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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Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling

Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling

Moms / Parenting

“Mommy, Mommy, I want to have a play date with Jessica today,” your daughter says in a whiny voice while pulling at your brand-new, expensive shirt. “Today is not a good day; Mommy has to go to the doctor,” you say. Your daughter drops to the ground, screaming and yelling…

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Helping Your Kids with Math Homework

Helping Your Kids with Math Homework

Moms / Mom Tips

You’ve got the reading and ‘riting down – but what about that last R, ‘rithmetic? Math has changed since those days when future moms completed worksheet after worksheet and worked out addition, subtraction, multiplication and division tables – without the aid of a calculator. Math, thankfully, has become more hands-on…

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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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A Parent’s Guide to Early Childhood Education

A Parent’s Guide to Early Childhood Education

Moms / Activities

More and more children under the age of six are now in school. The sweeping social, economic, and technological changes of the last decade have made school an increasingly important part of our children’s lives at ever-younger ages. We no longer see early childhood schools as the luxury our parents…

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Get Rejuvenated: Pamper Yourself in 10 Minutes

Get Rejuvenated: Pamper Yourself in 10 Minutes

Moms / Mom Time

Having at least some me-time everyday is important. But between kids, jobs, errands, maintaining a household and the other 10,000 things we do everyday, finding that time can be difficult, to say the least. Fortunately, almost all of us (if we really tried) could find 10 minutes somewhere in our…

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Last-Minute Costumes That Won’t Cost a Fortune

Last-Minute Costumes That Won’t Cost a Fortune

Moms / Mom Tips

There are those people who have their kids’ Halloween costumes planned out months in advance, and then there are those who wait until the very last minute. If you’re still searching for a costume this close to the Halloween, you probably fall into the latter category. The good news is…

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Does Your Child Need a Multivitamin?

Does Your Child Need a Multivitamin?

Moms / Nutrition

Many parents think that because their children are picky eaters, they need to supply them with a multivitamin. The jury is still out on whether or not it is important to give children multivitamin supplements. Weigh the advantages and disadvantages and decide for yourself whether it is necessary in your…

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Nine Things Me-Time Can Do for You

Nine Things Me-Time Can Do for You

Moms / Mom Time

Being a mom is the hardest job in the world. We wear so many hats and have so many responsibilities that are not always seen by the naked eye. We are often overwhelmed and numb to outside stimuli. At this point, not only are we hurting ourselves, but we’re doing…

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