Could You Use a ‘Stop Doing’ List?

Could You Use a ‘Stop Doing’ List?

Moms / Mom Time

One of the tried and true organization and time-management tools is the trusty old “to do” list. I was trained to diligently put one together at the end of the day for the following day, and whatever tasks I failed to complete, to carry it forward. This system has worked…

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Check, Please — Restaurant Survival

Check, Please — Restaurant Survival

Moms / Mom Tips

Dining out with a little one can be a disaster – and usually is, for some parents. But it doesn’t have to be an awful experience when you take your child out to eat. You can foster that same adventurous spirit that you might have for culinary experiences in your…

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Feast on These Dinnertime Rituals

Feast on These Dinnertime Rituals

Moms / Mom Tips

If you can’t stand the heat, get some help in the kitchen. When it comes to the dinner rush, it feels like there’s so much to do in so little time. So why not recruit some help? Your children are the perfect assistants. From prepping the food to setting the…

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Get Your Toddler to Eat Fuss-Free

Get Your Toddler to Eat Fuss-Free

Moms / Mom Tips

“I don’t like it!” may be a common sentiment expressed at the dinner table when you eat with a toddler, but getting a little one to eat doesn’t have to be an epic battle. First, try to get to the bottom of why she is refusing food. From when they…

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How To Get Children to Sleep

How To Get Children to Sleep

Moms / Parenting

In order for us to get restful sleep, we need to be relaxed. In order to relax, a number of things have to happen. First of all, we need to feel safe and secure. Obviously, if there is tension in the house – abuse, parents rowing, problems with finances or…

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Kids Have Stress, Too!

Kids Have Stress, Too!

Moms / Mom Tips

They may not wring their hands, yell or furrow their brows, but kids do experience stress, just like adults. Childhood may not be one big picnic for all kids, all the time. And just like adults, kids need healthy ways to relieve stress and relax. A calm, stable and reliable…

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Discipline: Spanking vs. Time Outs

Discipline: Spanking vs. Time Outs

Moms / Mom Tips

Which way do you swing when your child behaves? What’s best – spanking or time outs? Before you even get to the point where discipline is needed, experts say that kids need clear-cut boundaries so that you can head off discipline problems before they even happen. Certainly, those boundaries need…

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Getting Him Involved with Childrearing

Getting Him Involved with Childrearing

Moms / Parenting

Sometimes you feel like everyone in the house needs something, and you’re the one expected to make it happen. There are diapers to change, homework to help with, and games to go to…. it can all add up and feel like too much. Being a mother is certainly a big…

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Get Schooled on Common Kid Infections

Get Schooled on Common Kid Infections

Moms / Mom Tips

Kids may have trouble keeping up with possessions like coats, sporting equipment and homework, but one thing they tend to find without fail at school is germs. There are several common infections – and even parasites – that your kids can pick up as a result of being in close…

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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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