Spas and Kids: Not So Hot

Spas and Kids: Not So Hot

Moms / Mom Tips

Hot tubs may seem like small pools that are perfectly safe for children, but that’s not the case. Kids and spas, whirlpools and hot tubs don’t make for a good mix. The dangers of hot tubs range from drowning to entrapment to overheating. So before you allow your kids to…

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A Penny Saved Is a Penny Earned

A Penny Saved Is a Penny Earned

Moms / Mom Tips

One of the greatest values you can instill in your children is teaching them the importance of saving for a rainy day. With the collapse of the housing market and the incredibly high rate of unemployment, many adults, both young and old, found that they hadn’t tucked away enough money…

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Acid Reflux: Stop the Burn

Acid Reflux: Stop the Burn

Moms / Mom Tips

Most people think of acid reflux as a condition that only affects adults. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Acid reflux, also known as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), affects children of all ages, including newborns. Symptoms of GERD include burning in the throat, gagging or choking, sore throats,…

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Help Your Child Make Friends

Help Your Child Make Friends

Moms / Mom Tips

While it’s true that you can’t do everything for your child, there’s no reason you can’t guide him down the right path, especially when it comes to making friends. Bonding with others can be a new experience for younger children. Of course, you can lead by example, but there are…

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Boot Your Kids from the Bed for Good

Boot Your Kids from the Bed for Good

Moms / Mom Tips

How many sleepless nights have you had all in the name of keeping your children close? Many parents just don’t have the energy to fight with their little ones when they come crawling into bed in the middle of the night. Unfortunately, it becomes a pattern in time, and old…

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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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6 Affordable Ideas for Teacher Gifts

6 Affordable Ideas for Teacher Gifts

Moms / Mom Tips

They teach your children well — so how do you express your gratitude? With the holiday season in full swing, you may feel like you need to buy presents for just about everyone, and your child’s teacher is no exception. The question is: How do you show your appreciation without…

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Quick Food Fixes for Hungry Kids

Quick Food Fixes for Hungry Kids

Moms / Mom Tips

Does it ever feel like time isn’t on your side, especially when you’ve got hungry mouths to feed? Between rushing from school to work to extracurricular activities, satisfying those big appetites can seem nearly impossible. In fact, it often feels like the drive-thru is the only place where you’ll achieve…

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Forget Me Not:  Ways to Always Remember Kids in Cars

Forget Me Not: Ways to Always Remember Kids in Cars

Moms / Mom Tips

How many times have you forgotten something in your car? Probably too many to count. While most people can’t imagine forgetting a child in the car, it happens, especially with the hustle and bustle of daily routine. Sadly, the outcome is usually deadly. Between 1998 and 2010, an estimated 496…

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