How Much Does a New Baby Cost?

How Much Does a New Baby Cost?

Moms / Mom Tips

Many potential parents feel they’re ready to take on the responsibility of raising a child, but the majority of new parents vastly underestimate the real costs associated with bringing up baby. A Redbook survey says up to 41 percent of new parents believed that in hindsight, they weren’t as financially…

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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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9 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah

9 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah

Moms / Mom Tips

Just because you aren’t Jewish doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate Hanukkah, the festival of lights. Many people now celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas, even if they don’t practice Judaism. Hanukkah is a great opportunity for you to expose your children to other religions. More than just a learning experience, it…

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6 Strategies to Make It a Season to Give

6 Strategies to Make It a Season to Give

Moms / Mom Tips

With Christmas just a couple of days away, you’re all set to receive. But have you had the opportunity to give? One of the most rewarding things about the holidays is having the chance to help others. In the current economic climate, there is no shortage of families in need….

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Dos and Don’ts of Carseats and Boosters

Dos and Don’ts of Carseats and Boosters

Moms / Mom Tips

All moms know that the most precious cargo they shuttle around each day in the car is the kids. So keep them safe, whatever age they may be, by getting the right car seat and securing it properly. Full-term newborns can sit in rear-facing convertible or infant car seats. You’ll…

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Chasing Away Nightmares

Chasing Away Nightmares

Moms / Mom Tips

Nothing compares to the feeling of panic parents feel when jolted out of a deep sleep in the dead of night by their child’s screams. A bad dream can be provoked by a life-changing experience, such as the death of a family member, or something as minor as a dog…

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Choked Up! 7 Foods That Can Kill Your Child

Choked Up! 7 Foods That Can Kill Your Child

Moms / Parenting

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. We’re talking about that heart-stopping moment when a child chokes on food. In an instant, you have a life-or-death situation on your hands. Perhaps the most frightening aspect is that choking is unpredictable and can stem from what seems like the most innocuous foods, everyday…

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A Parent’s Guide to Early Childhood Education

A Parent’s Guide to Early Childhood Education

Moms / Activities

More and more children under the age of six are now in school. The sweeping social, economic, and technological changes of the last decade have made school an increasingly important part of our children’s lives at ever-younger ages. We no longer see early childhood schools as the luxury our parents…

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The Impact of Parenting Styles

The Impact of Parenting Styles

Moms / Parenting

Watching a young girl hit, kick, and call her mother names I never imagined a 6 year old knew, engaged in an (ultimately successful) attempt to get dessert led to an enlightening luncheon conversation with a few friends last week. As parents ourselves, we had all dealt with incidents like…

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The Healthiest Foods Your Kid’s Not Eating

The Healthiest Foods Your Kid’s Not Eating

Moms / Mom Tips

The script for what’s healthy eating for kids is constantly being rewritten. Kids today are exposed to more diverse foods than ever, and inevitably, some of the healthiest are being overlooked. Sure, you know to serve those “superfoods” like blueberries, sweet potatoes and yogurt. But there are a few superfoods…

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