Sneak Fruits and Veggies into Kids Meals

Sneak Fruits and Veggies into Kids Meals

Moms / Mom Tips

When it comes to getting your children to eat their fruits and vegetables, you may not win the battle, but you can definitely win the war. The secret is to get sneaky. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that adults and children both consume five fruit and vegetable…

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Treat Your Kids’ Classmates to Great Goodie Bags

Treat Your Kids’ Classmates to Great Goodie Bags

Moms / Mom Tips

What’s not to love about Valentine’s Day? For kids, it’s yet another opportunity to party. And what child doesn’t love to celebrate while also satisfying that sweet tooth? At some point, you may be called upon to create goodie bags for your child’s class. Perhaps you’ve even made it an…

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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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Look Who’s Not Talking

Look Who’s Not Talking

Moms / Mom Tips

When you hear your child’s daycare classmates or friends speaking up more often than she does, then you may wonder why she’s not a Chatty Cathy. There are myriad explanations for speech delays. Here’s what you need to know. By age 2, experts say children should say at least 50…

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Handling Infertility: Your Own, Your Friends

Handling Infertility: Your Own, Your Friends

Moms / Mom Tips

The emotional rollercoaster of trying to have a baby can take its toll on the relationship that you share with your girlfriends, whether it’s you or them who’s trying to conceive. If you’re the one trying to get pregnant, then stress, self-esteem issues and hormonal fluctuations have probably made you…

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Lend a Helping Hand

Lend a Helping Hand

Moms / Mom Tips

We want to raise our children to be sympathetic, empathetic and energetic when it comes to helping others. So what better way to help cultivate caring kids than by teaching them to volunteer? These days, there is a huge emphasis on giving back to those are in need. Thanks to…

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Get Rejuvenated: Pamper Yourself in 10 Minutes

Get Rejuvenated: Pamper Yourself in 10 Minutes

Moms / Mom Time

Having at least some me-time everyday is important. But between kids, jobs, errands, maintaining a household and the other 10,000 things we do everyday, finding that time can be difficult, to say the least. Fortunately, almost all of us (if we really tried) could find 10 minutes somewhere in our…

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A Bedtime Routine For Your Baby

A Bedtime Routine For Your Baby

Moms / Parenting

As soon as possible, you should start a bedtime routine with your baby. You can start when the baby is six to eight weeks old, and your baby will surely reap benefits from the early routine setup. Establishing a stipulated system will make your baby appreciable of the consistent pattern….

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Shopping with Kids: Easing the Burden

Shopping with Kids: Easing the Burden

Moms / Activities

Taking the kids along on a shopping trip can be a treat or a hassle, depending on how you handle things. With a good plan in mind and the right supplies you can turn a dreaded chore into a fun and potentially educational experience. Pre-Planning Your Shopping Trip Before you…

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