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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Chicken nuggets, pizza, the all-white diet – it’s what kids clamor for every night, while you fight to get something green down their gullets. Whole-grain white breads make it easy to give your kids healthful bread while giving them the idea that they’re still eating that Wonder bread they love….
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Perhaps the most infuriating stage of parenthood is when your child reaches the time when tantrums seem to be his only means of expression. In the “terrible twos” – or threes, fours and beyond – these full-on freakouts might happen seemingly at the drop of a hat, but there are…
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Many potential parents feel they’re ready to take on the responsibility of raising a child, but the majority of new parents vastly underestimate the real costs associated with bringing up baby. A Redbook survey says up to 41 percent of new parents believed that in hindsight, they weren’t as financially…
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Eating a nice meal with a child can seem downright unappetizing at times if the child’s manners leave a lot to be desired. Teach your kids manners without starting a food fight. The best time to start teaching table manners is as early as they can hold a spoon. Start…
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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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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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It’s that time of year when school is out, and kids are out and about with their parents. Whether it’s the mall, the pool, museums, zoos or other public place, it’s possible that you and your child could be separated. It’s so easy for a child to get lost with…
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There’s nothing more comforting than having dinner prepared by lunchtime. While it may sound extremely ambitious, it’s actually the work of the oh-so-convenient slow cooker. Anybody who owns a crockpot can attest to the convenience of having the slow cooker do all of the hard work for you. We’ve got…
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January 1 is just two days away. A new year means a new you, right? Not so fast. How many times have you made a laundry list of New Year’s resolutions only to fall off the wagon within days? Whether it’s losing weight, quitting smoking or becoming more organized, we…
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