Common Car Seat Mistakes

Common Car Seat Mistakes

Moms / Mom Tips

You want your child to be as safe as possible when you travel – all parents do. But when installing a car seat, whether it’s for an infant, toddler or bigger kid, many parents make some common mistakes that could cost the child his life. First, start by choosing the…

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Velcro Kids: Stop Being So Clingy!

Velcro Kids: Stop Being So Clingy!

Moms / Mom Tips

Whether they’re babies, toddlers or preschoolers, a case of separation anxiety can hit your child – and you – when you least expect it. The screaming fit that can ensue as you walk out of daycare or even just the child’s nursery can send you running back in, but that’s…

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The New Rules of Teen Dating

The New Rules of Teen Dating

Moms / Mom Tips

Remember the embarrassment of having to insist your date come in to meet your parents? Or the anticipation of sitting by the phone waiting for a boy to call – then intercepting said call before one of your parents picked up and found a boy on the other end? For…

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Summer Grill Safety

Summer Grill Safety

Moms / Mom Tips

There’s no denying that grilling is thrilling. With summer upon us, ’tis the season to get your grill on. From pool parties to barbecues, it’s just not a summer celebration without a grill. Before you light up your grill – keep this in mind. Almost 60 percent of grill fires…

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Keep an Eye on Your Child’s Peepers

Keep an Eye on Your Child’s Peepers

Moms / Mom Tips

Jeepers, creepers, are you keeping an eye on those peepers? Making sure your kids have healthy eyes is extremely important. That means you need to take action now… and not wait until eye issues arise. Newborn babies should be examined to make sure eyes are functioning properly. After one year,…

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Bottle Up Savings and Health: Water You Waiting For?

Bottle Up Savings and Health: Water You Waiting For?

Moms / Mom Tips

Bottled water may seem like one of those things you just can’t live without, but in reality there are far more cons than pros. When it comes to bottled water, all that glitters isn’t gold. For example, many people assume that bottled water is the best option. However, good old-fashioned…

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The Newest Healthy Snacks to Go

The Newest Healthy Snacks to Go

Moms / Mom Tips

When you’re on the go and can’t stop to eat, what can you do to quiet those growling stomachs without having to drive through and pick up unhealthy food? Pack snack bags with good-for-you grub that will allow you to finish what you need to do without making a food…

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Music to Their Ears

Music to Their Ears

Moms / Mom Tips

Can playing music to your baby or young child make her smarter? That was the claim of the much-hyped “Mozart Effect” several years ago, but the truth isn’t exactly black and white. Certainly, music is a great complement for stimulating babies’ brains and teaching toddlers vocabulary, but the jury’s out…

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5 Last-Minute Gifts

5 Last-Minute Gifts

Moms / Mom Tips

It happens all of the time. You think you’ve wrapped up your Christmas shopping, and then BAM — it hits you. You’ve forgotten a teacher, friend, tutor, dance teacher, football coach, etc. Oftentimes you may be faced with the looking question: “what do you get for the person who has…

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