Empathy: Why Your Kids Should Know It

Empathy: Why Your Kids Should Know It

Moms / Mom Tips

When most parents think of the characteristics they want to instill in their children, empathy is usually at the top of the list. After all, we want our kids to be considerate of other people’s feelings. Caring children eventually become thoughtful, compassionate adults who take other people’s feelings into consideration….

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Treat Yourself This Mother’s Day

Treat Yourself This Mother’s Day

Moms / Mom Tips

Sure, it’s nice to get all those lovely crayon-scribbled notes that say “I love you,” along with a soggy bowl of fruit loops and vase of dandelions in bed. But it’s OK to want a little more out of Mother’s Day. After all, consider what you do for your family…

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Throw the Book at Your Children

Throw the Book at Your Children

Moms / Mom Tips

Between television, video games and all of the other daily distractions, some people often forget to read between the lines, or read at all, for that matter. When it comes to activities you do with your children, there is no substitute for reading. The American Association of Pediatrics maintains that…

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Making Your Children Get Along

Making Your Children Get Along

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In case you hadn’t figured it out from your own childhood, best friends forever is just a myth. Face it — kids fight and they don’t always fight fair. At some point during their childhood, your son or daughter is going to get in an argument with a classmate, neighbor…

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Fast First Aid for Boo-Boos

Fast First Aid for Boo-Boos

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Oww! A scraped knee, a bad bruise, bug bite, splinter or other minor injury can send a child into hysterics. But moms can take quick action to stem the tears and reduce scarring by taking the right measures fast. For the inevitable cuts and scrapes, hold a clean cloth or…

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What’s Hiding in Your Kid’s Food?

What’s Hiding in Your Kid’s Food?

Moms / Mom Tips

Are your kids getting more than the vitamins and minerals they need in their food? Likely so, if they eat a lot of processed, packaged food. Some of the most common food additives can have some pretty unsavory side effects, so it’s a good idea to check labels before buying…

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Public Breastfeeding: Yea or Nay?

Public Breastfeeding: Yea or Nay?

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Every so often, a story will surface in the news about women who are rebuked for breastfeeding their babies in public. Whether it’s shop owners or their patrons who complain, it’s an embarrassing situation for moms who are just trying to feed their children. Most people wouldn’t want to take…

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The Best Ways to Tackle Disney

The Best Ways to Tackle Disney

Moms / Mom Tips

They say it’s the happiest place in the world, and surely it makes for a great family vacation. But before you don the mouse ears and take off, there are a few tips and tricks to get the most out of your Disney vacation. First, consider the age of your…

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Weighty Matters: Should Your Child Strength Train?

Weighty Matters: Should Your Child Strength Train?

Moms / Mom Tips

With such scrutiny on childhood obesity, you may be wondering if your child should be lifting weights in order to stay fit. Some kids who are involved in athletics and team sports might feel pressured to start lifting weights in order to improve performance. But it’s important to make the…

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Procrastination: Stop the Madness

Procrastination: Stop the Madness

Moms / Mom Tips

Why put off until tomorrow what you can do today? We’re talking about procrastination. It’s a hard habit you want to break your child of before it ever begins. Waiting until the last minute can make a stressful situation even more harrowing. How many times have you burned the midnight…

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