As a parent, you may be eager to introduce your child to a variety of different types and textures of food. And as children continue to grow, they want the independence to feed themselves, and may even curiously explore what is on your plate. However, certain everyday food items could […]
With our high demand, fast paced society it seems moms have more on their plate than ever before. It used to be that the responsibility fell on the mom to keep the kids clothed, fed, and to make sure they didn’t give their siblings a black eye. Now, between baseball […]
It is common knowledge that government agencies kick the can down the road and make strategic decisions affecting everyday Americans. There are literally hundreds of agencies and government offices conducting studies which are created with the purpose of informing Americans on health and safety. But many studies and reports are […]
Parents will do anything to keep their children safe, especially while transporting them in the car. Well-intended parents securely strap their little ones into car seats, making sure they are safe for travel. But some moms are making a critical error in the placement of their child’s car seat, and […]
American media outlets, from print to television, are often riddled with thin, perfect looking women. There are countless media stories about dieting and women being unhappy with their appearance, especially as they age. But there is a dire consequence in the messages women see about how they should look and […]
Children these days often have just as busy schedules as parents do. Between babysitters, naps, feeding schedules, soccer practice, and play dates, we wonder where the day has gone. Weekends are reserved for planning events and outings as a family. After all, we are trying to give our kids the […]
Children yearn to feel connected to their parents and long to know they are loved and cherished. But with the busyness of life and the never-ending parent “to-do lists”, many children become bored and unfulfilled and therefore turn to TV or social media to satisfy their need for connection. However, […]
Being a mom takes multi-tasking to a whole new level than ever before having kids. Most moms are juggling a job, cleaning the house, cooking special meals for picky little eaters, chauffeuring kids to soccer practice and making sure the toddler doesn’t color on the walls….again. And out of that […]
Parenting is a tough business. We want to protect our children from all harm, disappointment, or struggle. There is a fine line between guiding your child to learn how to cope with difficult times, and totally isolating them from anything negative that may happen. The term “helicopter parenting” came about […]
One beautiful summer day, a local mom took her two-year old daughter Ariadne to the playground to enjoy a relaxing afternoon. After her daughter went down the slide, she complained that her hands hurt, but her mom didn’t know why. But in just a matter of hours, the toddler’s hands […]