Have a Hunch about Backpack Safety

Have a Hunch about Backpack Safety

Moms / Mom Tips

When we were children, it felt like we had the weight of the world on our shoulders with those overstocked backpacks. But not anymore. Parents, school officials and medical professionals have wised up to the potential health hazards of packing those backs too much. Hence, the ever-growing popularity of backpacks…

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Fast Cold and Flu Recovery for Kids

Fast Cold and Flu Recovery for Kids

Moms / Mom Tips

If the crud hasn’t hit your house this season yet, then it probably will soon. And when it does, be prepared. You can end the misery of colds and flu faster – or at least make them more tolerable – by taking a few precautions. Of course, getting a flu…

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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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Cow’s Milk Alternatives

Cow’s Milk Alternatives

Moms / Nutrition

With all of the information out there about the dangers of cow milk (growth hormones, antibiotics) what should you use instead? Nowadays, there is a plethora of other choices out there if you don’t want to consume dairy. People prefer to use non-dairy milks because: Lactose intolerance or milk allergy;…

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Make Learning About Money Child’s Play

Make Learning About Money Child’s Play

Moms / Mom Tips

Do your kids know the value of a dollar? In an age when parents whip out the plastic to pay for things, or the ATM seemingly spits money into your lap with no repercussions, it’s hard to teach kids about managing money. But in today’s economic times, it’s important, and…

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6 Perfect Pet Presents (Bone-Us Tip)

6 Perfect Pet Presents (Bone-Us Tip)

Moms / Mom Tips

How many holidays have you spent feeling guilty that little Fido has been forgotten around the holidays? While everybody else is enjoying their Christmas booty, your favorite four-legged friend is left with not so much as a bone to chew. Well, fear not. There are plenty of ways for you…

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Car Seat Guidelines

Car Seat Guidelines

Moms / Mom Tips

You may have heard that the American Academy of Pediatrics revamped its recommendations of when children should begin facing forward in their seats and when they can lose the booster as they get older. Parents have thought for years that their babies could be turned to face forward in their…

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Stretch Outgrown Clothes Another Season

Stretch Outgrown Clothes Another Season

Moms / Mom Tips

It’s great to see your kids growing up healthy and strong, but those growth spurts can take a toll on your wallet and their closets after awhile. Each time a season begins, do you find yourself having to discard or give away all the clothes your child has outgrown? If…

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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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