When In-Laws Have Input on Your Kids

When In-Laws Have Input on Your Kids

Moms / Mom Tips

As if you needed even more tension between you and the in-laws…When kids come along, so does the advice – many times, unwanted – from in-laws and other relatives. How do you keep the peace and adhere to your own child-rearing principles when your pushy relatives have their own ideas…

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Beach Safety Tips

Beach Safety Tips

Moms / Mom Tips

If your summer plans include a family beach vacation, then there are a few things to know before you run into those waves. Before you embark on your trip, do a few checks first. Call the hotel or property where you’re staying and inquire whether or not lifeguards are employed…

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Pretty Baby: Should Your Child Model?

Pretty Baby: Should Your Child Model?

Moms / Mom Tips

If you think your kid oughta be in pictures, get in line. All moms believe their kid is the most beautiful of them all, but how do you know if yours has what it takes to make it as a child model? First, decide how far you want to take…

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Dazzling Dinner Dippers Kids Will Love

Dazzling Dinner Dippers Kids Will Love

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Parents know that kids love to dip, whether it’s chicken nuggets, fries, veggies, chips or pretty much anything else. And if you serve a dip as an appetizer, it might get challenging to get the kids to eat their meals. So why not serve the dips as the main dish?…

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Regular Bedtime a Smart Choice

Regular Bedtime a Smart Choice

Moms / Mom Tips

Getting the kids to bed at around the same time each night not only minimizes tantrums, but also can make your child smarter, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. In a recent study, the AASM found that toddlers and preschoolers whose parents enforced a pre-bedtime routine and the…

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Make It a Good Morning

Make It a Good Morning

Moms / Mom Tips

It doesn’t matter whether you’re the consummate morning person or not – the a.m. hours are usually difficult. You’re talking about a lot to do in a little amount of time. The key to making the feat more feasible is to be completely organized. Of course, anybody who has children…

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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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Special Delivery: Time for Baby!

Special Delivery: Time for Baby!

Moms / Mom Tips

May is Pregnancy Awareness Month, and if you’re expecting or already have a child, then you’re definitely aware of what it’s like to be pregnant. But do you know what to expect when it’s time for your bundle of joy to arrive? You may think that there’s only one place…

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Don’t Let Bathtime Safety Slip Your Mind

Don’t Let Bathtime Safety Slip Your Mind

Moms / Mom Tips

Splish, splash they love taking a bath. For most kids, bathtime means funtime. They love nothing more than some refreshing free time in the tub. Unfortunately, things can quickly go awry if the proper safety precautions aren’t taken. The good news is that you can take steps to keep your…

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