12 Travel Tips For The Holiday Season

12 Travel Tips For The Holiday Season

Moms / Mom Tips

For many people, traveling during the holidays has become a way of life. With family members spread out everywhere, you’re bound to have to travel. During the holiday season, it’s definitely not for the faint of heart. But there are things you can do to ease the pain and make…

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Children Eating Healthy

Children Eating Healthy

Moms / Nutrition

Quick food is a big part of modern life these days, making it terribly laborious to show a child how he or she ought to eat healthy. The most cost effective and best foods are those that are normally the least healthy. If you offer your kid the choice between…

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Teacher Children Well

Teacher Children Well

Moms / Mom Tips

When it comes to their education, you want to know that your children are in good hands. That means having an open line of communication with his or her teacher that goes beyond the annual parent-teacher conference. We’re not saying you should assume the role of a helicopter parent, hovering…

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Educational Video Games

Educational Video Games

Moms / Activities

Video games get a lot of negative press for the violent content and addictive nature of many titles. However, for every newsworthy violent game out there, there are quite a few healthy, educational titles available as family-friendly alternatives. When choosing video games for your family you need to consider the…

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Fighting in the Car: The Wheel Deal

Fighting in the Car: The Wheel Deal

Moms / Mom Tips

When you’re contending with traffic congestion, nothing adds fuel to the fire like the bickering of your children. Unfortunately, there’s not a whole lot you can do to stop the madness while trying to navigate a two-ton vehicle… or is there? There are actually safe ways to contend with car…

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Vacations: A Holiday from Routine

Vacations: A Holiday from Routine

Moms / Mom Tips

Taking a vacation with little ones can seem like anything but when kids are pulled out of a familiar environment and familiar rituals. But with a little planning and flexibility, you and your family can have a good time and keep everyone happy and well-rested. The first thing to consider…

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Have a Blast with Fireworks

Have a Blast with Fireworks

Moms / Mom Tips

Much of the excitement of Independence Day is the rockets’ red glare, especially for kids. But those bombs bursting in air can and do injure people, especially kids. In 2008 alone, there were 7,000 fireworks injuries reported. Nearly half of those casualties were children. No wonder they’re illegal in a…

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Candy-Free Valentine’s Gifts for the Kids

Candy-Free Valentine’s Gifts for the Kids

Moms / Mom Tips

When it comes to Valentine’s Day, candy seems like the go-to gift for adults and kids alike. From a box of chocolates to conversation hearts to jelly beans, there’s no shortage of sugar. Lots of parents don’t exactly love the idea of loading their kids up with candy, especially when…

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Encourage Healthy School Habits

Encourage Healthy School Habits

Moms / Mom Tips

Let’s face it: Kids in close quarters like classrooms are going to spread all kinds of germs to one another, right? Probably, but when you encourage healthful habits, kids tend to miss less school because of illnesses they’ve passed on to one another. The top illnesses that keep kids home…

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