Tag: children

  • 5 Healthy Parenting Tips

    Every parent wishes there was a “Parenting Handbook” at some point in their parenting duties. From knowing what to say in the right situation to knowing how to correctly discipline, it is true that parenting is not for the weak hearted. Since children are each so vastly unique in how they view the world having… Read more

  • Seasonal Allergies in Kids

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    Summer is finally here and with the return of warm weather and longer days, your kids probably want to spend more time playing outside. But if they suffer from seasonal allergies, you might worry about exposing them to allergens.  Here’s an overview of common seasonal allergies in kids, symptoms and treatment options. [Read more…] Read more

  • The Benefits of Stroller Walking Group

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    Motherhood can often be challenging for new and experienced moms alike.  For new moms, the stresses of their newborn often lead to a tendency to have a very restricted social life. It’s rare to have the opportunity to meet up with friends or coworkers for a social event since most of your time is spent… Read more

  • 5 Ugly Lies Moms Tell Themselves

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    Motherhood can be anything but direct and straightforward. Multifaceted and challenging, motherhood is an expedition for only the most resilient women among us. Very often moms are untruthful to themselves to make motherhood appear much easier and less challenging. Time and again we don’t even recognize we are doing it. Here are five lies you might… Read more

  • How To Get Kids to Fall In Love With Outdoor Activites

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    With computer, video games, and TV shows created to entice kids’ attention, our children are spending progressively more time indoors and far less time outdoors than previous generations. If you’re like most parents, this can be a cause of unease and worry. Most of these indoor activities require very little physical activity adding to the… Read more

  • Toddler Activities: Simple and Low-Cost Family Fun Ideas

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    Have you ever bought your toddler a new toy, only to realize that she would rather play with the box it came in? Toddlers have a great capability to enjoy the simple things in life and build imaginary worlds. At this enchanting age, practically everything is pristine, and we can rest knowing that our connection… Read more

  • Shriners Hospitals for Children® : On Track for a Safe Summer

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    Happy Summer! For many kids across the United States, this time of year signifies a brief freedom from school. It is a great time for spending time playing with friends, going on family vacations, taking trips to the beach, playground fun, swimming, boating, camping and other outdoor activities. Regrettably, injuries do not take vacations and… Read more

  • Essential Oils for Babies

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    Essential oils are very concentrated, powerful plant compounds that have many wonderful qualities. Essential oils have many great uses from digestion to relaxation in everyone, including babies. It is important to exercise caution should be taken when using essential oils on babies and children. Read more

  • Is Childhood Obesity Avoidable?

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    Childhood obesity is on the rise in the United States and globally. The Centers of Disease Control reports that childhood obesity has virtually tripled in the past 30 years. The definition of overweight is an excess of body weight whereas obesity is an excess body fat. A sedentary lifestyle, physical inactivity and poor diet are… Read more

  • Sea Salt Sock

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    Do you have a child that gets chronic ear infections? I have to admit, I never thought that I would have a child that has an ear infection almost every other month during the cold, flu and ear ache season, but I do. Pediatricians seem to be more interested in prescribing antibiotics for a “redness”… Read more