whether you’re black or white… February is an important month as it marks Black History Month. It’s the ideal time to teach your children about the many contributions of African-Americans throughout history. Originally, Black History Month was limited to just one week called Negro History Week, but…

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Holiday Road: Road Trip Tips

Holiday Road: Road Trip Tips

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Now’s the time when families tend to hit the road – whether it’s to visit Grandma, Disney, the beach, or just to sightsee and get a taste of other communities. It’s not the destination; it’s the journey, right? Not when you have kids in the backseat asking “are we there…

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Teaching Kids About Sharing

Teaching Kids About Sharing

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It may be the hardest thing for toddlers and preschoolers to do. No, we’re not talking about potty-training. The dreaded s-word – sharing – can incite tantrums like no other. But the earlier you start teaching and modeling sharing, the better your child will become at sharing. Start helping your…

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Sibling Differences Boil Down to Birth Order

Sibling Differences Boil Down to Birth Order

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Just as much as twins are very alike, sometimes siblings raised in the same home by the same parents can be complete opposites. Birth order has been used to explain and predict these personality differences, hobbies, grades in school, earning potential and much more. But can that be possible, and…

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Have a Heart: Teach Your Children Wellness

Have a Heart: Teach Your Children Wellness

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It’s never too early to start teaching your children about the value of heart health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated one in every four deaths can be attributed to heart disease. February marks National Heart Health month, and it’s important to teach your children…

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For Moms: Get “Back” to Basics

For Moms: Get “Back” to Basics

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About half of expectant moms experience lower back pain from having to support all that extra weight up front, but what happens when the baby is born and needs to be carried around? For many women, the pain simply shifts around — or just gets worse. A few factors can…

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November Is National Diabetes Awareness Month

November Is National Diabetes Awareness Month

Moms / Mom Tips

This year, the American Diabetes Association is making an ambitious commitment to eradicating diabetes, and they are calling on all Americans to help. Twenty-four million children and adults live with the devastating disease every day, and an additional 57 million are at risk of developing it. One in three children…

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A GPS for Kids: Creepy or Clever?

A GPS for Kids: Creepy or Clever?

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It may seem like the ultimate invasion of privacy. We’re talking about putting a tracking device on your child. Although it may seem creepy and over the top for some parents, others feel a sense of security knowing they can keep tabs on their children at all times. A child…

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When Is Your Child Ready for a Cell Phone?

When Is Your Child Ready for a Cell Phone?

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Your child is ready to reach out and touch someone with his or her very own cell phone, which begs the question “how young is too young?” There’s no denying that we’re living in the age of technology where it seems like everyone is connected. Seeing a grade-school child with…

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