Can You Be Friends with Non-Moms?

Can You Be Friends with Non-Moms?

Moms / Mom Tips

There’s plenty to bond with other moms about, especially when your kids are the same age. But how do you make and retain those friends of yours who don’t have kids? Keeping things relatable on both sides is the key to retaining those friends who either don’t yet have kids,…

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Car Seat Guidelines

Car Seat Guidelines

Moms / Mom Tips

You may have heard that the American Academy of Pediatrics revamped its recommendations of when children should begin facing forward in their seats and when they can lose the booster as they get older. Parents have thought for years that their babies could be turned to face forward in their…

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Child-Rearing: Home on the Free Range

Child-Rearing: Home on the Free Range

Moms / Mom Tips

You may have heard of the uproar caused when one New York mom and blogger allowed her 9-year-old son to ride the subway alone in 2008. Lenore Skenazy armed her son with maps and subway routes and sent him on a short trip to prove that so-called “helicopter parents” are…

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Acid Reflux: Stop the Burn

Acid Reflux: Stop the Burn

Moms / Mom Tips

Most people think of acid reflux as a condition that only affects adults. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Acid reflux, also known as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), affects children of all ages, including newborns. Symptoms of GERD include burning in the throat, gagging or choking, sore throats,…

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Lite Summer Lunches Kids Will Love

Lite Summer Lunches Kids Will Love

Moms / Mom Tips

Ah, the lazy days of summer. Unlike the rest of the year, the rules change come summertime, especially when it comes to meals. If you haven’t already, it’s time to put those canned soups and raviolis and on the backburner in favor of some lighter fare. Take a vacation from…

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Penalty Box: Does The Crime Fit the Punishment?

Penalty Box: Does The Crime Fit the Punishment?

Moms / Mom Tips

You wouldn’t give someone the death penalty for running a red light, and the same rule of thumb should apply to your children’s wrongdoings. At the end of the day, you want to make sure the crime fits the punishment. For example, you don’t want to ground your 5-year-old child…

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Cut Out the Caffeine

Cut Out the Caffeine

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Do you struggle with getting your children to wind down? Well, caffeine could be the culprit that’s keeping your child wired. Although the United States hasn’t issued recommendations on how much caffeine kids should consume, health officials in Canada recommend the children of preschool age do not exceed 45 milligrams…

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Make Errands Teachable Moments

Make Errands Teachable Moments

Moms / Mom Tips

If you’re a mom who dreads taking the kids when you run errands, then there are ways to keep them occupied and perhaps make those mundane trips learning experiences for them. For example, a grocery store excursion could become a way for them to learn about nutrition. Make comparisons among…

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What to Expect in Elementary School

What to Expect in Elementary School

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Whether you have a child who’s entering a school environment for the first time or you have a seasoned preschooler or older child, the elementary school experience can be daunting for both child and parents. Here’s a grade-by-grade guide to what elementary school has in store for kids. Before school…

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Using the Computer to Help Toddlers Learn

Using the Computer to Help Toddlers Learn

Moms / Mom Tips

Computers are an indispensable tool for older children, but when should parents start teaching their children computer skills? Many experts say that age two isn’t too early. At age two, educators say that kids have the hand-eye coordination and attention span to enjoy supervised computer time. There are programs online…

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