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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
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21. Balancing Youth Sports and Family Life
[MOMS]
Raising sports active kids is difficult, perhaps more today than ever before. Parents feel pressure to help their kids succeed. They want to keep up with other parents in an increasingly winner-take-all society. Too often, parents just like you feel that if they don't do everything for their child, they are bad parents. In fact, surveys show that today's sport active kids and their parents get too caught up in the crazy sports... Read More
Raising sports active kids is difficult, perhaps more today than ever before. Parents feel pressure to help their kids succeed. They want to keep up with other parents in an increasingly winner-take-all society. Too often, parents just like you feel that if they don't do everything for their child, they are bad parents. In fact, surveys show that today's sport active kids and their parents get too caught up in the crazy sports... Read More
22. Shopping with Kids: Easing the Burden
[MOMS]
Taking the kids along on a shopping trip can be a treat or a hassle, depending on how you handle things. With a good plan in mind and the right supplies you can turn a dreaded chore into a fun and potentially educational experience. {relatedarticles} Pre-Planning Your Shopping Trip Before you start shopping you need to have a plan in mind for where you're going and what you need to get. This is... Read More
Taking the kids along on a shopping trip can be a treat or a hassle, depending on how you handle things. With a good plan in mind and the right supplies you can turn a dreaded chore into a fun and potentially educational experience. {relatedarticles} Pre-Planning Your Shopping Trip Before you start shopping you need to have a plan in mind for where you're going and what you need to get. This is... Read More
23. How to Break the Binky Habit
[MOMS]
For a lot of babies, pacifiers can soothe and help fussy babies float off to dreamland, without the help of a sometimes-exhausted mom. But when kids start to depend on pacis -- or binkies -- to fall asleep or for comfort, often up to the age of 4, then it's time to start thinking about helping the child quit the binkie. {relatedarticles}Weaning a small child from using a pacifier can, well, suck. So how do you make the process less... Read More
For a lot of babies, pacifiers can soothe and help fussy babies float off to dreamland, without the help of a sometimes-exhausted mom. But when kids start to depend on pacis -- or binkies -- to fall asleep or for comfort, often up to the age of 4, then it's time to start thinking about helping the child quit the binkie. {relatedarticles}Weaning a small child from using a pacifier can, well, suck. So how do you make the process less... Read More
24. Sitter Savvy: What She Needs to Know Before You Go
[MOMS]
Leaving your child with a new babysitter so that you can enjoy a little adult time can be a daunting task. Of course you worry about how the sitter might handle an emergency, how much to pay her and how the kids will act while you're gone - but do you ever think of how to make her job easier? Aside from letting them know the basics like compensation, emergency numbers, your contact information and where to find items in the house,... Read More
Leaving your child with a new babysitter so that you can enjoy a little adult time can be a daunting task. Of course you worry about how the sitter might handle an emergency, how much to pay her and how the kids will act while you're gone - but do you ever think of how to make her job easier? Aside from letting them know the basics like compensation, emergency numbers, your contact information and where to find items in the house,... Read More
25. Video Games: What the ESRB Rating Means
[MOMS]
When you're shopping for video games, you might wonder what those little monogram squares are on the front of the game case. Well, just like the Motion Pictures Association of America, which assigns ratings to movies based on their content, there is an organization that does the same thing for video games. The Entertainment Software Rating Board, or ESRB, assigns a rating to all video games to give you a heads up on which ages are... Read More
When you're shopping for video games, you might wonder what those little monogram squares are on the front of the game case. Well, just like the Motion Pictures Association of America, which assigns ratings to movies based on their content, there is an organization that does the same thing for video games. The Entertainment Software Rating Board, or ESRB, assigns a rating to all video games to give you a heads up on which ages are... Read More
26. Web Tools to Keep Kids Safe Online
[MOMS]
When the Internet first came on the scene way back when, most of us were amazed at the way the new technology would bring so many people and ideas together. We may not have considered that having the Internet in your home was a bit like having an open house party where anyone could come wandering in. Most of us have had at least one creepy encounter online, or have stumbled upon material that was offensive or upsetting. As adults, we... Read More
When the Internet first came on the scene way back when, most of us were amazed at the way the new technology would bring so many people and ideas together. We may not have considered that having the Internet in your home was a bit like having an open house party where anyone could come wandering in. Most of us have had at least one creepy encounter online, or have stumbled upon material that was offensive or upsetting. As adults, we... Read More
27. Indoor Exercise for Kids
[MOMS]
Snow days are no excuse for slow days. Cold weather may seem like the ultimate "get out of exercise free" card, but it shouldn't be. Regardless of the outside temperatures, your children need to stay active. It's the foundation for a healthy lifestyle for kids and adults alike. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that children get at least one hour of physical activity every day come rain, sleet or snow. While this... Read More
Snow days are no excuse for slow days. Cold weather may seem like the ultimate "get out of exercise free" card, but it shouldn't be. Regardless of the outside temperatures, your children need to stay active. It's the foundation for a healthy lifestyle for kids and adults alike. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that children get at least one hour of physical activity every day come rain, sleet or snow. While this... Read More
28. Don't Let Rainy (Or Snowy) Days Get You Down
[MOMS]
Admit it - there's nothing fun about rainy days, especially when there are kids in the picture. Within a few hours, it feels like everybody has come down with a serious case of cabin fever. There are ways to be prepared for the worst-case scenario. Arm yourself with these techniques for battling child boredom before it ever sets in. For starters, there's nothing like something new to keep them entertained. We suggest setting aside a few... Read More
Admit it - there's nothing fun about rainy days, especially when there are kids in the picture. Within a few hours, it feels like everybody has come down with a serious case of cabin fever. There are ways to be prepared for the worst-case scenario. Arm yourself with these techniques for battling child boredom before it ever sets in. For starters, there's nothing like something new to keep them entertained. We suggest setting aside a few... Read More
29. Online Activities That Keep Your Child Busy
[MOMS]
The Internet can be a great source of entertainment and education for your kids. Whether you need your child out of your hair for a few minutes to get a meal on the table or your child needs homework help, going online might be a great way to get things done. Naturally, you want to protect your child when he's online by installing programs and filters that keep the bad stuff out and the good stuff in. Sites like NetNanny.com and... Read More
The Internet can be a great source of entertainment and education for your kids. Whether you need your child out of your hair for a few minutes to get a meal on the table or your child needs homework help, going online might be a great way to get things done. Naturally, you want to protect your child when he's online by installing programs and filters that keep the bad stuff out and the good stuff in. Sites like NetNanny.com and... Read More
30. On the Go? Stock Your Purse
[MOMS]
If you're a mom on the go, and your child has outgrown the diaper bag, then you may be stuck in "storage" limbo, without a place to put the various accessories that kids inevitably need. The answer is simply to get smart about what you tote and plan what you put in your purse carefully. Naturally, you must carry your own necessities - wallet, pen, phone, mints, feminine products and keys. But instead of carrying a gigantic tote bag, you... Read More
If you're a mom on the go, and your child has outgrown the diaper bag, then you may be stuck in "storage" limbo, without a place to put the various accessories that kids inevitably need. The answer is simply to get smart about what you tote and plan what you put in your purse carefully. Naturally, you must carry your own necessities - wallet, pen, phone, mints, feminine products and keys. But instead of carrying a gigantic tote bag, you... Read More
