6 Affordable Ideas for Teacher Gifts

6 Affordable Ideas for Teacher Gifts

Moms / Mom Tips

They teach your children well — so how do you express your gratitude? With the holiday season in full swing, you may feel like you need to buy presents for just about everyone, and your child’s teacher is no exception. The question is: How do you show your appreciation without…

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Earth Day: Do Your Part

Earth Day: Do Your Part

Moms / Mom Tips

Who says it’s not easy being green? Today is Earth Day, a day created to raise awareness when it comes to the environment. Although it was established in 1970, it continues to grow in popularity every year. Initially, Earth Day was only observed in the United States. However, the celebration…

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Just Say No… and Mean It

Just Say No… and Mean It

Moms / Mom Tips

No means no, even when you’re saying it to your child. For many parents, no quickly turns to maybe or even yes once they’re bombarded by cries, whines and pouts. At the time it might seem easier to give up and give in than deal with the fallout, but in…

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School Yourself on Classroom Stress

School Yourself on Classroom Stress

Moms / Mom Tips

They might’ve been excited for the first day of school a couple of months ago, but your kids are probably changing their tune about dragging themselves out of bed and into school each morning right about now. But as a mom, how can you tell if the kids are simply…

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Combating Childhood Obesity

Combating Childhood Obesity

Moms / Nutrition

Your child not only forms the groundwork for a healthy existence in childhood, his eating styles influence his / her health in the future. Too frequently school lunch programs present junk food simply because the food is popular and cheaper. On the other hand, the price of balanced foods does…

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Kids Have Stress, Too!

Kids Have Stress, Too!

Moms / Mom Tips

They may not wring their hands, yell or furrow their brows, but kids do experience stress, just like adults. Childhood may not be one big picnic for all kids, all the time. And just like adults, kids need healthy ways to relieve stress and relax. A calm, stable and reliable…

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How to Succeed as a Stay-at-Home Mom

How to Succeed as a Stay-at-Home Mom

Moms / Mom Time

Stay-at-home moms are no longer just the co-stars from Leave It To Beaver, The Brady Bunch, and other television shows from a bygone era. Taking care of the kids has become the cool thing to do again for women in their 20s and 30s. According to the U.S. Census Bureau,…

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6 Perfect Pet Presents (Bone-Us Tip)

6 Perfect Pet Presents (Bone-Us Tip)

Moms / Mom Tips

How many holidays have you spent feeling guilty that little Fido has been forgotten around the holidays? While everybody else is enjoying their Christmas booty, your favorite four-legged friend is left with not so much as a bone to chew. Well, fear not. There are plenty of ways for you…

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