4 Ways to Prepare For Santa

4 Ways to Prepare For Santa

Moms / Mom Tips

You better watch out. You better not pout. You better not cry. I’m telling you why. Santa Claus is coming to town. Right about now your children are probably eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa. Although Christmas is not yet here, there things you can do to prepare for jolly…

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When Little Bobby Bites…

When Little Bobby Bites…

Moms / Mom Tips

Vampires may be all the latest rage, but what’s a parent to do when she discovers she’s rearing her own little Edward Cullen? We’re talking about the dreaded biters. Getting a call from the school that little Bobby has bitten one of his classmates can be among a parent’s worst…

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7 Tips for a Successful Tree Takedown

7 Tips for a Successful Tree Takedown

Moms / Mom Tips

Face it. Although decorating for Christmas may be one of your favorite pastimes, there’s little enjoyable about undoing the fruits of your labor. And while your kids love to be in on the action when the decorating is being done, don’t expect the same enthusiasm on the flipside. If you…

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How to Handle Family-Unfriendly Coworkers

How to Handle Family-Unfriendly Coworkers

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Whether you’re pregnant, on maternity leave or have returned to the office after the birth of a child, you may run into coworkers who aren’t exactly excited to help support you in balancing parenting with work. But striking that work-life balance is important, primarily for you and your family, but…

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8 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

8 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

Moms / Mom Tips

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, yet some people can’t help but get down in the dumps around the holidays. It’s ironic that although the season is supposed to be chock-full of cheer, it’s often just the opposite. According to the National Mental Health Association, there are many…

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Groom Your Children to be Good Pet Owners

Groom Your Children to be Good Pet Owners

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February is Responsible Pet Owners’ Month, and what better way to train your kids than to put them in charge of man’s best friend? While one of the main goals of this month is to encourage pet owners to spay or neuter their pets, the general theme is to encourage…

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Feast on These Dinnertime Rituals

Feast on These Dinnertime Rituals

Moms / Mom Tips

If you can’t stand the heat, get some help in the kitchen. When it comes to the dinner rush, it feels like there’s so much to do in so little time. So why not recruit some help? Your children are the perfect assistants. From prepping the food to setting the…

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Stretch Outgrown Clothes Another Season

Stretch Outgrown Clothes Another Season

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It’s great to see your kids growing up healthy and strong, but those growth spurts can take a toll on your wallet and their closets after awhile. Each time a season begins, do you find yourself having to discard or give away all the clothes your child has outgrown? If…

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Can You Handle the Tooth?

Can You Handle the Tooth?

Moms / Mom Tips

Tell us the tooth — are you doing everything you need to be doing to ensure proper dental health for your children? With busy schedules, it’s easy to become lax when it comes to your child’s chompers. But remember they only have one set of teeth — well, two if…

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Perfect Your Parenting Skills

Perfect Your Parenting Skills

Moms / Mom Tips

Whoever said parenting is easy never had children. Like anything else in life, expertise comes with experience, and raising kids is no different. Proper parenting takes practice, and our skills develop with time. Of course, there are steps you can take to improve your technique. The first step is to…

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