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Do you have a vacation coming up? It can be tough as a kid to sit for extended periods of time in the same spot next to the same people without getting bored and antsy. Instead of relying solely on technology to keep them distracted why not include some family interaction and check out these tried […]
Have you ever been outside looking at some flower or plant wishing you knew what it was? Plants and herbs have been used throughout history as remedies for various ailments and their power isn't diminished just because we can now go to the pharmacy and pick up a prescription. Wouldn't it be cool to know […]
Juvenile Diabetes or Type 1 Diabetes affects 1 in 300 people in the US by the time they reach 18 years. The frequency is similar in the UK, Europe, New Zealand and Canada. While this disease is life altering and difficult to control, kids with T1D can still go on with a normal life. They […]
With all the accessories that come with a new baby, it can be confusing to know what is best. Luckily there are people out there who test every product and rate them so you don't have to! This years winner by the standards of the top automobile clubs in Germany is the Kiddy Evo-Luna i-size […]
For a little kid, it can be difficult to sit still long enough to read an entire book. Sometimes the words just get tangled in their brains and they'd rather move on to something more interesting and hands on. That's where wordless picture books come in! Looking at a wordless book with your kids can […]
It's summer time and this hot weather can have your kids begging after the ice cream truck. Even parents may want to overindulge when it comes to a refreshingly cool snack day after day. We thought it might be a good idea to try to keep it a little healthy while still satisfying that sweet […]
Protecting our children from people that would hurt them is an ingrained response of parents. With all the terrible stories you see on the news, it can be a frightening feeling to let your kids out of your sight even for a little while. 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 8 boys will be […]
Watching TV is such an easy go to that sometimes we don't even realize we're losing quality moments with our families. Why not plan a special, TV-free evening with the family? Grab a game and get to know one another! These are a few of our favorites for game night. 1. Apples to Apples- This game […]
Growing up, it's great fun to have a doll that looks similar to you. It's something to relate to and make you feel special. For 10 year old Emma Bennet who wears a prosthetic leg, it was a little more challenging. American Girl Dolls have almost every combination of skin color, hair color and texture […]
Cold season is no fun when you've got coughing, sniffling kids that don't feel well. Here's a simple solution to soothe those scratchy throats and hacking coughs that keep them up at night. Homemade Cough Drops. Yes it's simple enough to buy them at the store but isn't it nice to know what ingredients are […]
Kids don't learn how to become responsible adults all on their own. It takes learning from adults who have been there, done that and are willing to take the time to show by their example. One of those important lessons is how to do chores. Kids don't wake up on their 18th birthday and suddenly […]
If you have a toddler in the house, you might have heard of the show Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. This show is a spin off of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood in an animated setting but with a few of the old characters and themes. If you are one of those parents who knows too much tv isn't good […]
Did you know that half of American kids these days aren't drinking enough water? Many teens won't drink just plain water and show significant signs of dehydration. When you don't get enough water, your body can't function the way it's supossed to. Hydrated kids have better mental clarity, more energy and less toxic build up in […]
Did you know that not only are the Jolie-Pitt's a multicultural family but a linguistically diverse one as well? Angelina stated in an interview with BBC Radio 4, that among her 6 children, there are 7 different languages spoken. Jolie says "Every child can learn another language." Her children hail from all around the world. […]
Whenever you start to give your baby anything to supplement their feeding sessions at your breast, it is called weaning. Unless it's an emergency situation, weaning is best for you and your baby if done gradually. It depends on how much milk you are producing and how quickly you cut them down to know how long it will take to […]
What's in a name? Shakespeare seemed to think it wasn't that important but I'd say it does have significance if you are the one being named. There's the story that says a father named his two sons Winner and Loser. Loser became a detective with the NYPD and Winner became a petty criminal who ended up […]
A hot topic that needs to be addressed these days is about the relationship kids have with TV. Television in the 21st century has a completely different meaning than it did previously. People's go-to topics are usually about movies, TV shows, competitions on the screen or what's trending in the news. The question is no longer […]
You have a baby and they are the sweetest thing you could imagine. They coo and cuddle and learn and grow. They start walking and talking and then one day, all of the sudden, you ask them to come, they smile at you and run in the opposite direction. 'Cue the sad trombone.' What do you […]
As your baby grows, it's normal for you to be concerned that they are hitting milestones. With so many transitions in the first year it can be difficult to keep up. Not only doesn't your baby's calorie count need to increase but also change in the kinds of foods. So what do you do when […]
Babies progress so fast in the first months of their lives. Sometimes it's hard to realize when they are changing, developing and ready to move to the next step. Introducing baby food is one of those quickly changing areas where questions begin to come up. Here, we answer some of the big questions on your baby's transition to […]