6 Ways to Get Christmas Carded

6 Ways to Get Christmas Carded

Moms / Mom Tips

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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Camping Vacations: Pitch a Tent with the Kids

Camping Vacations: Pitch a Tent with the Kids

Moms / Mom Tips

Roughing it might sound, well, rough if you have kids, but there are a lot of reasons to consider a camping vacation this summer. Regardless of where you live, it’s usually convenient and easy to find a campground within a couple of hours from your town. Many campgrounds allow you…

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The Healthiest Foods Your Kid’s Not Eating

The Healthiest Foods Your Kid’s Not Eating

Moms / Mom Tips

The script for what’s healthy eating for kids is constantly being rewritten. Kids today are exposed to more diverse foods than ever, and inevitably, some of the healthiest are being overlooked. Sure, you know to serve those “superfoods” like blueberries, sweet potatoes and yogurt. But there are a few superfoods…

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Video Games: What the ESRB Rating Means

Video Games: What the ESRB Rating Means

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When you’re shopping for video games, you might wonder what those little monogram squares are on the front of the game case. Well, just like the Motion Pictures Association of America, which assigns ratings to movies based on their content, there is an organization that does the same thing for…

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Let Them Play: Why Recess Is Important

Let Them Play: Why Recess Is Important

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Kids are getting played when it comes to taking a break at school. Yes, they’re there to learn reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic – but what about that fourth “R,” recess? Many schools are doing away with kids’ sole opportunity to give their brains a break during the day in favor…

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Break the Nail-Biting Habit

Break the Nail-Biting Habit

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Is every day a real nail-biter for your children? Believe it or not, nail biting is a common habit among children. According to kidshealth.org, studies estimate that up to 60 percent of kids and teens nibble their nails down to the nubs. And while it may seem harmless, the reality…

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Fast, Healthful Breakfasts Kids Love

Fast, Healthful Breakfasts Kids Love

Moms / Mom Tips

You know the kids should eat a healthful breakfast before they head to the bus stop, right? But sometimes in the hustle and bustle of the morning scramble to get everyone out the door, breakfast can be an afterthought for some families. And while something is better than nothing, there…

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Helping Your Kids with Math Homework

Helping Your Kids with Math Homework

Moms / Mom Tips

You’ve got the reading and ‘riting down – but what about that last R, ‘rithmetic? Math has changed since those days when future moms completed worksheet after worksheet and worked out addition, subtraction, multiplication and division tables – without the aid of a calculator. Math, thankfully, has become more hands-on…

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Who’s the Boss? Take Charge of Your Kids!

Who’s the Boss? Take Charge of Your Kids!

Moms / Mom Tips

When it’s time to lay down the law with your kids, do you feel like you’re negotiating with a tiny little dictator? If you feel like a pushover when it comes to disciplining kids, don’t fret. It’s not too late to change the way you react when punishment issues arise….

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Kids’ Rooms: Storage and Organization

Kids’ Rooms: Storage and Organization

Moms / Mom Tips

If it looks like a bomb went off in your kid’s room at the end of each day, then chances are, you and your child need help clearing the clutter. It’s especially important to make room for the upcoming holiday season and all the inevitable new toys it will probably…

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