Long car journeys can be stressful at the best of times, let alone when you have to try and keep the kids entertained at the same time. If you’re going away soon, fear not, because this handy guide to keeping your over-excited little ones happy on the way will give you loads of ideas for…
Discover Thinking Putty
I am guilty of playing with my child’s toys. Some of the best times are getting down on the floor and playing with Legos or RC cars. Play dough and silly putty are still a year are so off for us. Our preschooler can’t quite handle these substances without making disastrous messes… and sometimes I…
Summer Swimming: Public Pool Dangers [Infographic]
via: HomeInsurance.org Most people associate swimming pools with good times and happy children. But unfortunately many do no fully evaluate all the risks involved in swimming at a public pool. And while this is not meant at all to scare you aware from the water, I hope you gain some valuable information to help you…
6 Summer Health Tips for Moms
1. Stop eating sugar and simple carbs. Aside from the obvious threats that eating sugar pose, such as weight gain and diabetes, every time you eat some sugar, it cripples your immune system for a few hours after you ingest it. Therefore, to keep your immune system strong, eliminate it from your diet. 2….
Gaming to Relax?
In this day and age, our methods of relaxation are a far cry from those of the past. Long gone are the days of kick-the-can and stick-ball. We now have more vibrant forms of entertainment. I personally enjoy spending far too much time on the internet (or “computing” as my husband calls it). In addition…
Simple Steps to Keep Your Family Safe
Keeping your family healthy and medically safe is no doubt a priority. But unfortunately, this is easier said than done. Medical emergencies can happen suddenly, and due to everyday exposure to germs and bacteria, illnesses are inevitable. Although you can’t control every single aspect of your family’s health, simple measures can reduce the risk of…
Looking After Your Children’s Teeth
Dental health is one of the most important elements of your child’s overall well being. Healthy teeth and gums are essential to a happy childhood and have implications far beyond dental discomfort. Naturally occurring plaque and tartar can coat the teeth and erode tooth enamel if left untreated, leading to pain, sensitivity and even tooth…
Educating Kids through Interactive Learning Programs
Kids of today are growing up in a tech-savvy environment, which presents an ideal opportunity for parents to leverage interactive content for their learning, development and social skills. University of Washington researchers conducted several studies and found out that interactive reading played an important role in the development of literacy skills. Also, it was important…
