What a Headache! Helping Your Kids Cope with the Pain

What a Headache! Helping Your Kids Cope with the Pain

Moms / Mom Tips

It’s hard enough coping with headaches as an adult. Imagine how difficult it can be for young children. What’s even worse is that if you or your partner suffers from headaches, there’s a good chance that your child will be cursed with the same issues because they’re hereditary. There are…

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Kids Traveling Alone? What You Need to Know

Kids Traveling Alone? What You Need to Know

Moms / Mom Tips

Perhaps little Johnny is going over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house this summer. Or maybe he’s visiting another relative or family friend. Either way, it might mean your child flying by himself. And that’s OK – as long as you review your airline’s policies and get…

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Get Schooled on Common Kid Infections

Get Schooled on Common Kid Infections

Moms / Mom Tips

Kids may have trouble keeping up with possessions like coats, sporting equipment and homework, but one thing they tend to find without fail at school is germs. There are several common infections – and even parasites – that your kids can pick up as a result of being in close…

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Are Growth Hormones a Bad Moo-ve?

Are Growth Hormones a Bad Moo-ve?

Moms / Mom Tips

When your child starts drinking milk, you’ll want to ensure that she’s drinking the cream of the crop. With so many types of milk out there, the choices can be confusing. Should you choose cow’s, goat’s, almond, rice, soy? Only you can say what’s right for your family, given any…

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How to Advise Your Tween About Gossip

How to Advise Your Tween About Gossip

Moms / Mom Tips

If you have kids who are about to hit their teenage years, then you may have noticed an uptick in the chitchat, whether on the phone, online or when they have friends over. Girls in particular are eager to compare thoughts and experiences with their peers, while boys aren’t usually…

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Don’t Make Boo-Boos with Your First-Aid Kit

Don’t Make Boo-Boos with Your First-Aid Kit

Moms / Mom Tips

All families should have a first-aid kit – or two – on hand for emergencies. Gathering supplies ahead of time and educating your whole family on how to use the items in your kit is essential to handling emergencies. Treating minor injuries that happen around the home or while traveling…

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Sneaky Discipline Tricks Teachers Use

Sneaky Discipline Tricks Teachers Use

Moms / Mom Tips

It’s sometimes amazing to watch what seems like an out-of-control child submit to a teacher’s bidding at school. Parents who are exasperated with their kids’ at-home antics can be really surprised when they watch their child interact successfully with their teachers away from home. How do teachers harness all that…

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Make Losing a Winning Lesson

Make Losing a Winning Lesson

Moms / Mom Tips

There’s nothing worse than a spoiled sport. While you want your child to strive to be the very best, the last thing you want is to raise a child who pitches a fit when something doesn’t go his or her way, especially when it comes to team sports. The name…

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Just Say No… and Mean It

Just Say No… and Mean It

Moms / Mom Tips

No means no, even when you’re saying it to your child. For many parents, no quickly turns to maybe or even yes once they’re bombarded by cries, whines and pouts. At the time it might seem easier to give up and give in than deal with the fallout, but in…

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