Candy-Free Valentine’s Gifts for the Kids

Candy-Free Valentine’s Gifts for the Kids

Moms / Mom Tips

When it comes to Valentine’s Day, candy seems like the go-to gift for adults and kids alike. From a box of chocolates to conversation hearts to jelly beans, there’s no shortage of sugar. Lots of parents don’t exactly love the idea of loading their kids up with candy, especially when…

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Hidden Sugars: Where to Look

Hidden Sugars: Where to Look

Moms / Nutrition

Do you know how much sugar you consume daily? Obviously, there are candies and baked goods, alcohol and sodas. But do you know the other names that sugar goes by? Listed below are a few of the more “covert” names by which the sweet stuff may go: Barley malt Buttered…

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Texting 1,2 3: What Those Abbreviations Mean

Texting 1,2 3: What Those Abbreviations Mean

Moms / Mom Tips

You pride yourself in being a hip parent who knows all of the warning signs. But with ever-changing technology, it’s sometimes hard to stay on top of the latest and greatest trends, especially since you’re not a teenager anymore. And to say things have changed since then would be an…

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Natural Remedies for Babies & Kids

Natural Remedies for Babies & Kids

Moms / Mom Tips

For many moms and dads, giving kids medicine is a daunting idea. From questions about cold medicine to allergic reactions, parents may balk at the prospect. But the good news is that kids don’t have to suffer. Even babies can benefit from some natural remedies that many of us keep…

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Are You Addicted to Your Children?

Are You Addicted to Your Children?

Moms / Mom Time

Is it possible to be using our children addictively? Anything that we use to get love, avoid pain, and fill up inner emptiness can become an addiction – even our children! If your children are your whole life – if you don’t have a strong spiritual connection with a personal…

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Self-Serve After-school Snacks

Self-Serve After-school Snacks

Moms / Mom Tips

Kids are normally ravenous when they come off the bus and running through the door in the afternoon. Satisfying their appetites without serving junk and spoiling dinner can be a challenge. But you don’t have to get fancy or expensive when it comes to unique, tasty and healthful noshes.Sometimes the…

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Chasing Away Nightmares

Chasing Away Nightmares

Moms / Mom Tips

Nothing compares to the feeling of panic parents feel when jolted out of a deep sleep in the dead of night by their child’s screams. A bad dream can be provoked by a life-changing experience, such as the death of a family member, or something as minor as a dog…

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Breathe Easy: Home Remedies For Kids’ Colds

Breathe Easy: Home Remedies For Kids’ Colds

Moms / Mom Tips

There’s nothing worse than nursing a sick child back to health. Most parents feeling completely helpless as their little ones cough, sneeze, vomit and wheeze. That’s when it’s time to call in the cavalry – and by cavalry we mean those home remedies that many moms swear by. Although these…

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